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American Heart Association ‘Value & Impact of AI Applications in Healthcare’ Forum”
April 22nd

The American Heart Association's Center for Health Technology & Innovation

Washington, DC 8am - 4pm ET

The American Heart Association (AHA) is dedicated to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further its mission of promoting longer, healthier lives. This private convening will gather industry leaders, healthcare innovators, and other AI experts in healthcare to discuss how AI can enhance health outcomes while maintaining integrity, fairness, and trust.

Join us as we develop an ethical framework for AI in health—aimed at fostering innovation without compromising essential values. Chatham House rules will be followed.

Event Leadership

What To Expect

  • Engaging discussions with industry and academic leaders.
  • Panels will share experiences and usecases that can inform the practical application of beneficial and ethical AI to improve health and healthcare delivery for all.

    • Pre-Event Materials

    Tap a topic to preview event materials below.

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Outcomes in Heart Disease
  • Value Creation Through Artificial Intelligence and Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Precision Medicine in Cardio-Oncology

    • Agenda

  • Use Cases

    From Innovators, Adopters and Deployers

  • Fireside Chats

    Insightful conversations with executive leaders shaping AI’s future in Healthcare.

  • Panels

    Health leader discussions on responsible, beneficial AI to improve care and outcomes.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Curated connections to spark collaboration, partnerships, and ideas.

    • Tuesday, April 22, 2025

    Application in Health

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    12:30 pm

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    1:25 pm

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    2:15 pm

    2:30 pm

    3:30 pm

    3:45 pm

    Networking Breakfast

    8:00 am - 8:45 am (45 min)
    Application in Health
    Panel VideoDemo
    Start the day with light refreshments and the chance to connect with peers and thought leaders.

    Welcome and Opening Remarks

    9:00 am - 9:10 am (10 min)
    Application in Health
    The need for applying safe, trustworthy and beneficial frameworks to AI applications in Healthcare to drive value and impact

    Opening Fireside Chat

    9:10 am - 9:30 am (20 min)
    Application in Health
    Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Pegus

    Connecting AI Innovation, Investment and Impact

    9:30 am - 10:15 am (45 min)
    Application in Health

    Recap and Reflections

    10:15 am - 10:30 am (15 min)
    Application in Health
    Dr. Lee Schwamm

    Stakeholder Value Collisions and Their Impact on AI in Healthcare: Use Case: Ambient Technology

    10:30 am - 11:15 am (45 min)
    Application in Health
    Moderator: Lee Schwamm

    Recap and Reflections

    11:15 am - 11:30 am (15 min)
    Application in Health
    Dr. Cheryl Pegus

    Networking Lunch

    11:30 am - 12:30 pm (60 min)
    Application in Health

    Demonstrating Value and Impact: Strategies for AI Pilot Design and Reimbursement

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm (45 min)
    Application in Health
    Moderator: Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, AHA Chief Medical Officer for Prevention

    Recap and Reflections

    1:15 pm - 1:25 pm (10 min)
    Application in Health
    Dr. Lee Schwamm

    Networking Break

    1:25 pm - 1:45 pm (20 min)
    Application in Health

    Fireside Chat: AI in Action: How Digital Health is Bridging Research and Practice to Improve Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations

    1:45 pm - 2:15 pm (30 min)
    Application in Health
    Moderator: Lee Schwamm

    Recap and Reflections

    2:15 pm - 2:30 pm (15 min)
    Application in Health
    Dr. Lee Schwamm

    Group Discussion

    2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (60 min)
    Application in Health
    Moderator: Dr. Cheryl Pegus

    Closing Comments

    3:45 pm - 4:00 pm (15 min)
    Application in Health
    Dr. Cheryl Pegus

    Featured Speakers

    Post-Event Resources 

    After the convening, attendees will have exclusive access to: 

  • Proceedings paper summarizing key findings, 
gaps,  and opportunities
  • Updates from the ongoing thought 
leadership consortium
    • Access Event Materials

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    April 22, Washington, DC

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