The Top Healthcare Events & Conferences of 2021

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As this challenging year comes to a close, it’s worth looking ahead to 2021 and what it promises for the healthcare industry. One of the best approaches is to attend as many healthcare events and conferences as your schedule and budget will permit.

With the novel coronavirus sweeping the globe with COVID-19 infections, there is a growing need for people to avoid meeting in person in large groups, especially when there is poor ventilation and social distancing is difficult if not impossible.

While we are optimistic things will change in 2021, there is a distinct shift to holding virtual or hybrid events, which is leading to changes in how we network and share information in the healthcare space.

What follows are the top healthcare conferences and events scheduled for 2021. We will work to keep this information updated as events unfold next year, however it’s possible the conference planners will change their schedules. Be sure to visit the official events websites to confirm the dates and times for all 2021 meetings.

CES 2021

January 11-14, 2021 | Virtual 

This year, CES 2021 is going all-digital. It’s designed for the entire tech community to convene and share new insights about products and services. Produced by the Consumer Technology Association, The CES (the acronym for the event’s previous name, the Consumer Electronics Show) brings together developers, manufacturers and suppliers of healthcare technology and is an event that you’ll want to check out for the latest innovations.

IMSH 2021

January 19-March 31, 2021 | Virtual

IMISH is put on by the Society for Simulation. As the name suggests, this is an event that focuses on healthcare simulations. Because of the pandemic, IMSH has gone virtual in 2021, and its theme will be “MSH Delivers: Bringing Learning to Life.” As a registered attendee, you’ll be able to access more than 350 presentations and you can view the virtual conference material until 12/31/2021, which is convenient for those who may be too busy to check things out earlier in the year.

Future Healthcare Exhibition & Conference 2021

March 17-18 2021 | Virtual 

An international event and conference put together with the UK government trade organization UKIHMA, it’s chance to learn about the latest in imaging diagnostics, healthcare service, medical instruments and devices and important details about preventative treatments plus diagnostic and post-diagnostic treatment options newly becoming available in the industry.

World Heath Care Congress (WHCC20)

April 11-14, 2021 | Washington, DC

You can anticipate more than 300 speakers in 15 tracks speaking to 1,200 or more attendees. The conference is listed as “WHCC20” despite it being slated for 2021. Thought leaders from around the world will convene to discuss health care delivery and pricing issues, sharing details of new innovations and strategies to improve the health care ecosystem.

ELEVATE PX

April 26-29, 2021 | Virtual

The virtual (online only) ELEVATE PX event brings together healthcare professionals to share information on topics such as how hospitals are adapting to the new world of COVID-19, and comparisons of the art and science of medicine from pediatric to elder care scenarios. You’ll also learn about using technology to improve the patient experience as well as to track positive patient communications as well as grievances.

HCSRN 2021

May 10-13, 2021 | Virtual

The HCSRN promises to hold a summit on “visionary health research” this year. Currently the organization does not yet have a location for the event. It took place in April 2020 in Philadelphia, PA, with healthcare industry collaborators and academics meeting to talk about the latest research as well as new challenges in medicine today. Check the site regularly to see when registration details and a call for abstracts will be published.

IHI Patient Safety Congress

May 11-13, 2021 | San Diego, CA

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement or IHI plans to hold its event in the Sunshine state, to create a gathering of individuals who are focused on providing safe care to patients in an equal and fair manner worldwide. If you’re dedicated to improving outcomes for patients using safer and smarter care protocols, this is a congress worth signing up for.

ACR Annual Meeting 2021

May 15-19, 2021 | Virtual

The 2021 meeting of the American College of Radiology is set to take place virtually in mid-May. This event is ideal for professionals looking to expand their knowledge in terms of topics ranging from patient advocacy, managing practices and early career topics for young physicians.

Digital Health Summit 

June 2021 | Virtual

Last year, the Digital Health Summit took place in December 2019 in Boston. The DHIS events bring together investors, innovators and policy experts who are working on the digital health transformation. This year, the summit has announced plans to meet in June of 2021, but no firm dates in that month have been finalized yet, and there is no location yet announced either, indicating the event might wind up being conducted virtually, online only. Refer to the site for schedule updates.

Medtech Conference

June 15-16, 2021 | Minneapolis, MN

Healthcare executives, investors and innovators creating cutting edge products are set to gather for the Medtech conference. It’s typically a good mix of private and startup companies, investors, strategic partners and service providers all under the same roof. Anyone who needs more insight into the business of medical technology will benefit from attending Medtech.

