AristaMD to Host Virtual Conference, “Primary Care: The New Control Center”.

PRESS RELEASE

SAN DIEGO - April 2, 2026 - AristaMD, a technology-enabled clinical services organization committed to solving specialty care challenges for risk-bearing primary care organizations, today announced it will host a virtual conference, "Primary Care: The New Control Center," on May 1, 2026.

The one-day event is designed to advance the national conversation on primary care empowerment and the evolving role of the primary care physician as a clinical decision driver in specialty care orchestration. In today's fragmented healthcare landscape, primary care is shifting from a passive referral gatekeeper to a high-impact driver of clinical decisions. The conference will explore how empowered primary care leadership can optimize specialty access, strengthen care coordination, and reduce unnecessary medical spend through more connected and efficient care models.

"Primary care is no longer just coordinating care-it's driving senior care," said Keith Pinter, CEO of AristaMD. "This event is designed to empower primary care to function as the true control center, bridging the gap between primary and specialty services to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time through a unified, patient-centered approach."

What Attendees Will Learn

Attendees will gain insights into how real-time clinical data can improve decision-making, mitigate risk, and enhance patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. Key sessions include:

• Industry Keynote: Healthcare strategist Don Calcagno will discuss future directions in specialty care delivery and the system-wide transformation required for value-based success.
• The Blueprint for Integration: Dr. Chris Logar, National Director of Clinical Excellence, Medical Specialties at CenterWell Senior Primary Care, will be joined by Dr. Julia Jezmir, Chief Medical Officer of AristaMD, to explore how digital infrastructure and clinical collaboration form the foundation for scalable specialty care in primary care settings.
• Virtual-First Cardiology: Dr. Jeff Wessler, CEO of Heartbeat Health, will discuss the impact of integrating specialized cardiac insights to reduce ER visits and provide rapid diagnostic support to PCPs.
• Optimizing MSK Pathways: Dr. Ryan Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Vori Health, will share how physician-led, virtual-first MSK models can optimize orthopedic care and reduce unnecessary surgeries.
• Expert Panel & Case Studies: Additional clinical leaders and healthcare innovators will share data-driven results from integrated care implementations across a range of high-acuity specialties.

"Our goal is to erase traditional fragmentation and enable true collaboration between primary and specialty care." Jezmir said. "By integrating peer-to-peer specialist guidance into primary care workflows, we help PCPs manage more complex cases within the patient's medical home, enabling faster and more coordinated care for patients."

Supporting High-Risk Populations

The event underscores the importance of supporting vulnerable patient populations through comprehensive care approaches. By integrating virtual specialty care and peer-to-peer guidance, healthcare organizations can fulfill their mission of providing rapid access and superior quality to high-risk individuals. This integrated approach not only improves patient independence but also drives operational efficiency by reducing high-cost ER utilization and streamlining specialty spend for risk-bearing entities.

Healthcare leaders are encouraged to attend and learn how redefining the role of primary care can drive measurable improvements in access, cost, and outcomes. Registration details are available at https://www.aristamd.com/webinarvirtual-conference/.

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