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[posted 2/23/26 6:00 p.m.]
Transforming your organization’s approach to a healthier population starts with a shift in mindset—from treating illness to proactively managing health across populations. As more organizations embrace the principles of population health, now is the time to build the skills and strategies that can drive measurable impact.
The Population Health Bootcamp replaces and elevates what was previously known as the "Population Health Academy." The Bootcamp is an applied, interactive, eight-week live, virtual program that equips healthcare professionals with the tools needed to lead population health initiatives in their own settings. You’ll learn directly from national experts representing some of the most innovative healthcare organizations in the country—and take away practical strategies you can begin using immediately.
Each session will feature industry leaders who are working in population health and includes a short didactic presentation followed by interactive exercises, case studies, and applied tools you can use in your own work.
This hands-on, online series will demystify the principles of population health and focus on how to apply them in real-world contexts. Each session builds on the last to guide participants through identifying a population, analyzing data, designing value-based approaches, and leading organizational change.
The Population Health Boot Camp is designed for professionals who are involved in managing, designing, implementing or analyzing programs that aim to improve health outcomes of populations.
Laurel Pickering, MPH, a nationally recognized leader in employer-sponsored health and leader of business coalitions, brings experience in translating complex healthcare concepts into employer strategy.
Mary Reich Cooper, MD, JD, a physician-executive and longtime advocate for quality and safety, brings decades of experience leading population health programs and teaching healthcare improvement.
Amy Berk, DNP, MSN, APRN
Director of Population Health, Microsoft
Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson College of Population Health
Sheila Sudhakar, MD, FACHE
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Innovation & Transformation, Cigna Healthcare
Doron Schneider, MD, MBA, FACP
Consulting Market Medical Director, Archwell Health
Michael Sarli, MS, MHA
Vice President, Population Health Economics, Mercy
Sharon E. Smith, MD, MBA, FACP
Former Corporate Medical Director, Estee Lauder
Rebecca Adkins, MHA
Senior Vice President, Jefferson Health
Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson College of Population Health
Harm Scherpbier, MD, MS
Chief Medical Information Officer, HealthShare Exchange; Author, Unvendor: Innovate Healthcare with a Diver IT Stack; and Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson College of Population Health
Rebeca Almanza, MBA, LPN, CPHQ
Senior Director of Quality Training, Centene
Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson College of Population Health
| Date | Topic | Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 | Introduction to Population Health | Amy Berk, DNP, MSN, APRN | ||
| Oct. 8 | Defining a Population | Sheila Sudhakar, MD, FACHE | ||
| Oct. 15 | Fundamentals of Value-Based Care | Doron Schneider, MD, MBA, FACP | ||
| Oct. 22 | Contracting for Population Health | Michael Sarli, MS, MHA | ||
| Oct. 29 | Employer Managed Populations | Sharon E. Smith, MD, MBA, FACP | ||
| Nov. 5 | Quality Metrics for Population Health | Rebecca Adkins, MHA | ||
| Nov. 12 | Data-Driven Population Health | Harm Scherpbier, MD, MS | ||
| Nov. 19 | Creating Change | Rebeca Almanza, MBA |
In support of improving patient care. Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians: This educational activity is designation for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category Credits™ .
Nurses: This activity awards 8.00 nursing contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credts™ . Participants should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2025 Registration Fees
For registration questions and discount codes, contact Events Coordinator, Eileen Welsh. For questions about the Population Health Bootcamp contact Mary R. Cooper, MD, JD, Population Health Program Director.