Exclusive Presentations

[Exclusive Presentation] Advocating for Improved Care for Veterans: Insights from American Medical Association

[Exclusive Presentation] Advocating for Improved Care for Veterans: Insights from American Medical Association

As a preview of the caliber of content you can expect by attending the IDGA VA Healthcare Summit, we are thrilled to share an exclusive presentation delivered at the 2024 iteration by Dr. Bruce A. Scott, President of the American Medical Association, on the urgent challenges and critical reforms shaping the future of veteran healthcare

In this presentation, you’ll learn about:

  • Rising health challenges among U.S. veterans — including PTSD, substance use, and mental health struggles.
  • Physician burnout and workforce shortages — and how they threaten healthcare sustainability.
  • Policy reforms and advocacy efforts — including Medicare payment reform, physician-led care defense, and expanded veteran access to quality services.
  • The responsible integration of AI — ensuring human-centered, clinician-guided decision-making in medicine. 

By downloading this presentation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the national priorities, legislative efforts, and frontline challenges driving veteran healthcare policy today.

[Exclusive Presentation] VHA Innovation Ecosystem - Dr. Mark Zhang

[Exclusive Presentation] VHA Innovation Ecosystem - Dr. Mark Zhang

Unlock the Future of VA Healthcare 

As a preview of the caliber of content you can expect by attending the IDGA VA Healthcare Summit, we are thrilled to share an exclusive presentation delivered at the 2024 iteration by Dr. Mark Zhang, Chief Innovation Officer, Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL), Veterans Health Administration

What You'll Discover:

  • How OHIL is pioneering healthcare innovation, from AI to digital health and medical devices.
  • Breakthroughs in rapid prototyping, pilot programs, and cutting-edge technologies improving veteran care.
  • Real-world success stories of transformational projects driving VA healthcare forward

Download the Full Presentation to see what’s next in veteran healthcare innovation!

[Exclusive Presentation] Patient Care Services - Dr Christopher Saslo - VHA

[Exclusive Presentation] Patient Care Services - Dr Christopher Saslo - VHA

Get a preview of the thought leadership and high-impact discussions you can expect at the 2025 VA Healthcare Summit. In this exclusive presentation from the 2024 event, Dr. Christopher Saslo, Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services, shares strategic insights into how the VA is modernizing care delivery, expanding its workforce, and prioritizing Veteran-centered care.

Topics include:

  • VHA Nursing Workforce Strategic Plan
  • Whole Health and Patient-Centered Models
  • Modernization of National Standards of Practice
  • Burnout prevention and frontline staff support 

Download the full presentation to explore how the VHA is shaping the future of Veteran healthcare.