National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor and Executive Director of the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, Founder of Enlightening Results and Co-Founder of Unblock Health, and CEO of the Digital Medicine Society join as Keynote Speakers at the 2024 Civitas Networks for Health Annual Conference in Detroit.
Today, Civitas Networks for Health (Civitas) released its 2024 Annual Conference agenda centered around the theme, “Bridging Data and Doing.” Featured in this programming is a newly announced Keynote Panel on artificial intelligence (AI) governance in health and health care highlighting Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; S. Craig Watkins, Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor and Executive Director of the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin; Grace Cordovano, Founder of Enlightening Results and Co-Founder of Unblock Health; and Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of the Digital Medicine Society. Lisa Bari, MBA, MPH, CEO of Civitas, will serve as moderator for this innovative session.
Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., MPP, brings more than 20 years of experience in the health IT landscape to his role leading federal health IT strategy, policies, standards, programs, and investments. His extensive background, including leadership roles in health data management and policy, will provide a wealth of knowledge on the future directions of health information technology.
S. Craig Watkins, Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor and Executive Director, IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin
Craig Watkins’, Ph.D., research focuses on the role of AI in addressing health and well-being disparities. As principal investigator for the Good Systems Grand Challenge and a National Institutes of Health-funded project, he explores the design and deployment of ethical AI design, particularly in Health AI. His extensive background and commitment to inclusive ethical AI development is sure to be insightful.
Grace Cordovano, Founder of Enlightening Results and Co-Founder of Unblock Health
Grace Cordovano, Ph.D., BCPA, is an internationally recognized expert in patient navigation and informed decision-making in cancer and medically complex care. With more than 25 years of experience, she is a champion for harnessing the power of digital health and AI to help patients and their families operationalize the care they need and reduce their patient administrative burden. Her insights into increasing transparency, building trust, addressing disparities, and empowering patients while amplifying patient and care partner voices are sure to provide valuable takeaways.
Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of the Digital Medicine Society
Jennifer Goldsack’s, MChem, M.A., MBA, OLY, work focuses on advancing the use of digital medicine to promote safety, effectiveness, and equitability in health, health care, and health research. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI™). Her insights on supporting professionals at the intersection of health care and technology through interdisciplinary collaboration, treatment, and education of evidence-based practices will offer practical takeaways for implementation.
These experts join previously announced Keynote speakers, Roselyn Tso, B.A., M.A., Director of the Indian Health Service; Meena Seshamani, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare; Michigan State Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, BSE; and Ninah Sasy, B.S., M.S., MPH, Policy and Planning Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
This year, Civitas’ member-led Proposal Selection Committee received 150+ proposals, showcasing many compelling presentation topics and innovative ideas. After an intensive review process, Civitas is pleased to bring forward an excellent lineup of presentations and deliver informative, engaging, and innovative sessions geared toward implementers working on improving data interoperability and health in our country.
The full agenda can be viewed here.
The 2024 Civitas Annual Conference, in collaboration with Upper Midwest Region Members, will take place in Detroit, Michigan, from Tuesday, October 15, to Thursday, October 17, 2024. The theme for this year’s conference, “Bridging Data and Doing,” will explore critical topics such as expanding health data sharing, fostering promising partnerships, and developing community-centered approaches to address health-related social needs. This is a premier event for health industry leaders, professionals, and innovators. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers and businesses dedicated to advancing health data sharing and community health initiatives.
This event is supported by Platinum Sponsor InterSystems, and Upgrade and Silver Sponsors Comagine Health, Contexture, Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), Health Roads, KPI Ninja by Health Catalyst, NinePatch, Inc., PointClickCare, Secure Exchange Solutions, Selfiie, Inc., Telligen, and Velatura.
Register for the Conference: https://civitasforhealth.swoogo.com/civitas2024
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