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A Closer Look Into the 8 Great Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session 1

The Future of Pharmaceuticals: The Fight Against Obesity

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Understanding the Roots of Obesity

In order to plan for a healthier tomorrow, it is important to understand the key trends that have led to the prevalence of obesity in the US. The panelists will discuss effective strategies beyond pharmaceutical innovation that can help us reverse this trend over the near-term and long-term.

Breakout Session 2

Greener Horizons in Healthcare:
Charting the Path Towards Sustainable Innovation

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Recycling, reusing, repurposing in healthcare

Panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities for healthcare organizations to employ traditional recycling methods to reduce their environmental footprint.

Breakout Session 3

Not-So-Secret Weapon to Better Care:
Precision Medicine for All

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Technological Advances

The latest technological advancements (e.g., genomics, big data analytics, artificial intelligence) driving precision medicine.

Breakout Session 4

Pandemic Survival Kit 101:
Preparing for a Future Global Outbreak

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Risk Assessment Strategies - Identifying and Managing Potential Outbreaks:

Examine the most effective proactive measures to identify high-risk scenarios and regions prone to outbreaks. This discussion will follow up with containment strategies and early detection methods for contagious diseases.

Breakout Session 5

Chapter 2: From Awareness to Wellness on Mental Health

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Impact of Social Media and COVID

After the COVID pandemic, the world and society drastically changed with the hybrid model to stay and the increased loneliness experienced by people with a 5% increase in the prevalence. As a result, long working hours and increased social media addiction has severely impacted people’s mental health and their emotions. This topic will examine how the mental health industry can help address these issues as well as discuss any potential future mental health problems that stem from the pandemic and adapting to the changed world.

Breakout Session 6

Your Telehealth Appointment:
Transforming Beyond Primary Care to Speciality Care at Home

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Specialty Care (dx, treatment, etc) with telemedicine

We know that primary care can be done via telemedicine, but when/how can we shift towards providing speciality care in this setting? Health equity focus with specialty care as well - what other patient populations could be better served?

Breakout Session 7

Shifting Healthcare Economics:
Alternative Payment Models Leading the Way

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

The Rise of APMs in Healthcare's New Economy

Alternative Payment Models are directly influencing the quality of healthcare services and their cost-effectiveness. With compelling case studies and impactful data shared from the panelists, attendees will discover the tangible benefits of value-based care in enhancing healthcare delivery while managing costs.

Breakout Session 8

The New Normal:
Balancing Prospects and Pitfalls of AI in Health Care

Through this discussion, we hope to address the following sub-topics:

Promises and Implications of AI in Healthcare

From revolutionizing diagnostics to personalizing treatment plans, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency. As we eagerly embrace the potential of AI in healthcare, this panel aims to navigate its transformative impact on diagnostics, treatments, and healthcare professionals' practices and address the ethical considerations it entails. Gain insights into the strategies for shaping how healthcare professionals adapt to and collaborate with AI while ensuring a future where technology and human expertise create a more equitable and effective healthcare system.

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