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CONFERENCE HOME OF THE ANNUAL NODE.Health DECEMBER DIGITAL MEDICINE CONFERENCE
Content from December's 8th Annual Digital Medicine Conference Coming Soon!
8th Annual NODE.Health
Digital Medicine Conference
Building Evidence and Empowerment for Digital Health in the Age of AI
Now in its 8th year, the Digital Medicine Conference (DMC) is an annual event where healthcare leaders gather to share evidence and unlock the value of digital innovation. Hosted by NODE.Health, this 2-day conference brings together over 200 leaders from health systems, health plans, pharmaceuticals, government, and technology to discuss best practices for more equitable healthcare system transformation, collaboration, and evidence-based, digital health solutions.
The 2024 key themes and tracks focus:
- Transforming Clinical Care and Patient Interaction
- Integrating Equitable AI and Digital Solutions in Healthcare
- Health Data, Security, and Ethical Considerations
Partner With Us
Showcase Your Impact
Lead the digital health revolution by positioning your company as a leader in healthcare transformation. Highlight innovative solutions that solve real-world healthcare challenges, improve patient outcomes, and drive efficiency. Showcase your commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for impactful, sustainable change in healthcare delivery.
Inspire Change
Demonstrate your dedication to enhancing patient care by conducting rigorous validation studies that transform innovative technologies into effective, real-world solutions. By aligning with NODE.Health, you can ensure your digital solutions are evidence-based, improving outcomes and helping drive meaningful advancements in healthcare transformation.
Connect with Healthcare Leaders
Engage with healthcare organizations, tech innovators, and thought leaders by partnering with NODE.Health. Build valuable connections, foster impactful collaborations, and position your company as a leader in digital health transformation, driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and solving real-world healthcare challenges.
Establish Thought Leadership
Share your expertise with leading health systems and academic centers. By collaborating with these institutions, you can position yourself as a digital transformation leader, driving innovation and advancing healthcare by offering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.
DECEMEBER 9 - 10, 2024
Conference Schedule
VALID AI Programming
9:30 AM -10:30 AM : VALID AI Updates
Welcome and opening remarks (10 minutes)
VALID AI Program Update (10 mins)
Member Spotlight (15 mins)
Bharti Sharma
Director, Information Services, Data and Analytics
Alessandra Calvo
Friedman, Medical Director for Social Determinants of Health, NYCHHC
Generative AI Maturity Assessment (15 mins)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM : Panel : Top Use Cases and Challenges to Scalable Execution
Top Use Cases and Challenges to Scalable Execution
Kelley Hecht
AWS Global Healthcare and Nonprofit
Gabriel Cohen
CMIO for Population Health, NYC HH
Peter M. Fleischut
CIO, NY- Presbyterian
Ashish Atreja (Moderator)
UC Davis Health
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM : Two Breakout groups
Top use cases in Gen AI
Top challenges for scaling Gen AI and creating impact
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM : Summary and 2025 vision
Summary and 2025 vision
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM : DMC 2024 Registration
DMC 2024 Registration
12:30:00 PM - 1:30:00 PM : Registrations and Welcome Lunch
Registrations and Welcome Lunch
1:30:00 PM - 1:40:00 PM : Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks
General welcome + outline of history, vision of DMC and focus of conference
Ashish Atreja
UC Davis Health
Jitendra Barmecha
SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System
1:40:00 PM - 2:00:00 PM : Fireside Keynote: Transforming Healthcare: The Strategic Integration of AI in Health Systems
Fireside Keynote: Transforming Healthcare: The Strategic Integration of AI in Health Systems
This engaging discussion will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in health systems, exploring strategic approaches to implementation, challenges to overcome, and the potential for AI to revolutionize patient care, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes
Ashish Atreja
UC Davis Health
David Reich
Chief Clinical Officer, Mount Sinai Health System President, The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens
2:00:00 PM - 2:30:00 PM : Keynote: AI-Powered Virtual Triage and Diagnosis: Enhancing Remote Patient Assessments
AI-Powered Virtual Triage and Diagnosis: Enhancing Remote Patient Assessments
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we approach virtual triage and diagnosis, offering the potential to significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of remote patient assessments. This panel will explore how machine learning algorithms are being leveraged to improve initial patient evaluations, streamline care pathways, and support clinical decision-making in virtual care settings. We will also explore approaches to validating AI algorithms for triage and diagnosis against traditional methods.
