Healthcare IT in 2024 | A State of the Union
Thursday, May 16th 7:30am to 5:00pm
We are living in one of the most dynamic, exciting, challenging and pivotal time periods for our healthcare ecosystem. The pace of change – digitally, operationally and financially – is unrivaled and the opportunities and obstacles ahead for health systems nationally are vast. Join us for an incredible one day educational and networking opportunity at our annual DVHIMSS Spring Symposium. Inclusive of engaging keynotes, enlightening educational track sessions, a thought provoking panel discussion and tremendous professional networking opportunities, we will explore topics such as the current financial state and challenges facing providers and IT leaders, the state of the workforce, rapid technology expansion, internal and external threats, pathways to growth and organizational success, and the critical role Digital and Technology leaders play in forging the path ahead.
Hear from a wide variety of Healthcare Industry providers, vendors and solution experts.
Educational Tracks
Track A – “Digital Transformation and the AI Journey”
In this Track we will explore Technology advancements and their critical role in Healthcare in 2024. We will dive in how leading health systems are leveraging vast amount of data and the powers of AI, GenerativeAI, and wearables to tackle some of the most challenging issues in healthcare today – including shifts in care delivery models (i.e. Hospital at Home), Clinician Burnout and personalized medicine.
- Generative AI in the EHR: Promise, but Much to Improve (Track Session 1 – 10:30-11:25am)
- Jeffrey Moon – Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, University of Pennsylvania Medicine
- What Clinical Engineers Want to Tell You About AI (Track Session 2 – 11:40am-12:35pm)
- Erin Sparnon – Medical Technology Safety and Procurement Expert
- Home Health Devices: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (Track Session 3 – 2:50pm-3:45pm)
- Priyanka Shah – Sr. Project Engineer, ECRI
Track B – “External Threats and Cybersecurity Landscape”
In this Track we will explore one of the fiercest external technology threats to healthcare today and the importance of cybersecurity in helping protect our critical systems and data. Coming off the heels of an event that nearly brought the industry to a standstill, this track will dive into the state of the security landscape and propose innovative and though provoking ideas on how to prepare for, prevent and respond to attacks. You will hear from Chief Information Security Officers, technologists and leading security solution providers share their thoughts in the form of a panel discussion, an engaging Tabletop exercise and more.
- Staying One Step Ahead of Healthcare Cyber Threats (Track Session 1 – 10:30-11:25am)
- Troy Ament – Healthcare Industry Leader, Palo Alto Networks
- Cybersecurity Incident Response Tabletop Activity (Track Session 2 – 11:40am-12:35pm)
- Monique St. John – Chief Information Security Officer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- Panel Discussion: A.I. Opportunities and Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare (Track Session 3 – 2:50pm-3:45pm)
- Moderator: Gerry Blass, CEO, ComplyAssistant
- Martin von Grossmann, Senior Consultant, ComplyAssistant
- Jack Hueter, CEO and Owner of Digital Health Consulting
- Jim Cavanagh, President and Principal Owner of Executive Healthcare Consulting
- Richard Kerr, R.Ph., CHCIO, CDH-E, Administrator, Clinical Applications Management, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Information Technology
AGENDA
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Networking |
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome, Program Overview and Logistics |
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Keynote – Fabian Stone, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) |
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break and Partner Expo |
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Educational Track Session 1 A – Generative AI in the EHR: Promise, but Much to Improve
Educational Track Session 1 B – Staying One Step Ahead of Healthcare Cyber Threats
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11:40 AM – 12:30 PM |
Educational Track Session 2 A -What Clinical Engineers Want to Tell You About AI
Educational Track Session 2 B – Cybersecurity Incident Response Tabletop Activity )
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12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch and Partner Expo |
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Leadership Panel Discussion – “Digital Health Technology and Community-Based Medicine Today: Exploring Hype, Needs, and Benefits” Featuring:
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2:30 PM – 2:50 PM | Networking Break Partner Expo |
2:50 PM – 3:45 PM |
Educational Track Session 3 – Home Health Devices: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Panel Discussion: A.I. Opportunities and Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare
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4:00 PM – 4:55 PM | Closing Keynote – Joe Wilson, Global Chief Technology Officer Workday Healthcare |
4:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Thank You and Closing Words |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Partner Sponsored Happy Hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres |
Hotel Information
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
Parking: Parking at the Hilton’s Self Park lot is $10 for 10 hours.The lot is located on Stout Road, across the street from the Hilton and Homewood Suites, next to the reservoir.