HLTH23: 6 Digital Health Executives Share Key Takeaways

Six digital health executives shared key takeaways from the recent HLTH23 conference.

Patches Seely highlighted the collaborative atmosphere at the conference, emphasizing the need to combine consumer and clinical data to address social determinants of health and optimize at-home care. The home is becoming the new healthcare hub, and healthcare roles are evolving to accommodate this shift.

Rhonda Gibler discussed the importance of generative AI applications in healthcare to alleviate the strain on the healthcare system. She emphasized the need to strike a balance between tech-enabled solutions and human capital in patient care.

Ted Ferrin noted that funding and M&A activities in healthcare have been affected by economic instability and the valuation of health tech startups. He stressed the importance of delivering undeniable value to customers and the need for companies to demonstrate substance to succeed in the industry.

Jon Kimerle observed that health tech startups and early-stage companies were prominent at the conference, driving innovative AI-powered technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies, emphasizing the importance of investing in both emerging technology and a solid data storage infrastructure to support digital transformation.

Diana Zuskov welcomed the expansion of the conference and the participation of non-traditional healthcare companies. Retail health and bridging the digital experience were key discussion points, emphasizing the importance of efficient data management and access transformation.

Andrew Norden was pleased to see a focus on oncology topics at the conference, including early detection strategies and improving the cancer care experience. He highlighted the potential of generative AI in various aspects of healthcare discussed throughout the event.