Synapse Health to Lead Medtrade 2026 Panel on the Future of Value-Based Contracting in DME

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Synapse Health, a leader in advancing the durable medical equipment (DME) industry toward value-based care, today announced that its President, Mandira Singh, will facilitate a featured panel discussion at Medtrade 2026 focused on the evolving role of value-based contracting in the DME market.

The panel, “Collaborating to Win: The Future of Value-Based Contracting in DME,” will bring together senior leaders from the payer and DME provider communities to examine strategies for building and strengthening partnerships that reduce costs, improve care coordination, and drive better patient outcomes. Panelists will discuss the role of collaboration, data transparency, and operational reliability in successful value-based relationships, and share insights into payer priorities as value-based models continue to gain traction across the industry.

Session details are as follows:

Collaborating to Win: The Future of Value-Based Contracting in DME
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. MST
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 126 A-C
Panelists:

• Yelena Brusilovsky, Vice President of Commercial Sales, Edgepark
• Dan Bunting, Senior Vice President, AdaptHealth
• Sharon Pruitt, Vice President of Strategic Operations, Synapse Health, and former Solutions Management Director, Carelon
• Mandira Singh, President, Synapse Health

“Value-based contracting is becoming a real differentiator in how payers evaluate DME partners,” said Singh. “This session is about bringing together leaders who are actively working through these changes to share what’s working, where challenges remain, and how suppliers can position themselves for long-term success as expectations continue to evolve.”

Medtrade is the premier trade show and conference for the home medical equipment industry. More information about Medtrade 2026 and session registration is available at www.medtrade.com.

About Synapse Health
Synapse Health is a leader in bringing technology-driven innovation to the durable medical equipment (DME) industry. Synapse equips prescribers, health plans, and DME provider partners with patient-centered solutions that enable a better, more efficient DME experience. As both an advocate and partner, Synapse is committed to working collaboratively across the industry, championing the vital role of DME providers in this evolving landscape. Visit synapsehealth.com to learn more or contact us at [email protected] to join us on our journey to improve the DME experience for all stakeholders.

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