The second MedTech Impact Expo and Conference took place from December 15-16, co-located with the A4M/MMI 25th Annual World Congress. The event focused on assisting healthcare practitioners and professionals to better serve their patients through the use of medical technology and devices, while understanding the transformative effects of newly developed products and equipment. Speakers and sessions educated attendees on groundbreaking scientific research and education, supplemented by the most progressive equipment and medical technology.
The conference agenda included keynote speakers who discussed the multitude of ways to leverage data, manage patient privacy and security, understand legal implications, and gain insight into care collaboration software and collaborative health teams. Pablos Holman, self-described ‘futurist and inventor’ discussed “Inventing the Future of Food,” describing the revolutionary shift in the way food is prepared through the advent of 3-D printing. Holman has consulted worldwide on invention and design projects that assimilate the newest technological advancements. Entrepreneur, innovator, professional speaker, and author Robin Farmanfarmaian explained how to utilize and apply technology in order to empower patients and consumers. Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness for Samsung Electronics of America Dr. David Rhew focused on the applications of technology to improve and expand the landscape of healthcare.
Other lecturers included Reenita Das, Partner and SVP of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Frost & Sullivan, and Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Innovation Officer of Pathways Genomics, discussed the ways in which health technology wearables and machine learning can be integrated into modern medicine and healthcare. Bryan Boda, Head of Business Development at Fitbit Health Solutions, described his work regarding population health and consumer activation, while Dr. Arlen Meyers held an interactive workshop session that focused on how to become a medical advisor to companies, at all levels of product development.
About MedTech Impact:
The goal of MedTech Impact is to help healthcare practitioners and professionals better serve their patients through the use of technology, by utilizing devices and products that help track progress, assist with diagnoses, and ultimately support injury and disease prevention. By connecting attendees with the most recent and innovative scientific research and education, MedTech Impact envisions helping clinics, hospitals, and private practitioners protect and build the infrastructure of their practices by utilizing the most recently developed and cutting-edge devices, equipment, and technology. For more information, visit www.medtechimpact.com.