Yauheni Solad
Managing Partner, Dalos Partners
Anjali Bhagra
Professor of Medicine; Physician Lead and Chair, Enterprise Automation; Medical Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Mayo Clinic
Diana Gelston
Chief Commercial Officer, Best Buy Health
Ed Middleton
Harkness Fellow and Stanford Visiting Scholar
2:30:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM : Panel: Climate Resilience and Health Equity - Addressing Social Determinants in a Changing Environment
Climate Resilience and Health Equity - Addressing Social Determinants in a Changing Environment
This panel explores the critical intersection of climate change, social determinants of health (SDOH), and health equity. As climate change intensifies, it disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, exacerbating existing health disparities. This discussion will delve into innovative strategies for building climate resilience while addressing social determinants of health, with a focus on creating equitable, sustainable healthcare solutions for communities most at risk.
Anjali Bhagra
Professor of Medicine; Physician Lead and Chair, Enterprise Automation; Medical Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Mayo Clinic
Chethan Sarabu
Director of Clinical Innovation, Health Tech Hub, Cornell Tech
Priyanka Surio
Director, Climate Change & Health Equity, EMI Advisors LLC
3:00:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM : Panel: Microsoft For Startups Panel: Expanding Access and Improving Health Equity
Microsoft For Startups Panel: Expanding Access and Improving Health Equity
Colleen Healy
Senior Sales Director-U.S. Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft
Sebastien Rhodes
VP, Strategy & Operations, Triomics
Shaung Liu
Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder, Trulite Health
Sabine Hairabedian
North American Business Development, Niramai Health Analytix
3:30:00 PM - 3:40:00 PM : Break: Coffee break
Break: Coffee break
3:40:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM : Keynote: Unlocking the Power of AI in Existing Healthcare Infrastructures
Unlocking the Power of AI in Existing Healthcare Infrastructures
Discover how to seamlessly integrate AI into existing healthcare infrastructures to revolutionize patient care and healthcare systems operations. This session will provide actionable insights into overcoming legacy system challenges, breaking down data silos, and potential for adopting scalable AI solutions that keep pace with the growing demands of healthcare.
Inderpal Kohli
Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Englewood Hospital
Craig Lipset
Co-Chair, Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA)
4:00:00 PM - 4:30:00 PM : Panel: Scaling Digital Health: From Pilot to Population Impact
Scaling Digital Health: From Pilot to Population Impact
This panel will explore the challenges and strategies for scaling digital health solutions from successful pilots to widespread implementation. Experts will discuss key factors for achieving population-level impact, including integration with existing healthcare systems, addressing disparities in access, and demonstrating sustained value.
Arshad K Rahim
SVP of Population Health and CMO, Mount Sinai Health System
Shitij Arora
Director, Department of Medicine Inpatient Digital Innovation, Montefiore Medical Center
John Chelico
System CMIO, Common Spirit Health
Allen Miller
Principal & CEO, COPE Health Solutions
4:30:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM : Panel: Navigating the AI Revolution in Healthcare - Patient Experiences and Rights
Navigating the AI Revolution in Healthcare - Patient Experiences and Rights
This intimate panel brings together passionate patient advocates to discuss the transformative potential and critical considerations of AI in healthcare. We will explore how AI is reshaping patient experiences and the urgent need to establish and protect patient AI rights. The conversation aims to inspire critical thinking about the role of AI in healthcare and empower attendees to advocate for responsible AI development that prioritizes patient needs and rights.
