8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 

8:15am – 9:00am
The Digital Health Monitoring Revolution – Transforming Healthcare Delivery and Business Models
In this session we will explore how digital health technologies are fundamentally reshaping the healthcare landscape. The speaker will delve into emerging trends, market dynamics and the potential for disruptive innovation in digital health monitoring, including remote patient monitoring and telehealth. Attendees will gain insights into the long-term vision for digital health and its implications for healthcare organizations, payers and patients. The session will conclude with a strategic framework for organizations to assess their digital health readiness and identify opportunities for growth and differentiation in this rapidly evolving market.

Jessica Schlicher, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
Providence 

9:00am – 9:45am
The Human Element: Fostering Patient Engagement and Adherence in Digital Health Programs
While technology enables new models of care delivery, the success of digital health initiatives ultimately depends on patient engagement and adherence. This session will explore strategies for designing patient-centric digital health experiences that drive sustainable behavior change and improve health outcomes. Speakers will share insights on leveraging behavioral science principles, personalization techniques and motivational strategies to enhance patient engagement in remote monitoring and telehealth programs. The discussion will also cover approaches to addressing health literacy challenges, cultural considerations and the digital divide to ensure equitable access to digital health solutions. Attendees will gain practical tools and techniques for fostering strong patient-provider relationships in virtual care settings and promoting long-term adherence to digital health interventions.

Michelle Stansbury
Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, IT Applications
Houston Methodist 

9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:15am – 11:00am
Virtually Better: VR as a New Clinical Tool in Medicine
Not so far in the future, instead of prescribing another pill, clinicians might prescribe a virtual beach vacation to ease aches and pains. Psychiatrists might treat social anxiety by inviting patients to a dinner party or reminisce with Alzheimer patients in a replica of their childhood home. Hospitals might immerse children in fantastical play lands while they receive chemotherapy or undergo frightening medical tests. It’s all starting to happen now because of virtual reality (VR). For decades, scientists in elite universities have been quietly discovering the surprising health benefits of VR for ailments ranging from burn injuries, to stroke, to acute stress. Over 20,000 studies reveal that VR has an uncanny ability to lower pain, calm nerves and boost mental health without requiring pharmacotherapy. But the technology has been too expensive, unreliable and unwieldy for the research to translate beyond the pages of academic journals and doctoral dissertations… until now. Explosive advances in delivering low-cost, portable and high-quality VR has spawned a new field the FDA now calls Medical Extended Reality, or MXR.  In this lecture, Dr. Brennan Spiegel will describe frontline stories of using VR in over 3000 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and will review his lab’s latest clinical research, including a trial testing VR in the hospital setting, a new virtual clinic for patients with IBS, and NIH sponsored research testing VR for managing acute and chronic pain. Join us as we explore what will happen when medicine meet the Metaverse!

Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS
Professor of Medicine and Public Health
George and Dorothy Gourrich Chair in Digital Health Ethics
Director of Health Services Research
Director, Graduate Program in Health Systems Science
Cedars-Sinai Site Director, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Cedars-Sinai
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Medical Extended Reality 

11:00am – 11:45am
Digital Health Solutions: Unlocking New Revenue Streams and Care Delivery Models
As digital therapeutics gain traction, healthcare organizations are exploring innovative ways to integrate these solutions into their care delivery models and create new revenue streams. This forward-looking session will examine the rapidly evolving digital health landscape, including digital therapeutics and monitoring solutions, highlighting emerging business models and partnership opportunities. Attendees will learn about the regulatory environment, reimbursement pathways and strategies for evaluating and integrating digital therapeutic solutions into existing care programs. The discussion will also touch on the potential for digital therapeutics to enhance patient engagement, improve outcomes and drive value-based care initiatives.

Anthony Roggio, MD
Medical Director of Telehealth
University of Maryland Medical System and Access Center
Interim Chair of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Department
University of Maryland Medical Center – Midtown 

11:45am – 12:30pm
HRS Session 

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Luncheon 

1:30pm – 2:15pm
Telehealth As A Lifeline For The Top 5 Rural Hospital Challenges
Many rural hospitals in the U.S. have closed over the last decade and many more are at risk.  Among the top 5 challenges for rural hospitals and their communities are access (while acting as a safety net), finances, workforce shortages, transportation, and housing and childcare.  In this talk, Dr. Curtis will talk about not simply how acute telehealth should be an ongoing aspect of healthcare delivery for rural hospitals, but how it can actually serve as the lifeline for these challenges.

Kevin M. Curtis, MD, MS
Medical Director, Connected Care and Center for Telehealth
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Dartmouth Health 

2:15pm – 3:15pm
Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Digital Health Adoption – Perspectives from Payers, Providers and Patients
This multidisciplinary panel brings together representatives from payer organizations, healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups to discuss the challenges and opportunities in driving digital health adoption. Panelists will share their unique perspectives on barriers to implementation and strategies for overcoming resistance to change. Topics will include aligning incentives across stakeholders, addressing digital literacy and access issues and creating a seamless patient experience across virtual and in-person care settings. The panel will also explore innovative approaches to patient education, provider training and change management that can accelerate the adoption of remote monitoring and telehealth solutions.

