Events, Patient Engagement

Don’t miss our patient engagement conference ENGAGE at HLTH Oct. 15

Patient engagement and experience were coming into focus as part of the overall transformation of healthcare, but the advent of Covid-19 has thrust it to the forefront. Hear from patients, providers, retailers, tech disruptors and others about why patient engagement is paramount.

 

MedCity News has partnered with the premier healthcare conference, HLTH, to bring its patient engagement summit to the annual HLTH event. ENGAGE at HLTH will take place virtually on Thursday, October 15 from 11 AM – 3:05 PM ET.

Patient engagement and experience were coming into focus as part of the overall transformation of healthcare, but the advent of Covid-19 has thrust it to the forefront. Hear from patients, providers, retailers, tech disruptors and others about why patient engagement is paramount. Here are some noteworthy panels:

My Patient Experience: Advocacy, Access, and Aspirations

Parul Somani, Founder and CEO of Silver Linings, shares an inspirational story of the importance of patient advocacy and transparent access, and aspirations for the future state of healthcare.

Focus on Health Equity

The pandemic has disproportionately ravaged poor and minority communities, shining a light on social determinants, inequities in care access and outcomes disparities. What efforts are healthcare stakeholders taking to close the gaps in the populations they serve? Hear about initiatives to improve the effectiveness of care interventions in underserved populations. Among the speakers on the panel are:

  • Elise Reuter, Health Tech Reporter, MedCity News
  • Francois de Brantes, Senior Vice President, Episodes of Care, Signify Health
  • Karissa Price, VP Marketing, Health and Wellness, Food and Consumables, Walmart
  • Shreya Kangovi, Executive Director, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Center for Community Health Workers

Hospital of the Future

When technology and patient-centered design come together, an entirely new patient experience becomes possible. Explore the cutting-edge of the patient journey today and envision what’s possible for patient engagement in the future. Among the speakers are:

  • Aloha McBride, Global Health Leader, EY
  • Rachel Hall, Principal, EY
  • Trust Inspires Action: Life Sciences Partnering with Patient Influencers

Trust Inspires Action: Life Sciences Partnering with Patient Influencers

Forget the Kardashians – life science companies are collaborating with nano- and micro- Patient Influencers to understand patient communities, to co-create authentic content, and to engage patients at unprecedented levels. Learn how true partnership leads to trust and real business results. Among the speakers are:

  • John Barrette, CEO and Founder, WEGO Health
  • Paul Murasko, Head of Digital Customer Interaction for North America, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals
  • Trishna Bharadia, Patient Leader & Patient Engagement Champion, The Spark Global

Whither Primary Care?

Telemedicine has seen increased adoption but video visits do not equal virtual care. Hear a discussion on what virtual care means to patients and how primary care will involve a mix of personal touch and digital technologies in the future.

Among the speakers are:

  • Arundhati Parmar, Editor in Chief, MedCity News
  • Colleen Sellers, Vice President, Marketing, Tyto Care
  • Emily Schaller, Founder, Rock CF Foundation
  • Olaoluwa “Laolu” Fayanju, Senior Medical Director, Oak Street Health
  • Royal Tuthill, President, Docent Health

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