HIMSS 21

August 9-13, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV

You can begin registering in January for the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, slated to take place this summer. You can find a wide range of conference topics in 17 categories this year, including Bioinformatics,  Healthcare Informatics Research, Health Information Exchange and Interoperability. The event was postponed to August out of caution over  meeting in groups while the pandemic still rages uncontrolled.

HLTH Conference

October 17-20, 2021 | Boston, MA

More than 6,000 high level leaders in the healthcare industry are anticipated to participate in HLTH conference. From payers and providers to healthcare employers, investors and new startups, there will be exhibitions and presentations from those who make policy and those who are developing the new technological innovations. All are there to discuss what they think the future of health will be like and just how we can go about creating it.

Next Steps:

With so many healthcare events to choose from in 2021, you’re bound to find at least a few that are worthy of attendance by you and fellow stakeholders. It will be particularly easier to participate when events are held online. That’s a silver lining in context of the coronavirus pandemic. 

As a conscientious healthcare professional, you’ll want to take in as much information as possible about events, regulations and new developments in the industry, but it’s hard to keep up with so much information. That’s why we encourage you to subscribe to Healthcare Blog, so you don’t miss any important information for your organization or healthcare practice.

The Top Healthcare Events & Conferences of 2020

With so many changes occurring in the fast-paced world of healthcare, it makes sense to attend as many healthcare conferences as would be practical for your organization. Conferences give you an opportunity to hear from notable experts, network with colleagues and keep up to date on important healthcare industry developments.

You’ll want to review this list of the top healthcare conferences in 2020 with no delay, especially if you are considering signing up for ones that are set to take place early in the year.

CES 2020

January 7-10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV

Now called CES (which used to be an acronym for the Consumer Electronics Show), this conference is produced and owned by the Consumer Technology Association. While many are familiar with the innovative consumer gadgets showcased here each year, the CES also has plenty of health and wellness presenters as well as companies working in wireless devices and services, and wearables that will be worthy of your consideration.

Digital Health Summit

January 7-10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV

The summit for 2020 focuses on exploring the impact of digital health on patients and a review of recent successes and obstacles on the road to transforming healthcare services with technology.

IMSH 2020

January 18-22, 2020 | San Diego, CA

This is the 20th anniversary of IMSH, from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. If you spend any time or effort considering how to advance healthcare simulations to better serve patients while advancing your skills and improving safety, this is the conference for you.

Asia Pacific Global Summit on Healthcare

January 27-28, 2020 | Bangkok, Thailand

Now in its 12th year, the Asia Pacific Global Summit on Healthcare has scheduled a range of sessions, from healthcare management and primary healthcare to updates on topics such as patient safety, infectious diseases, obesity and digital healthcare techniques.

National Health Policy Conference

February 10-11, 2020 | Washington, D.C.

Since 2020 happens to be an election year, there is a lot of buzz anticipated at this year’s National Health Policy Conference. Attendees can expect debate on health policy priorities and evidence-driven discussions on healthcare issues. From healthcare decision makers to government officials and policy analysts as well as researchers and clinicians, this is a conference to attend if policy looms large in your thinking and planning efforts.

Health Datapalooza 

February 10-11, 2020 | Washington, D.C.

The Health Datapalooza is a co-located event with the National Health Policy Conference. This year, you’ll hear from SaaS healthcare platform developers, community data organizers policy advisers on topics ranging from improving accuracy in patient data and how to get security and privacy right.

TEDMED 2020

March 2-4, 2020 | Boston, MA

If you’re a fan of Ted Talks, you’re bound to want to attend TEDMED 2020, billed as the independent health and medicine edition of the TED conference series. Experts gather to talk about what’s the newest in healthcare and medicine, in partnership with think tanks, medical research institutions and government agencies.

HIMSS 

March 9-13, 2020 | Orlando, FL

At HIMSS this year, you’ll attend sessions on topics such as managing cyber threats and whether your organization is prepared for them, value based care, and how to improve health and wellness for everyone. Featured speakers include Gianrico Farrugia, president and CEO of the Mayo Clinic and Aashima Gupta, director of global healthcare solutions at Google Cloud.

SXSW

March 13-22, 2020  | Austin, TX

Amid all of the attendees focusing on music, movies and interactive entertainment, there are healthcare events taking place at this Austin conference too. For example, there will be an AI in Healthcare meet-up. Speakers will discuss sustainable healthcare and how to leverage technology to personalize healthcare.

