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The Real Economics of Value Based CareErik Johnson Senior Vice President and National Practice Lead, Value Based Care, OptumLyle Berkowitz, MD Founder and Chairman, KeyCare and Editor-in-Chief, THMTIs value based care truly aligning incentives — or redistributing financial risk across payers, providers, and patients in ways that compress margins and shift burden? Is telehealth a costsaving lever under properly structured risk contracts — or perceived as a margin threat?At a time when value based care dominates policy rhetoric, this episode moves past theory and into financial reality. This discussion directly examines whether value based care is delivering on its economic promise — or simply reshuffling financial risk across the system.This episode also addresses the deeper economic tension beneath the surface: Who wins, who loses, and who is subsidizing whom?

Many organizations talk about the power of data but too few really understand the full potential. Utilizing a strategic framework that redefines the roles of collaboration and innovation, see how one organization built competitive differentiators by expanding upon the concept of a data analytics platform to create a data operating system and beyond enterprise analytics to facilitating an ecosystem.

The 30% Problem: Solving Pharmaceutical Waste with BlockchainWith up to 30% of donated pharmaceutical aid products being diverted, stolen or going to waste in this session we will learn how blockchain technology is addressing some of the biggest trust challenges in the global supply chain. Supply chain issues may prevent people that are in greatest need of life-saving medicines from being treated. Through the use of a Decentralized Knowledge Graph and blockchain technology firms and governmental aid organizations now have visibility to supply chain traceability and transparency of donated medicines. The session will additionally cover ancillary benefits with the implementation of such a solution.

Learn the latest developments, solutions and forward-looking approaches with blockchain technology for healthcare. How do panelists view healthcare delivery systems changing through blockchain-powered technology? What solutions are they spearheading along with new models of collaborations with which they are involved? The panel will highlight how blockchain is leveraged to transform health systems.

How Blockchain Elevates Health Solutions and Services Today and in the FutureKyle Culver Director, Emerging Technologies, Humana, and Co-Founder of the Synaptic AllianceThe healthcare industry is beginning to see real value created from blockchain powered solutions. The presentation spotlights what value and impact is being created for early adopters. The speaker will share informed insights for future applications and opportunities poised for business success.

The Decentralized Hospital: Breaking the Traditional Healthcare ModelDr. Sandeep PulimUntil recently, acute care technological innovations were centered on improvements in procedural interventions or critical care. Accelerated by the pandemic, there has been a shift and developing interest in bringing acute-level care into the home. As a result, more tech-enabled improvements are supporting decentralized care models. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), combined with clinical necessity, are enabling healthcare systems to deliver better care beyond the four walls of the hospital.

The Interoperability Blueprint: Building the Rails for Nationwide DataJim Markwith | Managing Partner, Markwith LawDr. Christophe E. Jackson | Clinical Design Engineer, GideonThe goal of achieving nationwide patient access is getting closer to reality with the establishment of nationwide electronic healthcare record networks, and with the emergence of TEFCA. Interoperability and privacy standards are critical to achieve efficiency and to provide secure patient access applications.

Windows to the Mind: How Your Eyes Reveal Your Brain’s SecretsSai Mattapalli - Vytal.ai, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, USARohan Kalahasty - Vytal.ai, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, USAIn the past five years, artificial intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling earlier detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. A recent breakthrough involves using eye-tracking technology to identify ocular biomarkers, aiding in the early detection of conditions like Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases.Eye movement tests, previously costly and complex, have become accessible through smartphone and laptop cameras. These tests help detect a range of conditions, from degenerative disorders to brain injuries, improving patient outcomes and facilitating telehealth.This technology not only benefits patients but also advances the study of brain health. By delving into neurology and treatment efficacy, it may provide insights into the causes of neurodegenerative diseases.The future potential of gaze tracking is promising, with non-invasive, cost-effective systems offering hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, addressing a significant gap in healthcare. The eyes are not just windows to the soul but also a gateway to the brain's health.

Evaluating LLMs in Healthcare: A ConV2X Panel DiscussionSandeep Reddy, MBBS, MSc, PhD Director, MBA (Healthcare Management), Deakin School of Medicine, and Chairman, Medi-AIAlexandre Lebrun CEO, NablaAdam Chee, PhD Chief, Smart Health Leadership Centre, Institute of Systems Science National University of SingaporeModerator: Dimitris Kalogeropoulos, PhD CEO, Global Health and Digital Innovation FoundationHow do we evaluate large language models for use in healthcare? What are the trusted frameworks for value assessment? Is automation through GPT successfully addressing the healthcare administrative and workforce crisis? What about clinical decision making? Expect a candid discussion from these experts on the implications of LLM’s and AI in Primary Care in the US and around the globe.Learning Outcomes • Acquire knowledge of the fundamental principles of large language models • Understand how these models are trained and deployed in a healthcare context • Learn how to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of large language models in healthcare • Understand the measures used in determining the success of these models, such as improved patient outcomes, efficiency in operations, and patient satisfaction • Learn to apply evaluation or translational frameworks in assessing the value of large language models • Gain insights into how automation, specifically through GPT, is helping to solve healthcare administrative challenges • Learn about the use of large language models in clinical decision-making • Understand the strengths and limitations of these models in making clinical decisions, administration, and the ethics

