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12:30 PM JW Marriott: Room 201-202 Rare in Common: Building Rare Disease Communities Living with a rare disease can be dangerous, depressing and isolating. Digital inno- vation provides a true opportunity to unite isolated, extremely ill people for collective health action. Join us as we explore the potential and impact of these digital com- munities with people confronting rare diseases, companies dedicated to developing medicines and thought leaders in rare disease communications. Andra Stratton, Lisa Hazen, Sam Falsetti, Daniel Yip Panel • Intermediate 12:30 PM JW Marriott: Room 203-204 Virtual Physicians: The Future of Healthcare Imagine a future where "virtually cloned," AI-enabled physicians offer consultation within IoT-enabled, mixed-reality clinics, aided by wearable and implantable devices and ingestible sensors. Learn how "virtual physicians," will revolutionize global health- care, extending reach beyond clinics, labs and hospital walls to enable 24/7 access to anyone! Part of the IEEE Tech for Humanity Series. Andrew Thompson, Jay Iorio, Leslie Saxon MD, Todd Richmond PhD Panel • Intermediate 12:30 PM JW Marriott: Brazos Room How Not to Let the Tail Wag the Healthcare Dog The healthcare industry spends time struggling to move past their current organization- al issues to provide what the patient needs in a comprehensive and organized fashion. In this Latent Needs Identification Workshop, we will discuss the ecosystem of patient care and some of its challenges. We will then discuss some methods to uncover unmet needs during research, followed by an interactive session. Presented by Juice Pharma. Susan Mercer, Adam Falat Workshop (2.5 hours) • Beginner 3:30 PM JW Marriott: MedTech Stage Digital Health and Outcomes: Where's the Evidence? Despite thousands of apps and devices emerging in the digital health universe, the sad fact is that most have no demonstrable outcomes – they don't clearly improve anyone's health, and they haven't proved they can reduce costs – ultimately leading to a lack of viability. It's time for the sector to mature and start demonstrating its value with solutions discussed by this panel. Stephanie Lee, Mike Payne, Christine Lemke, Malay Gandhi Panel • Intermediate 3:30 PM JW Marriott: Room 201-202 New Prescription: Mobilize Patients' Communities Data suggest strong social support impacts medical adherence. That means personal connections are essential to recovery. How can healthcare providers enhance support? Hear from the President of Seton Medical Center Austin and the CEO of Rallyhood, who created an innovative program to mobilize patients' personal communities that aid recovery and drive positive patient health outcomes. Patti Rogers, Kate Henderson Panel • Intermediate 3:30 PM JW Marriott: Room 203-204 Hacking the Brain to Treat Paralysis In 2010, a young man named Ian went swimming in the ocean. Hitting a sandbar, he broke his neck and was paralyzed, 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. Ali Rezai MD, Ian Burkhart, Nick Annetta, Marcie Bockbrader MD PhD Panel • Beginner 3:30 PM JW Marriott: Brazos Room MIT #HackMed: State of Digital Health Funding Follow-on capital is readily available for companies able to consistently demonstrate a validated solution as investors are focused more on compelling business models and credible outcomes. Come hear from Startup Health as they talk about the factors driving investments, deals, funding stages, investors, startups, most active markets/ categories and future opportunities. Presented By MIT. Marcus Rice, Troy Bannister, Zen Chu Panel • Beginner 5:00 PM JW Marriott: MedTech Stage The Future of Medicine: Where Can Tech Take Us? Healthcare is ripe for disruption. The convergence of technologies is empowering the patient and clinician. From the prospective of a leading physician, scientist and innova- tor who is Chair of Medicine at Singularity University, this talk examines rapidly emerg- ing, game changing and convergent technology trends and their potential to change the face of healthcare and the practice of medicine. Daniel Kraft MD Solo • Intermediate 5:00 PM JW Marriott: Room 201-202 Making a Difference with Prosthetic Legs! An interactive session between two amputees (a Boston Marathon bombing survivor and a good Samaritan in an auto accident) and the audience, the speakers will describe how technology and society both help and hinder their daily functionality. Aaron Holm, Heather Abbott Dual • Advanced 5:00 PM JW Marriott: Room 203-204 Are Medical Devices and Systems Hack Proof? Revolutionary medical software and implantable devices can improve disease monitor- ing, therapy and treatment, giving new hope to patients and caregivers. However, as medical systems and devices interconnect, they are increasingly vulnerable to serious security breaches. Join us to explore this critical new frontier for security and privacy advancement. Part of the IEEE Tech for Humanity Series. John Halamka MD MS, Kevin Fu PhD, Mary Ward-Callan Panel • Intermediate SUNDAY, MARCH 13 10:00 AM JW Marriott: Brazos Room Solving Healthcare Challenges with Design Thinking Often, new products seem inventive but struggle to gain traction due to misalignment with user needs and contexts. Design thinking combines understanding of systems, human behavior and continuous learning. This session will address techniques in hu- man-centric problem solving that allow teams to find and understand audience needs, generate solution ideas, test hypotheses and focus their solutions. Presented By MIT. Ashley Boyd, Michael Jarjour Workshop (2 hours) • Beginner 11:00 AM JW Marriott: MedTech Stage Giving the Tricorder Life Fifty Years After Star Trek Fifty years ago, Star Trek invited us to imagine a portable, wireless device in the palm of our hand that monitors and diagnoses our health. Now this Tricorder is coming to life thanks to the ten million dollar Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE. Come hear about the Tricorder's fifty-year voyage from "science fiction to reality." Grant Campany, John Mattison, Rick Valencia, Sophie Bushwick, Robert Picardo Panel • Beginner 11:00 AM JW Marriott: Room 201-202 Smashing "One Size Fits All" Diabetes Care at Last More than 29 million people in the US have diabetes. In response, a wave of new technology is emerging that helps to personalize solutions and motivate patients. This panel brings together patients and key stakeholders who are driving the next genera- tion of technology, drugs and medical devices designed to ease the burden of managing chronic conditions like diabetes. Scott Johnson, Manny Hernandez, Kelly Close, Divakar Ramakrishnan PhD Panel • Intermediate 11:00 AM JW Marriott: Room 203-204 How Nursing Informatics Elevates Unsung HIT Heroes Healthcare is evolving and changing at unprecedented rates thanks to the utilization of new and emerging technologies but not without its casualties. Skilled nursing in- formatics professionals, IT crusaders who often go unnoticed, rush to the front lines ensuring that healthcare keeps up with evolving digital change. It's time to honor these champions as they are the unsung heroes of health IT. Brittney Wilson BSN RN Solo • Intermediate HEALTH & MEDTECH JW MARRIOTT: 110 EAST 2ND STREET FESTIVAL SESSIONS 1 2 9 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