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Safe AI for HealthcareJim Nasr CEO, AcoerJelani Clarke, PhD Executive Lead at DeSci World, and Sales & Marketing Head at AminoChainOwais Durrani. MD Memorial Hermann Health SystemThe Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS) brought together three pioneers at the intersection of medicine and decentralized technology for a candid conversation about what safe AI means for healthcare and how to make it so – including best practices.Themes addressed include:What is Safe AI?Data Sovereignty in Healthcare: who owns the AI model and its memory?Where does decentralization fit? How will it help reduce AI risk?What is next?This conversation is the second in a new podcast series launched in 2026 that dives into the decentralized science revolution.

From Innovation to Evidence: Publish What You've ProvenPaul Barach, PhD Principal, J. Bara Innovation; Chief Medical Officer, Pegwin, and THMT Associate Editor-in-ChiefSandeep Bhat, MSE Former Senior Leader, Digital Engagement, Global Clinical Operations, GSK; Principal, Visualized Ventures, and THMT EditorLiam William C. B. Harding, PhD Professor, Trine University, NSF Reviewer, Medtronic Distinguished Technical Fellow; and THMT Section EditorThis new podcast series explores real world research, its value, and enterprise perspectives on the topic. If you are deploying digital health solutions running pilots, generating real world outcomes, or tracking what works and what doesn't, you may find this series of particular interest. If work lives only in internal dashboards and slide decks, it's invisible to the clinicians, payers, regulators, and partners who need it most - those creating, building, developing solutions that transform real world practice and clinical applications.Whether you work in pharma, a health plan, a digital health startup, or a health system—this will explain why publishing is now a strategic imperative, not just an academic exercise.Regulators, payers, and health systems are demanding proof. Coverage decisions, partnership deals, and procurement conversations increasingly hinge on published evidence.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat types of enterprise work qualify as publishable research (more than you think)Why THMT is built for real world, practitioner led evidence—not just academic studiesHow pharma, payers, and startups each benefit from publishingHow to overcome the most common barriers: time, legal concerns, and "we're not academics"What editors are actively looking for right now—and how to get started

Medical Device Cybersecurity Standards: Raising the Bar for Patient SafetyNaomi Schwartz - Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, MedcryptElizabeth Baker, PhD - Professor of Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University, and THMT Academic & Research Integrity OversightMaria Palombini - Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Global Practice Lead, IEEE Standards AssociationAs healthcare becomes increasingly connected, medical device cybersecurity is no longer an IT issue — it is a patient safety imperative. In this expert discussion, three leaders at the intersection of regulation, standards, and innovation explore why cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of medical device design from day one.Topics include:Standards and Innovation — Raising the BarPurpose Driven Functionality & Protecting PatientsPredictability & Security in ProcurementDesigning with Standards from the StartMedical Devices in Patient Care SettingsFDA’s VEX Data & Quality Management SystemsCybersecurity = Patient SafetyBe Proactive. Participate. Lead.For more information on this subject visit:Cybersecurity and Healthcare at DOI: https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v10.652Cybersecurity for Medical Device Certification video here

Publishing Where It Matters: A Candid ConversationPaul Barach, MD, MPH THMT Associate Editor; Thomas Jefferson University, Principal at J. Bara Innovation, and Chief Medical Officer, Pegwin https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7906-698XDr. Suhail Chughtai, FRCS, FFLM Clinical Director of Orthopaedics & Trauma, M L Professionals, London, UK, and AI Division Head, United Kingdom Digital Health & Care, UK - THMT Co-Editor-in-Chief https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7639-2833Martin Curley, PhD Professor of Innovation at Maynooth University, Director of the Digital Health Ecosystem at the Innovation Value Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Bath, Ireland - THMT Co-Editor-in-ChiefIn a refreshingly open and candid podcast conversation, new Editors-in-Chief of Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) sat down to talk honestly about where the journal stands, where it is headed, and why they believe it occupies a genuinely distinct and necessary place in the scholarly landscape. The conversation was a frank dialogue among colleagues who care deeply about the field and want researchers to understand both the journal's purpose and its current realities.Catch every podcast episode on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

The Real Economics of Value Based CareErik Johnson Senior Vice President and National Practice Lead, Value Based Care, OptumLyle Berkowitz, MD Founder and Chairman, KeyCare and Editor-in-Chief, THMTIs value based care truly aligning incentives — or redistributing financial risk across payers, providers, and patients in ways that compress margins and shift burden? Is telehealth a costsaving lever under properly structured risk contracts — or perceived as a margin threat?At a time when value based care dominates policy rhetoric, this episode moves past theory and into financial reality. This discussion directly examines whether value based care is delivering on its economic promise — or simply reshuffling financial risk across the system.This episode also addresses the deeper economic tension beneath the surface: Who wins, who loses, and who is subsidizing whom?

