Best of ViVE 2024 and a Sneak Peak at 2025

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ViVE is a platform where digital health leaders, policymakers, and innovators join forces to tackle the pressing issues in healthcare. The theme of #ViVE2024 was quite diverse, with many discussions on using artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the change healthcare outage, underscoring the vulnerabilities in the healthcare landscape. The outage served as a reminder of how critical it is to have secure and reliable technology for patient care and operational continuity.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was echoing everywhere alongside cybersecurity. Instead of making unrealistic claims about AI, companies highlighted tangible productivity and practical applications already in use. The shift toward realism showed the industry’s focus on solutions that deliver measurable results, a mature approach to innovation.

Thought-Provoking Speaker Sessions at #ViVE2024

CISA: Bridging the Cybersecurity and Healthcare Chasm 

Keynote speaker Nitin Natarajan from CISA shed light on the weak areas of healthcare that make it a prime target for cyberattacks. With the increasing reliance on digital health technologies to manage sensitive data, the risks have grown exponentially, especially post-pandemic. Natarajan also emphasized the importance of CISA’s resources in helping healthcare organizations prepare to respond to cyber threats, ensuring patient safety and the protection of critical data. Adhering to industry regulations like HITRUST, HIPAA, and GDPR is crucial. CISA provides valuable insights and guidance to help organizations identify their vulnerable areas and implement strong security measures. 

H-ISAC: Improving Cybersecurity and Patient Safety through Public-Private Partnerships 

Denise Anderson from H-ISAC presented a plan highlighting the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening cybersecurity and patient safety. She emphasized the value of rapid information sharing about cyber incidents to better identify the weak links and response in the event of cybersecurity threats. Anderson suggested that these collaborations create forward-thinking strategies that tackle healthcare’s distinct challenges.

HSCC: Healthcare Cybersecurity 2029 – From Critical to Stable in Five Years 

The Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) put forward its five-year plan to improve healthcare cybersecurity, aiming to make it more stable by 2029. The plan outlines operational, technological, and governance issues and highlights that “Cyber Safety is Patient Safety.” 

HHS: Double-Feature – Agency Major Cyber Strategies 

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) representatives showcased their cybersecurity strategies to support healthcare organizations. These strategies include voluntary performance goals (implementing basic cybersecurity training and improving incident response capabilities). The session focused on HHS’s commitment to helping healthcare organizations strengthen their cybersecurity defenses in response to growing threats.

Takeaways from #ViVE2024

1. Sports and Health Tech

#ViVE2024 spotlighted the conjoining of sports and health technologies, exploring how wearables and data analytics optimize athlete performance and recovery. Innovations discussed here were not limited to sports; they can work on broader healthcare aspects like patient rehabilitation and preventative care.

Wearable technology optimizes athlete performance by real-time biometric monitoring, such as heart rate and oxygen saturation, enabling precise adjustments to training intensity and recovery to prevent injuries. Predictive analytics identifies injury risks early, reducing the risk of injury occurrence. Additionally, wearable devices support personalized rehabilitation by tracking metrics like range of motion and strength, supporting healthcare professionals in creating customized recovery plans to speed up recovery. 

2. Virtual-First Care

With lenience toward digital-first strategies, this segment showed scalable solutions for remote care. Leaders highlighted virtual care models prioritizing patient convenience and maintaining clinical effectiveness in addressing rural and urban populations.

Virtual-first care models prioritize patient convenience and accessibility, increasing engagement rates. Telehealth consultations enable patients to receive timely medical advice remotely, making healthcare more accessible for those in underserved areas or those with mobility challenges. Healthcare providers can remotely monitor patients’ vital signs and health metrics using wearable devices and apps, ensuring early detection and prompt interventions. 

3. AI Health Summit

Artificial intelligence (AI), with its transformative role in diagnostics, administration, and personalized care, took away the limelight. The summit emphasized the ethical use of AI to ensure privacy and fairness in decision-making, a major concern for the industry.

AI-powered diagnostic tools analyze medical images with higher accuracy in record time, faster than human radiologists. This leads to earlier detection of diseases like cancer and timely intervention. AI-powered virtual assistants provide personalized health information, answer patient queries, and even assist with scheduling appointments, improving patient engagement and satisfaction.

4. Generative AI in Healthcare

#ViVE2024 also explored generative AI and its role in bringing providers, entrepreneurs, and inventors together to discuss its practical applications (e.g., drafting clinical documentation and patient education materials). This session drew attention to how generative AI empowers healthcare professionals by automating repetitive tasks and improving creative problem-solving.

AI-powered medical documentation tools automatically generate accurate clinical notes, freeing up physicians’ time which they can use on patient care. AI-driven patient education materials develop personalized health information customized according to individual needs and preferences, improving patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans. 