Amanda Azadian
Patient Advocate/ Writer
Grace Cordovano
Founder/ Co-founder, Enlightening Results/ Unblock Health
Jen Horonjeff
Founder and CEO, Savvy Cooperative
5:00:00 PM - 5:10:00 PM : Closing Remarks
Closing by Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH - Main Conference Chair
5:10:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM : Microsoft Happy Hour
Microsoft Happy Hour
9:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 AM : Registration
Registration + Breakfast
9:30:00 AM - 9:40:00 AM : Welcome Remarks
Welcome by Conference Chairs by Jit Barmecha and Track Co-Chair Amy Sheon and Yauheni Solad
Jitendra Barmecha
MD, MPH, SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System
Yauheni Solad
Managing Partner, Dalos Partners
9:40:00 AM - 9:50:00 AM : Announcement of Evidence Matters Awards / Poster submissions
The Evidence Matters Awards
General welcome + outline of history, vision of DMC and focus of conference
9:50:00 AM - 10:10:00 AM : Keynote Fireside Chat: Harnessing AI for Transformative Impact in Healthcare: The Future of Evidence Generation
Keynote Fireside Chat: Harnessing AI for Transformative Impact in Healthcare: The Future of Evidence Generation
In this keynote, Michael Pencina, a renowned leader in AI and healthcare, will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in advancing healthcare outcomes. Drawing from the pioneering work of CHAI, he will address how AI can revolutionize evidence generation, enabling faster, more accurate clinical insights while maintaining ethical integrity. Pencina will discuss real-world applications, challenges, and opportunities in integrating AI into healthcare systems, offering a forward-looking perspective on the role of AI in shaping the future of medicine. This session will provide healthcare leaders with actionable insights on navigating the evolving AI landscape.
10:10:00 AM - 10:40:00 AM : Panel: Empowering Nursing through AI: The Future of Care and Informatics
Empowering Nursing through AI: The Future of Care and Informatics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and the nursing profession stands at the forefront of this revolution. This panel, spearheaded by Kathleen McGrow from Microsoft, will delve into the critical role of AI in nursing and health informatics. The session will explore how AI technologies enhance patient care, streamline nursing workflows, and the importance of AI education for nurses and informaticists. Discussions will focus on practical implementation strategies, overcoming challenges, and preparing the nursing workforce for an AI-enabled future.
Kathleen McGrow
CNIO, Microsoft
Meghan Turchioe
Assistant Professor, Columbia University School of Nursing
Edwina Bhaskaran
Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics, Mayo Clinic
10:40:00 AM - 10:50:00 AM : Break: Coffee break
Coffee break
10:50:00 AM - 11:20:00 AM : Panel: Navigating the New Frontier: Responsible AI and AI Guardrails
Navigating the New Frontier: Responsible AI and AI Guardrails
Explore the evolving landscape of AI regulations in US healthcare, discussing recent guidelines and strategies for compliance.
Nirav Shah
Adjunct Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health; CHAI Health Policy Workgroup, Stanford University
Lucy Orr-Ewing
Chief of Staff and Head of Policy, CHAI
Cait (Catherine) Des Roches
Executive Director, OpenNotes
11:20:00 AM - 11:40:00 AM : Keynote: Balancing Data, Technology, and Ethics: The Future of AI in Healthcare
Balancing Data, Technology, and Ethics: The Future of AI in Healthcare
Explore the ethical challenges posed by AI in healthcare, and how to ensure fairness, transparency, and public trust.
Micky Tripathi
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health IT, Chief AI Officer, ONC
11:40:00 AM - 12:10:00 PM : Panel: Digital Innovation in Cancer Care
Digital Innovation in Cancer Care
Kamal Jethwani
Managing Partner & CEO, Decimal.health
Stephen Konya
Sr. Advisor to the Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT and Innovation Portfolio Lead, HHS, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
Michael Frank
Digital Health Partnering at MSK
Nandita Kotwani
Healthcare Innovation, Healthtech Venture Capital
12:10:00 PM - 12:30:00 PM : Keynote: An Insider's Perspective on Meeting and Shaping Health System's Evidence & Validation Expectations
An Insider's Perspective on Meeting and Shaping Health System's Evidence & Validation Expectations
As digital health solutions continue to proliferate, the expectations for evidence of their efficacy, safety, and value are rapidly evolving. Drawing on extensive experience, the presentation will provide an insider’s view of the changing landscape of digital health innovation and validation.
