Sponsored by Nordic Consulting and Microsoft

Session Description:

Join Our Breakfast Event to Launch the Rural Health IT Community! Be part of the inaugural gathering of the Rural Health IT Community, a pioneering national forum focused on digital health in rural healthcare settings. Our community will convene regularly to address the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers, share innovative solutions, and drive advancements tailored to rural communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn more about the Rural Health IT Community. Discover more and connect with us at our launch breakfast!

Learning Objectives:

1. Connect and meet with other rural healthcare leaders in the first dedicated space for rural healthcare organizations.
2. Launch the Rural Health IT Community strategic program focusing on cybersecurity.
3. Highlight details of the Elite Exchange session that will occur on Wednesday, November 6th at 1:30PM.
4. Discuss the plan for regular Rural Health IT Community meetings following CHIME Fall Forum 2024.

Speakers:

• Laura Kreofsky, MHA, MBA, CDH-E, CFCHE, PMP, Rural Health Strategy Lead, Microsoft Philanthropies
• Jason Griffin, Managing Director - Digital Health Strategy and Cyber Practice Leader
• Scott McEachern, Chief Information Officer, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
• Linda Stevenson, Chief Information Officer, Fisher-Titus Medical Center

Sponsored by Palo Alto

Session Description:

Healthcare organizations across the globe are building new teams to enable AI powered applications to create operational efficiencies, improve patient and staff safety, and improve patient outcomes. This digital transformation expands the threat landscape creating opportunities for cyber threat actors to disrupt operations, patient care and safety, and significantly impact revenue. This session will focus on how organizations are leveraging AI, building and recruiting teams with leadership and architecture AI expertise, and best practices in securing the expanded AI digital ecosystem.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze real-world breach scenarios and Palo Alto Networks Unit42 threat insights.
2. Evaluate AI risks and apply advanced techniques to enhance security operations.
3. Assess and implement strategies to protect healthcare’s digital transformation for: hospital-at-home; patient access; and consumerization.

Speakers:

• Troy Ament, Global Healthcare Leader, Palo Alto Networks
• Judy Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, Kirby Partners
• Jon Kimerle, Global Healthcare Alliances, Pure Storage

Sponsored by Oracle

Session Description:

Less than 50% of outpatient behavioral health providers currently use digital records. Referrals and care coordination between hospitals and mental health & substance use treatment providers often rely on outdated methods like paper, fax, and telephone. This outdated approach hampers effective communication, making it difficult to provide comprehensive care for our most vulnerable populations, including those at risk of opioid overdose. As community behavioral health and human service providers transition into the digital age, they are adopting cutting-edge healthcare technologies and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance both operational and clinical workflows. Join us to hear firsthand accounts from behavioral health providers about their journey towards technology adoption, the integration challenges with health systems, and the profound impact on individuals living with psychiatric and substance use disorders, as well as their caregivers. Discover how technology is transforming behavioral health care and improving outcomes for those in need.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the current state of digital record usage among outpatient behavioral health providers and identify the key barriers to adopting digital solutions.
2. Evaluate the impact of traditional communication methods (paper, fax, telephone) on care coordination and patient outcomes, particularly for individuals at risk of opioid overdose.
3. Create a strategic plan for integrating advanced healthcare technologies and artificial intelligence into behavioral health practices to enhance operational efficiency and clinical workflows.

Speaker:

• Kevin Wiese, Chief Information Officer, BestSelf Behavioral Health
• Danny Gladden, MBA, MSW, LCSW, General Manager and Director of Behavioral Health and Social Care, Oracle

Sponsored by AWS

Session Description:

Leading healthcare organizations reshape care delivery through cloud-native platforms. Froedtert & MCW's AWS-based digital ecosystem demonstrates transcending EHR limitations. Attendees will explore methods to orchestrate personalized care pathways, enhancing access and engagement while maintaining security. Strategies balance operational demands with innovation to address patient expectations. CMIOs, CIOs, and digital health executives will gain insights on leveraging cloud services, AI, and analytics. Leaders will learn to create patient-centric platforms that drive outcomes, improve efficiency, and future-proof healthcare systems.

Learning Objectives:

1. Implement cloud-native architectures to streamline patient engagement and care delivery.
2. Utilize AI and data analytics to personalize patient care and improve outcomes.
3. Evaluate strategies to enhance digital care platforms, ensuring compliance and security while meeting patients’ needs.

Speakers:

• Melek Somai, MD, MPH, Vice President, Chief Technology and Product Officer,
• Assistant Professor in Biomedical and Clinical Informatics, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Naqi Khan, MD, MS, Global Physician Leader for AI & Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services