When I went to school vision and hearing testing were just another part of the indignities suffered.  For the school, it was one more item added to the over-worked school nurse’s plate.  And for all of us, the ubiquity of the standard eye-chart is almost indelibly inscribed in our memories.    Today, 13 states don’t [...]

Can Technology Rescue the Healthcare Industry? Digital Health Summit CES 2013 With the healthcare industry in turmoil and changes happening at warp speed, where does technology fit into the mix? Can it really help cut costs while improving the overall health of the nation? Join Dr. Peter Fitzgerald, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Cardiovascular Technology [...]

You’ve heard it said. “That person has good genes.” Researchers will sequence and study the entire genomes of 100 super-centenarians to discover their secrets to living a healthy, long life. This unique session will give you insights into this eye-opening study and what they expect to learn. Join speaker Grant Campany, Senior Director, Archon Genomics [...]

Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding are beginning to play a pivotal role in how new innovations are coming to life in healthcare. Join the crowd movers and shakers as they discuss how these innovations play a key component in participatory medicine and the consumerization of healthcare. Join moderator Sonny Vu,@sonnyvu, CEO & Founder, Misfit Wearables, @MisfitWearables, and panelist [...]

Once a taboo topic, we are beginning to gain significant understanding of how our sexual health can affect our overall health. In this important keynote, we will learn how sexuality can impact our lives for the better and why scientists, scholars and device manufacturers are taking note. Join speaker Grant Bechthold, VP of Product Development, [...]

The Cloud is radically transforming every industry, and healthcare is no exception. Join digital health trailblazer, Don Jones, together with other pioneering companies to find out how the cloud is breaking down barriers and empowering communication between mobile apps, EMRs, and medical devices–literally liberating the data for better patient outcomes. Keynote speaker Don Jones, @djonesQualcomm, Vice [...]

Ariel Garten, CEO, Interaxon, @interaxon, @ariel_garten | Mind Blowing Tech Prepare yourself for a jaw-dropping exhibition with speaker Ariel Garten, @ariel_garten, CEO, Interaxon,@interaxon.     Official Hashtag: #DigiHealthCES News & Press Articles: #DigiHealthCESPress CES Hashtag: #2013CES Website: bit.ly/DigitalHealthWebsite Twitter: bit.ly/DigitalHealthTwitter YouTube Videos: bit.ly/DigitalHealthYouTube Flickr Photos: bit.ly/DigitalHealthFlickr Linkedin: bit.ly/DigitalHealthLinkedIn Facebook: bit.ly/DigitalHealthFB Google+: bit.ly/DigitalHealthGPlus  Pinterest: bit.ly/DigitalHealthPinterest Instagram: bit.ly/DigitalHealthInstagram Foursquare: bit.ly/DigitalHealthFourSquare Thank you! AARP bit.ly/AARP_DHS for sponsoring Digital Health Summit Live. Social Media Team: www.newmediasynergy.com Photos by Asa Mathat www.asamathat.com Google+

It’s All About Me! Designing for the Healthy Consumer| Digital Health Summit CES 2013 Designing technology for health is challenging for the “me” generation. We all want effortless, customized solutions available to us while at work, rest or play. What are the important considerations being made to engage consumers to use health tech devices and [...]

Wearing Your Health on Your Sleeve | Digital Health Summit CES 2013  One of the fastest growing areas in healthcare is the use of sensors. They are being developed for body application and integrated into clothing as well as devices. We will take a look at the complete landscape of this growing sector and how [...]

The Breakfast of Health Champions | Digital Health Summit CES 2013 Join exceptional leaders in healthcare for a candid conversation about the healthcare industry and how technology is playing a crucial role. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a fly on the wall during this very unique session with moderator Jeff Arnold, [...]

Rise of the Quantified Self: Addiction or Just Healthy? | Digital Health Summit CES 2013  We are tracking our heart rates, calories, weight, and more. Are we becoming too obsessive or is this what it takes for us to maintain a healthier lifestyle? Learn from those who are leading the way and how they see [...]

SUPER SESSION 9:30-10:30 a.m. LVCC, North Hall N255-257 | Digital Health Summit CES 2013 I sing the body electric” takes on new meaning in our brave new digital world, where devices let us monitor everything from our stress levels to our genetic sequences, and devices with 100 real-time biosensors loom on the horizon. Join moderator [...]

Man + Machine: Big Strides in Big Data understanding how it fits into a human’s world. Big data is the hot topic of the year! Understanding how it fits into a our world is as important as ever. How we analyze and utilize this data has opportunity for profound impact if delivered effectively. Join moderator [...]

Join nationally renowned veteran newsman, Paul Slavin for an honest and revealing conversation with UnitedHealth Group’s Dr. Reed V. Tuckson about our nation’s healthcare and the role technology plays in managing millions of lives. Moderator: Paul Slavin, Senior Vice President & GM, Everyday Health Special Guest:  Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP, Executive Vice President “There [...]

 How’s the military benefiting from digital health? Take a peek behind the army’s closed doors with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, as he sits down with the innovators designing new tools with the toughest conditions in mind: the frontlines.  Short Video Interviews: Interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent     [...]