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The energy is high as ViVE 2025 kicks off, bringing together healthcare leaders, innovators, and technology experts to discuss the future of digital health. Day 1 set the stage for presentations on cybersecurity, user experience, and the evolving role of digital health leadership in navigating complexity and driving innovation.
What’s happening: The first day of ViVE 2025 featured sessions that addressed critical challenges in digital health, including security, user experience, and sustainable innovation. A few standout sessions included:
CHIME member breakfast - Securing the future: Cybersecurity strategies in digital health: This session featured cybersecurity leaders, including CDW CHCIO, CDH-E, Director Eli Tarlow, SSM Health CHCIO, CDH-E, CDIO Saas Chaudhry, CHIME National Security Advisor Lisa Gallagher, and CHIME VP of Public Policy Mari Savickis. They discussed the latest strategies for strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, mitigating risks, and ensuring patient data protection in an increasingly digital landscape.
Transforming the modern healthcare user experience: This session emphasized the importance of designing seamless, patient-centered digital interactions to enhance engagement and satisfaction while reducing friction in care delivery.
Panel discussion with healthcare CIOs - Navigating complexity: Digital Health Leaders on Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability: The panel featured key industry leaders, including symplr CEO BJ Schaknowski, Baptist Health EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer Aaron Miri, Advocate Health CIO Andy Crowder, and Cook Children's SVP and CIO Theresa Meadows. They shared their perspectives on balancing technological advancements with operational efficiency, patient-centered care, and long-term sustainability.
Key takeaways: Today’s conversations underscored the following themes:
- There’s a strong focus on proactive risk management and resilience.
- Healthcare organizations are investing in modernizing user experiences to improve patient engagement and provider efficiency.
- Digital health leaders are focused on navigating complexity, ensuring that innovation drives efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Looking ahead to day 2: Tomorrow’s agenda brings more deep dives into AI in healthcare, interoperability, and real-world case studies on digital transformation.
The bottom line: ViVE 2025 is off to a strong start, with essential conversations about securing digital health, improving experiences, and ensuring sustainable innovation.
Stay tuned for more from day 2 at ViVE 2025!
Welcome to ViVE!
Finding time to relax with the service dogs at the Puppy Park.
Standing room only at the panel discussion with healthcare CIOs at the CHIME stage.
