Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Healthcare Summit

The Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Healthcare Summit is the premier event for healthcare leaders and GovCon executives looking to stay at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare sector. Taking place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Virginia, this summit offers an exceptional opportunity to explore groundbreaking developments, network with industry luminaries and gain actionable insights that will shape the future of healthcare.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through what to expect at this year’s summit, from keynote sessions to invaluable networking opportunities and specialized panel discussions. Whether you’re addressing workforce challenges, navigating healthcare regulations or harnessing the power of AI and data analytics, this event has something for you.

Start Your Day with Networking

The summit begins bright and early at 7 a.m. with a networking reception, creating the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, thought leaders and trailblazers in the healthcare and GovCon industries. Enjoy a cup of coffee while establishing relationships that could lead to meaningful collaborations and innovative solutions. Networking will continue throughout the day with designated breaks during the schedule.

Engaging Morning Keynotes

The official program starts at 8 a.m. with Steve Posnack, the principal deputy assistant secretary for technology policy at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, delivering the opening keynote address. His insights into healthcare technology policy and its impact on patient outcomes and data security will set the tone for the day.

Following Posnack, Jeffrey Neill, the associate executive director of technology acquisition at the Department of Veterans Affairs, will present the morning keynote. Neill’s address will focus on cutting-edge technology’s role in modernizing and transforming healthcare delivery for veterans.

Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions

One of the highlights of the 2024 Healthcare Summit is its diverse and informative panel discussions. These panels are specifically designed to address current challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Innovation at the Pace of Need™: From Idea to MVP

• Time: 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
• Moderator: Dr. Alexander Holston of LMI
• Panelists include Tori Reddy Dodla.

During this panel, speakers will share their insights into navigating the complexities of health IT product development within a government framework.

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR): Increasing Survivability through AI/ML

• Time: 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
• Moderator: Dr. Kimberly Elenberg of ECS
• Panelists include Derrick Jaastad, Lt. Col Scott McKeithen and Sam Imbriale.

This panel explores how AI and machine learning can enhance disaster response capabilities, improve survivability and increase preparedness across the healthcare landscape.

The Convergence of Healthcare, Technology and Citizen Experience

• Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Moderator: Heath Starr of SAIC
• Panelists include Lisa Rosenmerkel and Xavier Soosai.

This discussion will highlight how integrating technology into patient care and regulatory frameworks transforms the citizen experience and provides value to the healthcare ecosystem.

Catalyzing Clinical Translation: AI’s Role in Research to Real-World Impact

• Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Moderator: Emily Alagha of Digital Science
• Panelists include Dr. Chris Caggiano, Kevin Duvall, Andrea Fletcher and Chandra Mohan.

Learn how AI is accelerating the transition of medical research findings into tangible outcomes that benefit patients, improve clinical operations and advance health equity.

Applied AI – Elevate Ideas to Reality

• Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• Moderator: Ben Cushing of Red Hat
• Panelists include John Cho and Joe Raetano.

Panelists during this session will share and discuss systematic approaches to overcoming AI challenges to transform patient care.

Midday Networking Lunch 

At 12 p.m., enjoy a networking lunch with fellow attendees. Use this opportunity to discuss the keynote addresses, share ideas sparked by the panels and connect with colleagues or potential collaborators in an informal setting.

Cutting-Edge Afternoon Keynotes

The afternoon session features remarks from two trailblazing keynote speakers who are redefining healthcare innovation:

• Jennifer Wendel, the CIO for the Department of Health and Human Services, will speak at 2 p.m.. 
• Wrapping up the summit with the closing keynote at 2:35 p.m. is Lee Ann Crochunis, deputy director at the Office of Information Technology for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Don’t Miss This Year’s Healthcare Summit 

The 2024 Healthcare Summit promises to be an informative and collaborative event for anyone navigating the evolving complexities of the healthcare sector. Whether you’re interested in applied AI, advancing health equity or addressing workforce challenges through innovation, this summit offers a roadmap for the industry’s future.

Register today to secure your spot and get access to industry thought leaders, critical insights and game-changing strategies. The next chapter in healthcare innovation awaits — be a part of it.