Many organizations talk about the power of data but too few really understand the full potential. Utilizing a strategic framework that redefines the roles of collaboration and innovation, see how one organization built competitive differentiators by expanding upon the concept of a data analytics platform to create a data operating system and beyond enterprise analytics to facilitating an ecosystem.

The 30% Problem: Solving Pharmaceutical Waste with BlockchainWith up to 30% of donated pharmaceutical aid products being diverted, stolen or going to waste in this session we will learn how blockchain technology is addressing some of the biggest trust challenges in the global supply chain. Supply chain issues may prevent people that are in greatest need of life-saving medicines from being treated. Through the use of a Decentralized Knowledge Graph and blockchain technology firms and governmental aid organizations now have visibility to supply chain traceability and transparency of donated medicines. The session will additionally cover ancillary benefits with the implementation of such a solution.

Learn the latest developments, solutions and forward-looking approaches with blockchain technology for healthcare. How do panelists view healthcare delivery systems changing through blockchain-powered technology? What solutions are they spearheading along with new models of collaborations with which they are involved? The panel will highlight how blockchain is leveraged to transform health systems.

How Blockchain Elevates Health Solutions and Services Today and in the FutureKyle Culver Director, Emerging Technologies, Humana, and Co-Founder of the Synaptic AllianceThe healthcare industry is beginning to see real value created from blockchain powered solutions. The presentation spotlights what value and impact is being created for early adopters. The speaker will share informed insights for future applications and opportunities poised for business success.

The Decentralized Hospital: Breaking the Traditional Healthcare ModelDr. Sandeep PulimUntil recently, acute care technological innovations were centered on improvements in procedural interventions or critical care. Accelerated by the pandemic, there has been a shift and developing interest in bringing acute-level care into the home. As a result, more tech-enabled improvements are supporting decentralized care models. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), combined with clinical necessity, are enabling healthcare systems to deliver better care beyond the four walls of the hospital.

The Interoperability Blueprint: Building the Rails for Nationwide DataJim Markwith | Managing Partner, Markwith LawDr. Christophe E. Jackson | Clinical Design Engineer, GideonThe goal of achieving nationwide patient access is getting closer to reality with the establishment of nationwide electronic healthcare record networks, and with the emergence of TEFCA. Interoperability and privacy standards are critical to achieve efficiency and to provide secure patient access applications.

Windows to the Mind: How Your Eyes Reveal Your Brain’s SecretsSai Mattapalli - Vytal.ai, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, USARohan Kalahasty - Vytal.ai, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, USAIn the past five years, artificial intelligence has revolutionized healthcare by enabling earlier detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. A recent breakthrough involves using eye-tracking technology to identify ocular biomarkers, aiding in the early detection of conditions like Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases.Eye movement tests, previously costly and complex, have become accessible through smartphone and laptop cameras. These tests help detect a range of conditions, from degenerative disorders to brain injuries, improving patient outcomes and facilitating telehealth.This technology not only benefits patients but also advances the study of brain health. By delving into neurology and treatment efficacy, it may provide insights into the causes of neurodegenerative diseases.The future potential of gaze tracking is promising, with non-invasive, cost-effective systems offering hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, addressing a significant gap in healthcare. The eyes are not just windows to the soul but also a gateway to the brain's health.

Evaluating LLMs in Healthcare: A ConV2X Panel DiscussionSandeep Reddy, MBBS, MSc, PhD Director, MBA (Healthcare Management), Deakin School of Medicine, and Chairman, Medi-AIAlexandre Lebrun CEO, NablaAdam Chee, PhD Chief, Smart Health Leadership Centre, Institute of Systems Science National University of SingaporeModerator: Dimitris Kalogeropoulos, PhD CEO, Global Health and Digital Innovation FoundationHow do we evaluate large language models for use in healthcare? What are the trusted frameworks for value assessment? Is automation through GPT successfully addressing the healthcare administrative and workforce crisis? What about clinical decision making? Expect a candid discussion from these experts on the implications of LLM’s and AI in Primary Care in the US and around the globe.Learning Outcomes • Acquire knowledge of the fundamental principles of large language models • Understand how these models are trained and deployed in a healthcare context • Learn how to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of large language models in healthcare • Understand the measures used in determining the success of these models, such as improved patient outcomes, efficiency in operations, and patient satisfaction • Learn to apply evaluation or translational frameworks in assessing the value of large language models • Gain insights into how automation, specifically through GPT, is helping to solve healthcare administrative challenges • Learn about the use of large language models in clinical decision-making • Understand the strengths and limitations of these models in making clinical decisions, administration, and the ethics

