In Part Two of our special HLTH 2025 series, Bright Spots in Healthcare host Eric Glazer continues his conversation with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to explore how the event has become a true growth engine for healthcare solution providers.
Rich shares why HLTH is more than a conference - it’s a platform intentionally designed to foster meaningful connections, drive measurable ROI, and accelerate innovation across the ecosystem. He breaks down how Market Connect and Investor Connect differ from traditional conference networking, best practices for making the most of those high-value 15-minute meetings, and strategies for effective follow-up that turn introductions into lasting partnerships.
You’ll also hear how HLTH creates an environment that blends serious business with immersive, memorable experiences ensuring that startups, investors, payers, and providers leave with actionable opportunities.
With HLTH 2025 taking place October 19–22 in Las Vegas, this episode is a must-listen for solution providers and innovators looking to maximize their presence and impact at the year’s most influential healthcare event.
Resources:
Take a look at what’s in store at HLTH 2025 - https://hlth.com/events/usa
Attend HLTH using discount code H25_BSV for $250 off the General Attendee ticket - https://hlth.com/events/usa/register/
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Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation.
We help healthcare leaders discover what’s working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the “bright spots” in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.
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