What Is DeSci: Challenges and Market PerceptionsAuthorsJelani Clarke, PhD Executive Lead, DeSci World, and Sales & Marketing Head at AminoChainFilippo Frangioni Product Manager, Novo Nordisk, and Head of Partnerships at Nordic Blockchain AssociationJim Nasr CEO, AcoerThemes tackled include:The perception problem: Why does DeSci still sound like sci-fi to most scientists?Funding friction: Can decentralized models compete with traditional grants and venture capital?Data ownership: Who really owns research data, and how can blockchain change that?Regulatory roadblocks: What happens when innovation moves faster than policy?Real world implementation: Beyond the hype, where is DeSci actually working today?From pharmaceutical giants to grassroots research collectives, these leaders shared unfiltered insights on what's holding DeSci back—and what could accelerate its adoption.Intrigued?This conversation is the first in a new podcast series launching in 2026 that will dive deeper into the decentralized science revolution. We'll explore:Case studies of successful DeSci projectsInterviews with researchers and policy makersDelve into tokenomics, DAOs, and data sovereigntyThe intersection of AI, biotech, and decentralized systemsThe future of science is being built by innovators, technologists, and researchers willing to challenge the status quo.

How Blockchain Brings Trust to the International Supply Chain and HealthcareDan Purtell - Director of Innovation, British Standards AssociationWith up to 30% of donated pharmaceutical aid products being diverted, stolen or going to waste in this session we will learn how blockchain technology is addressing some of the biggest trust challenges in the global supply chain. Supply chain issues may prevent people that are in greatest need of life-saving medicines from being treated. Through the use of a Decentralized Knowledge Graph and blockchain technology firms and governmental aid organizations now have visibility to supply chain traceability and transparency of donated medicines. The session will additionally cover ancillary benefits with the implementation of such a solution.

Health Data Marketplace - Challenges, Possibilities, and the Path ForwardFrancisco Curbera, PhD, is Senior Vice President for Engineering and Research atAccrete.ai,Shahram Ebadollahi, PhD, MBA, is an entrepreneur, advisor, board member andcurrently provides strategic consultation to companies in the broad area of AI in enterprise.Olivier Elemento, PhD, is a tenured full professor of physiology and biophysics atWeill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and Cornell University.AI's explosive growth has created unprecedented demand for healthcare data at scale, yet establishing trusted health data marketplaces remains elusive despite clear benefits. This special ConV2X Decentralized Health Podcast explores the persistent obstacles preventing these platforms from emerging, examines the competing forces shaping this landscape, and discusses actionable pathways to unlock permission based data access for advancing AI driven healthcare breakthroughs.

Cybersecurity and HealthcareMaria Palombini, MBA Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Global Practice Lead, IEEE Standards AssociationAlex Romanovich, Moderator Founder and CEO, Global Edge MarketsHealthcare cybersecurity incidents have become too common. In this episode, IEEE’s Maria Palombini breaks down why the explosion of connected medical technologies has intensified vulnerability — and how taking a security first approach can strengthen digital health without hindering innovation.Maria explains how IEEE’s collaborative, consensus driven standards give developers clear guidance to integrate cybersecurity from the start. This proactive model streamlines regulatory pathways, minimizes costly redesigns, and ultimately fuels faster, safer innovation — just as foundational technical standards have paved the way for Wi-Fi, telehealth, and remote monitoring.Looking ahead to 2030, Maria envisions a connected care ecosystem where security, interoperability, and patient trust is earned through design — not as an afterthought.For anyone working in medical devices, cybersecurity, or compliance, this discussion offers timely guidance on advancing resilient, responsible digital health solutions.THMT's ConV2X Team extends sincere thanks to both speakers and their organizations for their support of ConV2X and for contributing their expertise to advance safer, smarter healthcare innovation.

Decentralized Identity Management (DIM) in Healthcare: Technologies and Use CasesHear from those on the front lines implementing this technology successfully for healthcare clients. Learn where the state of business adoption and success stands. Listeners will gain an overall market education in the first of this series featuring Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust and companies demonstrating successful use cases.Daniela Barbosa Podcast Moderator and General Manager, Decentralized Technologies, Linux Foundation, and Executive Director, LF Decentralized TrustKen Ebert CTO, IndicioKeela Rose Shatzkin President and CEO, Shatzkin Systems

