Healthcare technology will be front and center at the 2024 eMerge Americas conference.
The Miami organization is partnering with Jackson Health System and the University of Miami Health System to debut a "Healthtech Innovation Hub" at the event, which will take place April 18-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The experience will include interactive exhibits that highlight the intesection of technology and medicine, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and connecting providers with tech startups and investors.
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"Given the massive acceleration and growth that we have seen in the healthtech sector over the last several years coupled with Jackson and UHealth as innovative leaders in this space, we are certain that this new partnership and initiative will offer an important perspective on the future of healthcare," said Melissa Medina, CEO and president of eMerge Americas.
Launched in 2014, eMerge Americas connects technology entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital firms and more with the goal of transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. Since its founding, the organization has developed from a small annual conference to a year-round technology platform and community builder. On top of its roster of events, eMerge now offers online trainings, market reports and startup pitch competitions throughout the year.
An exhibit called "The Patient Experience" will be at the center of the Healthtech Innovation Hub display. It aims to break down the patient journey in seven segments: at-home wellness, outpatient/ambulatory care, pharmacy, lab/diagnostic imaging, acute care, hospital at-home and inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation. The exhibit will explore how advancements in telehealth, remote monitoring, artificial intelligence and other technology are improving outcomes in those segment areas.
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Despite its various applications, investment in health tech dropped in 2022 and was flat in 2023, according to an analysis from Silicon Valley Bank. The pullback coincides with a broader decline in venture capital funding across the tech sector this year. Startups specializing in workflow optimization, clinical decision support, behavioral health and expanding access to primary care received the most funding this year.
"Healthcare is one of the industries most impacted by rapidly evolving technology," said Carlos A. Migoya, president and CEO of Jackson Health System. "By collaborating with the tech industry giants at eMerge Americas, we will bring together healthcare leaders, innovators, and change makers to tackle some of the industry's greatest challenges."
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