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HIMSS Michigan Chapter 2024 Fall Conference "Driving Health Connections: Today's Impact, Tomorrow's Promise
 

 

Monday MiHIVE Agenda | Monday Afternoon Cybersecurity Agenda | Tuesday Full Conference Agenda

 

October 7th, 2024 - Preconference Events

8:30 am - 10:00 am: Michigan Health Interoperability Virtual Environment (MiHIVE) Continental Breakfast - Main Lobby

9:00 am - 5:00 pm: MiHIVE Education Consortium - Michigan Room (Agenda - PDF)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: MiHIVE Luncheon - Main Lobby

1:00 pm -1:50 pm: Keynote: A Unique Combo - Cyber and AI, Jaysen Cavendish, State of Michigan Chief Security Officer (CSO) - Superior Room

1:50 pm - 2:00 pm: Break

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: From Risk to Resilience: Protecting Healthcare Data in the GenAI Era - Huron Room. 
Avanade and Microsoft – Solution Area Lead, Cybersecurity - Ahren Ewbank. AI has arrived! However, realizing the value from GenAI securely is still a concern and a challenge that 70% of executives believe when incorporating generative AI in business operations could lead to the exposure of company data to fresh security threats. Join our experts in a lively discussion on the risks and what you can do to decrease the most common risks while still accelerating benefits. You'll learn more about: Visibility into the use of GenAI in your organization; Data governance and protection from leakage; Regulations and compliance concerns.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Building a Resilient Organization and Workforce: Establish a Readiness Posture to Withstand and Combat Today's Cyber Threats
Speakers: Erin Joe, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud, Senior Executive Cybersecurity/Readiness; formerly Director of the US Government's Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center; and SES leader over FBI Cyber Operations; Peter Casson, CISSP, CISM, CISA Director Cybersecurity Consulting, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud), Managing all aspects of engagement with NYC Cyber Command; Jim Keenan, Security Solutions, Google Cloud Public Sector

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Break

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Welcome Reception/Vendor/Partner Introductions & Highlights - Entire Event Center

Those who are interested in golfing on October 7th: Golf is available at group discount rates. Course information is here (link: https://www.treetops.com/summer/golfing/course-overview/ ) Book tee times by calling 855-261-8764, Option 1 for special events. Be sure to mention HIMSS Michigan Chapter to get the discounted rate.

October 8th, 2024 - Full Day Main Conference

7:00 am - 7:45 am: Registration/Continental Breakfast/Vendor Visits - Main Lobby & Erie Room

7:45 am - 8:00 am: Welcome and Administration - Sharon Kim, HIMSS Michigan Chapter President

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Keynote: A Practical Approach: The Promise and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence – The Transformative potential of Digital Health in Mental Healthcare, Dr. David Pennington
Dr. David L. Pennington will discuss the transformative potential of digital health in mental healthcare, with a special focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR). Dr. Pennington will explore some of the best use cases of AI and VR in healthcare, demonstrating how these advanced technologies are being leveraged to develop innovative cognitive training paradigms and digital health interventions that improve treatment outcomes for patients with mental health conditions, including substance use disorders, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. Additionally, he will review the limitations and barriers to the widespread adoption of these technologies, such as issues related to accessibility, cost, and technological infrastructure, which are particularly relevant for communities with limited healthcare resources. By sharing insights from his research and practical applications, Dr. Pennington aims to highlight the critical role of AI and VR in shaping the future of mental healthcare while addressing the unique needs and considerations of diverse communities.

8:30 am – 9:15 am: Digital Therapeutics: Leveraging VR Technology to Enhance Therapeutic Outcomes, Shel Mann, CEO, Firefly & Dr. David Pennington 
Virtual Reality is rapidly emerging as a transformative tool in mental health treatment. Recent research highlights VR’s effectiveness in treating conditions such as PTSD, body-image disturbances and stress related disorders, heralding a new era in mental healthcare. A Use Case presented by Dr. Dave Pennington and Firefly CEO Shel Mann. VR headsets will be available for hands on interaction by audience. (Special HIMSS Announcement)

9:15 am – 10:15 am: Gen Health AI: Navigating the New Frontier of Health Data
The frontier of healthcare is expanding with new LLM based AI, and this session aims to explore the terrain. We'll discuss the vast opportunities for AI to revolutionize health data analytics, the risks of data exposure, AI hallucination and bias, and the crucial role of responsible AI stewardship in this new era. Speakers: Eric Shelley – Vice President, Information Services, Northwestern Medicine & Head of Analytics and Digital Products; Kathy VanEnkevort – Industry Leader, US Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft; Nailah Henry – Health Policy Analyst, Center for Health & Research Transformation; Jeff Garnai (Moderator) - Director, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft

