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The Future of Healthcare
The Orange County Business Journal convened an esteemed panel of healthcare leaders for its 2025 Healthcare Roundtable, offering a robust discussion on the region’s evolving healthcare landscape, innovation, accessibility, and leadership. Participants included:
- Barry Arbuckle, MemorialCare
- Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag
- Phil Franks, Be Well OC
- Michael Hunn, CalOptima Health
- Chad T. Lefteris, UCI Health
- Dawn Maroney, Alignment Health
- Kim Mikes, Hoag Orthopedic Institute
- Kim Milstien, CHOC Region, Rady Children’s Health
- Payman Roshan, Kaiser Permanente Orange County
- Emmanuelle Schwartzman, Chapman University
- Stephen E. Thorne IV, PDS Health
- Annette M. Walker, City of Hope Orange County
Discussion topics included the increasing use of AI, robotics, and virtual care to improve patient outcomes and streamline provider workflows. Several executives highlighted their institutions’ advancements in precision medicine, digital health tools, and integrated care models. Leaders also stressed the importance of mental health services, mobile healthcare access, and data-driven decision-making to meet patient needs more effectively.
Panelists addressed critical issues like healthcare equity, affordability, and burnout among healthcare professionals. Strategies included enhanced community partnerships, targeted outreach, and investment in workforce development and mental wellness programs.
Preventive care and early intervention were underscored as key to improving long-term health outcomes and controlling costs. Sustainability also emerged as a priority, with LEED-certified facilities and green operational initiatives on the rise.
This dynamic exchange revealed a shared vision: making Orange County a national model for high-quality, accessible, and innovative healthcare.