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Digital health investments are projected to reach a valuation of $15 billion to $25 billion in 2023.

With technology giants and retail companies increasingly making inroads into the healthcare sector, hospitals and payers are under mounting pressure to prioritize digital health investments that can boost patient engagement and enhance healthcare delivery.

For the next installment of the Healthcare Pulse Speaker Series, host Michael Korslin welcomes Dennis Depenbusch, Director of New Ventures Initiative at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. Dennis oversees the development and strategic investment of a $50 million venture capital fund and has demonstrated a talent for executing strategic plans that drive revenue and deliver strong returns for investors and stakeholders.

Together they will discuss the most impactful ways to invest in patients for the long term, dive into BCBS KS’s investment approach for digital health products, and explore how payers will play an increasingly important role in investing in technologies that address patient pain points and enhance healthcare delivery.
  • Identify the most impactful ways to invest in patients for the long term.
  • Learn about BCBS KS's investment approach for digital health products.
  • Explore how payers will play an increasingly important role in digital health investments.
  • Analyze the effectiveness and limitations of star ratings.
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Director of New Ventures Initiative, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Dennis Depenbusch is an accomplished healthcare executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in creating, building, and scaling high-growth enterprises. Currently, he serves as the Director of the New Ventures Initiative at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, where he oversees the development and strategic investment of a $50 million Venture Capital fund.

Throughout his career, Dennis has demonstrated a talent for executing strategic plans that drive revenue and deliver strong returns for investors and stakeholders. He is particularly focused on collaboratively designing and networking to execute effective growth strategies.

Dennis has extensive experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and healthcare delivery. He is passionate about improving healthcare delivery, promoting cost-effective care, and ensuring that patients have access to high-quality healthcare services.

Prior to joining Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Mr. Depenbusch held various leadership roles in healthtech and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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