As HLTH 2024 prepares to convene in Las Vegas, the anticipation for groundbreaking insights and transformative discussions is palpable. To get a glimpse into the key themes and predictions shaping this year’s event, we reached out to 21 digital health executives for their expert perspectives.From the rise of generative AI and the evolving role of virtual care to the increasing focus on health equity and value-based care, these industry leaders offer a diverse range of perspectives on the most pressing challenges and promising opportunities facing the healthcare ecosystem.Join us as we delve into their predictions and explore the trends that are poised to redefine the future of healthcare at HLTH 2024.Ryne Natzke, chief revenue officer, TrustCommerce, a Sphere company, a provider of end-to-end integrated healthcare payments and security softwareAI, AI, and more AI! I’m looking forward to seeing how AI is being applied to help clinicians, patients, and other staff members provide better patient experiences and outcomes. Everything is moving so quickly that it will be exciting to get an update on where the industry is going.James Aita, director, Strategy and Business Development, Medicomp Systems, a physician-driven provider of diagnostically connected patient data solutionsOf course AI is the hot topic at HLTH this year–but with the new regulations from ASTP/ONC, the question is how can it be usable, trustworthy, transparent and helpful. I’m also interested in seeing who else is making AI and clinical data helpful at the point of care to reduce the burden on clinicians and inform patient care.Lyle Berkowitz, MD, CEO, KeyCare, the nation’s first Epic-based virtual care companyI always look forward to HLTH and seeing presentations of the newest cutting-edge technology and ideas. This year, I’m expecting deeper and wider use cases of AI to lead the charge. But in addition to technology innovations, I’m also hoping we will hear about other people and process topics such as how to set up virtual care teams and how to rethink primary care physician compensation to better align around adoption of automation and team-based care.Kazu Okuda, MD, CEO and co-founder of Universal Brain, whose platforms use brain-function measurement to drive precision psychiatryThe emergence of personalized treatment is an exciting field that I expect to take center stage at HLTH this year

Linus Health to unveil new tools for earlier dementia detection at aafp's FMX '24.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- uMethod Health, a pioneer in personalized cognitive care planning, has announced that it is collaborating with Linus Health, a digital health company enabling early detection of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's and other dementias, to create a more efficient and effective approach to brain health. The collaboration provides clinicians with an integrated solution for earlier detection of cognitive impairment plus care planning.With the increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's and other dementias, there is a critical need for innovative solutions that bridge the gap between assessment, diagnosis, and actionable care. The combined solution simplifies the complexities of clinical workflows, offering precise insights for healthcare providers to deliver more effective care across their patient populations.Closing Care Gaps with Advanced TechnologiesThe collaboration between uMethod Health and Linus Health empowers clinicians with:Comprehensive cognitive assessments : Linus Health's state-of-the-art digital health platform offers advanced cognitive assessments that leverage artificial intelligence to provide accurate and timely evaluations of memory and executive function.: Linus Health's state-of-the-art digital health platform offers advanced cognitive assessments that leverage artificial intelligence to provide accurate and timely evaluations of memory and executive function. Personalized care planning : uMethod Health's innovative platform creates individualized care plans based on a patient's unique cognitive profile, biomarkers, and medical history, ensuring tailored interventions and treatments.: uMethod Health's innovative platform creates individualized care plans based on a patient's unique cognitive profile, biomarkers, and medical history, ensuring tailored interventions and treatments. Streamlined workflows: The combined strength of both platforms seamlessly guides clinicians from assessment to care planning, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing clinical efficiency.Empowering Patients and ClinicsBoth uMethod Health and Linus Health are committed to equipping clinicians and patients with the tools they need to navigate complex cognitive care with the integrated solution, which offers:Enhanced patient engagement : Patients gain access to clear, personalized care plans that empower them to take an active role in their cognitive health.: Patients gain access to clear, personalized care plans that empower them to take an active role in their cognitive health. Help improve clinical outcomes : Clinicians benefit from precise, data-driven insights that support early diagnosis and effective intervention.: Clinicians benefit from precise, data-driven insights that support early diagnosis and effective intervention