Jerry Cuomo Retired IBM Fellow and Distinguished Research Professor, North Carolina State University, USAThis talk introduces Trustworthy Computing as a shift toward systems built on verifiable, transparent, and privacy-respecting foundations. Using blockchain and AI, it explores real-world impacts—from food safety and identity protection to AI transparency and machine unlearning—emphasizing the transition from reputational trust to algorithmic trust in everyday digital life.Health care and Life Sciences professionals will find particular relevance in applications that enhance drug authenticity, patient data privacy, and AI reliability in decision making.This 45 minute keynote presents new information and research in development in the theme areas below:Enhanced Security FrameworksAdvanced approaches to drug authenticity verificationNext generation patient data privacy protectionCybersecurity strategies for healthcare systems

As artificial intelligence evolves from a supportive tool to an autonomous agent, the foundations of medical education face a seismic shift. In this THMT Podcast episode, we explore how agentic AI systems - capable of independent decision making, reasoning, and adaptive learning, is transforming how future physicians are trained, assessed, and accredited. What happens when core disciplines like pathology, radiology, and diagnostics become largely automated? How do we redefine the educator’s role, ensure equity in access, and prepare clinicians for a future where human judgment and machine intelligence must seamlessly coexist? Join distinguished guests as they unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the next generation of medical education.Fredric B. Meyer, M.D. Enterprise Chair, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo ClinicPeter McCaffrey Chief AI Officer, Chief Digital Officer, and VP, University of Texas Medical BranchSarah B. Harper, MA, MBA Manager AI, Analytics, and Automation initiatives, and Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, Mayo Clinic Health System

Beyond Telehealth: Industry Leaders Discuss Building Scalable, Patient Centered Connected Care SolutionsTodd Cornell President and CEO, MedWand Solutions, IncDr. Milton Chen CEO and Cofounder, VSeeWilliam C. B. Harding, PhD Professor, Trine University, NSF Reviewer, Distinguished Technical Fellow, MedtronicProf. Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA - Moderator Director of Education for the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH)An insightful discussion with distinguished telehealth experts and industry innovators as they explore the cutting edge of connected healthcare. Topics of discussion include:Video first telehealth platforms and their role in democratizing healthcare accessPerspectives on healthcare technology infrastructure and connectivity solutionsCurrent trends in remote patient monitoringThe integration of connected care devices in clinical workflows, platform scalability challengesThe future of patient centered digital health solutionsThis episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, technology developers, and policy makers interested in the practical deployment of telehealth solutions and the evolution of connected care ecosystems.

AI and ReimbursementAditi U. Joshi MD, MSc Global Digital Health Consultant, Bestselling Author, and Emergency PhysicianMatt Fisher Partner, Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.Charles Dunham Principal Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLPAs AI continues to reshape clinical decision making and operational efficiency, one major question looms large: how do we pay for it—and who pays the price when something goes wrong?In this THMT Unscripted podcast episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI reimbursement codes and explore how they differ from traditional digital medicine and remote monitoring programs. We'll unpack how health systems and digital health companies can set themselves up to use these codes effectively—and what happens when care, efficiency, or liability shifts from human to machine.We’ll also explore the future of time based billing, the complexities of patient transparency, and what it really means when AI "saves time" but introduces new layers of risk. From direct pay models to health plans and employers, you'll hear perspectives that challenge how we think about value and trust in AI powered care.Don't miss this conversation on the front lines of healthcare’s AI transformation.Discussion Questions:How are AI reimbursement codes different from other digital medicine codes?How do companies and health systems set their programs up to use these codes?What should happen to time-based codes when AI reduces physician time?Who is liable when AI-assisted clinical decisions lead to harm?What information on AI performance should be presented to clinicians at point of care?What obligations exist when patients ask about AI use in their care?

Why Industry-Wide Standards Matter In Fulfilling the Intent of DSCSAChristiane Wirrig, PhD | Customer Success Manager, SpherityDavid Kessler | Co-owner and President, LegisymDiscussion on the importance of standardization in order to digitalize the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain as motivated by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).Key topicsWhat is DSCSA?What does FDA’s Stabilization Period mean?Why do technology standards matter and how are they being implemented, i.e. interoperability through standards?Focus on standardization, due diligence in the context of DSCSA-regulated digitally managed pharma supply chain2023 readiness in relation to stabilization period until 2024Inspections will keep happeningATP is mandatory, authentication & authorizationData security

Preserving Digital Identity, Data Provenance and Secure Privacy-Preserving Transactions to Harness Socially Responsible Global Data SharingThomas Hardjono, PhD Chief Technical Officer, MIT Connection Science and Engineering. MIT Connection Science, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAFlorence Hudson, BSE Founder & CEO, FDHint, LLC; Chair, IEEE-Standards Association working group (IEEE/UL P2933) for Clinical Internet of Things (IOT) Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS – Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protections, Safety, SecurityOur world has not caught up with technology, and as a result has become more dangerous and nefarious with clandestine actors. Learn what reputable organizations, businesses and academic pioneers are doing to preserve digital identity, data provenance, universal access, and secure privacy-preserving transactions, to harness socially responsible global data sharing.