WHCC20

March 29-April 1, 2020 | Washington, D.C.

This is the 17th annual conference for the World Health Care Congress, which is convening so healthcare leaders can gather to network and discuss topics such as price transparency in healthcare, the social determinants of good health, connected care technologies and updates on digital health.

HCSRN 2020 

April 8-10, 2020 | Philadelphia, PA

Touting itself as the nation’s preeminent conference for researchers in healthcare systems used in the real world along with academic health system collaborators and those working in funding agencies. You’ll see new, relevant research affecting millions of patients, from opioid addiction to health challenges of the aging population.

IHI Summit

April 16-18, 2020 | National Harbor, MD

This is the conference to attend in 2020 if you are a healthcare professional who is interested in transforming how primary care is delivered in your community. Sessions will cover topics such as ensuring equitable care for everyone, how to boost efficiency when caring for patients as part of a team and how to reduce burnout in clinicians.

Patient Experience Conference

April 20-22, 2020 | Orlando, FL

Healthcare professionals from around the world are set to convene at this meeting to engage about how they can improve the patient experience. The organization emphasizes making an active commitment to both health equity and access to care. You’ll hear from keynote speakers about expanding focus on health outcomes to go beyond merely treating illness to promoting wellness, well-being and health.

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

May 2-6, 2020 | Salt Lake City, UT

More than 400 interactive and educational workshops will be offered at the STFM conference this spring. What’s more, the society is recognizing how important wellness is for professional healthcare providers, so it is sponsoring a wellness afternoon to help attendees reconnect and recharge before participating in morning conference activities.

Healthcare and IT Marketing Conference

May 12-14, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV

This conference is devoted to healthcare marketing professionals, healthcare communication experts and digital healthcare marketing leaders. Topics to be discussed include media relations, event marketing and branding in terms of healthcare. The event focuses on business-to-business marketing to physicians, hospital executives and practice managers.

ACR 2020

May 16-20, 2020 | Washington, D.C.

The American College of Radiology is holding its annual event, where you can present your current research to colleagues and thought leaders or learn about the latest efforts among your peers to advance the field of radiology. From clinical resources to practice management and informatics to lifelong learning that will help you further your career, there is a wealth of information at the ACR 2020 conference for you to absorb.

E-Health Conference

May 31-June 3, 2020 | Vancouver, Canada

Now in its 20th year, the E-Health Conference and Tradeshow provides a unique opportunity for you to learn and network with the organizations and individuals who are working on information technology in medicine in Canada. Approximately 1,500 people attend E-Health each year to learn from colleagues as well as see the latest offerings from vendors.

CAEP2020

June 1-4, 2020 | Ottawa, Canada

After participating in the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians conference this June, you can expect to be able to better apply current evidence in informing your decision-making in the clinical environment, gain new practical skills and collaborate with fellow delegates. You’ll also learn about strategies to prolong your career and what you can do to influence how emergency medicine is practiced in Canada.

MedTech

June 16-17, 2020 | Minneapolis, MN

Healthcare industry innovators, investors and executives are expected to convene at MedTech to engage in discussions that will introduce multiple perspectives on how you can succeed in MedTech. You’ll gain insight into new medical equipment and diagnostics as well as network with colleagues and reconnect with industry insiders.

Health 2.0 Conference

September 16-18 2020, | San Francisco, CA

If you’ve been dissatisfied with vaporware and technology that is still only in its very initial stage, you’ll appreciate that the Health 2.0 Conference emphasizes covering real technology that’s actually causing a revolution in the industry thanks to data driven decision making and systems that allow for greater adaptability while improving the user experience.

HLTH

October 11-14, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV

With more than 300 speakers 7,000 attendees and approximately 1,000 founders and CEOs of healthcare industry organizations, you’re sure to find new connections to make with your peers. HLTH is gathering to explore the question of how to create the future of health?

RSNA 2020

November 29-December 4, 2020 | Chicago, IL

The Radiological Society of North America has more than 54,000 members hailing from 136 countries, who are served with an annual conference. This year marks their 106th Scientific Assembly and annual meeting. From quality improvement reports to new scientific presentations and educational exhibits, there will be opportunities for you to engage with radiology thought leaders and professionals.

