New York City Health Innovation Week 2025: Leading the Transformation of Healthcare
New York City Health Innovation Week 2025 (NYCHIW), presented by HITLAB and the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, will bring together healthcare leaders from May 5–10, 2025. This landmark happening aims to address critical healthcare issues by connecting senior executives, providers, policymakers, technology innovators, investors, and academics. By encouraging meaningful collaboration, NYCHIW seeks practical solutions to accelerate improvements in healthcare delivery and patient care.
Leaders Shaping the Future of Health
NYCHIW features prominent experts who are actively shaping healthcare. Leaders joining to speak, present and contribute include Esther Dyson of Wellville, Amanda Goltz of Amazon, Mark Michelet of Microsoft, Lee Washington of Aetna, Sriman Banerjee of Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Larry Norton, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Charmaine Demanuele of Pfizer, Mark Atalla of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Bill Taranto of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, Laurent van Lerberghe of ballas invest and KELES, Gil Bashe of Finn Partners, Glennis Mehra, of BioLabs @ NYU Langone, Ted Witek, of the University of Toronto, Michael Petersen of the Information Mediary Corp. (IMC), Randy Subramany, of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Chrysanthi Dori of Medidata Solutions, Hahn-Ey Lee of Pfizer, James Fischer of DLA Piper, Jamie Wisser of Actual Healthcare Solutions, John Hammitt, Amy West and Stan Kachnowski of HITLAB.
Defining the Next Era of Digital Health Innovation
At the center of NYCHIW is the Digital Health Innovator’s Summit, taking place May 6–8 at the Microsoft Tech Center. Each day addresses key areas impacting healthcare today:
Day 1: Building the Foundations of Innovation
The first day will focus on fundamental topics such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, advancements in drug discovery, healthcare investment strategies, modernizing operations, and navigating regulatory environments. Speakers include Mark Michelet of Microsoft, Bill Taranto of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, Laurent van Lerberghe of KELES, and James Fischer of DLA Piper.
Day 2: Personalizing Healthcare for All
Day two will highlight patient-centered innovations, including digital accessibility, personalized medicine, effective health communication strategies, and targeted innovations in women's and children's health. Key contributors include Esther Dyson of Wellville, Amanda Gotz of Amazon, Lee Washington, MD of Aetna, Charmaine Demanuele of Pfizer, Gil Bashe of Finn Partners, Amy West of HITLAB, and Glennis Mehra, PhD of BioLabs @ NYU Langone.
Day 3: Scaling Healthcare Innovation Globally
The final day will explore strategies for implementing healthcare innovations globally, covering wearable devices, remote patient monitoring, telehealth advancements, addressing healthcare disparities, and promoting international collaboration. Featured speakers include Hahn-Ey Lee, MD of Pfizer, Mark Atalla of CMS, Larry Norton, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Randy Subramany, PharmD of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Jamie Wisser, MD of Actual Healthcare Solutions, John Hammitt of HITLAB, and Stan Kachnowski of HITLAB.
Connecting with Communities and Promoting Collaboration
Beyond the main summit, NYCHIW will host various citywide activities to foster practical collaboration and community involvement:
A Catalyst for Transformational Healthcare Change
New York City Health Innovation Week 2025 represents a crucial moment to drive meaningful change in healthcare. By providing a forum for leaders to exchange insights, discuss innovative strategies, and build lasting partnerships, NYCHIW aims to create a sustained impact that enhances healthcare systems worldwide. The conversations and initiatives sparked during this week promise to shape the future, addressing healthcare’s toughest challenges and creating tangible improvements in patient care, accessibility, and overall health outcomes.
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Esther Dyson Wellville Amanda Goltz Amazon Mark Michelet Microsoft Lee Washington Aetna, a CVS Health Company Sriman Banerjee Takeda Pharmaceuticals Larry Norton Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Charmaine Demanuele Pfizer Mark A. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) William Taranto Merck Global Health Innovation Fund Laurent van Lerberghe KELES Gil Bashe FINN Partners Dr. Glennis Mehra Biolabs@NYULangone Ted Witek University of Toronto Michael Petersen Information Mediary Corp. (IMC) Randy Subramany NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Chrysanthi Dori, MS, MBA Mount Sinai Health System Hahn-Ey Lee MD, PhD, MBA Pfizer James Fischer DLA Piper Jamie Wisser Actual HealthCare Solutions John Hammitt HITLAB Amy West Stan Kachnowski PHD MPA HITLAB
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4moThis lineup at NYCHIW 2025 is impressive! The focus on infrastructure, personalized care, and health equity could indeed mark a significant shift in healthcare innovation. I'm particularly interested in hearing about global implementations and the impact of AI on drug discovery and healthcare systems.
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