A health system CEO imagined what education and care will look like in his system in 10 years. Investors explained how new models of early-stage funding are paving opportunities for healthcare startups. Insurance executives shared what innovation looks like in the payer sector. And a medical device giant illustrated the challenges of disruptive thinking in a big house.
Day one of MedCity Converge is a wrap, but the conversation will continue Wednesday. In the meantime, here are some of the highlights from attendees.
Mike Tyson: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Klasko: In 2014, healthcare’s getting punched in the mouth #mcconverge
— Meghana Keshavan (@meghanakeshavan) July 15, 2014
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Tom Vanderheyden. United Healthcare “payers want clear clinical validation of everything before investing” #mcconverge — Practice Unite (@PracticeUnite) July 15, 2014
“Science” (type 1 studies) will follow way behind crowdsourced patient driven data in wearables efficacy #mcconverge #measuringinnovation
— Vinti Singh (@vintisingh) July 15, 2014
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
If Progressive uses Snapshot to monitor their drivers & adjust premium costs, follow that model for #healthcare #Wearables #MCConverge — Mary Camp (@mcamp41) July 15, 2014
On wearable tech for patient monitoring: must be truly wearable, unintrusive to lifestyle, not a nuisance & must be comfortable #mcconverge
— Meredith Hurston MHA (@EmpowerMochaPt) July 15, 2014
In 2024, #hospitals won’t have a single address. Kiosks, #telehealth, partnerships w/ industry & more will extend their reach #mcconverge — Healthbox (@health_box) July 15, 2014
Are primary care doctors in the best position to drive down costs and improve outcomes for patients? #mcconverge
— Joe Borgenicht (@jborgenicht) July 15, 2014
RT @vmcombs: the current #healthcare business model is getting a serious thumping here at #mcconverge #innovation — david goldsmith (@dsgold) July 15, 2014
Medtronic, Google, Humana, Premera— all BIG players at #mcconverge underscore how difficult it is for startups to disrupt healthcare. — david goldsmith (@dsgold) July 15, 2014
“Justify your existence” is becoming the theme of all #healthcare for payers, providers, entrepreneurs #mcconverge
— Veronica M. Combs (@vmcombs) July 15, 2014
