DIGITAL MEDICINE CONFERENCE 2024

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

11:40:00 AM - 12:10:00 PM : Panel: Digital Innovation in Cancer Care

Digital Innovation in Cancer Care

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

4:00:00 PM - 4:15:00 PM : Closing Remarks

4:15:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM : Networking

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