Panelists:

John Doulis, MD
Chief Information and Informatics Officer
HCA Healthcare 

Anthony Roggio, MD
Medical Director of Telehealth
University of Maryland Medical System and Access Center
Interim Chair of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Department
University of Maryland Medical Center – Midtown

Nathan Schlicher, MD, JD, MBA
AVP, Clinical and Business Operations
Virtual Care & Digital Health
Providence 

3:15pm – 3:45pm
Networking & Refreshments Break 

3:45pm – 4:30pm
Telehealth Beyond Primary Care: Expanding Virtual Services in Specialty and Chronic Care Management
While telehealth has gained significant traction in primary care settings, there are untapped opportunities to leverage virtual care models across specialty services and chronic disease management. This session will explore innovative approaches to expanding telehealth beyond traditional use cases, focusing on high-value specialty services and complex care management. Speakers will share strategies for identifying suitable specialties, adapting clinical workflows and overcoming technological challenges. The discussion will also cover emerging hybrid care models that combine virtual and in-person services to optimize patient outcomes and provider efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into the potential for telehealth to transform care delivery across the healthcare continuum, from initial consultation to long-term disease management.

Saurabh Chandra
Chief Telehealth Officer
University of Mississippi Medical Center 

4:30pm – 5:15pm
Measuring Success in Digital Health: KPIs, Analytics and Performance Optimization
As digital health initiatives mature into operational products, organizations must develop robust frameworks for measuring success and driving continuous improvement. This data-driven session will explore key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics strategies for evaluating the impact of digital health and telehealth programs. Attendees will leave with a toolkit focused on developing a comprehensive measurement strategy that demonstrates the value of their digital health initiatives and drives data-informed decision-making. Speakers will share best practices for:

• Defining meaningful metrics aligned with organizational goals
• Leveraging data analytics to identify trends and optimization opportunities
• Developing dashboards and reporting tools for stakeholder communication
• Balancing clinical, operational and financial metrics

Mark Lo
Medical Director, Digital Health and Telehealth
Seattle Children’s 

5:15pm
End of Day One

7:15am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast 

8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Recap

8:15am – 9:00am
The Future of Healthcare Delivery – Blending Digital and Physical Experiences
A healthcare IT modernization strategist will explore the convergence of digital and physical care delivery models and its implications for the future of healthcare. The speaker will examine how emerging technologies and changing consumer expectations are reshaping the healthcare ecosystem. Attendees will gain insights into future scenarios for healthcare delivery, including the rise of hybrid care models, the potential impact of technologies like AI and 5G, and the evolving role of traditional healthcare facilities in an increasingly digital world. The session will conclude with actionable strategies for healthcare organizations to prepare to optimize operations for a digitally enabled future, positioning themselves to thrive in this rapidly changing environment.  They will learn insights on building a foundation, robust enough for the ever-evolving technology landscape and healthcare, to successfully navigate this transformation.

Danyelle Binko, MHA
Vice President IIS – Adult Academic Health Center
Indiana University Health – Landmark 

9:00am – 9:45am
Charting the Course for Digital Health Innovation
This session will challenge you to think boldly about the transformative potential of remote patient monitoring, telehealth and other digital health technologies to address pressing healthcare challenges. The session will explore emerging trends and disruptive innovations on the horizon, including the potential impact of technologies like artificial intelligence, 5G and the Internet of Medical Things. Attendees will be inspired to embrace a culture of continuous innovation and collaboration as they navigate the rapidly evolving digital health landscape.

John Doulis, MD
Chief Information and Informatics Officer
HCA Healthcare 

9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:15am – 11:00am
Generative AI: The Watershed Moment in Healthcare and Humankind – So Near Yet So Far
This session delves into the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare and its broader impact on the human experience, while confronting the substantial barriers to achieving true transformation. We will explore how AI is revolutionizing patient care, enhancing the provider experience, and streamlining operations, driving unparalleled efficiency. Experts will also address the ethical dilemmas and implementation challenges posed by the “problem of plenty” resulting from rapid AI advancements. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how open innovation partnerships, can overcome these obstacles, guiding the execution of AI strategies and fully harnessing the potential of this groundbreaking technology.

Ashish Atreja, MD, MPH
CIO annd Chief Digital Health Officer
Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology
UC Davis Health 

11:00am – 11:45am
Building a Digital Health Ecosystem: Strategies for Integration and Interoperability
As healthcare organizations adopt an increasing array of digital health solutions, the need for seamless integration and interoperability becomes paramount. This session will explore strategies for creating a cohesive digital health ecosystem that enables data sharing, streamlines workflows and enhances the user experience for both patients and providers. Speakers will discuss approaches to integrating remote monitoring, telehealth and other digital health tools with existing electronic health records and clinical systems. Attendees will learn about emerging interoperability standards, API-driven architectures and cloud-based platforms that facilitate data exchange and collaboration across the care continuum. The session will conclude with a discussion of governance frameworks and data management strategies to ensure the long-term success and scalability of digital health initiatives.

Jerrold M. Jackson
Director, Partner Enablement
Mayo Clinic Platform

11:45am – 12:30pm
Converting an In-Person Fast Track to a Virtual Visit Track in the ED
As EDs face ever increasing patient volumes in ever decreasing space, it’s important to seek out new ways to safely and efficiently care for patients with our resources.  In 2020 the Stanford Emergency Department Converted their in-person ED Fast Track zone into a virtual visit track that allowed them to see low acuity ED patients through a remote telehealth doctor.  The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed improved throughput, improved safety, and improved patient satisfaction without using up additional ED rooms.  In this presentation we’ll walk through how the program started, what makes it work, what’s coming next, and how you might setup something similar at your institution.

Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Medical Director, Adult Emergency Department
Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford Medicine 

12:30pm
Conference Concludes

Learning objectives:

1. Identify areas of impact for innovation within your organization
2. Build your internal workforce to focus on innovation
3. Learn how to structure mutually beneficial partnerships with external partners

Corrie Piontak
Principal
Health Management Associates