10:15 am – 10:30 am: Vendor Visits / Snack Break - Erie Room

10:30 am – 11:30 pm: Your Sky, Your Story - SUNY Upstate Medical University Roundtable Case Study discussion on the use of drones for healthcare innovation, access to resources, ROI, replicating existing programs and ensuring all organizations and patients benefit from advancements in healthcare. Speakers include Steve Roberts, SUNY Director IMT-Autonomous Machines; David Syverud, Robotics SUNY; Jeff Causey, CEO Causey Aviation Unmanned; Melinda Marion, Director Business Development, NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance); Alison Arnold, Executive Director, CMU Rural Health Equity Institute.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Lunch / Vendor Visits - Main Lobby & Erie Room

12:15 pm - 2:00 pm: "On the Road(map) Again" - Michigan HIT Commission & MDHHS Update
Michael Zaroukian, M.D., Ph.D., MACP, FHIMSS, Retired, Co-Chair, Panel Moderator; Marissa Ebersole-Wood, Ph.D., Vice President of Regulatory Implementation and Data Governance at BCBSM, Co-Chair; Ninah Sasy, B.S. M.S., MPH, Planning and Policy Director Policy, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Panel Keynote / Intro; Jessica Robinson, MA, PMP, Digital Inclusion Manager for the Michigan High-speed Internet office (MIHI), within the State of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity; Janée Tyus, MPH, Head of Community Mobilization, IMPaCT Care; MDHHS HITC Coordinators: Elizabeth Hartig, Natalie Holland; Jonathan French, Senior Director of Public Policy & Content Development, HIMSS Global Government Relations

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm: Break / Vendor Visits - Erie Room

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: Popular Payer Pain Points Roundtable
This roundtable discussion will bring together payers and providers to delve into the popular pain points faced by healthcare organizations today in addressing data integration and exchange. Participants will share experiences, insights, and strategies for overcoming these hurdles. Additionally, the session will also cover the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, examining how AI can be leveraged to enhance interoperability, improve data quality, and drive efficiencies to support improved patient care and outcomes. Speakers: Charles Bloom, DO, FACOEP - VP, Chief Medical Officer - Health Alliance Plan; Kevin J. Bohnsack, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAFP - Executive Medical Director, Population Health Management - Trinity Health Michigan; Faiyaz Syed, MD, MPH - Chief Medical Officer – MPCA; Shay Raleigh, MPH - Executive Director - Great Lakes Physicians Organization PC; Amy Milewski McKenzie, MD, MBA, Vice President & Associate Medical Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm: Lightning Round Updates
Tribal Health - HIMSS Native American and Indigenous Community - Krystal Schramm, Data Strategy Administrator, Bureau of Laboratories, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Vice Chair Native American and Indigenous Community, HIMSS National; Co-Chair Advocacy and Public Policy Committee, MI HIMSS

Connecting Care Today, Powering Health for Tomorrow: Michigan’s Path Forward - Dr. Isabel Pacheco, DSC, FACHE, Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN)

Academic Consortium - MiHIVE Update - Allen Flynn, DPHARM, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Member of knowledge Systems Laboratory, Department of Learning Health Sciences, Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan; Mary Kratz, Executive Vice President Interoperability Institute, LLC

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Closing Keynote: Four Factors for Delivering Patient Experiences in the Age of AI, Christiana Voelker, Health Industry Lead, Avanade

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Closing Remarks & Raffle

*All speakers confirmed unless otherwise indicated

October 9th, 2024 - Post-Conference Activity: Fly Fishing

If you're interested in fly fishing, please register here: https://michigan.himss.org/events/mi-himss-fly-fishing-au-sable-river

 

 

Lodging Information

Treetops Resort - CALL 855-261-8764 and mention HIMSS Michigan Chapter for the room block. Any reservations received after September 4th, 2024 will be accepted on a space available basis. More information about Treetops: Best Golf Resort In Michigan | Golf & Ski At Treetops Resort

 

Airport Information

Traveling to Gaylord, Michigan | Visit Gaylord (gaylordmichigan.net)

 

Sponsorship Information

himss-michigan-chapter-2024-fall-conference-sponsorship-packages.pdf