What Is DeSci: Challenges and Market PerceptionsAuthorsJelani Clarke, PhD Executive Lead, DeSci World, and Sales & Marketing Head at AminoChainFilippo Frangioni Product Manager, Novo Nordisk, and Head of Partnerships at Nordic Blockchain AssociationJim Nasr CEO, AcoerThemes tackled include:The perception problem: Why does DeSci still sound like sci-fi to most scientists?Funding friction: Can decentralized models compete with traditional grants and venture capital?Data ownership: Who really owns research data, and how can blockchain change that?Regulatory roadblocks: What happens when innovation moves faster than policy?Real world implementation: Beyond the hype, where is DeSci actually working today?From pharmaceutical giants to grassroots research collectives, these leaders shared unfiltered insights on what's holding DeSci back—and what could accelerate its adoption.Intrigued?This conversation is the first in a new podcast series launching in 2026 that will dive deeper into the decentralized science revolution. We'll explore:Case studies of successful DeSci projectsInterviews with researchers and policy makersDelve into tokenomics, DAOs, and data sovereigntyThe intersection of AI, biotech, and decentralized systemsThe future of science is being built by innovators, technologists, and researchers willing to challenge the status quo.

How Blockchain Brings Trust to the International Supply Chain and HealthcareDan Purtell - Director of Innovation, British Standards AssociationWith up to 30% of donated pharmaceutical aid products being diverted, stolen or going to waste in this session we will learn how blockchain technology is addressing some of the biggest trust challenges in the global supply chain. Supply chain issues may prevent people that are in greatest need of life-saving medicines from being treated. Through the use of a Decentralized Knowledge Graph and blockchain technology firms and governmental aid organizations now have visibility to supply chain traceability and transparency of donated medicines. The session will additionally cover ancillary benefits with the implementation of such a solution.

Health Data Marketplace - Challenges, Possibilities, and the Path ForwardFrancisco Curbera, PhD, is Senior Vice President for Engineering and Research atAccrete.ai,Shahram Ebadollahi, PhD, MBA, is an entrepreneur, advisor, board member andcurrently provides strategic consultation to companies in the broad area of AI in enterprise.Olivier Elemento, PhD, is a tenured full professor of physiology and biophysics atWeill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and Cornell University.AI's explosive growth has created unprecedented demand for healthcare data at scale, yet establishing trusted health data marketplaces remains elusive despite clear benefits. This special ConV2X Decentralized Health Podcast explores the persistent obstacles preventing these platforms from emerging, examines the competing forces shaping this landscape, and discusses actionable pathways to unlock permission based data access for advancing AI driven healthcare breakthroughs.

Cybersecurity and HealthcareMaria Palombini, MBA Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Global Practice Lead, IEEE Standards AssociationAlex Romanovich, Moderator Founder and CEO, Global Edge MarketsHealthcare cybersecurity incidents have become too common. In this episode, IEEE’s Maria Palombini breaks down why the explosion of connected medical technologies has intensified vulnerability — and how taking a security first approach can strengthen digital health without hindering innovation.Maria explains how IEEE’s collaborative, consensus driven standards give developers clear guidance to integrate cybersecurity from the start. This proactive model streamlines regulatory pathways, minimizes costly redesigns, and ultimately fuels faster, safer innovation — just as foundational technical standards have paved the way for Wi-Fi, telehealth, and remote monitoring.Looking ahead to 2030, Maria envisions a connected care ecosystem where security, interoperability, and patient trust is earned through design — not as an afterthought.For anyone working in medical devices, cybersecurity, or compliance, this discussion offers timely guidance on advancing resilient, responsible digital health solutions.THMT's ConV2X Team extends sincere thanks to both speakers and their organizations for their support of ConV2X and for contributing their expertise to advance safer, smarter healthcare innovation.