International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 

April 28-30, 2020 | Copenhagen, Denmark

July 4-5, 2020 | New Delhi, India

September 30-October 2, 2020, | Sydney, Australia

This international organization is holding three conferences in 2020, and participants are invited to come if they want to learn how to make healthcare better and want to keep up with the latest developments in medicine. Examples of topics covered include systematic approach to patient safety, and management systems that boost safety and quality of care.

Next Steps:

Undoubtedly there will be multiple healthcare conferences of interest to you and your colleagues. Hopefully this list of the top healthcare conferences will help when choosing which ones to prioritize attending in 2020. To put these conferences in perspective, it’s helpful to have a steady source of healthcare information that you can rely on. We invite you to subscribe to our blog today.

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The Top Healthcare Events & Conferences of 2019

In such a dynamic industry like healthcare, you can count on there being a constant flow of new innovations emerging from a variety of medical researchers, policy experts, technology professionals, and others who provide support to help us do our primary job, taking care of patients.

This is why medical practices will want to clear some time in their schedules to attend one or more of the various healthcare events and conferences now being organized. In addition to keeping up with new developments, you have a chance to network with colleagues and expand your horizons.

The urgency to register for events nearest to your location is quite high, as we are almost in 2019. With that in mind, read on for information about the top healthcare events and conferences now slated for 2019.

ACR/RBMA Practice Leaders Forum

May 18-22, 2019 | Washington, DC

The American College of Radiology is hosting its ACR/RBMA Practice Leaders Forum at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, where professionals will offer strategies for managing practices. The goal is to help you recalibrate your business in the context of new healthcare models, boost revenue, and encourage members of your team to adopt a value-based mindset.

International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

January 26-30, 2019 | San Antonio, TX

The aim of the IMSH or the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare is to celebrate the immense power and purpose that can be found in healthcare simulations. These simulations provide total immersion in various situations so you can become more effective when improving or saving people’s lives. Billed as the world’s largest conference on healthcare simulation, there are 250 sessions scheduled in 2019.

2019 National Health Policy Conference

February 4-5, 2019 | Washington D.C.

This is an important event for policy experts and those in charge of making health care decisions based on the most currently available evidence. Your practice will gain insight into the future of healthcare policy, the nature of coverage and the challenges that are coming. You’ll also learn about how the experts are defining research requirements to help us evaluate and improve policies. 

HIMSS19

February 11–15, 2019 | Orlando, FL

This major event, the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition is promoted as bringing together more than 40,000 clinicians, executives, vendors, and health Information Technology professionals to hear speeches from key figures in the field and gain exposure to the latest in health IT products. Get caught up on topics ranging from data analytics to privacy, security, and that all too important cybersecurity.

11th Asia Pacific Global Summit on Healthcare

May 08-09, 2019 | Tokyo, Japan

The theme of this year’s summit is “Leading Innovation for Better Healthcare and Nursing Systems” To that end, healthcare professionals from around the world will take part in more than 600 conferences, 1,200 workshops, and 1,200 symposiums on topics ranging from Business, Engineering, Medical, Pharma, Science, and Technology. 

Healthcare Systems Research Network Conference

April 8-10, 2019 | Portland, OR

At this conference, the theme is “Celebrating 25 years of research that supports better health and health care.” The goal of HCSRN is to highlight results from its scientific research projects and to encourage participants to collaborate on research efforts to improve health and healthcare for both individuals and entire populations.

Patient Experience Conference 2019

April 3-5, 2019 | Dallas, TX

If you’re in the mood to network with some serious healthcare professionals to learn more about advancing your practice’s own efforts to improve the patient experience, this conference is designed for you. You’ll discover strategies and hear about new solutions to better engage with your patients as you network with fellow attendees.

NatCon19

March 25-27, 2019 | Nashville, TN

The National Council for Behavioral Health is hosting its NatCon19 Conference at the Gaylord Opryland & Convention Center where 5,000 leaders are expected to attend. Participants will learn more about healthcare innovations in terms of technology, integrated healthcare, policy and advocacy issues, and how to improve their practice.

IHI Annual Summit

April 11–13, 2019 | San Francisco, CA

The main idea of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s annual summit is to focus on how attendees can improve patient care in their practice as well as in the community. More than 800 health improvers from practices from around the world are slated to attend more than 50 workshops, keynote presentations, and learning laboratories. Come here to network and share knowledge about solutions for improving outcomes in office practices.

2019 Health Datapalooza

March 27-28, 2019 | Washington D.C.

