·      Identifying technology innovations, such as predictive analytics, to identify risk and improve mental health outcomes

·      Exploring new treatment protocols to address the unique challenges veterans face, with a focus on suicide prevention and creating proactive solutions

·      Collaboration among the Department of Veterans Affairs, healthcare professionals, and the veteran community will be emphasized to build a more efficient and comprehensive mental health care system

Sponsored by: Patriot Support Programs of UHS

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Dr. David Shulkin MD

Former Secretary
Department of Veterans Affairs

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• Expanding Access: Explore efforts to increase access to mental health services, including telehealth and integrated care
• Innovations in PTSD Care: Discuss new therapies like virtual reality and cognitive interventions for PTSD treatment
• Suicide Prevention: Highlight VA’s strategies, including crisis intervention and community outreach, to reduce veteran suicide rates

·      Personalized Care Plans: Tailoring suicide prevention strategies based on individual veteran needs and risk factors

·      Holistic Mental Health Support: Integrating mental, physical, and social health resources to address underlying issues contributing to suicide risk

·      Technology in Prevention: Leveraging mobile apps, telehealth, and digital tools to provide immediate mental health support

·      AI for Clinical Decisions: How AI enhances diagnostics and treatment planning at the VA

·      Operational Efficiency with AI: Improving administration and care coordination through AI tools

·      Ethical Challenges: Addressing data security and privacy in VA’s AI adoption

·      Harnessing Genomic Data to Guide Cancer Treatment: How VA programs like MVP and PHASER are enabling targeted therapies based on veterans’ genetic profiles

·      Improving Outcomes Through Personalized Oncology: Integrating precision medicine to enhance diagnosis, treatment selection, and survivorship for veterans with cancer

·      Scaling Innovation Across the VA Network: Strategies for expanding access to precision oncology tools and ensuring equitable care delivery system-wide

·      Driving Innovation Through Research: How VA-funded studies are advancing precision medicine tools for early diagnosis, targeted treatments, and disease prevention

·      Translating Science into Clinical Practice: Bridging the gap between research discoveries and real-world implementation across VA healthcare systems

·      Fostering Cross-Agency Collaboration: Building partnerships to accelerate the development and deployment of precision medicine innovations for veterans

·      Driving Innovation in Veteran Healthcare: How OHIL XLabs fosters rapid prototyping, pilot programs, and cutting-edge solutions to improve VA delivery

·      Key Projects and Emerging Technology: A look at initiatives in AI, digital health, and medical device innovation within the XLabs ecosystem

·      Collaborating with Industry and Academia: Opportunities for partnerships between OHIL, private sector innovators, and research institutions to accelerate healthcare transformation for veterans

·      The role of Strat Lab in piloting and scaling digital health initiatives

·      Leveraging AI, automation, and cloud technologies to improve care

·      Future priorities for expanding digital healthcare access

·      The evolving landscape of federal tech transfer and its impact on healthcare

·      Driving research, development, and innovation for commercialization

·      Engaging startups and industry in veteran-focused innovation ecosystem