5. Addressing Rural Healthcare Gaps

Rural communities often face healthcare challenges that are much different from those in urban sectors. #ViVE2024 highlighted innovative technologies that can effectively bridge these gaps. Discussions took different routes, mainly focusing on telehealth expansion, mobile health units, and AI-driven analytics to improve access for underserved populations. 

Virtual consultations connect patients with healthcare providers remotely, reducing travel time and ensuring timely access to care. Mobile health units with diagnostic tools reach remote communities, providing healthcare services directly to their doorsteps. AI-powered analytics analyze large datasets of health information to identify trends and patterns for better health outcomes. 

Telemental Health Platform Delivered By Folio3 Digital Health: PsychPlus

Folio3 specializes in developing customized telehealth solutions that tackle industry challenges like accessibility, compliance, and user engagement. PsychPlus came to us with a challenge to enhance mental health service accessibility and develop an application that offers facilities like virtual consultations, appointment scheduling, and integrated billing. 

We created a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine app that included all these offerings in a subscription-based model, robust user account management, and consent mechanisms, ensuring efficiency and patient confidentiality. Whether you want to upscale your telehealth services or build a scalable platform, Folio3 Digital Health delivers the solutions you need. 

Sneak Peek at #ViVEvent in 2025

#ViVEvent in 2025 is all set to welcome expert-led sessions focusing on AI’s role in claims management and improved healthcare team collaboration. Here’s what you can expect from these insightful speakers:

Payer Insights: Tackling Denials with AI in Claims Management

In this session, the discussion will focus on how AI transforms claims management by addressing the rising claim denials that impact providers and patients. With 15% of claims initially denied, AI streamlines the process and reduces delays. The conversation will cover the impact of AI in improving the efficiency and accuracy of claims management, as well as its broader role in reducing costs and delays related to claim denials in healthcare.

Nurse and Clinician Insights: Innovation in Team Collaboration

This session will focus on how innovation and technology can enhance collaboration among physicians, nurses, and care teams. The discussion will revolve around the impact of AI, real-time data sharing, and virtual care solutions in facilitating communication and accelerating decision-making for better patient outcomes. Important topics will also include how virtual care models and integrated platforms transform care delivery and strengthen collaboration among care teams.

Key Areas Of Interest 

The momentum from last year’s #ViVE2024 will be carried over to the #ViVEvent for 2025, which promises to be more impactful with new and exciting programs.

1. AI Pavilion and Interoperability Innovations

This year’s ViVEvent features an expanded AI Pavilion, with live demonstrations of AI applications in the real-world health sector! The InteropNOW! The pavilion is ready to present HL7 FHIR systems that offer smooth data exchange for patient-centric care.

Folio3, our HL7 FHIR connector, tackles interoperability challenges by enabling secure, smooth healthcare data integration across multiple systems. Our robust security features ensure the connector securely and accurately transfers sensitive patient information, improving decision-making and patient care. Our solutions ensure compliance, scalability, and efficiency for healthcare providers.

2. Value-Based Care Discussions

The growing demand for cost-effective, outcome-oriented care led this pavilion to bring together industry leaders to explore innovative solutions for transitioning to value-based models.

3. Nurses @ ViVE Program

ViVEvent is set to answer the nurses’ call! This program recognizes their critical role and offers networking, mentorship opportunities, and nurse-led startup showcases. 

4. Startup Ecosystem and Investor Connect

Startups and investors will engage in the HiVE Pavilion, connected to the Investor Connect lounge, to foster an immersive environment for networking and collaboration, spotlighting emerging technologies ready to disrupt healthcare.

5. Government and Nonprofit Pavilions

For the first time, #ViVEvent has a Government Pavilion to portray public sector innovation. Let’s not forget the new Nonprofit/Association Pavilion, which is ready to highlight organizations driving impactful healthcare delivery and equity changes.

6. Bold Conversations on Health Equity

#ViVEvent continues its commitment to inclusive healthcare with the “Techquity” agenda. Sessions will explore the intersection of technology and equity, focusing on engaging diverse communities and improving patient-centered care through innovative approaches.

Folio3 Digital Health’s Value-Added Services 

Folio3 Digital Health offers comprehensive solutions to address the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. We specialize in creating custom healthcare software solutions tailored to your needs. From developing fitness applications and EHR/EMR integration services to offering telemedicine software, our expert team ensures seamless, efficient, and compliant solutions. We also provide consulting services for EHR/EMR software development and integration, helping healthcare organizations enhance workflow and patient care. Our remote patient monitoring services support healthcare providers in better patient outcome management. With a close focus on HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO compliance, we deliver innovative and future-proof solutions for healthcare. 

Step Into The Future of Healthcare 

#ViVE2024 was truly a one-of-a-kind event, and some incredible solutions were found to address healthcare challenges today. As we look ahead to #ViVEvent 2025, Folio3 is excited to continue exploring innovative ways to improve patient care. 

We are looking forward to connecting with you there! Stop by our booth to learn more about how we can partner to transform healthcare together.

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