The HealthTech Horizon Symposium 2024 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between digital and technology transformation and healthcare delivery, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and delivery. Through a series of interactive sessions, presentations, and panel discussions, participants will delve into key topics, including understanding the concept of digital transformation in healthcare, exploring innovative solutions in healthcare technology, analyzing challenges in implementing digital solutions, and charting the future of healthcare delivery.

Participants will gain insights into how digital transformation is revolutionizing patient care and overall healthcare delivery, examining the role of technologies such as artificial intelligence, telemedicine, electronic health records and remote patient monitoring. They will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions showcased by leading vendors and experts, understanding their potential to enhance healthcare practices and improve patient outcomes.

Moreover, participants will engage in critical discussions to identify and analyze challenges associated with the implementation of digital solutions in healthcare, such as data privacy concerns, interoperability issues, and resistance to change. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, they will develop strategies for overcoming these challenges and driving successful digital transformation initiatives in healthcare organizations.
Overall, this course is designed to empower healthcare professionals (Health science students, pre-health, interdisciplinary healthcare disciplines, science and technology majors ), administrators and policymakers with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to harness the power of digital transformation and drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Vendor Showcase: Students and clinicians from interdisciplinary departments and community will experience a heightened networking opportunity through registration and a vendor showcase featuring Fresno State’s efforts in the field of digital transformation and innovation and other vendor and their innovative solutions - experience virtual reality, augmented reality and their real-world applications.

During the opening ceremony of the symposium, President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval's will provide opening remark on his views of the intersection between technology transformation and healthcare delivery. Zoom link will be provided later for those who have registered for the symposium but cannot attend in person.

Date: April 4
Time: 3 - 7 p.m.
Location: University Business Center

Register here.

For more information please contact Dr. Nupur Hajela, Dept. of Physical Therapy, at nhajela@mail.fresnostate.edu.