DIGITAL MEDICINE CONFERENCE 2024

December 9 - 10 I Microsoft Times Square, New York City

DECEMEBER 9 - 10, 2024

Conference Schedule

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM : VALID AI

VALID AI

Registrations and Welcome Lunch

Welcome Remarks

General welcome + outline of history, vision of DMC and focus of conference
Ashish Atreja

UC Davis Health

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Jitendra Barmecha

SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System

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Keynote Fireside Chat: 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

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David Reich

Chief Clinical Officer, Mount Sinai Health System President, The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens

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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

MD, MBA, Managing Partner, Dalos Partners

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Anjali Bhagra

Professor of Medicine; Physician Lead and Chair, Enterprise Automation; Medical Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, Mayo Clinic

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.

Amy Sheon

President, Public Health Innovators

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Chethan Sarabu

Director of Clinical Innovation, Health Tech Hub, Cornell Tech

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The Capabilities of GenAI in Healthcare

As digital health solutions such as remote monitoring technologies and digital therapeutics continue to evolve, so do the evidence requirements for their adoption and reimbursement. This panel will explore the complex landscape of evidence generation for these digital health solutions, with a particular focus on how these needs vary across different geographical regions. Our experts will discuss strategies for meeting diverse regulatory and payer requirements, ensuring that innovative solutions can reach patients globally.

Break: Coffee break

Unlocking the Power of AI in Existing Healthcare Infrastructures

Discover how to seamlessly integrate AI into existing healthcare infrastructures to revolutionize patient care and operations. This session will provide actionable insights into overcoming legacy system challenges, breaking down data silos, and ensuring scalable AI solutions that keep pace with the growing demands of healthcare.

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

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John Chelico

System CMIO, CommonSpirit Health

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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.
Anai Kothari

Surgical oncologist, Medical College of Wisconsin

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Grace Cordovano

Founder/ Co-founder, Enlightening Results/ Unblock Health

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Jen Horonjeff

Founder and CEO, Savvy Cooperative

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Closing by Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH - Main Conference Chair

Jitendra Barmecha

SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System

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Microsoft Happy Hour

9:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 AM : Registration

Registration + Breakfast

Welcome by Track Co-Chairs Amy Sheon & Divya Pathak & Yauheni Solad

Jitendra Barmecha

MD, MPH, SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System

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Divya Pathak

CDO, NYCHHC

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Yauheni Solad

MD, MBA, Managing Partner, Dalos Partners

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The Evidence Matters Awards: Call for Submissions

General welcome + outline of history, vision of DMC and focus of conference
Ashish Atreja

MD, Chief Information and Digital Health Officer, UC Davis Health

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Jitendra Barmecha

MD, MPH, SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System

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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.

Michael Pencina

PhD - Duke AI, Co-founder CHAI

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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

DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN, CNIO, Microsoft

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AI & Digital Health Solutions: Navigating Evidence Needs Across Global Markets

As digital health solutions such as remote monitoring technologies and digital therapeutics continue to evolve, so do the evidence requirements for their adoption and reimbursement. This panel will explore the complex landscape of evidence generation for these digital health solutions, with a particular focus on how these needs vary across different geographical regions. Our experts will discuss strategies for meeting diverse regulatory and payer requirements, ensuring that innovative solutions can reach patients globally.

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

CHAI Health Policy Workgroup; Adjunct Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford Universtiy

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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

ONC, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Safeguarding Systems: AI Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare Informatics

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into healthcare systems, ensuring the security of these AI-enabled solutions is critical. This panel will address both external threats—such as vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain and malicious cyberattacks—and internal threats, including risks posed by staff or clinicians, such as the use of Generative AI tools. The discussion will explore the responsible use of AI, review existing governance frameworks for AI cybersecurity, and highlight the importance of a proactive security culture. In addition, this session will emphasize collaboration with government bodies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and initiatives such as ValidAI to strengthen safeguards against these diverse threats.

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 validation. Attendees will gain insights on balancing stakeholder needs in validating digital health efficacy.
Kamal Jethwani

MD, MPH , CEO, Decimal.health

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Break - Lunch

Jitendra Barmecha

MD, MPH, SVP - Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, SBH Health System

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Addressing Clinician Burnout – The Health Policy Perspective on The Role of AI, GenAI, and Ambient Intelligence

Session 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.

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.

Microsoft Startup Showcase

Coffee Break

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.

Integrating AI into MedEd

This panel brings together passionate patient advocates to discuss the transformative potential and critical considerations of AI intergation into the healthcare curriculum. 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.

Closing by Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH - Main Conference Chair

Networking