Decentralized Identity Management (DIM) in Healthcare: Technologies and Use CasesHear from those on the front lines implementing this technology successfully for healthcare clients. Learn where the state of business adoption and success stands. Listeners will gain an overall market education in the first of this series featuring Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust and companies demonstrating successful use cases.Daniela Barbosa Podcast Moderator and General Manager, Decentralized Technologies, Linux Foundation, and Executive Director, LF Decentralized TrustKen Ebert CTO, IndicioKeela Rose Shatzkin President and CEO, Shatzkin Systems

Jerry Cuomo Retired IBM Fellow and Distinguished Research Professor, North Carolina State University, USAThis talk introduces Trustworthy Computing as a shift toward systems built on verifiable, transparent, and privacy-respecting foundations. Using blockchain and AI, it explores real-world impacts—from food safety and identity protection to AI transparency and machine unlearning—emphasizing the transition from reputational trust to algorithmic trust in everyday digital life.Health care and Life Sciences professionals will find particular relevance in applications that enhance drug authenticity, patient data privacy, and AI reliability in decision making.This 45 minute keynote presents new information and research in development in the theme areas below:Enhanced Security FrameworksAdvanced approaches to drug authenticity verificationNext generation patient data privacy protectionCybersecurity strategies for healthcare systems

As artificial intelligence evolves from a supportive tool to an autonomous agent, the foundations of medical education face a seismic shift. In this THMT Podcast episode, we explore how agentic AI systems - capable of independent decision making, reasoning, and adaptive learning, is transforming how future physicians are trained, assessed, and accredited. What happens when core disciplines like pathology, radiology, and diagnostics become largely automated? How do we redefine the educator’s role, ensure equity in access, and prepare clinicians for a future where human judgment and machine intelligence must seamlessly coexist? Join distinguished guests as they unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the next generation of medical education.Fredric B. Meyer, M.D. Enterprise Chair, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo ClinicPeter McCaffrey Chief AI Officer, Chief Digital Officer, and VP, University of Texas Medical BranchSarah B. Harper, MA, MBA Manager AI, Analytics, and Automation initiatives, and Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, Mayo Clinic Health System

Beyond Telehealth: Industry Leaders Discuss Building Scalable, Patient Centered Connected Care SolutionsTodd Cornell President and CEO, MedWand Solutions, IncDr. Milton Chen CEO and Cofounder, VSeeWilliam C. B. Harding, PhD Professor, Trine University, NSF Reviewer, Distinguished Technical Fellow, MedtronicProf. Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA - Moderator Director of Education for the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH)An insightful discussion with distinguished telehealth experts and industry innovators as they explore the cutting edge of connected healthcare. Topics of discussion include:Video first telehealth platforms and their role in democratizing healthcare accessPerspectives on healthcare technology infrastructure and connectivity solutionsCurrent trends in remote patient monitoringThe integration of connected care devices in clinical workflows, platform scalability challengesThe future of patient centered digital health solutionsThis episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, technology developers, and policy makers interested in the practical deployment of telehealth solutions and the evolution of connected care ecosystems.

AI and ReimbursementAditi U. Joshi MD, MSc Global Digital Health Consultant, Bestselling Author, and Emergency PhysicianMatt Fisher Partner, Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.Charles Dunham Principal Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLPAs AI continues to reshape clinical decision making and operational efficiency, one major question looms large: how do we pay for it—and who pays the price when something goes wrong?In this THMT Unscripted podcast episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI reimbursement codes and explore how they differ from traditional digital medicine and remote monitoring programs. We'll unpack how health systems and digital health companies can set themselves up to use these codes effectively—and what happens when care, efficiency, or liability shifts from human to machine.We’ll also explore the future of time based billing, the complexities of patient transparency, and what it really means when AI "saves time" but introduces new layers of risk. From direct pay models to health plans and employers, you'll hear perspectives that challenge how we think about value and trust in AI powered care.Don't miss this conversation on the front lines of healthcare’s AI transformation.Discussion Questions:How are AI reimbursement codes different from other digital medicine codes?How do companies and health systems set their programs up to use these codes?What should happen to time-based codes when AI reduces physician time?Who is liable when AI-assisted clinical decisions lead to harm?What information on AI performance should be presented to clinicians at point of care?What obligations exist when patients ask about AI use in their care?

