Presentaciones

Puerto Rico Health & Insurance Conference 2025: High-Reliability Healthcare System for Puerto Rico:
The Journey from Here to There

4 de abril @Caribe Hilton

Welcome Remarks

Liza Garcia-Velez, Esq.

Executive Director, PRCC
MC

Liza Garcia-Velez, Esq.

Executive Director, PRCC
MC

Julio C. Ortiz, HIA, MHP

Co-Chairman PRHIC 2025 & Co-President PRCC Health Committee

Julio C. Ortiz, HIA, MHP

Co-Chairman PRHIC 2025 & Co-President PRCC Health Committee

Elliot Pacheco

President of Entrepreneurs of Puerto Rico, Co-Chairman of PRHIC 2025 and Co-President of PRCC Health Committee

Elliot Pacheco

President of Entrepreneurs of Puerto Rico, Co-Chairman of PRHIC 2025 and Co-President of PRCC Health Committee

Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, Esq., LLM

PRCC President & Chairman of the Board

Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, Esq., LLM

PRCC President & Chairman of the Board

Medicare Advantage 2025 Focus: Insights Gained, Future Directions, and the Situation in Puerto Rico: Is it a Policy Shortcoming, Unforeseen Outcomes, or Intentional Planning?

Mr. José ‘Joaco’ Vargas, M,D,

Former President of the Puerto Rico IPA Association and Primary Care Physician
Moderator

Mr. José ‘Joaco’ Vargas, M,D,

Former President of the Puerto Rico IPA Association and Primary Care Physician
Moderator

Sean Dugan

Vice President, Federal Affairs of the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

Sean Dugan

Vice President, Federal Affairs of the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

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José Aponte, CPA

Chief Financial Officer of MCS

José Aponte, CPA

Chief Financial Officer of MCS

Agustín González, Esq., CPA

Chief Financial Officer of MMM Holdings, LLC

Agustín González, Esq., CPA

Chief Financial Officer of MMM Holdings, LLC

José R. Carlo Becerra, ASA, MAAA

Vice President of Actuarial Services at Triple-S

José R. Carlo Becerra, ASA, MAAA

Vice President of Actuarial Services at Triple-S

Special Message

Hon. Jenniffer González Colón

Governor of Puerto Rico
Moderadora

Hon. Jenniffer González Colón

Governor of Puerto Rico
Moderadora

Puerto Rico’s Healthcare & Washington’s Role: Solutions, Challenges, and the Path Forward – Reforming Federal Healthcare Policy for a Stronger, Greater, and More Prosperous Health Future for Puerto Rico

Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, Esq., LLM

PRCC President & Chairman of the Board

Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, Esq., LLM

PRCC President & Chairman of the Board

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.

Member, Way & Means Committee & Chairman of the Congressional Doctors Caucus

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.

Member, Way & Means Committee & Chairman of the Congressional Doctors Caucus

Darwin Hale, M.D.

CEO & Founder of Advocate Health Advisors

Darwin Hale, M.D.

CEO & Founder of Advocate Health Advisors

Public Sector: Leadership Over Politics: Real Healthcare Solutions

Elliot Pacheco

President of Entrepreneurs of Puerto Rico, Co-Chairman of PRHIC 2025 and Co-President of PRCC Health Committee
Moderator

Elliot Pacheco

President of Entrepreneurs of Puerto Rico, Co-Chairman of PRHIC 2025 and Co-President of PRCC Health Committee
Moderator

Hon. Víctor Ramos-Otero, M.D.

Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health

Hon. Víctor Ramos-Otero, M.D.

Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health

Hon. Gabriel Rodríguez Aguilo

Chairman of the Health Committee, Puerto Rico House of Representatives

Hon. Gabriel Rodríguez Aguilo

Chairman of the Health Committee, Puerto Rico House of Representatives

Hon. Juan Oscar Morales

Chairman of the Health Committee, Puerto Rico Senate

Hon. Juan Oscar Morales

Chairman of the Health Committee, Puerto Rico Senate

Hon. Gabriel Hernández

Mayor of Camuy and President of the Puerto Rico Mayors Federation
Moderator

Hon. Gabriel Hernández

Mayor of Camuy and President of the Puerto Rico Mayors Federation
Moderator

Alexander Adams, Esq.

