The Equinox Team was energized by the recent Healthcare Innovation’s Rocky Mountain Summit 2023, an extraordinary gathering of healthcare visionaries and innovators at the Hyatt Regency, Colorado. The summit was a hub of innovation and inspiration, from expert speakers to cutting-edge technology discussions.
The summit's opening keynote, "Voices of Innovation: Fulfilling the Promise of Information Technology in Healthcare," led by the renowned Edward Marx, set the tone for a transformative event. Attendees were captivated by powerful stories showcasing the impact of healthcare innovation on patient, and caregiver lives while exploring exciting possibilities for the future.
Thought-provoking panels explored essential topics, such as "The Social Determinants of Health and the Path Forward in Population Health Management," "Strategies for Reducing Burnout and Staffing Shortages with Automated Documentation," and "Onward and Upward: How the Pioneers in Patient Care and Operations Are Moving Forward on Artificial Intelligence."
A standout moment was Dr. Maddela’s impassioned presentation on "Rediscover Compassion Under the Weight of Metrics," which reminded everyone of the profound significance of human connection in the midst of data-driven advancements.
Throughout the event, attendees engaged in focus group discussions and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a positive outlook. The summit proved to be a vital platform for exploring the future of healthcare and its intersection with technology and innovation.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Healthcare Innovation for orchestrating this transformative event and to all the inspiring speakers and moderators (noted below) for their unique expertise and experiences, enriching the discussions and driving home the importance of innovation in transforming care. This event served as a powerful testament to the immense potential that arises at the crossroads of innovation and technology in healthcare.
Dana Alexander, Senior Managing Partner, Gartner and Board Member, Colorado Healthcare Strategy and Management
Michael Archuleta, Chief Information Officer | HIPAA & Information Security Officer, Mount San Rafael Hospital
Marnell Bradfield, Administrative Director, Community Care Alliance, Western Healthcare Alliance
Ashlie Brown, Director, Colorado Health Institute
Jeff Coughlin, Assistant Director, Federal Affairs, American Medical Association
Mark Hagland, Editor-in-Chief, Healthcare Innovation
Pablo Hester, Director of the Virtual Care Center, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Jenn Hickenlooper, Insights Director, KLAS Research
Carm Huntress, Founder and CEO, Credo
Carrie Kozlowski, Co-founder & COO, Upfront Healthcare
Sean Kurzweil, Sr. National Director, Population Health and Value-Based Care, Pediatrix Medical Group
Davin Lundquist, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Augmedix
J. Edward Maddela, MD, Chief Health Informatics Officer, Clinical Informatics, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Edward Marx, Chief Executive Officer, Marx Advisory and Author, Voices of Innovation
Rick Munoz, CTO, T4S Partners - an OutSystems Partner
Nate Nichols, Healthcare Solutions Architect, FORTINET, INC.
Jamie Nordhagen, Senior Director, Patient Flow and Patient Representatives, UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
Rocio Pereira, MD, Chief of Endocrinology, Denver Health
Matthew Raynor, Publisher, Healthcare Innovation
Sanjeev Sah, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, Centura Health becoming CommonSpirit – Colorado/Kansas/Utah Division
Jonathan Schremp, Director of Digital Health Engagement, Banner Health
Wes Williams, PhD, VP & Chief Information Officer, WellPower