Organized by AcademyHealth, the 2019 Health Datapalooza is presenting itself as the gathering place of choice for individuals and organizations who are driven to create knowledge from data and to pioneer innovations that will influence how practices function and to change health policy. Learn how to improve health care by harnessing technology and data, which involves collaboration between industry and the public health sector.

The 16th Annual World Health Care Congress

April 28 - May 1, 2019 | Washington D.C.

This year, the World Health Care Congress brings together the decision makers ranging from government, payers, providers, and pharmaceutical organizations. Executives from Civica RZ, BlueCross, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, and Northwell Health are the featured speaking faculty. The event is designed to help participants form partnerships and become catalysts for change as they seek to transform the way we deliver healthcare.

International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare

March 27-29, 2019 | Glasgow
September 18-20, 2019 | Taipei

With two events in Glasgow and Taipei, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gather with fellow healthcare professionals to address issues in patient safety and how you can improve the quality of care you provide your patients. More than 3,000 delegates from more than 70 countries routinely attend these international forums, where they get the latest details from quality improvement experts and share insights from their experiences and studies.

STFM Annual Spring Conference

April 27-May 1, 2019 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine is holding its 52nd annual conference at the Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto. Sessions will provide information on advocacy and policy for family medicine, new technologies that improve research and training programs and how to create and teach in a patient-centered medical home.

CAEP 2019

May 26-39, 2019 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians or CAEP is planning to hold its latest event on the theme of “exciting new and emerging science in the field of emergency care.” Part of this effort includes recognizing the treasure trove of experience and knowledge possessed by senior emergency physicians, who will be showcased in the “Wisdom” track of doctors who have been practicing in the ER for 30+ years.

2019 e-Health Conference

May 26-29, 2019 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital professionals from across Canada will convene at this annual event to make connections, network, and learn from one another. Vendors, panelists, and keynote presenters will be on hand to share their insights. You’ll hear success stories, get the latest on new technology and software products, and applaud the winners of the Health Informatics Award at the gala.

AcademyHealth 2019 Annual Research Meeting

June 2-4, 2019 | Washington D.C.

Experts in policy, health, and healthcare will get together at this event to learn details from the latest research and to discuss how health services researchers are making an impact on health practice and health policy. From information on funding priorities and innovations to panels on emerging issues in HSR, you’ll have many opportunities to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded colleagues.

MedTech Impact

December 13-15, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV

The MedTech Impact Expo and Conference is designed to bring together technology manufacturers and developers, investors, entrepreneurs, hospital administrators, and medical providers to discuss the emergence of new medical technology. Attendees will explore the latest developments in equipment and what their impact might be in the future. You can expect to get insight into new software and technology that assists with diagnosis and automatically keeps track of patients as they progress to improved health.

Unless you have an unlimited travel budget and sufficient time to explore all the various healthcare events and conferences in 2019, you’ll have to make an informed decision about which ones are best for you to attend. And keeping this information in context will be easier when you read ongoing reports about industry developments. Our blog is designed to provide this healthcare information to you in easily digestible posts. To stay current, click here to subscribe to the blog.

Key Takeaway:

• A huge amount of healthcare information will be presented at various healthcare events and conferences in 2019.
• It’s crucial for your organization to determine the most suitable events to attend in the coming year.
• Healthcare events and conferences provide new details about software, technology, and how practices can take advantage of these innovations.
• Policy issues, emerging research topics, and other important information are spread to conference attendees before details make their way into general press.
• You’ll get some amazing opportunities to network with fellow healthcare professionals when you attend any of these events.

The Top Healthcare Events & Conferences of 2018

In such a dynamic industry like healthcare, you can count on there being a constant flow of new innovations emerging from a variety of medical researchers, policy experts, technology professionals, and others who provide support to help us do our primary job, taking care of patients.

This is why medical practices will want to clear some time in their schedules to attend one or more of the various healthcare events and conferences now being organized. In addition to keeping up with new developments, you have a chance to network with colleagues and expand your horizons.

The urgency to register for events nearest to your location is quite high, as we are almost in 2018. With that in mind, read on for information about the top healthcare events and conferences now slated for 2018.

ACR/RBMA Practice Leaders Forum

January 12-14, 2018 | Chandler, AZ

The American College of Radiology is hosting its ACR/RBMA Practice Leaders Forum at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, where professionals will offer strategies for managing practices. The goal is to help you recalibrate your business in the context of new healthcare models, boost revenue, and encourage members of your team to adopt a value-based mindset.

