HLTH’24 | The Future Of Healthcare Innovation

Posted in Healthcare

The HLTH’24 platform was buzzing with the latest innovations in healthcare. This year’s edition was held in Las Vegas, where many eye-opening ideas took over the center stage and in the insightful discussions among industry leaders. Events like these serve as a means for exploring technologies that make the future of healthcare, showcasing how they can improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Our intention in attending the event was to participate in the healthcare innovations and strategies taking place across the spectrum. This got in touch with niches like tech, care coordination, chronic disease management, telehealth/home care, AI/ML, and interoperability. We ended up meeting some brilliant minds like Charles Rolles, CEO of TraceX; Rosalind Beasley, Chief Executive Officer of Main & Mission; Leilei Warden, Director of Main & Mission; and Rui Soares, VP of Sales AgentifAI Inc.

The partnerships we forged with them will help us work together towards the improvement of the current healthcare system and innovation alike. 

If you missed the D-day, do not worry; we have the entire event recap in highlights for you! 

Insightful Speaker Sessions

Pharma Insights: Gen AI Meets Pharma

Among the many thought-provoking discussions, one focused on the use of generative AI in the pharmaceutical industry. Experts discussed how AI technologies can streamline drug development, improve clinical trials, and personalize patient treatment plans. Leveraging generative AI has the potential to considerably reduce the time and costs involved in pharmaceutical research, transforming patient care for the better. 

Better Health Powered by Digital Health Innovation: V1C, AI, and Beyond

Another discussion that stood out was the emphasis on digital health innovations for better health outcomes. With the power of advanced algorithms and accurate data analytics, healthcare providers can use technology to deliver patient-centric care.

Bridging the Gap: Reducing Friction Between Payers and Providers

HLTH’24 was the perfect opportunity to get great like-minded heads to start pondering on the barrier in healthcare today – the relationship between payers and providers. This session addressed how technology can mend the gaps and improve communication. It all came down to the fact that leveraging data analytics and interoperability solutions can lead to better patient outcomes and reduced administrative burdens. The need for streamlined processes was a recurring theme, resonating deeply with both providers and payers alike.

Tech Meets Therapy

Integration of technology into therapeutic practices was also the talk of the town. Experts discussed how digital health tools revamp mental health care and therapy through improved access and customized interventions. With the power of AI and ML (machine learning), therapists can enhance treatment plans and get real-time data to monitor patient progress more dynamically. 

Health Tech Innovation Leaders 

Two of the most prominent figures in health tech shared their vision of how their innovations are reaching new horizons. 

Google AI Enhancing Radiology 

Google’s generative AI technology is making noise in the radiology space. Super-smart algorithms analyze medical images such as X-rays or CT scans to improve diagnostic accuracy, ultimately saving time and costs. This innovation properly structures the workflow for radiologists and promises to improve patient outcomes through faster and more meticulous diagnoses.

Samsung Health Wellness 

Samsung’s Health SDK Suite is an impressive toolset that integrates health vitals into healthcare platforms facilitating HIPAA-compliant data exchanges. By providing actionable insights, Samsung Health helps organizations promote healthier habits among employees, reducing healthcare costs and boosting workplace morale on the whole.

Startups on the Rise

HLTH’24 also featured promising startups significantly impacting the healthcare industry, including Helfie. 

• Helfie.AI: They found the cheat code! This company turned a simple smartphone into a potentially life-saving device. This application uses smartphone cameras and microphones to get subtle biometric cues, enabling remote monitoring of patients for early detection of cardiac risks.

Products Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Agetech:

• NeuroGenesis: This AI-powered platform functions beyond traditional cognitive assessments. By analyzing sleep data, it can detect early signs of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
• Vitala: It revolutionizes exercise prescription by custom-designing it according to the patient’s specific needs. Vitala combines AI with clinical expertise to optimize safe exercise regimes to manage chronic conditions and overall health.  

