Health: At what cost?

Balancing tradeoffs between healthcare’s triple aim: cost, quality, and experience

In a period marked by healthcare innovation, we dive deep into the critical challenges posed by tradeoffs in artificial intelligence, the Inflation Reduction Act, and enhanced antitrust scrutiny facing healthcare. Discover how these forces are shaping the delicate equilibrium between cost of care, quality of outcomes, and a positive patient experience: healthcare’s triple aim.

We bring thought leaders, industry experts, and students together to dissect the strategies, policies, and technologies guiding the healthcare tradeoffs of tomorrow. Join us as we navigate the path toward a more efficient, high-quality, and patient-centric healthcare system.

We have an exciting lineup of panelists and facilitators coming from the front end of various sub-verticals in the healthcare industry. Learn more

Our panelists and facilitators have historically come from the following organizations (non-exhaustive)

Payor & Provider Panel: Cost and health outcomes - is higher cost treatment really better for the patient?

Discuss tradeoffs between quality of care outcomes and the total cost of care to the health system. Reconcile high professional and facility fees with evidence-based outcomes and health economics studies. Learn more

Biotech, Pharma, medical devices, and diagnostics Panel: The cost of efficacy and safety

Discuss trends in clinical development, emerging treatments in impactful disease areas, and what the future holds for drug and device pricing. A 10-minute coffee break to follow. Learn more

Healthcare Investment Panel: Market inefficiencies big and small in cost, quality, and experience

Investing in innovative technology and business models to scale impact. Learn more

REGISTER TODAY

  • Date: February 24 (Saturday), 2024
  • Time: 8:30am - 5pm CT (Conference); 12:30-1:30pm (Startup Fair)
  • Location: Gleacher Center, 450 N Cityfront Plz, Chicago, Illinois
  • Ticket sale open to both UChicago affiliates and the public
  • Early Bird ticket sales conclude 1/24/2024

Ticket Pricing

Reserve your spot early for access to all the conference activities including panels, coffee breaks, lunch, and evening reception & networking event at a discounted price.

HCG Current Members: $15

Current UChicago Students: $50

UChicago Alumni & Faculty: $70

General Admissions: $120

Access to all the conference activities including panels, coffee breaks, lunch, and evening reception & networking event. Tickets are transferable upon notice but non-refundable.

HCG Current Members: $25

Current UChicago Students: $69

UChicago Alumni & Faculty: $89

General Admissions: $149

The Conference is organized, executed, and supported by Booth full-time MBA students who are HCG members.

Learn more about our vibrant community, and let's stay in touch.  Learn More >>

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

ANDREW BLANK

FULL-TIME MBA CANDIDATE

CLASS OF 2024

MARTA MOTA

FULL-TIME MBA CANDIDATE

CLASS OF 2024

JOHN HRUSKA

FULL-TIME MBA CANDIDATE

CLASS OF 2024

KATE SOHN

FULL-TIME MBA CANDIDATE

CLASS OF 2024

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About HCG

The Healthcare Group (HCG) is a Booth full-time MBA student group that connects students, alumni, and healthcare professionals.

Our members are interested in the current issues facing healthcare and are passionate about applying their business training to the industry. They pursue a variety of careers in the sector, including those in healthcare services/administration, pharma/device, consulting, investing, and start-ups.

We organize events throughout the school year to facilitate learning, networking, and recruiting in the healthcare industry. These events include the annual Health Care Conference, Lunch and Learns with industry leaders, and other topical presentations relevant to our members.

Thank You to HCG's 2024 Conference Sponsors

DIAMOND Sponsors

Ruby Sponsors