Partnering for a New Era of Medicine
Top of Mind Summit: Digital Health is an invite-only conference for leaders and innovators at the forefront of the health care delivery, insurance, and technology.
The Summit aims to provide participants with insights from UPMC, one of the nation’s largest integrated health systems that is forging a unique approach to the development and deployment of advanced technologies and patient-focused health care delivery.
The Summit also is an opportunity to create valuable relationships with diverse stakeholders who are driving innovation forward.
Join leaders from across the health care ecosystem for this intimate conference at the Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to be in attendance for the full event.
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Speakers
Cate Brady
IU Health
Fawad Butt
Penguin AI
Rob Califf
Duke University
Aaron Carpenter
Nemours Children’s Health
Jennifer Goldsack
Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)
Jeff Jones
UPMC Enterprises
Esther Kim
Mass General Brigham
Nora Lansen
Elektra Health
Todd Latz
GoHealth
Maribeth McLaughlin
UPMC
Amy Meister
UPMC
Tami Minnier
UPMC
Mary Beth Navarra-Sirio
UPMC Enterprises
Peter Pronovost
University Hospitals
Les Wilkinson
Hashed Health
Mark Zhang
Veterans Health Administration
Summit Program
Monday, April 7
7:30 a.m.
Registration opens, U.S. Steel Tower lobby
11:00-11:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
KEYNOTE
Embracing Responsible Innovation: AI and the Future of Health Care
In this keynote address, the former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will offer his thoughts on the importance of AI model validation in health care and how the regulatory environment could be changing. Following keynote remarks, Dr. Robert Califf will sit down for a fireside chat about how health systems can continue to lead innovation that prioritizes patients and their health.
Robert Califf, Instructor, Duke University School of Medicine, and former Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Andrew R. Watson, Professor of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, UPMC, Senior Medical Director, UPMC Health Plan, and Senior Medical Advisor, UPMC Enterprises
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-1:45 PM
PANEL
Beyond Hospital Walls: Aligning Incentives in the Evolving Ambulatory Landscape
The demand for more convenient care, lower costs, and greater access is driving many players in health care to invest in ambulatory care under a variety of models. But many challenges, including benefit design, reimbursement, access to patient records, fragmented care, and others, can cause incentives to be misaligned between providers, payers, patients, and the alternative providers and technology companies that have also entered this space. This session will examine those challenges and discuss strategies that can help align incentives and deliver the care that patients are increasingly seeking.
Gary D. Foster, Adjunct Professor, Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
1:45-2:30 PM
PANEL
Establishing Trust: How Health Systems Can Build Engagement with Patient Education
Patients no longer rely on their doctors for advice and are increasingly turning to a variety of online sources for health information, including social media influencers, videos, and online forums that aren’t vetted and often contain misinformation.
Health systems have the opportunity to build trust with patients and engage them in their care by delivering timely and helpful information through a variety of channels. This discussion will explore effective ways to engage patients in educational content that ultimately drives patients to seek care from the health system.
Jane Mericle, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Chief Nursing Executive, Patient Operations Officer, Nemours Children’s Health
2:30-3:00 PM
Break
3:00-3:45 PM
PANEL
More than the Sum: How Health Systems are Partnering to Scale Innovation
Health care is facing increasingly complex challenges and health systems and others are seeking technology to help with solutions. But there is only so much one institution can do develop or vet technology that will truly make a difference. Partnerships between health systems, venture capitalists, and others are becoming a way effectively scale innovation. This panel discussion will feature leaders of organizations that are working together to develop and implement technology that will have the greatest impact on health care.
3:45-5:45 PM
Networking and Break
4:30-5:50 PM
Break
5:45-6:00 PM
Shuttle to Dinner
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner – Alta Via Market Square
Tuesday, April 8
7:30-8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30-9:30 AM
PANEL
Transforming Health: Which Technology Breakthroughs are on the Horizon?
Health care technology is on the verge of driving major transformations, pushed by advances in generative AI and other innovations in devices and digital platforms. We could be entering an era where technology fundamentally reengineers health care, shifting from reactively treating diseases to potentially predicting and better preventing them.
With that shift coming, the question becomes which groundbreaking technologies are best positioned to lead this significant change in health care? Hear from innovation leaders on where they would place their bets.
9:30-10:15 AM
PANEL
Innovative Care Models: Shaping the Future of the Nursing Workforce
As health care systems grapple with evolving demands and challenges, the role of nursing has never been more critical. This session will explore how innovative care models are transforming the nursing profession and shaping the future of health care delivery.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the latest advancements in care model redesign, focusing on strategies that enhance nursing efficiency, job satisfaction, and patient outcomes. We will examine how technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered approaches are driving these changes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into successful implementations of new care models, the impact on workforce dynamics, and the potential for scaling these innovations across various healthcare settings.
10:15-10:40 AM
Break
10:40-11:20 AM
PANEL
Overcoming Barriers: Testing AI Models with Health System Data
Artificial intelligence promises to be a transformational health care technology but faces a chicken-and-egg problem. Startup AI companies and researchers want access to health system datasets to inform their models but have difficulty getting it. Health systems are wary of providing access to their data but then face the challenge of validating AI solutions and establishing partnerships with researchers.
In this session, experts will discuss potential solutions to this problem, including the pros and cons of health systems establishing a secure, de-identified data “sandbox” where AI models can be evaluated before being deployed into a clinical environment.
11:20 AM-12:00 PM
PANEL
Unlocking the Potential: Making Real World Data Available for Retrospective Studies
This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of health systems making patient data available to industry for retrospective clinical trials. Experts will discuss the complexities of data privacy, security, and interoperability, alongside the potential for accelerating medical research and improving patient outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for data sharing agreements, ethical considerations, and innovative solutions to overcome barriers. Join us to understand how collaborative efforts can transform health care by leveraging existing data to drive scientific discoveries and enhance clinical trial efficiency.
12:00-1:00 PM
Networking / Lunch
1:00-2:30 PM
WORKSHOP
Beyond Hospital Walls: Next Generation Virtual Care
In collaboration with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)
The shift toward out-of-hospital care is driven by innovative technologies that enhance accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This workshop session, led by the Digital Medicine Society, will focus on the cutting-edge technologies enabling decentralized health care delivery through an engaging and interactive format.
Join us to explore the latest advancements in telehealth, remote patient monitoring, mobile health applications, and home-based care technologies. We will discuss how these tools are being integrated into health care systems, the challenges of implementation, and the potential for future innovations.
Marshall Hawkins, Administrative Director, Center for Virtual Health, ChristianaCare
Summit Details
Where is the Summit?
The Top of Mind Summit: Digital Health is held in the Center for Connected Medicine, which is on the 60th floor of the U.S. Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh.
Our address is 600 Grant St., Pittsburgh, Pa, 15219.
Who are the attendees?
Executives and other leaders from hospitals, health systems, payers, and technology companies.
Where should I stay?
The CCM reserves room blocks at a hotel that is a short walk of the U.S. Steel Tower. Booking information will be provided to registered attendees.
What is the closest airport?
The Pittsburgh International Airport is 18 miles from the U.S. Steel Tower. The drive can take 30-45 minutes depending on time of day. Ride share and taxi services are available.
How should I dress?
The attire for the Summit is business casual.
What if I have questions?
Please email the CCM team at topofmind@connectedmed.com.