Puerto Rico's Insurance Commissioner

Alexander Adams, Esq.

Puerto Rico's Insurance Commissioner

Lymari Colón Rodríguez

Interim Executive Director, Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration

Lymari Colón Rodríguez

Interim Executive Director, Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration

Luz E. Cruz Román

Interim Executive Director, Medicaid Office, PR Department of Health

Luz E. Cruz Román

Interim Executive Director, Medicaid Office, PR Department of Health

Private Sector: Leadership Over Politics: Real Healthcare Solutions

Julio C. Ortiz, HIA, MHP

Co-Chairman PRHIC 2025 & Co-President PRCC Health Committee
Moderator

Julio C. Ortiz, HIA, MHP

Co-Chairman PRHIC 2025 & Co-President PRCC Health Committee
Moderator

Carlos Díaz, M.D.

President of the PR College of Physicians

Carlos Díaz, M.D.

President of the PR College of Physicians

Daniel Del Castillo Pratts, Esq.

President Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Hospital Association

Daniel Del Castillo Pratts, Esq.

President Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Hospital Association

Yussef Galib-Frangie Fiol, MD, FACP

President of PR Medical Association & Delegate to the American Medical Association

Yussef Galib-Frangie Fiol, MD, FACP

President of PR Medical Association & Delegate to the American Medical Association

Juan Diddi

Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico
Moderator

Juan Diddi

Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico
Moderator

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Darielys Cordero

Executive Director of the Primary Health Association

Darielys Cordero

Executive Director of the Primary Health Association

Teodoro Rolón

President of the Clinical Laboratories Cooperative

Teodoro Rolón

President of the Clinical Laboratories Cooperative


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Carlos L. Rodríguez, Esq.

SVP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Legal Officer at Triple-S Management and Representative of MMAPA

Carlos L. Rodríguez, Esq.

SVP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Legal Officer at Triple-S Management and Representative of MMAPA

Luncheon Keynote

Carlos Dalmau, Esq.

Professor, Lawyer & Strategist
Presenter

Carlos Dalmau, Esq.

Professor, Lawyer & Strategist
Presenter

Hon. Pablo José Hernández

Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in Washington

Hon. Pablo José Hernández

Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in Washington

Making Companies Healthy Again: The Business of Keeping Employees Healthy & The Value of Prevention

 

Juan Leonardo Negrón Díaz

Director of Policy, Communications and Patient Engagement at Merck
Moderador

Juan Leonardo Negrón Díaz

Director of Policy, Communications and Patient Engagement at Merck
Moderador

Brian Kehan

Human Resources, Benefit Director at Merck

Brian Kehan

Human Resources, Benefit Director at Merck

Marta Sánchez Aracil

Director of the Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, University of Puerto Rico

Marta Sánchez Aracil

Director of the Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, University of Puerto Rico

María Cristy

VP Cancer Control and Public Policy at the American Cancer Society

María Cristy

VP Cancer Control and Public Policy at the American Cancer Society

Zilka Ríos, Esq., MS RD LND

Nutritionist & Dietitian
Moderadora

Zilka Ríos, Esq., MS RD LND

Nutritionist & Dietitian
Moderadora

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Vialys Rivera-Ruiz, MPA

Client Account Director at ManpowerGroup

Vialys Rivera-Ruiz, MPA

Client Account Director at ManpowerGroup

DOGE the Executive Orders: Trump’s Healthcare Agenda – ‘Making America Healthy Again’
 

Luis G. Fortuño, Esq.

Former Governor of Puerto Rico and Partner at Reed Smith, LLP

Luis G. Fortuño, Esq.

Former Governor of Puerto Rico and Partner at Reed Smith, LLP

Gabriella Boffelli

Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration

Gabriella Boffelli

Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration

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Philo D. Hall, Esq.

Member of Epstein Becker Green

Philo D. Hall, Esq.

Member of Epstein Becker Green

Andrew McKechnie

Partner of Tiber Creek Group

Andrew McKechnie

Partner of Tiber Creek Group

Elizabeth Murray

Partner of Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC

Elizabeth Murray

Partner of Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC

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Stephen Vaccaro

President of HHAeXchange

Stephen Vaccaro

President of HHAeXchange

Prescription Drug Policy Trends to Watch in 2025 & Beyond: Challenges and Opportunities

 

Carolyn Rodríguez, Pharm.D

Chief Pharmacist Officer of MCS
Moderador

Carolyn Rodríguez, Pharm.D

Chief Pharmacist Officer of MCS
Moderador

Hari Sabnani, CPA

CEO of Alivia Health

Hari Sabnani, CPA

CEO of Alivia Health

Ana C. Rivera, Esq.

