Dr. Reed V. Tuckson to Deliver Keynote Address at 2015 Digital Health Summer Summit Co-hosted by Center for Digital Health Innovation at UCSF

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth annual Digital Health Summer Summit, produced by Living in Digital Times and co-hosted by the Center for Digital Health Innovation at UCSF, takes a deep dive into the elements of a successful digital health venture.  On the heels of a sold-out, wildly successful Digital Health Summit at the 2015 International CES^®, the Digital Health Summer Summit is a two-day conference showcasing the latest digital health innovations and presenting ideas from the industry's most innovative thinkers and doers. Together, they explore the most pressing–and sometimes controversial–questions facing this nascent, but quickly maturing digital health industry.

Dr. Reed V. Tuckson will present the opening keynote address titled "The Shaping of a Multibillion Dollar Industry" on June 19^th.  The session will examine the key factors to running a successful telehealth business, as well as the conceptual forces that will determine the strategic environment for growing the digital health industry.  Dr. Tuckson will tackle hot topics ranging from reimbursement, to consumer managed healthcare, to privacy and regulation.

"I continue to be amazed at the speed at which the digital health industry is growing," said Jill Gilbert, producer of the Digital Health Summer Summit.  "Our goal is to help digital health businesses 'do better' through education, collaboration, partnerships and exposure.  There is no better teacher than Dr. Reed Tuckson, who will lead an engaging discussion and present a portrait of digital health's future."

Currently managing partner at Tuckson Health Connections and president-elect of the American Telemedicine Association, Dr. Tuckson has engaged in nearly every sector of health and medical care over the course of his more than 35-year career.  He has served as the executive vice president and chief of medical affairs for UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 25 health and wellbeing company; the president of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; the senior vice president for professional standards of the AMA; and Commissioner of Public Health for the District of Columbia. 

Through case studies, in-depth panel discussions, new product announcements and networking events, the Digital Health Summer Summit has come to signify the place to go beyond the top-level news headlines and get real work done.  Past sessions have taken eye-opening looks at why companies fail, as well as the ingredients for a successful digital health partnership, the Affordable Health Care Act in practice, and fundable startups.

"The UCSF Center for Digital Health Innovation is excited to co-host the Digital Health Summer Summit, bringing startups and funders into direct conversation with providers, innovators and researchers from the frontlines of healthcare," said Dr. Aenor J Sawyer, associate director of strategic relations, UCSF Center for Digital Health Innovation.  "This unique forum facilitates the essential exchange of ideas and expertise which is critical to ensuring the development of health care solutions that target defined needs and have demonstrated effectiveness in care and cost."

The Digital Health Summer Summit takes place on June 18 and 19 at the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF in San Francisco, CA.   

To register today for the Digital Health Summer Summit or get up-to-date information about the conference agenda and speakers, visit http://summersummit.digitalhealthsummit.com/. Discounts are available for start-ups, as well as UCSF students and employees. 

The conference is free to credentialed members of the media, who are encouraged to attend to better understand an industry in action.  To register as press, please contact Linda Krebs at [email protected].

To inquire about speaking or sponsorship opportunities available, contact Jill Gilbert at [email protected].

About Living in Digital Times
Founded by veteran technology journalist Robin Raskin, Living in Digital Times brings together the most knowledgeable leaders and the latest innovations impacting both technology and lifestyle.  It helps companies identify and act on emerging trends, create compelling company narratives, and do better business through strong network connections.  Living in Digital Times produces technology conferences, exhibits and events at the International CES and other locations throughout the year by lifestyle verticals.  Core brands include Digital Health Summit, FitnessTech Summit, Lifelong Tech, Kids@Play Summit, Family Tech Summit, TransformingEDU, MommyTech TV, Wearables and FashionWare runway show, Mobile Apps Showdown, Last Gadget Standing, Battle of the Bands, Robots on the Runway and the KAPi Awards.  The company also works with various foundations and manages the Appreneur Scholar awards program for budding mobile entrepreneurs.  For more information, visit www.LivinginDigitalTimes.com and keep up with our latest news on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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