HLTH 2024 is set to take place from October 20-23 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, featuring a diverse array of speakers including high-profile executives, healthcare experts, and celebrities. This event promises to cover a wide range of topics crucial to the advancement of healthcare.
Andrea Willis, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, will engage in a panel titled “Childproof Care Models” on October 20. The panel will address innovations needed in pediatric care, especially urgent given the significant increase in pediatric mortality rates between 2019 and 2021. Willis’s work focuses on comprehensive health and pharmacy management and maintaining clinical excellence.
Karin Tollefson, Chief Oncology Medical Officer at Pfizer, will be featured in “The Cancer Conundrum” panel on the same day. The discussion will center on the importance of early cancer detection, advocating for more accessible screenings and enhanced understanding of cancer risk factors.
Greg A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, is slated for a fireside chat discussing the transformation in healthcare measurements through perspectives like race and ethnicity, alongside bolstering workforce equity. Adams brings extensive experience, having been with Kaiser Permanente for over two decades.
Lance Bass, the former NSYNC member turned health advocate, will share his personal health journey managing diabetes with the aid of technology like Dexcom on October 20. His talk, “Getting in Sync with Glucose,” will provide insights into the intersection of celebrity influence and personal health advocacy.
Freddy Abnousi, VP of Health Technology at Meta, will explore the role of AI-powered wearables in healthcare during his talk titled “Sight Unseen.” He will discuss the practical applications of these technologies using Meta’s smart glasses as a case study, focusing on enhancing accessibility and human impact.
On October 21, Dr. Taha Kass-Hout of GE Healthcare will delve into AI’s significant impact on healthcare, emphasizing compassionate care through advanced medical imaging and diagnostics technologies. Following him, Tom Mihaljevic of Cleveland Clinic will discuss how AI is revolutionizing patient care and organizational efficiency in healthcare.
Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA is set to highlight how generative AI is poised to transform healthcare, discussing the role of NVIDIA’s technology in this paradigm shift on October 21.
Paul Markovich from Blue Shield of California will address major tech initiatives in healthcare, including simplifying access to care providers and supporting innovative care delivery models.
The same day will also feature Andrea Palm, HHS Deputy Secretary, in a conversation about strengthening health sector data, technology policy, cybersecurity, and the strategic uses of AI.
Abigail Buckwalter will participate in a session on October 21 about the role of GLP-1s in personalized healthcare, discussing the integration of specialized supplements, fitness programs, and mental health support into treatment plans.
Halle Berry will speak on October 21, bringing her advocacy for women’s health into the spotlight with a focus on menopause and the initiatives of her brand, Respin, aimed at empowering women through their midlife transitions.
Joe Petro from Microsoft will discuss AI-driven healthcare solutions on October 22, explaining how these innovations improve clinical relationships and health outcomes.
Joaquin Duato of Johnson & Johnson will outline J&J’s focus on tackling major health challenges through innovative technologies in a discussion scheduled for the morning of October 22.
Andy Slavitt will team up with Seema Verma to discuss the implications of the 2024 elections on healthcare policies such as the ACA, abortion access, and drug pricing, wrapping up the morning’s sessions on October 22.
Lennie Kravitz will close the discussions on October 22 with a talk on health equity, focusing on systemic improvements in healthcare through comprehensive community support and initiatives like dental care and food security.
Overall, HLTH 2024 will serve as a platform for insightful discussions on the future of healthcare, touching on topics from policy to innovative technologies and patient care strategies.
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