VP Legal & Compliance of Abarca Health

Ana C. Rivera, Esq.

VP Legal & Compliance of Abarca Health

Anna Di Marco, M.D.

Oncologist at Centro de Cáncer de la Mujer en Ponce

Anna Di Marco, M.D.

Oncologist at Centro de Cáncer de la Mujer en Ponce

Luis Pérez Moreno, M.D.

CEO of FARO, LLC

Luis Pérez Moreno, M.D.

CEO of FARO, LLC

Martty Martínez Fraticelli, Pharm.D,

President & Chief Pharmacy Officer of PharmPix, Corp.
Moderador

Martty Martínez Fraticelli, Pharm.D,

President & Chief Pharmacy Officer of PharmPix, Corp.
Moderador

Iris Morant, RPh

Pharmacy Vice President MMM

Iris Morant, RPh

Pharmacy Vice President MMM

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Lillian Torres Rodríguez, RPh, BCGP

Pharmacy & Clinical Account Manager at Triple-S

Lillian Torres Rodríguez, RPh, BCGP

Pharmacy & Clinical Account Manager at Triple-S

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The Truth Behind the Headlines: The Media’s Role in Shaping Healthcare Narratives. What’s Really Being Reported?

 

Ramón Alejandro Pabón, Esq., MBA, MHSA

Communications Adviser, Puerto Rico Department of Health
Moderator

Ramón Alejandro Pabón, Esq., MBA, MHSA

Communications Adviser, Puerto Rico Department of Health
Moderator

Joanisabel González

Business Editor at El Nuevo Día

Joanisabel González

Business Editor at El Nuevo Día

Carmen Jovet

La Mujer Noticia

Carmen Jovet

La Mujer Noticia

Stephanie L. López

Business Reporter at El Vocero

Stephanie L. López

Business Reporter at El Vocero

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The Truth Behind the Headlines: The Media’s Role in Shaping Healthcare Narratives. What’s Really Being Reported?

 

Héctor A. Mujica Trenche, JD

Director of Public Affairs & Policy of Mújica Group, LLC

Héctor A. Mujica Trenche, JD

Director of Public Affairs & Policy of Mújica Group, LLC

Hon. Cameron McKenzie

Member of FOMB Board, Honorary Consul of Japan & PRCC Former President
Moderator

Hon. Cameron McKenzie

Member of FOMB Board, Honorary Consul of Japan & PRCC Former President
Moderator

Arnaldo Cruz

Deputy Executive Director of FOMB

Arnaldo Cruz

Deputy Executive Director of FOMB

Ricardo Hernández, CPA

CEO of Menonita Health

Ricardo Hernández, CPA

CEO of Menonita Health

Leonardo Valentin, MD

President of Professional Hospital
Moderator

Leonardo Valentin, MD

President of Professional Hospital
Moderator

Salvador F. Rovira, Esq., LLM

CEO of Credemtia & Founder, RR Group

Salvador F. Rovira, Esq., LLM

CEO of Credemtia & Founder, RR Group

Vicente Feliciano

Founder & President of Advantage Business Consulting

Vicente Feliciano

Founder & President of Advantage Business Consulting

Annie Mayol

Managing Director of FTI Consulting

Annie Mayol

Managing Director of FTI Consulting

Sean Dugan

Sean Dugan is a government advocacy professional with over a decade of experience. He currently serves as Vice President of Federal Affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plan (AHIP), the largest trade association representing health insurers and managed care organizations. Before joining AHIP, he worked for Molina Healthcare and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in a similar federal advocacy role, focusing on Medicaid, Medicare and ACA Marketplace issues. Mr. Dugan started his career working for various members of Congress for over half a decade, including U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey, who is the Democratic Chairman of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA Marketplaces. Mr. Dugan was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Loyola University Chicago, where he studied philosophy and psychology. He is the youngest of eight children.

