Inside HLTH 2025: What To Expect This Year

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HLTH has long been a medium where the industry’s biggest ideas are discussed. In 2025, it’s about moving from conversation to execution. This year’s agenda for HLTH 2025 is built for decision-makers who want strategies they can take back and implement; whether that means accelerating the move to value-based care or embedding AI without disrupting clinical quality. The market growth of artificial intelligence is projected to reach $39.25 billion in 2025, highlighting the rapid move toward real-world applications.

The buzz will be around the following:

• How smart diagnostics and advanced medical imaging are raising the bar for early disease detection.
• The role of predictive analytics in healthcare allows organizations to anticipate needs and cut costs.
• AI for behavioral health’s expansion of access to critical mental wellness services.

The conversations are expected to move beyond exploring “what’s possible” and define “what’s profitable and scalable” for the year ahead.

Themes to Watch

The HLTH 2025 agenda signals a shift; rather than talking about innovation in abstract terms, the sessions will dictate real-world results, measurable ROI, and models that can scale. 

AI With Measurable Impact

Artificial intelligence has been a recurring topic at HLTH, and “The AI Pavilion” will feature live use cases that are in production. 

Expect to see:

• Solutions Combating Clinician Burnout: Using AI-powered ambient listening technology to automate note-taking and administrative tasks, freeing up clinicians to focus on patient care.
  
• Building Trust: Addressing the critical ethical questions, data governance issues, and regulatory hurdles that come with deploying AI at scale.
  
• Industry Leadership: Insights from leaders at top technology and healthcare organizations, who are driving the conversation on building transparent and responsible AI.
  

Real-World Example: AI-Powered Skin Cancer Screening Platform by Folio3 Digital Health – Speclipse

Folio3 Digital Health partnered with Speclipse to develop a solution that uses AI image recognition to detect potential skin cancers with astounding accuracy. 

The goal was to provide both patients and clinicians with a fast, accessible, and reliable diagnostic tool that could be used in real-world settings. Our secure, user-friendly app integrates AI analysis with tele-clinic capabilities to capture skin images, receive instant assessments, and connect directly with dermatologists for follow-up care. 

This HIPAA-compliant solution ensures patient privacy while accelerating early detection, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. 

Whether you are looking to build AI-enabled diagnostics or integrate telehealth into your platform, Folio3 Digital Health has the expertise to bring your vision to life.

Value-Based Care (VBC) & Affordability

This year centers around the emphasis on addressing the economic challenges of healthcare. The VBC Insights Program and sessions focused on affordability indicate a move from fee-for-service models toward care that is both cost-effective and outcome-oriented. 

Discussions will likely cover:

• Innovative Payment Structures: Exploring new financial models that reward quality of care over quantity.
  
• Patient Empowerment: Shifting from a patriarchal care model to one that views patients as active participants and experts in their health, using technology to enable self-driven care.
  
• Economic Impact: Demonstrating the long-term financial benefits of preventive digital health tools and technology.
  

Health Equity & Women’s Health

This year, the program will also shed light on women’s Health and the “Techquity” agenda, putting inclusive healthcare front and center. The goal is clear: close the gender health gap, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes economic sense. 

Topics will revolve around:

• Pivoting Healthcare Spending: Realigning budgets toward awareness-raising, education, and specialist services for women.
  
• Data-Driven Equity: Using AI to analyze more inclusive data sets and ensuring that technology is designed to serve diverse communities.
  
• Leadership in Action: Insights from prominent voices in consumer-centric health and wellness.

Clinician Burnout

A special Nurses @ HLTH program and other Physicians & Clinicians-focused areas will highlight how innovation can support the workforce, not replace it.

Discussions will explore:

• Enhanced Collaboration: Using technology and new care models to improve communication and accelerate decision-making among care teams.
  
• Combating fatigue: Implementing strategies and tools that directly address the mental and emotional toll on healthcare professionals.
  

Featured Speaker Sessions at #HLTH2025

The main stage at HLTH 2025 will be graced by “heroes and legends” from across the healthcare industry. 

These names will take the lead: 

• Greg A. Adams (Kaiser Permanente): The Chairman and CEO of one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers will offer insights into dealing with the hurdles of integrated care.
  
• Bret Taylor (Sierra): The former co-CEO of Salesforce brings a unique perspective from the world of enterprise technology, likely to speak on the future of work and customer experience in healthcare.
  
• Dr. Jessica Shepherd (Hims & Hers): A prominent voice in women’s health, she will share her expertise on building consumer-centric health solutions and addressing underserved needs.
  

Platform Where Business Happens: Pavilions and Programs

While the keynotes draw the crowds, much of HLTH’s business value is found in its curated spaces:

• Startup Health Experience & Investor Connect: A mesh of networking, spotlighting emerging technologies, and connecting innovators with the funding they need to bring change in the industry.
  
• Diagnostics Zone: A dedicated area to showcase the latest advancements in diagnostic tools and technology.
  
• Food Lab: An exploration of the intersection of food, nutrition, and health.
  
• Government and Nonprofit Pavilions: New additions that highlight the conference’s mission to bring all sectors of healthcare together.
  

Folio3 Digital Health’s Value-Added Services

Folio3 Digital Health offers end-to-end solutions that cater to the needs of healthcare today. We specialize in developing wearables that leverage AI, offer EHR/EMR integration services to simplify workflows, and IoT-enabled health apps that enable real-time patient monitoring. 

With a close focus on HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO compliance, we deliver innovative and future-proof solutions for healthcare.

Walking The Next Steps of Healthcare

HLTH 2025 will demonstrate the move toward fairer systems, financially stronger, and more efficient. Every session, from AI to workforce support, is built for solutions that can be put into practice.

As executives and investors, it’s a chance to stress-test ideas, connect with decision-makers, and walk away with plans ready to launch. The conversations and relationships built here won’t just influence the following year, but help shape the direction of healthcare for years to come.

Folio3 Digital Health will be there, ready to explore new arenas and share how our solutions can help you turn ideas into reality. 

If you’d like to connect during HLTH 2025, book a meeting with our team and catch us in Las Vegas! 

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