Meet the IN-VALUE-ABLE 2027 Speakers

Professor Chandra is a member of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Panel of Health Advisors and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on innovation and pricing in the biopharmaceutical industry, value in health care, medical malpractice, and racial disparities in healthcare.

His research has been supported by the National Institute of Aging, the National Institute of Child Health and Development, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and has been published in the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and Health Affairs. He is the Chair Editor of the Review of Economics and Statistics.

Chandra has testified to the United States Senate and the United States Commission on Civil Rights. His research has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, Newsweek, and on National Public Radio. He has been a consultant to the RAND Corporation, Microsoft Research, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts. In 2011 he served as Massachusetts' Special Commissioner on Provider Price Reform.

Professor Chandra is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, the first-prize recipient of the Upjohn Institute's Dissertation Award, the NIHCM Foundation Health Care Research Award, the Kenneth Arrow Award for best paper in health economics, and the Eugene Garfield Award for the impact of medical research. In 2012, he was awarded the American Society of Health Economists (ASHE) Medal, given biennially to the economist age 40 or under who has made the most significant contributions to the field of health economics.

Dr. Elvis, sometimes affectionately called "The Singing Surgeon," has been featured on The Ellen Show, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Good Morning America, Today, and The View, among countless other mainstream media appearances. He appeared on Fox's "The Masked Singer" in Season 3 as himself and in Season 4 as "The Serpent," the first character with animatronic parts, and collaborated on a song with Nicole Scherzinger. He was also named to People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" list for 2020.

Dr. Elvis first gained national attention in 2018 for an impromptu rendition of "Alright" performed after a trauma call shift. In 2020 he received worldwide recognition for a cover of "Imagine" promoting hope during the COVID-19 pandemic, viewed by tens of millions. That year he produced an album of song covers that peaked at #2 on the iTunes charts and reached the top 20 on the Billboard charts, with 100% of proceeds donated directly to a COVID-19 relief charity. Another release is coming in 2023.

He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic and his final year of training at Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical School. Clinically, he has published many peer-reviewed scientific publications and lectured at national and international conferences on a variety of medical topics.

Her career spans the full healthcare ecosystem, operating at the intersection of clinical care, enterprise strategy, and consumer experience. Archelle spent 13 years at UnitedHealth Group, served as Chief Medical Officer, and held responsibility for the medical management of 17 million members. Today, she is a leading voice in efforts to reduce the burden and friction of prior authorization while preserving its role in ensuring appropriate access to care.

She serves as a strategic advisor to organizations committed to designing healthcare that is smarter, more accountable, and grounded in real human outcomes.

For nearly two decades, Archelle has also been a trusted media voice, producing more than 2,000 on-air segments as a TV medical correspondent on ABC, helping the public and industry leaders understand how healthcare really works. She has appeared on CNN and Fox Business, spoken at the World Bank and Mayo Clinic, and co-presented with the U.S. Surgeon General.

Archelle is the author of Healthcare Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Medical Care You Want and Need and the host of the podcast Speak Up For Your Health.

A former ERISA attorney, Congressional staffer, and political campaign operative with over 15 years of experience, Heather brings strategic business, political, and policy insights to clients.

Using legislative and regulatory strategies, coalition building, data and policy development, communications, and bipartisan advocacy, Heather helps clients create change on Capitol Hill. She is a frequent public speaker on Congress and health policy issues and is a member of the New York State and District of Columbia Bars.

"I help stakeholders navigate the challenging US policy landscape by breaking down complex concepts and building up bipartisan relationships. I bring clients technical legislative, regulatory and political insights paired with meaningful on-the-ground work with policy makers to prepare stakeholders to seize opportunities and mitigate the risks coming out of Washington, DC."