12:30:00 PM - 1:30:00 PM : Break - Lunch
Break - Lunch
1:30:00 PM - 1:50:00 PM : Keynote Fireside Chat: Addressing Clinician Burnout – The Health Policy Perspective on The Role of AI, GenAI, and Ambient Intelligence
Addressing Clinician Burnout – The Health Policy Perspective on The Role of AI, GenAI, and Ambient Intelligence
Join Jitendra Barmecha and Yair Sperstein for an insightful fireside chat as they delve into the pressing issue of clinician burnout, a challenge impacting healthcare systems worldwide. In this candid conversation, they will explore the evolving role of policy in addressing this crisis, examining how advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), and Ambient Intelligence are shaping the future of healthcare workflows. Discover how these technologies can alleviate administrative burdens, improve patient care, and ultimately reduce burnout, while also discussing the regulatory and policy shifts necessary to ensure their effective implementation.
Yair Saperstein
Co-Founder and CEO, Avo (AvoMD)
Jitendra Barmecha
SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System
1:50:00 PM - 2:20:00 PM : Bridging Digital Inclusion and Health Equity: Pathways to Comprehensive Community Health
Bridging Digital Inclusion and Health Equity: Pathways to Comprehensive Community Health
This panel explores digital inclusion as a super social determinant of health, examining its critical role in addressing health equity. We’ll delve into important pillars of digital inclusion and discuss strategies for leveraging technology to improve health outcomes across diverse populations. By investigating both immediate healthcare access issues and long-term social factors, the panel will offer a comprehensive view of the digital inclusion-health equity nexus.
Evelyn Gallego
Founder & CEO, EMI Advisors LLC
Chethan Sarabu
Director of Clinical Innovation, Health Tech Hub, Cornell Tech
2:20:00 PM - 2:50:00 PM : Panel- Microsoft for Startups Program: Applying AI from Digital Front Doors through Patient Discharge
Microsoft for Startups Program: Applying AI from Digital Front Doors through Patient Discharge
Sally Ann Frank
Worldwide Lead - Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups
Mara Lederman
Co-Founder and COO, Signal 1
Aasim Saeed
Founder, CEO, Amenities Health
2:50:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM : Break - Coffee Break
Coffee Break
3:00:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM : Panel - Benchmarking success to Overcome Evidence Generation Challenges in Digital Health
Benchmarking success to Overcome Evidence Generation Challenges in Digital Health
Explore strategies used for digital health purchasing decisions by different health systems. The discussion will highlight how different health systems, health plans, employers and procurement teams benchmark AI solutions uniquely, influencing transparency, regulatory acceptance, and their adoption.
Katie McMillan
CEO, Well Made Health, LLC
Justin Norden
Partner, GSR Ventures
Meg Barron
Managing Director, Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI)
3:30:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM : Panel: Integrating AI into MedEd
Integrating AI into MedEd
This panel will discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in medical education. We will explore practical approaches for integrating AI into curricula, the challenges and ethical considerations involved, and how AI can enhance learning outcomes and clinical competencies. Attendees will gain insights into how health systems can leverage AI tools to better prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Ashish Atreja
UC Davis Health
Anjali Bhagra
Professor of Medicine; Physician Lead and Chair, Enterprise Automation; Medical Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Mayo Clinic
4:00:00 PM - 4:15:00 PM : Closing Remarks
4:15:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM : Networking
Champagne Toast
DMC 2024
Planning Committee
Jeet Barmecha
Vice Chair
NODE.Health
Conference Chair
Yauheni Solad
Dalos Partners
NODE.Health
Conference Co-Chair
Amy Sheon
Public Health Innovators LLC NODE.Health
Conference Co-Chair
Divya Pathak
NYC Health + Hospitals Conference Co-Chair
Diana Gelston
BestBuy Health
2 Day Event Tickets
$595
In- Person Access All
$249
Health System Employees
$199
NODE.Health Members
$149
Residents, Fellows, Trainee, Govt.
FREE
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Contact Us
To learn more about sponsoring DMC 2024
AJ Patel at [email protected]
To learn more about joining NODE.Health
Anna Andoni, MD at [email protected]
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