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Juan Diddi

Juan Diddi brings over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and currently serves as General Manager for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Juan’s career has included General Manager positions in Argentina, Chile, and Peru, as well as significant roles across Policy, Market Access and Commercial functions throughout Latin America.

Juan has been an active participant in external forums and industry boards throughout Latin America and Puerto Rico. As the current President of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico, he is dedicated to enhancing the pharmaceutical industry’s influence and establishing Puerto Rico as a global leader in innovation and growth. Over the course of his career, Juan has received significant recognition, including being named among the Top 100 Change Maker CEOs in Latin America and the Top 100 Most Influential CEOs in Argentina by HORSE Influence.

His leadership is characterized by a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a more equitable society, which he believes are fundamental to achieving enduring and impactful change.

Juan is an Industrial Engineer,  holds an MBA from IAE Business School in Argentina and different specializations in Strategic Leadership, Commercialization and Health Technology Assessment. His passion for talent development and his ability to build strong internal and external relationships have been crucial to accelerating both innovation and organizational performance.

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Teodoro Rolón

Formación

  • Arecibeño de nacimiento y de corazón.
  • Finalizó estudios de escuela secundaria en el Centro Residencial de Oportunidades educativas de Mayaguez (CROEM)
  • Posee un bachillerato Suma Cum Laude en Comunicaciones de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.
  • Curso estudios post graduados conducentes a la maestría en Relaciones Públicas de la Universidad de Sagrado Corazón.

 

Experiencia

  • Empresario experimentado en la industria editorial y Gastronómica por mas de 25 años.
  • Por los pasados 8 años se desempeño como consultor senior en desarrollo de Negocios.
  • Pasado presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Arecibo.
  • Director de Desarrollo Económico del Municipio de Arecibo.
  • Actualmente y por los pasados 4 años se ha desempeñado como Director Ejecutivo de la Cooperativa de Laboratorios de Puerto Rico, entidad que representa sobre 240 Laboratorios alrededor de toda la Isla.
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Lcda. Zilka Ríos, MS RD LND

Zilka Ríos es una Dietista Registrada, con más de 10 años de experiencia en el ámbito clínico y corporativo, y posee una Maestría en Nutrición Clínica de la Universidad de Nueva York. Certificada por la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética de los EE. UU. y miembro activo del Colegio de Nutricionistas y Dietistas de Puerto Rico, inició su carrera en el ámbito hospitalario, avanzando rápidamente a posiciones de liderazgo en MCS, el principal plan de salud de Puerto Rico. En sus roles de Gerente y luego Directora de Promoción de la Salud y Nutrición, Zilka se especializó en el desarrollo e implementación de programas de nutrición y bienestar a gran escala, liderando la transformación del modelo de bienestar organizacional e introduciendo el enfoque de culturas prósperas en el ambiente laboral. Actualmente, ofrece servicios de consultoría en salud y nutrición a empresas y mantiene su práctica privada, Comiendo Libre. Además, es una voz activa en medios de comunicación, utilizando un lenguaje inclusivo y positivo para facilitar la comprensión pública sobre temas de nutrición y salud. Su trayectoria y dedicación la han consolidado como líder en su campo, brindando soluciones efectivas tanto a nivel individual como corporativo.

 

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Gabriella Boffelli

Directora Ejecutiva de la Administración de Asuntos Federales de Puerto Rico (PRFAA), Gabriella Boffelli – Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos, la actual directora de las oficinas de la Comisionada Residente, ha sido reconocida por su profesionalismo trabajando de manera bipartita, y su mentoría para promover oportunidades para los jóvenes. Fue honrada con el Premio Vermillion de Apreciación al Personal del Congreso del Instituto de Liderazgo Hispano del Congreso (CHLI) en 2017, recibió el primer Premio Embajadora de esa organización en el 2023, y fue reconocida entre las 10 Top Chiefs of Staff en el Capitolio federal en el 2024.

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Elizabeth Murray

Elizabeth Murray joined Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC in June 2014, bringing nearly 15 years of bicameral experience on health care policy to the firm. She most recently served as Senior Policy Adviser to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, where she worked directly with members of the Democratic Caucus to advance policy addressing health reform, entitlement programs and public health. Murray played an instrumental role in the development and passage of the Affordable Care Act, and has worked extensively on the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Prior to joining the Hoyer team, she worked for senior members of the Ways and Means and Finance Committees, including Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Bob Matsui (D-CA), and Senator Bob Graham (D-FL). Murray received her Master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School and her Bachelor’s degree from Yale University.

