Ecosystem & Culture

Recap of Our May 2024 Digital Healthcare Breakfast

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May 27, 2024
December 4, 2024

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On a bright morning in May, we hosted our sixth Digital Healthcare Breakfast, bringing together industry leaders and innovators for an engaging and insightful discussion. This event, moderated by our own Michael Smerklo, featured Blake Madden, the esteemed creator of the Hospitalogy newsletter and community.

Key Discussions and Insights

Our conversation spanned a range of critical topics impacting the digital healthcare landscape today:

  • Collapse of Mega-Retail Health: We delved into the recent challenges facing mega-retail health companies, exploring the underlying causes and potential future scenarios.
  • Primary Care and Functional Medicine: The dialogue highlighted both the obstacles and opportunities within primary care and functional medicine, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Care Navigation: We examined the evolving role of care navigation in improving patient experiences and streamlining healthcare processes.
  • AI in Health Systems: A hot topic was the introduction of AI into healthcare, discussing the incentives and disincentives that come with this technological advancement.

The breakfast provided a platform for lively discussion, deep insights, and valuable networking opportunities for all attendees.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to continue these important conversations at our next Digital Healthcare Breakfast in September. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to mark your calendars!

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. We look forward to seeing you next time!

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Key Discussions and Insights

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Looking Ahead

We are grateful to all the attendees for their participation and contributions to these discussions. Your engagement helps us continue fostering a collaborative environment within the digital healthcare community.

Thank you to Pamela Zients for leading the conversation and sharing your valuable expertise.

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