International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

January 13-17, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA

The aim of the IMSH or the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare is to celebrate the immense power and purpose that can be found in healthcare simulations. These simulations provide total immersion in various situations so you can become more effective when improving or saving people’s lives. Billed as the world’s largest conference on healthcare simulation, there are 250 sessions scheduled in 2018.

2018 National Health Policy Conference

February 5-6, 2018 | Washington D.C.

This is an important event for policy experts and those in charge of making health care decisions based on the most currently available evidence. Your practice will gain insight into the future of healthcare policy, the nature of coverage and the challenges that are coming. You’ll also learn about how the experts are defining research requirements to help us evaluate and improve policies.

Agents of Change Summit 2018

February 12-13, 2018 | San Diego, CA

The goal of the annual Agents of Change summit is to “establish the field of behavior change marketing as a catalyst for positive social change.” Professionals will be on hand to detail their evidence-based strategies that are known to foster change and what technological tools are best to help drive changes in health behaviors.

HIMSS18

March 5-9, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV

This major event, the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition is promoted as bringing together more than 40,000 clinicians, executives, vendors, and health Information Technology professionals to hear speeches from key figures in the field and gain exposure to the latest in health IT products. Get caught up on topics ranging from data analytics to privacy, security, and that all too important cybersecurity.

10th Asia Pacific Global Summit on Healthcare

March 12-14, 2018 | Singapore

The theme of this year’s summit is “In Pursuit of High Quality Public Health and Health Care.” To that end, healthcare professionals from around the world will take part in more than 600 conferences, 1,200 workshops, and 1,200 symposiums on topics ranging from Business, Engineering, Medical, Pharma, Science, and Technology.

Geneva Health Forum

April 10-12, 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland

Billing itself as the forum of innovative practices in global health, the Geneva Health Forum is focusing on “Precision Global Health in the Digital Age” at the 2018 conference. A central point to consider at this forum is the use of new techniques such as crowdsourcing to collect data to predict rather than merely react to new epidemics of infectious diseases.

Healthcare Systems Research Network Conference

April 11-13, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN

At this conference, the theme is “Improving health and well-being: Connecting research and practice.” The goal of HCSRN is to highlight results from its scientific research projects and to encourage participants to collaborate on research efforts to improve health and healthcare for both individuals and entire populations.

Patient Experience Conference 2018

April 16-18, 2018 | Chicago, IL

If you’re in the mood to network with some serious healthcare professionals to learn more about advancing your practice’s own efforts to improve the patient experience, this conference is designed for you. You’ll discover strategies and hear about new solutions to better engage with your patients as you network with fellow attendees.

NatCon18

April 23-25, 2018 | Washington D.C.

The National Council for Behavioral Health is hosting its NatCon18 Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center where 5,000 leaders are expected to attend. Participants will learn more about healthcare innovations in terms of technology, integrated healthcare, policy and advocacy issues, and how to improve their practice.

IHI Annual Summit

April 26-28, 2018 | San Diego, CA

The main idea of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s annual summit is to focus on how attendees can improve patient care in their practice as well as in the community. More than 800 health improvers from practices from around the world are slated to attend more than 50 workshops, keynote presentations, and learning laboratories. Come here to network and share knowledge about solutions for improving outcomes in office practices.

2018 Health Datapalooza

April 26-27, 2018 | Washington D.C.

Organized by AcademyHealth, the 2018 Health Datapalooza is presenting itself as the gathering place of choice for individuals and organizations who are driven to create knowledge from data and to pioneer innovations that will influence how practices function and to change health policy. Learn how to improve health care by harnessing technology and data, which involves collaboration between industry and the public health sector.

The 15th Annual World Health Care Congress

April 29-May 2, 2018 | Washington D.C.

This year, the World Health Care Congress brings together the decision makers ranging from government, payers, providers, and pharmaceutical organizations. Executives from Lockheed Martin, BlueCross, New York-Presbyterian, UPMC Health Plan, and Essentia Health are the featured speaking faculty. The event is designed to help participants form partnerships and become catalysts for change as they seek to transform the way we deliver healthcare.

International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare

May 2-4, 2018 | Amsterdam
September 10-12, 2018 | Melbourne

With two events in Amsterdam and Melbourne, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gather with fellow healthcare professionals to address issues in patient safety and how you can improve the quality of care you provide your patients. More than 3,000 delegates from more than 70 countries routinely attend these international forums, where they get the latest details from quality improvement experts and share insights from their experiences and studies.