Why Industry-Wide Standards Matter In Fulfilling the Intent of DSCSAChristiane Wirrig, PhD | Customer Success Manager, SpherityDavid Kessler | Co-owner and President, LegisymDiscussion on the importance of standardization in order to digitalize the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain as motivated by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).Key topicsWhat is DSCSA?What does FDA’s Stabilization Period mean?Why do technology standards matter and how are they being implemented, i.e. interoperability through standards?Focus on standardization, due diligence in the context of DSCSA-regulated digitally managed pharma supply chain2023 readiness in relation to stabilization period until 2024Inspections will keep happeningATP is mandatory, authentication & authorizationData security

Preserving Digital Identity, Data Provenance and Secure Privacy-Preserving Transactions to Harness Socially Responsible Global Data SharingThomas Hardjono, PhD Chief Technical Officer, MIT Connection Science and Engineering. MIT Connection Science, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAFlorence Hudson, BSE Founder & CEO, FDHint, LLC; Chair, IEEE-Standards Association working group (IEEE/UL P2933) for Clinical Internet of Things (IOT) Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS – Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protections, Safety, SecurityOur world has not caught up with technology, and as a result has become more dangerous and nefarious with clandestine actors. Learn what reputable organizations, businesses and academic pioneers are doing to preserve digital identity, data provenance, universal access, and secure privacy-preserving transactions, to harness socially responsible global data sharing.

Enterprise Blockchain & AI Infrastructure: Powering the Future of Decentralized Healthcare – Part 1Mark Rakhmilevich, Group VP, Product Management and Development Fintech, Blockchain, Transaction Management, Mission-Critical Systems, Oracle CorporationMohan Venkataraman, Principal Consultant, Block10.aiDecentralized healthcare is no longer a distant vision—it’s an emerging reality that demands secure, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure. This podcast explores how enterprise grade blockchain platforms and artificial intelligence are converging to create next generation health ecosystems – there is a significant value proposition that professionals are waking up to. Topics will include:Drivers pushing the healthcare industry towards decentralized technologyHow blockchain and AI address data silos and trust issues in healthcareCritical components for decentralized healthcare—a secure data layer, intelligent automation, etc.How the Oracle blockchain platform meets scale, performance, and compliance needs in healthcareHow AI and blockchain technically integrateHow decentralized technologies with AI ensure compliance with HIPAA for data sharingExample of blockchain + AI solution delivering real value in healthcareHow blockchain and AI are impacting supplier risk management in the pharmaceutical industryThe next frontier for AI and blockchain in healthcareWhether you're an enterprise CTO, innovation lead, or digital health strategist, this session delivers leading edge insight into the platforms and protocols shaping decentralized care—and how AI is supercharging it.

The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Blockchain for EHRsJim Poteet Sr. Director, Revenue Cycle Development, Oracle Health, Overland Park, Kansas, United StatesMike Gault CEO, Guardtime, Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandAnjum Khurshid, MD, PhD Chief Data Scientist, Sentinel Operations Center, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USASuresh Sivagnanam Founder, Vdoc, London, EnglandAlex Norta, PhD Founder, CEO, Dymaxion OÜ, Tallinn, EstoniaModerator: Horst Treiblmaier, PhD Head of the School of International Management, Modul University ViennaPanelists discuss blockchain technology use for electronic health records, and specifically delve into the benefits that blockchain brings to EHRs, but also discuss what its pitfalls and limitations are; including presenting perspectives from academia, and examples from practitioners.

From Blueprint to Reality: Building a Scalable Healthcare Technology StackMichael Carter explores the journey of the MGB Enterprise Architecture team from conceptualizing a blueprint to implementing a fully functional healthcare technology stack, including marketing technology, engagement center platforms, and digital patient-facing services such as #digitalhealth and #virtualcare.Mike discusses critical architectural models used, challenges faced, and the innovative solutions developed to overcome obstacles. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for creating a scalable tech stack, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.Join Michael Carter, Sr. Dir, Enterprise Architect, Mass General Brigham Hospital, and other leading experts, presenting over 10 hours of content of exclusive content not available elsewhere

Why Blockchain is Essential to Next Generation Healthcare Practice and Systems

DLT, AI, and ZK are Coming Together: Barrier Breakers for Mainstream Adoption?Sathya Krishnasamy, MS, President, ChainAimThis session will cover changes over the year, and what’s next including:- Macro parameters and regulations- How the DLT area has evolved- How other technology events have affected DLT- How Web 3 is shaping up to be a merge of DLT, AI, and ZK- What does this mean to global Healthcare?See https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v6.280 and https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v7.309 for background information.

