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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.

Enterprise Blockchain & AI Infrastructure: Powering the Future of Decentralized Healthcare – Part 1Mark Rakhmilevich, Group VP, Product Management and Development Fintech, Blockchain, Transaction Management, Mission-Critical Systems, Oracle CorporationMohan Venkataraman, Principal Consultant, Block10.aiDecentralized healthcare is no longer a distant vision—it’s an emerging reality that demands secure, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure. This podcast explores how enterprise grade blockchain platforms and artificial intelligence are converging to create next generation health ecosystems – there is a significant value proposition that professionals are waking up to. Topics will include:Drivers pushing the healthcare industry towards decentralized technologyHow blockchain and AI address data silos and trust issues in healthcareCritical components for decentralized healthcare—a secure data layer, intelligent automation, etc.How the Oracle blockchain platform meets scale, performance, and compliance needs in healthcareHow AI and blockchain technically integrateHow decentralized technologies with AI ensure compliance with HIPAA for data sharingExample of blockchain + AI solution delivering real value in healthcareHow blockchain and AI are impacting supplier risk management in the pharmaceutical industryThe next frontier for AI and blockchain in healthcareWhether you're an enterprise CTO, innovation lead, or digital health strategist, this session delivers leading edge insight into the platforms and protocols shaping decentralized care—and how AI is supercharging it.

The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Blockchain for EHRsJim Poteet Sr. Director, Revenue Cycle Development, Oracle Health, Overland Park, Kansas, United StatesMike Gault CEO, Guardtime, Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandAnjum Khurshid, MD, PhD Chief Data Scientist, Sentinel Operations Center, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USASuresh Sivagnanam Founder, Vdoc, London, EnglandAlex Norta, PhD Founder, CEO, Dymaxion OÜ, Tallinn, EstoniaModerator: Horst Treiblmaier, PhD Head of the School of International Management, Modul University ViennaPanelists discuss blockchain technology use for electronic health records, and specifically delve into the benefits that blockchain brings to EHRs, but also discuss what its pitfalls and limitations are; including presenting perspectives from academia, and examples from practitioners.

From Blueprint to Reality: Building a Scalable Healthcare Technology StackMichael Carter explores the journey of the MGB Enterprise Architecture team from conceptualizing a blueprint to implementing a fully functional healthcare technology stack, including marketing technology, engagement center platforms, and digital patient-facing services such as #digitalhealth and #virtualcare.Mike discusses critical architectural models used, challenges faced, and the innovative solutions developed to overcome obstacles. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for creating a scalable tech stack, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.Join Michael Carter, Sr. Dir, Enterprise Architect, Mass General Brigham Hospital, and other leading experts, presenting over 10 hours of content of exclusive content not available elsewhere

Why Blockchain is Essential to Next Generation Healthcare Practice and Systems

DLT, AI, and ZK are Coming Together: Barrier Breakers for Mainstream Adoption?Sathya Krishnasamy, MS, President, ChainAimThis session will cover changes over the year, and what’s next including:- Macro parameters and regulations- How the DLT area has evolved- How other technology events have affected DLT- How Web 3 is shaping up to be a merge of DLT, AI, and ZK- What does this mean to global Healthcare?See https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v6.280 and https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v7.309 for background information.

Decentralized Healthcare: Bridging Technology, Society, and Partnerships for Maximum ImpactHui Huang, PhD, Co-Founder Etheros HealthData Foundation, Former Vice President, Head of Global Value & Access OncologyThe presentation includes topics such as:- Current state of decentralized healthcare technologies and their applications – what have we learned?- Algo-vision: Reimagining societal impact through health tech innovation – why should we consider both technology and society?- Unlocking hidden value through NGO and Public-Private Partnership – how to strategize your tech innovation to maximize its impact?- Strategies for integrating societal factors to drive market growth and ethical innovation- Opportunities for cross-sector, cross-border collaboration in decentralized healthcare

