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Cathie Brown, VP of consulting services at Clearwater and former president of Virginia HIMSS, answers that question – and explains how broadband access and improved patient experience are also imperative.

Wearable devices offering visibility into the functions of the human body can empower underserved communities. Victor Brown, founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, explains how.

Christopher Kunney, senior VP of digital transformation at Divurgent, explains how age-tech is being deployed for home care as primary care becomes virtual and accessed through nontraditional organizations.

Kim Clarke, assistant CIO at West Virginia United Health System, says even though more than half of WVU hospitals are in rural areas, all patients get the same level of care because of EMRAM Stage 7.

Fran Ayalasomayajula, president of global social impact organization Reach, says hospital-at-home approaches enable organizational efficiencies – but can also be a challenge for caregivers.

Investing in companies founded by entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities is important, says Kaakpema "KP" Yelpaala, who adds that ensuring those individuals have a say in the organizations that receive funding is crucial.

Dr. Nigel Spier, OBGYN and team lead for ModMed OBGYN, explains how adaptive technology can comprehend how physicians manage patients, based on their training and guidelines, and free them up to spend more time with high-touch patients.

Tony Corkett, CEO of Cloud21, discusses how the company supported IT infrastructure and process improvements for the UK's National Health Service, and discusses what's next for cybersecurity and digital health.

The technology can complement EHRs, reduce errors and enhance time management, explains Dr. Subha Airan-Javia, a hospitalist at University of Pennsylvania Health System and founder of CareAlign.

Competitors Humana, MultiPlan, Optum, Quest Diagnostics and UnitedHealthcare formed the alliance to unlock the potential of distributed ledger technology. Michael Kim, CIO at MultiPlan, discusses their work.