Decentralized Healthcare: Bridging Technology, Society, and Partnerships for Maximum ImpactHui Huang, PhD, Co-Founder Etheros HealthData Foundation, Former Vice President, Head of Global Value & Access OncologyThe presentation includes topics such as:- Current state of decentralized healthcare technologies and their applications – what have we learned?- Algo-vision: Reimagining societal impact through health tech innovation – why should we consider both technology and society?- Unlocking hidden value through NGO and Public-Private Partnership – how to strategize your tech innovation to maximize its impact?- Strategies for integrating societal factors to drive market growth and ethical innovation- Opportunities for cross-sector, cross-border collaboration in decentralized healthcare

AI Adoption in Healthcare: Challenges and OpportunitiesCalvin Lawrence Distinguished Engineer – Responsible AI , Member of AI Ethics Board and Academy of Technology, IBMSeth Dobrin, PhD Founder and CEO, Qantm AIGil Alterovitz, PhD Director, Biomedical Cybernetics Laboratory Harvard Medical School, Member of CHAIYoav Schlesinger Architect, Ethical AI Practice, Healthcare SalesforceModerator: Dennis Chornenky Chief AI Advisor UC Davis Health and CEO, Domelabs AI

Revenue Automation Enhancing Operational Efficiencies and Financial Tools for CROs and Clinical SitesRama Rao CEO/Co-Founder, Bloqcube, Inc., Bridgewater, New JerseyEnrico Perfler CEO, 1Med CRO, Agno, SwitzerlandThis ConV2X 2024 fireside chat delves into the critical financial challenges faced by CROs and sites, including delayed payments, unpredictable cash flows, and the impact of inflation on long-term contracts.Speakers present interesting perspectives between a systems vendor and a lifescience leader.Insights from the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) highlight the precarious financial position many sites find themselves in—26% of sites have a mere six months of financial runway, while 10% are one late payment away from shutting down.Viewers will gain valuable insights into the current financial landscape of clinical trials, understand the pressing need for operational efficiency, and learn about innovative solutions that can help bridge the financial gaps faced by sites and CROs. This session is essential for anyone involved in clinical research who is looking to improve financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.Speakers discuss:The financial challenges impeding site and CRO performance, with a focus on delayed payments, financial forecasting difficulties, and the impact of inflation.Discuss the role of operational inefficiencies in exacerbating financial stress, particularly in the context of budget negotiations and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).Present potential solutions, including how blockchain technology could revolutionize financial management in clinical trials, providing greater transparency, efficiency, and financial stability.To register for ConV2X 2025, please visit https://conv2xsymposium.com

Agentic AI and Ethics in TelemedicineSpeakers:Shanil EbrahimDr. Dimitrios KalogeropoulosSarah Harper, MA, MBAJoin Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) for this exceptional face-paced Unscripted Podcast. Hear experts discuss experiences and opinions about Agentic AI and ethics. Access the No Pay Wall podcast at DOI:Topics that will be discussed are:What does "agentic AI" mean in a healthcare context, and how does it differ from traditional decision-support tools?What ethical tensions arise when AI agents begin to make or recommend autonomous decisions in patient care?What safeguards should be in place to prevent algorithmic bias or patient harm in remote care settings—especially when patients and providers are not co-located?When agentic AI goes wrong, who’s responsible, and how do we ensure accountability in cross-border virtual care?How can health systems build trust in agentic AI when the algorithms themselves may not be fully explainable—even by their creators?How are organizations operationalizing AI ethics beyond principles and into practice—especially when the tech moves faster than policy?

Artificial Intelligence in TelemedicineWaqas Ahmed, MD, FACP Founder & CEO American TelePhysiciansSarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA Chief Clinical Officer, OutcomesAISarah Harper, MA, MBA Manager – AI, Analytics, and Automation, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Instructor of Healthcare Administration, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo ClinicModerator: Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA Director of Education, International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH), LATAM Regional Editor, THMT, and Director of SPECIS Health Consulting , BrazilTelehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) editors and members of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealt (ISfTeH) for this face-paced conversation. Hear frontline experts discuss real world experiences and opinions about AI, improving patient care, and operational efficiency within the healthcare sector. Topics that will be discussed the conversation will include are:How to move beyond pilot purgatory to focus on what really matters - outcomes.Drawing on real-world examples from community-based healthcarePractical strategies for defining success, embedding remeasurement cycles, and using AI and automation to advance equity and efficiencyHow AI is reducing documentation burden and surfacing timely clinical insight to support virtual and remote care nursesWhy co-developing with nurses is critical, and how to build safe, trusted AI tools that fit the realities of telehealth and remote clinical environments.How AI agents can manage remote follow-ups, symptom monitoring, and patient educationVirtual Brain Health

