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Several experts discussed ways to close disparities among disadvantaged groups during a panel at the HLTH Conference. They stressed working with communities and measuring data to see if interventions are working.

Many digital products in behavioral health are aimed at the ‘worried well.’ Those looking to develop solutions for mental illness need to involve clinicians and patients in designing products.

Health systems have made progress, but they still have a long way to go, says Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle. Hospital executives must drive change from the top.

David Feinberg, chairman of Oracle Health, talked about Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner, the need to fix electronic health records and transforming the industry.

Founders of health tech companies can find success, but they’ll need sound business plans. Investors are doing more homework before putting money into new companies.

While he said the virus isn’t the destructive force it was even a year ago, too many are dying from the virus. He also discussed long Covid and the federal government’s newest research agency.

The head of the Pennsylvania healthcare system cites the ability to invest in programs to help patients live healthier lives. And he says those efforts are paying off.

The company announces a new collaboration with Epic to give providers more choices on the cloud, and new accelerators to help health organizations do more with their data.

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said technological advances don't do enough if disadvantaged patients can't benefit from them.

He talked about efforts to confront racism, the social factors affecting health, and he urged leaders to own the opportunity to make things better.

Even with difficult economic headwinds, HCA is moving forward with its agenda to transform care, and partnerships are a key ingredient, he says.

The fifth annual event is drawing thousands of healthcare leaders and innovators to Las Vegas.