The Transformation of Health Care: Navigating the New Landscape

With Terry Aiken, CEO Cone Health

and Jonathan Westin, Senior Director of Health Initiatives with The Jewish Federations of North America based in Washington, D.C. JFNA is the umbrella organization of the 151 Jewish federations across the continent.

Jon’s areas of expertise are legislative strategy and advocacy related to health delivery, long-term care, and aging. This includes key programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. In addition, Jon concentrates on the intersection of private/public initiatives that will prepare the nation for the health needs of the Baby Boom generation, the first wave of which begin turning 70 in 2016.

During his tenure with JFNA, Jon has played an integral role in securing reimbursement rates for home health and skilled nursing services for those needing long-term care services. In addition, he has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Medicaid program continues to adequately serve the most vulnerable regardless of age or disability.