Healthcare 201 @ Invest Midwest | Transforming Rural Healthcare
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
(4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110)
Speakers:
Aaron Shumate, CIQ Health
William De Paiva, PhD, Oklahoma Life Sciences Fund
Moderator: Liz Shaffer, Digital Health KC
Program: Digital health companies face unique hurdles when integrating into rural healthcare sectors, a critical frontier for our region’s growing digital health ecosystem. This session examines the technical and logistical adjustments required to overcome infrastructure gaps and align with the specific needs of rural providers, turning systemic challenges into opportunities for targeted innovation.
The panel highlights strategies for developing scalable delivery models that address the operational realities of the Midwest’s rural health corridors. Industry experts will share insights on positioning health tech innovation to bridge care inequities and achieve sustainable outcomes within these distinct regional environments.
We are collaborating with InvestMidwest, a venture capital conference highlighting high-impact startups being built in our region. With generous support from InvestMidwest, we are able to invite you to this panel for free.
Disclaimer: Registration for Healthcare 201 does not grant you access to the full 2-day programming of InvestMidwest. If you would like to register for the full conference, please purchase your ticket here.
At the center of health + data, Healthcare 201 features diverse and engaging sessions that showcase and connect the digital health ecosystem. Topics include:
- Founder Stories
- Digital Health Company Showcases
- Lessons from Rising Entrepreneurs
- Regulatory Environment and Reimbursement
- Leadership, Technology, and Go To Market Strategies
- And More!
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