STFM Annual Spring Conference

May 5-9, 2018 | Washington D.C.

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine is holding its 51st annual conference at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Sessions will provide information on advocacy and policy for family medicine, new technologies that improve research and training programs and how to create and teach in a patient-centered medical home.

CAEP 2018

May 26-30, 2018 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians or CAEP is planning to hold its latest event on the theme of “Strengthening Connections.” Part of this effort includes recognizing the treasure trove of experience and knowledge possessed by senior emergency physicians, who will be showcased in the “Wisdom” track of doctors who have been practicing in the ER for 30+ years.

2018 e-Health Conference

May 27-30, 2018 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Digital professionals from across Canada will convene at this annual event to make connections, network, and learn from one another. Vendors, panelists, and keynote presenters will be on hand to share their insights. You’ll hear success stories, get the latest on new technology and software products, and applaud the winners of the Health Informatics Award at the gala.

AcademyHealth 2018 Annual Research Meeting

June 24-26, 2018 | Seattle, Washington

Experts in policy, health, and healthcare will get together at this event to learn details from the latest research and to discuss how health services researchers are making an impact on health practice and health policy. From information on funding priorities and innovations to panels on emerging issues in HSR, you’ll have many opportunities to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded colleagues.

Public Health Informatics Conference

August 20-23, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

The growing use of informatics to help public health scientists and researchers is leading to a need for healthcare professionals to understand how to best use this data. Tools to help you obtain data and then apply it to improve health outcomes will be a major topic of interest at this conference.

MedTech Impact

December 13-15, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV

The MedTech Impact Expo and Conference is designed to bring together technology manufacturers and developers, investors, entrepreneurs, hospital administrators, and medical providers to discuss the emergence of new medical technology. Attendees will explore the latest developments in equipment and what their impact might be in the future. You can expect to get insight into new software and technology that assists with diagnosis and automatically keeps track of patients as they progress to improved health.

Unless you have an unlimited travel budget and sufficient time to explore all the various healthcare events and conferences in 2018, you’ll have to make an informed decision about which ones are best for you to attend. And keeping this information in context will be easier when you read ongoing reports about industry developments. Our blog is designed to provide this healthcare information to you in easily digestible posts. To stay current, click here to subscribe to the blog.

Key Takeaway:

• A huge amount of healthcare information will be presented at various healthcare events and conferences in 2018.
• It’s crucial for your organization to determine the most suitable events to attend in the coming year.
• Healthcare events and conferences provide new details about software, technology, and how practices can take advantage of these innovations.
• Policy issues, emerging research topics, and other important information are spread to conference attendees before details make their way into general press.
• You’ll get some amazing opportunities to network with fellow healthcare professionals when you attend any of these events.

The Top Healthcare Events & Conferences of 2017

When you’re focused on the day-to-day operations of your medical practice, it can be easy to miss out on news of the latest developments in healthcare technologies and approaches to providing medical assistance or managing your office. A variety of healthcare events have been scheduled that you will want to take advantage of.

You don’t want to miss out, especially since we’re already almost halfway through 2017, and a lot of great conferences have already come and gone this year. But a lot more events still remain, so you will want to think about registering for an upcoming event as soon as possible. To help you make a selection, here are details on the top healthcare events and conferences of 2017.

TEDMED 2017

November 1st - 3rd, 2017 | Palm Springs, CA

TEDMED promises to bring together thought leaders from all sectors of society, both inside and outside of medicine, including academia, the arts, business, government, law, media, and science. The agenda this year is to explore the tensions between “what is” currently possible in medicine and “what if” to inspire new innovation. At TEDMED, attendees begin their mornings with a variety of TEDMED Health exercise activities to get fired up for the day’s talks.

Health 2.0 Conferences

Fall Conference | October 1st - 4th, 2017 | Santa Clara, CA

The Health 2.0 conference has taken place every year since 2007 and bills itself as the leading showcase for innovation, bringing great changes to the healthcare system. From thought-provoking panels to product demonstrations, it’s an opportunity to network with knowledgeable decision makers (investors, innovators, and potential partners for your business). More than 150 products are slated to be demoed as participants network with industry experts and learn about the latest innovations in health.

HxRefactored | June 20th - 21st, 2017 | Boston, MA

At HxRefactored (put on by Health 2.0), more than 600 practitioners and thinkers who focus on cross-disciplinary issues in healthcare will be gathering for a series of talks, panels, discussions, and workshop sessions. The focus this year is on improving the health experience of patients with a human-centered approach to technology and design. Theory, hard evidence, science, and design are all applied together as attendees work to re-imagine healthcare and come up with methods to bring the new vision to fruition.