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Iris Morant, RPh

Iris Morant es farmacéutica licenciada con más de 20 años de experiencia en farmacia de comunidad, farmacia hospitalaria, aseguradoras y administradores de beneficio de farmacia (PBM por sus siglas en inglés). Como Vicepresidenta de Servicios Farmacéuticos en MSO of Puerto Rico, dirige iniciativas estratégicas para optimizar las operaciones farmacéuticas, los programas clínicos y el cumplimiento regulatorio para las poblaciones de Medicare y Medicaid.

La licenciada Morant, una dinámica líder en el sistema de salud, se ha destacado en el desarrollo de soluciones farmacéuticas innovadoras que mejoran los resultados de los pacientes a la vez que garantizan la asequibilidad y la accesibilidad de los servicios. Ha implementado con éxito programas de manejo de calidad, programas de cumplimiento y estrategias clínicas que mejoran los servicios prestados bajo el beneficio de farmacia. Bilingüe y orientada a los resultados, destaca en el impulso de la eficiencia operativa y la alineación de los servicios de farmacia con los estándares cambiantes en el sistema de salud.

La licenciada Morant está comprometida con el avance de la práctica farmacéutica a través de un liderazgo reflexivo y un enfoque en la calidad y el cumplimiento, lo que la convierte en una valiosa colaboradora en este sector.

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Lcda. Lillian Torres Rodríguez, RPh, BCGP

Se destaca como una profesional en el campo de las ciencias farmacéuticas, con una trayectoria de más de tres décadas caracterizada por su dedicación a la excelencia y el liderazgo en diversas áreas de la farmacia.

Desempeñándose en múltiples escenarios de la profesión, con un enfoque particular en la geriatría y en la administración de beneficios de farmacia. Graduada Magna Cum Laude en 1991 de la Escuela de Farmacia del Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, la Lcda. Torres recibió las distinciones de “American Society of Health-System Pharmacist  Student Leadership Award” y el «Academic Excellence and Leadership Award of Medical Science Campus», que reconocen tanto su destreza académica como su liderazgo temprano en su carrera.

Su trayectoria profesional es amplia y diversificada, incluyendo roles en las farmacias de la comunidad, hospitales, y en instituciones de cuidado prolongado.

En 2008, se certificó como farmacéutica geriátrica, una especialidad que se ha recertificado en 2013, 2018, y tiene previsto hacerlo nuevamente en 2025. Además, en su búsqueda de la mejora continua la llevó a obtener la certificación “Lean Yellow Belt” en 2018, enfocándose en la implementación eficaz de proyectos que mejoran los procesos y reducen los desperdicios.

En los últimos 10 años ha trabajado en el sector de la Aseguradoras y PBM. Desde el 2019 se ha desempeñado como “Pharmacy and Clinical Account Manager” en la aseguradora de planes médicos Triple S Salud.

En este rol, colabora con otros equipos como ventas, desarrollo de productos, actuarial y underwriting, gestionando asuntos clínicos y gerenciales relacionados a las cuentas comerciales; y liderando y colaborando en proyectos especiales.

El poder conectar y colaborar con diversos equipos dentro de la organización ha sido clave junto al Equipo de Farmacia para el éxito en la implementación de estrategias que benefician tanto a la empresa como a sus clientes.

 A nivel de liderazgo comunitario y profesional, la Lcda. Torres fue parte de la Junta de directores “Quality Improvement Professional Research Organization (QUIPRO), entre los años 2012 y 2017.

Actualmente, es un miembro activo de la Junta del Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Puerto Rico, donde no solo sirve como tesorera del Comité Ejecutivo sino también como presidenta de la Comisión de Aseguradoras y PBM.

 

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Stephanie L. López

Posee un Bachillertao en Información y Periodismo de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, recinto de Río Piedras, así como una concentración menor en Lenguas Extranjeras con especialidad en Portugués. También, cuenta con una Maestría en Relaciones Públicas y Publicidad de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. Se especializa en temas económicos, financieros y científicos.

 

 

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