| Event Name: |
Health IT Summit
Website
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| Event Date: |
05/26/2026 |
| Event Organizer: |
Bethesda Chapter |
| Description: |
Health IT and artificial intelligence (AI) are
central to
the Administration's vision to Make America Healthy
Again-driving prevention, improving health outcomes
while reducing cost, and doing "more with less."
The federal government continues to advance
priorities that improve patient services while
driving
down costs as we enter the artificial intelligence
era
where AI, data and information are transforming
healthcare, big data and human capabilities.
Agencies
are facing a pressing need to modernize IT systems,
increase efficiencies by incorporating automation
and
AI, and increase cybersecurity. Without
consolidated
shared IT services, agencies will struggle to
maintain
infrastructure, secure their systems and modernize
for the AI era.
AI will continue to advance healthcare through AI-
powered diagnostics integrated into wearable
devices, and electronic health records (EHR) for
risk
tracking, that alert providers to potential health
issues. Technology is the driving force that helps
shift
the healthcare focus from reactive treatment to
proactive wellness. Building on this momentum,
telehealth has become an essential tool for
improving
access to healthcare, especially for underserved
and
rural communities.
Meanwhile, interoperability is becoming
increasingly
important in the digital health landscape, serving
as
the foundation for seamless data exchange. It
facilitates connected care and improves operational
efficiency by securely linking systems such as
EHRs,
devices, and applications through standards. The
aim
is to generate comprehensive patient views,
minimize
errors, and improve health outcomes.
Robust cybersecurity measures and advanced data
privacy protections are needed to safeguard
operations against an evolving landscape of cyber
threats. Healthcare challenges are intensifying,
affecting every aspect of care delivery.
Cybersecurity
is more than just a compliance requirement or IT
issue; it's crucial to patient care and safety.
We should look for progress and outcomes in AI,
interoperability, cybersecurity and big data
analytics,
alongside demonstrable improvements in operational
efficiency and patient outcomes.
Join us at the 2026 Health IT Summit as we continue
to chart the course toward a healthier, more
connected future. Together, we will ensure that the
next generation of healthcare is not only
technologically advanced but more accessible and
equitable for every American. |
| Event Speaker: |
Speaker list will be updated at:
https://bethesdaevents.afceachapters.org/hits26/speak
ers |
| Event Category: |
Conference |
| Event Theme: |
Making Progress, Advancing Healthcare Outcomes in an Era of AI |
| Location: |
Bethesda North Marriott
Rockville, MD |
| Event Contact: |
Jordie Werner |
| Event Contact Phone: |
571-323-2587 |
| Event Contact E-Mail: |
registrar@afceabethesda.org |
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