Transforming Rochester into a Powerful Digital Health Ecosystem

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January 24, 2018

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Transforming Rochester into a Powerful Digital Health Ecosystem

Digital Rochester hosts round table discussion on making Rochester a national leader in the digital health market

Rochester, NY - Digital Rochester (DR) is hosting a round table discussion about healthcare ecosystems at Irondequoit Country Club on Friday, February 9, 2018. Presented by DR's Healthcare Technology Special Interest Group (SIG), "Transforming Rochester into a Powerful Digital Health Ecosystem" will cover how entities such as the local or state government, universities, investment community and private sector providers can collaborate to make Rochester an innovative healthcare ecosystem.

Panelists will discuss successes to date along with how the community can come together to create a thriving healthcare ecosystem in Rochester that will benefit the private and public sectors. A thriving healthcare ecosystem will ensure graduates stay in town and provide a digital health experience to the local community without investing a large amount of resources.

Panelists:

Aaron Burton - VP of Innovation, Rochester Regional Health
Ray Dorsey - David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology, University of Rochester
Vincent Esposito - Regional Director, Empire State Development
Rami Katz - COO, Excell Partners
Al Kinel - CEO, Strategic Interests
Sujatha Ramanujan - Managing Director, Luminate Accelerator
Ken Rosenfeld - CEO, eHealth Technologies

Registration, refreshments and networking begin at 7:30. The presentation and panel discussion will go from 8:00 to 9:30, followed by networking until 10 am. This event is sponsored by DR's Healthcare Technology SIG sponsors New York State HIMSS and iVEDix .

Tickets are $40 for non-members, $30 for members, and $10 for students. To register for the event, go to https://digitalrochester.com/event-calendar/#!event/register/2018/2/9/transforming-rochester-into-a-powerful-digital-health-ecosystem

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About Digital Rochester:

Digital Rochester was founded in 2000 and is made up of professionals and companies working together to strengthen the Greater Rochester Area's technology business community. DR events and community services include a wide array of educational and networking activities designed to support the growth and success of the Rochester business community.

In 2010, the organization grew with the inclusion of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC) and eBusiness Association (eBA). In 2012, DR entered into a strategic alliance with Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE). This alliance enhances DR's ability to support the Greater Rochester Region's business community.

www.digitalrochester.com