AI Adoption in Healthcare: Challenges and OpportunitiesCalvin Lawrence Distinguished Engineer – Responsible AI , Member of AI Ethics Board and Academy of Technology, IBMSeth Dobrin, PhD Founder and CEO, Qantm AIGil Alterovitz, PhD Director, Biomedical Cybernetics Laboratory Harvard Medical School, Member of CHAIYoav Schlesinger Architect, Ethical AI Practice, Healthcare SalesforceModerator: Dennis Chornenky Chief AI Advisor UC Davis Health and CEO, Domelabs AI

Revenue Automation Enhancing Operational Efficiencies and Financial Tools for CROs and Clinical SitesRama Rao CEO/Co-Founder, Bloqcube, Inc., Bridgewater, New JerseyEnrico Perfler CEO, 1Med CRO, Agno, SwitzerlandThis ConV2X 2024 fireside chat delves into the critical financial challenges faced by CROs and sites, including delayed payments, unpredictable cash flows, and the impact of inflation on long-term contracts.Speakers present interesting perspectives between a systems vendor and a lifescience leader.Insights from the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) highlight the precarious financial position many sites find themselves in—26% of sites have a mere six months of financial runway, while 10% are one late payment away from shutting down.Viewers will gain valuable insights into the current financial landscape of clinical trials, understand the pressing need for operational efficiency, and learn about innovative solutions that can help bridge the financial gaps faced by sites and CROs. This session is essential for anyone involved in clinical research who is looking to improve financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.Speakers discuss:The financial challenges impeding site and CRO performance, with a focus on delayed payments, financial forecasting difficulties, and the impact of inflation.Discuss the role of operational inefficiencies in exacerbating financial stress, particularly in the context of budget negotiations and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).Present potential solutions, including how blockchain technology could revolutionize financial management in clinical trials, providing greater transparency, efficiency, and financial stability.To register for ConV2X 2025, please visit https://conv2xsymposium.com

Agentic AI and Ethics in TelemedicineSpeakers:Shanil EbrahimDr. Dimitrios KalogeropoulosSarah Harper, MA, MBAJoin Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) for this exceptional face-paced Unscripted Podcast. Hear experts discuss experiences and opinions about Agentic AI and ethics. Access the No Pay Wall podcast at DOI:Topics that will be discussed are:What does "agentic AI" mean in a healthcare context, and how does it differ from traditional decision-support tools?What ethical tensions arise when AI agents begin to make or recommend autonomous decisions in patient care?What safeguards should be in place to prevent algorithmic bias or patient harm in remote care settings—especially when patients and providers are not co-located?When agentic AI goes wrong, who’s responsible, and how do we ensure accountability in cross-border virtual care?How can health systems build trust in agentic AI when the algorithms themselves may not be fully explainable—even by their creators?How are organizations operationalizing AI ethics beyond principles and into practice—especially when the tech moves faster than policy?

Artificial Intelligence in TelemedicineWaqas Ahmed, MD, FACP Founder & CEO American TelePhysiciansSarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA Chief Clinical Officer, OutcomesAISarah Harper, MA, MBA Manager – AI, Analytics, and Automation, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Instructor of Healthcare Administration, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo ClinicModerator: Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA Director of Education, International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH), LATAM Regional Editor, THMT, and Director of SPECIS Health Consulting , BrazilTelehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) editors and members of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealt (ISfTeH) for this face-paced conversation. Hear frontline experts discuss real world experiences and opinions about AI, improving patient care, and operational efficiency within the healthcare sector. Topics that will be discussed the conversation will include are:How to move beyond pilot purgatory to focus on what really matters - outcomes.Drawing on real-world examples from community-based healthcarePractical strategies for defining success, embedding remeasurement cycles, and using AI and automation to advance equity and efficiencyHow AI is reducing documentation burden and surfacing timely clinical insight to support virtual and remote care nursesWhy co-developing with nurses is critical, and how to build safe, trusted AI tools that fit the realities of telehealth and remote clinical environments.How AI agents can manage remote follow-ups, symptom monitoring, and patient educationVirtual Brain Health

