ATARC's Federal Health IT Summit

Registration   |    Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Diversity and Mental Health Equity

As diversity and inclusion become essential to driving innovation, federal efforts to advance diversity in Health IT are creating more equitable healthcare solutions. These initiatives aim to address the unique needs of minority populations, ensuring that Health IT systems are inclusive and responsive to the diverse demographics they serve. By fostering representation, accessibility, and tailored technology development, the federal government is actively working to bridge healthcare disparities for underrepresented groups. Minority communities face significant challenges in accessing mental health services, including stigma, cultural disconnects, and lack of access to appropriate resources.

This panel discussion will explore the federal government’s efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion within Health IT, with a focus on addressing mental health disparities in minority communities. By encouraging collaboration among policymakers, healthcare professionals, and technology developers, the aim is to forge a future where Health IT empowers diverse communities and provides equitable access to mental health care, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and effective healthcare system for all.

Emerging Technology Talk

Navigate the Mobile Minefield: Addressing Cyber Threats in Healthcare

Mobile technologies have revolutionized patient care and healthcare operations, enhancing communication, workflow, and overall outcomes. With over 90% of healthcare professionals using smartphones, and around 50% using tablets for work, the reliance on these tools is undeniable. However, this rapid adoption has also exposed significant vulnerabilities, transforming mobile devices into prime targets for cyberattacks.

Join us as we explore the multifaceted threats facing healthcare systems, driven by the proliferation of mobile devices, the prevalence of cloud computing, and inadequate end-user practices. These challenges not only jeopardize the access to sensitive patient information but also compromise the very integrity of healthcare delivery, leading to financial repercussions and potential risks to patient safety.

Join us for a discussion on the latest insights into mobile threats in healthcare, as well as actionable strategies to fortify defenses against costly attacks that can disrupt care, delay treatments, and ultimately endanger lives.

Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for Success in the Healthcare IT Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of technology and patient care has become increasingly vital. As such, healthcare IT professionals find themselves at the forefront of innovation, tasked with implementing and maintaining systems that support clinical workflows, enhance patient experiences, and ensure data security and compliance.

As healthcare organizations continue to grapple with the complexities of digital transformation, the demand for skilled IT professionals shows no signs of abating. However, alongside this demand comes the need for effective retention strategies to nurture and retain top talent in the competitive healthcare IT landscape. This panel discussion seeks to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in healthcare IT careers, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to support professionals in navigating this dynamic field.

Lunch   |   Emerging Technology Showcase

Emerging Technology Talk

Humans are the Loop: Leveraging Authoritative AI to Build Awareness, Provide Answers and Take Action

 Disruptive technology can create opportunity where none existed before. What once appeared impossible becomes seemingly inevitable. Artificial Intelligence offers such promise. Much like technological revolutions of the past, this promise of new capability must be balanced against uncertainty and unintended consequences. Safeguards must be put in place. The requirement to ensure there is always a “human in the loop” represents one such safeguard to mitigate the risk of the unintentional or the unknown. However, humans aren’t simply “in the loop” – they are the loop. The session will explore how re-focusing on the human loop of understanding information will drive the use (and prevent the misuse) of AI as the technology continues to evolve.

Emerging Technology Talk

Assessing Cyber Recovery Preparedness

In this tech talk, Rubrik will challenge federal healthcare agencies to assess their true preparedness for recovering from a cyber attack. Many organizations believe their backups are sufficient, but when faced with ransomware, operational disruption, and data integrity threats, are they truly ready to recover?

We will walk through a scenario where an agency is hit with a cyber attack, and explore critical questions: Can they recover data quickly? Is the data secure? How long will operations be down? We will demonstrate how moving beyond traditional backups to a comprehensive cyber recovery strategy can ensure readiness, data security, and operational resilience.

Navigating the New Normal: Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT systems are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, posing significant challenges to patient privacy, data integrity, and overall system reliability. The integration of digital technologies into healthcare delivery has expanded the attack surface, exposing sensitive patient information to malicious actors. This panel discussion will explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in health IT systems, highlighting the unique risks and vulnerabilities faced by healthcare organizations, as well as emerging cybersecurity strategies and technologies aimed at mitigating these risks, such as advanced encryption methods, detection systems, and user authentication protocols.

Intersecting Frontiers: AI Applications in Health IT and Interagency Collaboration

This panel will examine the crucial role of interagency collaboration in harnessing AI’s full potential, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between healthcare providers, technology developers, regulatory bodies, and policymakers to ensure ethical and effective integration of AI throughout various Federal Systems.

Furthermore, it will underscore the necessity of cross-sector collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue to realize the transformative promise of AI in shaping the future of Federal Agencies across all types of mission sets.

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