A gathering of journalists, health care professionals, policymakers and experts addressing the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping health care and journalism today. Featuring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, field trips, and networking opportunities.

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Panel: When the patient ward is your living room

Advances in technology have led to several health systems providing hospital-level care in patients’ homes, allowing them to recuperate from surgery or various illnesses in familiar surroundings. Vital sign information is transmitted wirelessly through devices such as remote blood pressure monitoring cuffs, and patients participate in virtual visits with their care teams. Similar programs are being employed as preventive care for some patient populations with conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure to avoid hospitalizations. In this panel, experts will discuss how their at-home programs work, what’s trending, and what we can expect in the future.

Friday, May 30
2:45 to 4:00 p.m. PT
Imperial E&F

Permanente speakers

• Vivian Reyes, MD, associate executive director, Hospital Operations and Quality, Inpatient Care Experience, Continuing Care, Supportive Care Services, Senior Care Strategy, The Permanente Medical Group

Other speakers

• • Karen Blum, Independent Journalist (Moderator)
  • Brad Spellberg, chief medical officer, Los Angeles General Medical Center
  • Chad R. Nelson, physician, Mayo Clinic Arizona