How Blockchain Technology Impacts Research and Scholarly Outputs Including Attribution, Reproducibility, Immutibility and Peer ReviewTory Cenaj (Moderator) Founder and Publisher, Partners in Digital Health, Blockchain in Healthcare Today and Telehealth and Medicine TodayCourtney Morris ARTiFACTS, President, Co-FounderSean Manion Science Distributed, Chief Executive

Technologies and Applications for Decentralized Identity in HealthcareDaniela 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 SystemsKey discussion pointsDecentralized identity in healthcareState of the marketKey technologiesDeployments and real world 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.QuestionsWhat’s the role of decentralized identity in healthcare, and how do you define it?What are some of the key use cases you can highlight for the audience?What are the key technologies used? What does the tech stack look like?What’s the role of verifiable credentials? Blockchain? Agents?How do open source, standards, and community development projects drive progress in healthcare and interoperability?What are the business implications and drivers for decentralized ID in healthcare today? Where is it getting traction? Are there success stories to share?What should we expect next in the USA?

Health Unchained Podcast on New Decentralized Industry CoalitionRay Dogum - CEO, Health UnchainedSpeakers Jim Nasr, CEO Acoer, and Nitin Gaur, Former CEO, LedgerLink.ai, discuss decentralized healthcare and life sciences initiatives. The conversation explores the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS), which aims to unite global stakeholders from healthcare, technology, academia, and regulatory sectors to enhance healthcare delivery, equity, security, and cross boarder collaboration. Both Nitin and Jim elaborate on their roles in the coalition, the benefits for members, and the necessity of working groups to drive industry transformation. They also discuss the importance of blockchain, the challenges in healthcare data management, and the potential impact of AI in this space.Concepts explored during the conversation include:Financial systems interacting with healthAI agents interacting with AI agents, exchanging value and micro paymentsBuilding frameworks that make it easy to consume for CIOs around globeBlockchain transaction frameworkAI analytical frameworkPrivacy preservation data complying with HIPAA and HL7Coming together to solve industry problems Real world implementations, use cases - including reporting, health data, and DeSci, clinical innovations and research, tokenization, ethical AI, and verifiable intelligenceStable coins for cross border paymentsFull access to data, and payments around globeSupply chain ecosystem, pharmacy, pharma, insurance/payors, clinics, doctors, and patientsWho will new intermediaries be to move data, bill, and secure the data?Industry coming to terms with patients inability to own their own data without an intermediaryBridge TradSci and DeSciProtecting patient rightsThis is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of health, technology, and decentralized collaboration.

CDHLS – The New Coalition for Decentralized Health and Life SciencesA special edition of the Partners in Digital Health podcast, as we listen in to our friends over at Health Unchained!SummaryIn this episode, we welcome Ray Dogum of Health Unchained, Nitin Gaur, CTO of LedgerLink.ai, and Jim Nasr, CEO of Acoer, to discuss decentralized healthcare and life sciences initiatives. The conversation explores the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS), which aims to unite global stakeholders from healthcare, technology, academia, and regulatory sectors to enhance healthcare delivery, equity, security, and collaboration. Both Nitin and Jim elaborate on their roles in the coalition, the benefits for members, and the necessity of working groups to drive industry transformation. They also discuss the importance of blockchain, the challenges in healthcare data management, and the potential impact of AI in this space. The episode concludes with insights into their personal health practices and the broader implications of decentralized health innovations.

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Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation with Swarm LearningMaria Palombini, Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, IEEE SA Prof. Dr. Joachim L. Schultze, Director Systems Medicine, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE); Director, Genomics & Immunoregulation, LIMES-Institute, University of Bonn GermanyKrishnaprasad Shastry, Director, Distinguished Technologist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Vikram Shetty, Medical Director, Singapore and Asia Area Lung Cancer Lead, AstraZenecaKey learnings will include:Understanding the differences between federated machine vs swarm learningThe technical, policy and application barriers when it relates to transferring significant amounts of dataThe steps and frameworks needed to drive wider understanding and adoption of the technology in clinical R&DThe pharma perspective: where does Swarm AI offer new solutions yet to be introduced to the drug development process