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Heath & MedTech focuses on innovations and uses of tech- nology that build and support the ecosystem of patients, providers, payers, policy makers, designers, entrepreneurs and investors to improve outcomes in health and health- care. Topics covered include applying design thinking to healthcare, using big data to achieve outcomes, the Internet of Things and aging in place, precision medicine, the rela- tionship between healthcare and government and applying technology to advance medicine and medical education. Health & MedTech programming takes place on the 2nd Floor of the JW Marriott during Interactive. Additional pro- gramming will be on the MedTech Stage sponsored by Clover Health during the SX Health & MedTech Expo March 12 and 13 at the JW Marriott Griffin Hall (see page 32 for more details) JW Marriott 110 East 2nd Street 2nd Floor: 201–202, 203–204, Brazos Room, MedTech Stage in SX Health & MedTech Expo in Griffin Hall Home, Sweet Home: The Health Hub of the Future Angela Mazzi, David Rhew MD, Scott Kaiser MD, Stuart Karten Friday, March 11 • 3 :30pm • JW Marriott: Room 201–202 In the near future, healthcare will take place when and where we want it – in the comfort of home. Our connected, well-designed "health hubs" of the future will leverage a combination of sensors, AR/VR and AI to deliver seamless, proactive care. Part of the IEEE Tech for Humanity Series. Hacking the Brain to Treat Paralysis Ali Rezai, Ian Burkhart, Marcie Bockbrader, Nick Annetta Saturday, March 12 • 3 :30pm • JW Marriott: Room 203–204 In 2010, a young man named Ian went swimming in the ocean. Hitting a sandbar, he broke his neck and was para- lyzed, unable to move his hands and legs. In an innovative clinical trial, Ian had a chip planted in his brain that helps him regain control of his limbs. This panel will feature Ian as well as the engineer, surgeon and rehab doctor that helped him hack his brain and do the unthinkable. Rethinking Healthcare Through Design Thinking Betsy Fields, Stacey Chang Monday, March 14 • 11: 00am • JW Marriott: Room 203–204 Design and health have traditionally been odd bedfellows. While the business of health is plagued by inefficiency and poor outcomes, design thinking offers possibilities to address many of its difficulties. Two nationally recognized health design leaders lay out the landscape of problems facing healthcare and demonstrate how creativity and design can address those challenges. We the People: Healthcare and the 2016 Election Jane Adams, Lauren Chauret Tuesday, March 15 • 11: 00am • JW Marriott: Room 201–202 The healthcare revolution is here! But the looming presi- dential election means the possibility of change that could impede innovation as well as patient rights. Join Jane Adams, Senior Director of Federal Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, and Lauren Chauret, Partner at PTV Healthcare Capital, as they discuss the 2016 election and its implica- tions on healthcare and show you how to come out on top! 201-202 203-204 211-212 208 210 Grin Hall SX Health & MedTech Expo 207 205 Lounge 206 Brazos Room 209 213 West 2 nd Street Brazos Street North Congress Avenue Starbucks Keynotes & Featured Speakers Saturday 3/12 – Sunday 3/13 MAP KEY Escalator Restroom Elevator Stairs HEALTH & MEDTECH Jane Adams Stacey Chang Marcie Bockbrader Stuart Karten FESTIVAL SESSIONS 1 2 7 2 0 1 6 S X S W I N T E R A C T I V E P R O G R A M G U I D E H E A LT H & M E D T E C H