Population and Public Health
Shana Hoffman, president & CEO at Lucet, says more behavioral utilization offsets medical expenses and improves quality of life. Her company helps connect members of health plans to behavioral healthcare providers.
Cybersecurity is linked to health equity and vice versa, says HIMSS senior principal of cybersecurity and privacy. Cybersecurity must extend beyond the clinical setting as data access to patient information is necessary.
Dr. Keisuke Nakagawa, director of innovation at UC Davis Health, highlights how artificial intelligence can help unearth social determinants of health and how AI can advance health equity.
Valerie Rogers, senior director of government relations at HIMSS, discusses the need to address inequities within maternal health by leveraging technology, including digital health, across the spectrum of care and via federal public policy.
Mike Relli, principal at Knight Consulting, highlights the difficulties individuals face transitioning from incarceration into public life, Medicaid's 1115 waivers and interoperability, in order to support all stakeholders in the process.
Marjorie Rosen, HIMSS Chapter Advocacy vice chair, discusses unifying advocacy work between HIMSS chapters for health equity, providing mentorship for local community leaders and working directly with state legislatures to ensure neutrality.
Attorney Everett Wilson, managing partner at Polsinelli's Miami office, discusses overall changes in Medicare and Medicare Advantage - and how the recent benefits changes affect consumers, payers and plans.
Josh Wymer, chief health information and data strategy officer at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, explains how the state ensures trust in the public-facing chatbot it offers its citizens.
Cardiothoracic surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette Hospital Dr. Antoine Keller talks about using technology and artificial intelligence to promote access and help the underserved, and details a project that utilizes a portable diagnostic tool.
Children's National Hospital, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Arcare and AbleTo are facilities practicing quality telemedicine and delivering care to underserved populations, says Dr. Shawn Griffin, president and CEO at URAC.