How Blockchain Technology Impacts Research and Scholarly Outputs Including Attribution, Reproducibility, Immutibility and Peer ReviewTory Cenaj (Moderator) Founder and Publisher, Partners in Digital Health, Blockchain in Healthcare Today and Telehealth and Medicine TodayCourtney Morris ARTiFACTS, President, Co-FounderSean Manion Science Distributed, Chief Executive

Technologies and Applications for Decentralized Identity in HealthcareDaniela Barbosa Podcast Moderator and General Manager, Decentralized Technologies, Linux Foundation, and Executive Director, LF Decentralized TrustKen Ebert CTO, IndicioKeela Rose Shatzkin President and CEO, Shatzkin SystemsKey discussion pointsDecentralized identity in healthcareState of the marketKey technologiesDeployments and real world use casesHear from those on the front lines implementing this technology successfully for healthcare clients. Learn where the state of business adoption and success stands. Listeners will gain an overall market education in the first of this series featuring Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust and companies demonstrating successful use cases.QuestionsWhat’s the role of decentralized identity in healthcare, and how do you define it?What are some of the key use cases you can highlight for the audience?What are the key technologies used? What does the tech stack look like?What’s the role of verifiable credentials? Blockchain? Agents?How do open source, standards, and community development projects drive progress in healthcare and interoperability?What are the business implications and drivers for decentralized ID in healthcare today? Where is it getting traction? Are there success stories to share?What should we expect next in the USA?

Health Unchained Podcast on New Decentralized Industry CoalitionRay Dogum - CEO, Health UnchainedSpeakers Jim Nasr, CEO Acoer, and Nitin Gaur, Former CEO, LedgerLink.ai, discuss decentralized healthcare and life sciences initiatives. The conversation explores the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS), which aims to unite global stakeholders from healthcare, technology, academia, and regulatory sectors to enhance healthcare delivery, equity, security, and cross boarder collaboration. Both Nitin and Jim elaborate on their roles in the coalition, the benefits for members, and the necessity of working groups to drive industry transformation. They also discuss the importance of blockchain, the challenges in healthcare data management, and the potential impact of AI in this space.Concepts explored during the conversation include:Financial systems interacting with healthAI agents interacting with AI agents, exchanging value and micro paymentsBuilding frameworks that make it easy to consume for CIOs around globeBlockchain transaction frameworkAI analytical frameworkPrivacy preservation data complying with HIPAA and HL7Coming together to solve industry problems Real world implementations, use cases - including reporting, health data, and DeSci, clinical innovations and research, tokenization, ethical AI, and verifiable intelligenceStable coins for cross border paymentsFull access to data, and payments around globeSupply chain ecosystem, pharmacy, pharma, insurance/payors, clinics, doctors, and patientsWho will new intermediaries be to move data, bill, and secure the data?Industry coming to terms with patients inability to own their own data without an intermediaryBridge TradSci and DeSciProtecting patient rightsThis is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of health, technology, and decentralized collaboration.

CDHLS – The New Coalition for Decentralized Health and Life SciencesA special edition of the Partners in Digital Health podcast, as we listen in to our friends over at Health Unchained!SummaryIn this episode, we welcome Ray Dogum of Health Unchained, Nitin Gaur, CTO of LedgerLink.ai, and Jim Nasr, CEO of Acoer, to discuss decentralized healthcare and life sciences initiatives. The conversation explores the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS), which aims to unite global stakeholders from healthcare, technology, academia, and regulatory sectors to enhance healthcare delivery, equity, security, and collaboration. Both Nitin and Jim elaborate on their roles in the coalition, the benefits for members, and the necessity of working groups to drive industry transformation. They also discuss the importance of blockchain, the challenges in healthcare data management, and the potential impact of AI in this space. The episode concludes with insights into their personal health practices and the broader implications of decentralized health innovations.

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Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation with Swarm LearningMaria Palombini, Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, IEEE SA Prof. Dr. Joachim L. Schultze, Director Systems Medicine, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE); Director, Genomics & Immunoregulation, LIMES-Institute, University of Bonn GermanyKrishnaprasad Shastry, Director, Distinguished Technologist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Vikram Shetty, Medical Director, Singapore and Asia Area Lung Cancer Lead, AstraZenecaKey learnings will include:Understanding the differences between federated machine vs swarm learningThe technical, policy and application barriers when it relates to transferring significant amounts of dataThe steps and frameworks needed to drive wider understanding and adoption of the technology in clinical R&DThe pharma perspective: where does Swarm AI offer new solutions yet to be introduced to the drug development process