AIML and Data Analytics:

• AgentifAI: The world is now beyond simple chatbots; this is where AgentifAI’s voice-first AI assistants come into play. They can easily handle complex patient inquiries, schedule appointments, and provide information, reducing the burden on healthcare staff.
• Cohere Health: This intelligent prior authorization platform eliminates roadblocks to administrative processes and ensures patients receive appropriate care on time.

Care Coordination/Navigation/Care Access:

• Impilo: It helps healthcare providers deliver high-quality at-home care, bridging the accessibility gap of quality care between clinical settings and patient homes. By simplifying the process, Impilo enables more patients to receive the necessary care.  
• Lumina Health: It simplifies caregiving for complex chronic pain conditions by combining AI-powered interventions with multidisciplinary care teams. It is considered a holistic approach to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Consumer Wearables/Devices/Apps:

• Delfina: Pregnancy care is no longer mundane with personalized insights and support through this platform. It is a closed-loop pregnancy data platform that aids obstetric care teams in delivering more personalized prenatal and postpartum care with better efficiency at lower costs.
• Noom: Weight loss has been the bane of many, especially when traditional methods fail to produce results. This app goes beyond the standards of regular weight loss programs by addressing the psychological and behavioral factors contributing to unhealthy habits. This platform has helped millions of users meet their health goals for a healthy weight, prevent diabetes, and treat obesity—including those on GLP-1 medications. 

Digital Therapeutics:

• Rimidi: This platform empowers healthcare providers to deliver remote patient monitoring services and enables chronic disease management by keeping patients updated on their current status. Rimidi paints a complete picture of the patient’s health and provides support continuously from the clinic to the home. 
• Wesper: This FDA-approved, at-home sleep testing platform offers a convenient and accurate way to diagnose sleep disorders, making it easier for individuals to get the care they need. It uses medical-grade, high-resolution sensors with a user-friendly mobile application to deliver sleep data without in-lab visits.

EHR/EMR:

• Elation Health: This award-winning clinical-first EHR platform is designed to structure workflows and improve the quality of care. Its user-friendly interface and advanced features help healthcare providers deliver efficient and effective care. Today, Elation Health serves 32,000 clinicians caring for 15 million Americans.
• Mother Goose Health: This platform connects the fragmented maternal health ecosystem, improving communication and coordination between providers. Mother Goose provides real-time risk awareness and sustained ongoing engagement, connecting members with resources, removing barriers to care, and improving outcomes.

Interoperability/Data Management:

• Arine: It is an AI-powered platform that utilizes data analytics to optimize medication-based interventions, ensuring patients receive the right treatment at the right time. 
• Biocanic: This first-of-its-kind platform helps practitioners create and implement personalized health programs, empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellness.

Telehealth/Virtual Care/Remote Patient Monitoring/Home Health:

• Diagnostikare: This platform provides accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved populations in Latin America. Diagnostikare is a leading virtual primary care provider that seamlessly integrates virtual and in-person services. It offers general medicine, mental health, nutrition, lab tests, and chronic disease management. 
• FaceHeart: FaceHeart Corp. provides FDA 510 (k) cleared AI-driven, video-based contactless vital signs solution. With a 45-second facial selfie, FaceHeart Vitals™ measures heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, SpO2, and HRV. This innovative solution enables remote monitoring of vital signs using a simple video selfie, making it easier for individuals to track their health and identify potential issues.

These are just a few of the many innovations that got traction at HLTH’24. As technology advances, we can expect to see even more groundbreaking solutions that will improve patient outcomes and transform the healthcare industry.

The Future of Healthcare is Around The Corner 

HLTH’24 was just a glimpse of how technology is shaping the future of healthcare. From generative AI to startups pioneering innovative solutions for chronic care, the event showcased many opportunities and milestones yet to be reached. As we move forward, collaboration between tech innovators, healthcare providers, and payers will be essential in navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. The bright future we talk about has already begun!

About the Author