The 2021 HLTH conference took place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from October 17-20. The event aims to bring together senior leaders to solve healthcare’s most pressing problems and realize the most promising opportunities to pave the path toward the future.

The event draws over 6,000 attendees to network, participate in educational sessions, and brainstorm about the challenges impacting the industry. HealthCare Business News checked in with executives from several healthcare companies who attended the meeting. We asked them what trends they saw at HLTH 2021, and what kind of takeaways they took from the show.

Here are some of the responses we received.
"Reflecting upon the proceedings of the HLTH 2021 meeting, there were a few key themes that highlight emerging trends in the industry. First, innovative techniques will be needed to translate the rapid progress in models of care delivery and the conduct of clinical trials stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic into durable and sustainable change. Second, a dynamic framework for governance and oversight of electronic health data is needed to ensure that these data are analyzed with the best available methods, are protected and secured, and are used properly to advance human health and mitigate disparities in care. Finally, creative and disruptive ideas and approaches can be embraced, rapidly developed and tested, and moved forward by aligning financial incentives and partnership models to achieve common goals." - Matthew Roe, MD, MHS, chief medical officer at Verana Health


"The HLTH 2021 conference reaffirmed two positive changes unfolding in healthcare: One, the shift from episodic to holistic services, and two, strong interest in value-based care. The focus on holistic care among colleagues was reassuring and there is unwavering agreement that value-based care leads to better outcomes both for patients and providers. Digital HealthTech solutions like eVisit are set to drive these transformations by enabling the continuum of care. Telehealth is uniquely positioned to advance equity and access while reducing burdens and costs. Soon, virtual care will just be 'care'." - Justin Miller, VP of customer success at eVisit

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