Healthcare - Blockchain Forum
Training Fees
Government: $0
Industry Member: $250
Non-Member: $400
Event Details
Overview
The American Council of Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) will have a half-day Healthcare Blockchain forum that will provide the attendees with a better understanding of where the healthcare sector is headed and/or what they have accomplished to date in regard to the Blockchain platform. Presentations will be provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Pharma and others on whether they are actively pursuing Blockchain, are evaluating or in the process of implementing or have outcomes to share. These government agencies, Pharma and others will share their needs, issues, barriers, and processes that have been undertaken to overcome the hurdles. In addition, HHS will present a demonstration of its new "HHS Accelerate" initiative which uses a combination of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Automation. Everyone will come away learning more about the modern health challenges and progress to date along with a deeper understanding of Blockchain in health.
objectives:
- Share information across the healthcare sector of government, industry, academia, private sector and Pharma areas
- Understand how barriers and issues were overcome to include cost, approvals, staff re-positioning and training, and others
- Share lessons learned
- Know what applications and services Blockchain is being used for in the healthcare area
- More fully understand the processes and steps needed from concept/idea to full implementation
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Presenters:
Combiz Abdolrahimi, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Leader, Deloitte
Michael Akinyele, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director (Acting), Department of Veterans Affairs (Confirmed)
Jose Arrieta, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants Acquisition Policy and Accountability, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
Munther Baara, Head, New Clinical Paradigm, Pfizer Business Technology (Confirmed)
CMDR Roger Boodoo, Radiologist/Clinical Informatics, Office of Chief Health Informatics Offices, Defense Health Agency (Confirmed)
Debbie Bucci, IT Architect, Office of Standards and Interoperability, Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
Dr. M. Khair ElZarrad, PhD, Deputy Director, Office of Medical Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation & Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Confirmed)
Heather Flannery, Global Lead, ConsenSys Health and Co-Chair of HIMSS National Blockchain Task Force (Confirmed)
Dr. Eliezer Kanal, PhD, Researcher, Technical Manager, and Resident Blockchain Expert, Carnegie Mellon (Confirmed)
Sachiko A. Kuwabara, PhD, Director Office of Risk Management & Operational Integrity, Division of Emergency Operations/Center for Preparedness & Response, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) (Confirmed)
Dr. Jim Kyung-Soo Liew, Assistant Professor of Finance, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business and Co-Founder of SoKat.co (Confirmed)
Orlando Lopez, PhD, Director, Dental Materials & Bio Materials Program, National Institute of Dental & Cranio Facial Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Confirmed)
David Mcelroy, Blockchain Lead, IBM
Askari Rizvi, Chief, Technical Services Branch, Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Confirmed)
David Stefanich, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Rymedi (Confirmed)
Blockchain Playbook for the U.S. Federal Government
Developed by the Blockchain Working Group, ACT-IAC Emerging Technology Community of Interest
- PDF version: https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-white-paper-blockchain-playbook-us-federal-government
- Online version: https://blockchain-working-group.github.io/blockchain-playbook/
Agenda
| 8:00 - 8:10 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
| 8:10 - 10:15 AM |
Combiz Abdolrahimi, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Leader, Deloitte, Moderator |
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Individual 20 minutes presentations CMDR Roger Boodoo, MD, Radiologist/Clinical Informatics, Office of Chief Informatics Officer, Defense Health Agency (Confirmed) Debbie Bucci, IT Architect, Office of Standards and Interoperability, Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), Department of Health and Human Services, (Confirmed) Dr. M. Khair ElZarrad, PhD, Deputy Director, Office of Medical Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation & Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Confirmed) Dr. Jim Kyung-Soo Liew, Assistant Professor of Finance, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business and Co-Founder of SoKat.co (Confirmed) Munther Baara, Head, New Clinical Paradigm, Pfizer Business Technology (Confirmed) Dr. Eliezer Kanal, PhD, Researcher, Technical Manager, and Resident Blockchain Expert, Carnegie Mellon (Confirmed) |
| 10:15- 10:25 AM | BREAK |
| 10:25 - 12:45 PM |
Continuation of Presentations by HHS, VA and DHA Oki Mek, Chief Product Officer, Department of Health and Human Services, Moderator |
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Individual 20 Minute Presentations Askari Rizvi, Chief, Technical Services Branch, Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Confirmed) and co-presenting with |
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David Stefanich, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Rymedi (Confirmed) |
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Michael Akinyele, Chief Innovaton Officer * Executive Director (Acting), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (Confirmed) Orlando Lopez, PhD, Director, Dental Materials & Bio Materials Program, National Institute of Dental & Cranio Facial Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Confirmed) |
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Sachiko A. Kuwabara, PhD, Director Office of Risk Management & Operational Integrity, Division of Emergency Operations/Center for Preparedness, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) (Confirmed) Jose Arrieta, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grants Acquisition Policy and Accountability, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed) |
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| 12:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
Industry Co-Chairs:
- Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Leader, Deloitte
- Heather Flannery, Global Lead, ConsenSys Health
Government Co-Chairs:
- Eric Jackson, CIO, Assistant Deputy Chief, IM&T, Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, U.S. Navy
- Orlando Lopez, Director of the Dental Materials & Biomaterials Program, National Institute of Dental & Cranio Facial Research, National Institute of Health
- Oki Mek, Chief Product Office, Division of Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services
The individuals who successfully complete this program are eligible to receive 4 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs).
Individuals seeking CLPs may obtain their CLPs by visiting the event registration desk at the end of the event or by sending an email request to [email protected].
WHO IS COORDINATING THIS FORUM?
The event is organized by the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). ACT-IAC is a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to improving government through the application of information technology. ACT-IAC provides an objective, ethical, and trusted forum where government and industry communicate, collaborate, and learn.
What Time Does this Forum Start?
Registration begins, at 7:30 AM. The program starts at 8:00 AM and runs until 1:00 PM*
* The agenda is subject to change
Where will the 2019 Healthcare Blockchain Forum Take Place?
The Renaissance Washington DC Hotel: 999 9th street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Will Press be in Attendance?
ACT-IAC’s operating principles require that the organization and all of its activities be conducted in a manner that is objective, vendor-neutral, and transparent. In accordance with these principles, the general assumption governing ACT-IAC activities is that they shall be open to the press unless an exception is specifically made in advance, or in some cases, on-the-spot due to a speaker request, or other unforeseen circumstances. For more information about the press policy for this event, please contact the ACT-IAC office at 703.208.4800.
Are Training Credits Available?
Attendees will be eligible for 4 CLPs (Continuous Learning Points). For more information please visit the Training Credit link on the event homepage.
What is the Cancellation Policy?
Registration cancellations made on or before March 14, 2019, will receive a full refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Registration fees are non-refundable starting March 15, 2019. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee. Substitutions are available at any time for no fee. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Requests for cancellations will not be accepted via telephone.
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available
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