Connected Health Conference

October 25th - 27th, 2017 | Boston, MA

The Connected Health Conference is designed to provide a unique networking experience for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and payers with insights from the patients themselves. This event now combines the PCHAlliance Connected Health Conference and the Partners Connected Health Symposium. In store for participants will be plenty of presentations on the latest approaches and technology being used to advance clinical care and boost investment in what it terms “personal connected health.” The focus this year is on healthy aging.

AAMI 2017

June 9th - 12th, 2017 | Austin, TX

AAMI is the annual event put on by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. This year, approximately 200 service providers and manufacturers of medical equipment are expected to attend. Participants will learn from thought leaders and industry experts discussing emerging issues in healthcare. AAMI 2017 is the event to attend if you are a clinical or biomedical engineer, a biomedical technician, a healthcare IT specialist, or if you are in charge of buying, tracking, maintaining, and managing medical equipment.

NESHCo 2017

June 7th - 9th, 2017 | Falmouth, MA

Focusing on the fact that change is the one constant that we can count on in the healthcare industry, the NESHCo 2017 event’s theme this year is “Shifting sands, changing tides” as participants share information on navigating today’s healthcare environment. Speakers will offer their industry knowledge to help peers succeed in areas such as working with big data, developing a strategic marketing campaign, and using customer relationship management software.

SHSMD Connections 2017 Annual Conference

September 24th - 27th, 2017 | Orlando, FL

The Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development of the American Hospital Association is holding its annual conference to advance excellence in healthcare strategy. Details of the conference are still being worked out, and registration is currently slated to begin in late May 2017 (speakers themselves will be notified of their selection by May 15). You can expect to hear from healthcare marketing professionals as well as experts in public relations and digital engagement. Attendees will also learn the latest on topics such as analytics and improving the customer experience.

MedTech Impact

December 14th - 15th, 2017 | Las Vegas, NV

The MedTech Impact Expo and Conference is designed to bring together technology manufacturers and developers, investors, entrepreneurs, hospital administrators, and medical providers to discuss the emergence of new medical technology. Attendees will explore the latest developments in equipment and what their impact might be in the future. You can expect to get insight into new software and technology that assists with diagnosis and automatically keeps track of patients as they progress to improved health.

The Healthcare Analytics Summit ‘17

September 12th - 14th, 2017 | Salt Lake City, UT

HAS 17, the Healthcare Analytics Summit bills itself as providing the most comprehensive educational and leading edge forum for discussing improvements in data-driven outcomes. At the 2017 event, presenters are focusing on a strategic, long-term vision of the importance of big data in healthcare. Representatives from data-driven healthcare organizations will be in attendance to showcase their latest innovations. How data and analytics become a central function for healthcare organizations both big and small will be a main topic for discussion at the panels and breakout sessions. The experience will be all the richer if you use the HAS smartphone app to access real-time event polling results, check out session analytics, or ask questions.

NJMGMA Practice Management Conference

June 14th - 16th, 2017 | Atlantic City, NJ

The Medical Group Management Association New Jersey’s latest NJMGMA Practice Management Conference has for its theme this year, “Re-energize your practice: It starts with you.” A major benefit of this event is that you can earn up to 16 continuing education credits from the American College of Medical Practice Executives or up to 15.5 hours of credits from the American College of Healthcare Executives. If you need this credit or want to be re-certified, remember to list your attendance when applying for college entrance.

Navigating Passages to Recovery

August 16th - 20th, 2017 | Baltimore, MD

This year’s National Conference on Addiction Disorders is focusing on the topic of navigating passages to recovery. Behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment professionals will gather to learn about the latest developments in addiction prevention, treatment, aftercare, and management. The event is designed for physicians, counselors, mental health therapists, social workers, administrators, and executives who have a vested interest in improving their approach to addiction treatment.

Key Takeaway:

• A wide range of healthcare events is slated for the rest of 2017 that you won’t want to miss.
• Whether you are an executive, marketing manager, IT specialist, physician, or other healthcare professional, there are plenty of developments to stay on top of at these events.
• Check conference websites for the latest details on invited speakers, topics, and networking opportunities.
• You may be eligible for a discount if you apply early for healthcare events, so mark the deadlines in your calendar.

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