State of Telehealth and Digital Health Trends 2025Lyle Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FHIMSS - CEO, KeyCare and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Shayan Vyas, MD, MBA, FAAP - Executive Vice President, Hippocratic AI, Palo Alto, California, USAJoin Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) editors for this fast paced conversation. Hear two frontline early adopter clinicians discuss real world experiences and opinions about AI, improving patient care and operational efficiency within the healthcare sector. Questions asked during the conversation include: What’s AI powered virtual care for the consumer and physician end user?What are new features in automation to adopt and ease workflow stress and efficiencyWhat the impact on the administration and revenue cycle?How do we automate simple tasks to reduce duplicative efforts?How do we get data and patients in front of clinicians faster?What’s the trust level using AI for clinicians today vs. next year?How good is early detection and vital signs with AI?

The Imminent Quantum Computing threatDr. Renee Bovelle - Owner and Medical Director, Envision Eye & Laser CenterDr. Robert Campbell - CEO, Med Cyber Security

How Blockchain Transforms Payer Processes to Create a Person-Centered ExperienceGabriela Pelin Chief Innovation Officer, Avaneer HealthMark Treshock Executive Director, Emerging Technology, CVS HealthBob Holzer Sr. Director Technology Exploration, Health Care Service CorporationThe panel discussion will cover how blockchain enables a more person-centered experience from the beginning of care through payment. With examples from real-world use cases, the discussion will explore how healthcare organizations can better collaborate together using blockchain, co-create workflows and joint processes, and deliver a better experience.The discussion will answer these questions:How are blockchain-enabled solutions more focused on the person?What does the network solve that isn’t addressed by other solutions?How do your use cases transform the member’s experience?What ways can providers and payers collaborate and work together better using blockchain?

How National Infrastructure Today is Paving the Way for a Digitally Native Healthcare Ecosystem in the Years AheadStephen Konya Senior Advisor, Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

Addressing Challenges Associated with Contract Management, GPO Interactions, and Chargeback Adjudication with BlockchainCorey Greco VP, Sales Operations, Armas Pharmaceutials

Patient-Centered Healthcare with BlockchainMary Butler-Everson SVP, Commercial Growth, Avaneer Health

The Telehealth Players That Will Win Vs. Lose In The Near FutureKatrin Zimmermann - Managing Director, TLGG, North AmericaThere are three types of known “telehealth players” and only two will prevail in the future. The first type are credible known entities like Cleveland Clinic, UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, or Amazon Care, which would be their online arm. The second type will be telehealth solutions that broker availability of different services between brands. The third type – and the one that won’t work – is the standalone solution. From a patient standpoint, more credibility is needed to use these services. Smart market players in the telehealth industry anticipate future trends and make sure business focuses on several consumer problems, not one. Further, there are concerns about equitable access to telehealth services, particularly for video telehealth – something HCPs and telehealth companies should think about as telehealth becomes a long-term/permanent solution. Basic technological barriers like lack of broadband access, digital literacy, social isolation, disparities in technology/device ownership prevent patients from engaging with their providers via telehealth. These barriers have disproportionate impacts across different populations. Additionally, social data gaps – low technology for certain sub-populations indicates minimal data availability.

NASA Space Medicine Operations Current Challenges and OpportunitiesMaj. Gen. (Dr.) Josef Schmid III - NASA Flight Surgeon and Major General (retired), Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force

Enabling Healthcare Systems to Deliver Better Care Beyond the Four Walls of the HospitalDr. Sandeep Pulim - Medical Director, BiofourmisUntil recently, acute care technological innovations were centered on improvements in procedural interventions or critical care. Accelerated by the pandemic, there has been a shift and developing interest in bringing acute-level care into the home. As a result, more tech-enabled improvements are supporting decentralized care models. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), combined with clinical necessity, are enabling healthcare systems to deliver better care beyond the four walls of the hospital.

Data Recycling as a Sustainability Prerequisite for the New Telehealth ParadigmDr. Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos - Advisor, WHO, World Bank, European CommissionTelehealth provides an opportunity to change rules of engagement, reach out to neglected communities, and uncharted populations at the touch of a button, redefining a transformative vision from disconnection to a well-orchestrated consortium of value-based care and patient-centered services. All we need to do is to develop a ‘digital resource recycling’ mentality, and technology will take care of the rest.The new telehealth paradigm supports outreach, connectivity and interaction, offering an opportunity to put an end to the current innovation predicament and function on a platform that we can scale and radically transform the pace and permanence of integration in health and care systems. The challenge is an overproduction of data, already contributing to the global carbon footprint. This is where data recycling comes in...