The conference was held in San Francisco from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2016.
Here are five takeaways:
1. During his speech, Dr. Pearl emphasized the need for disruptive-thinking physician leaders to lead the shift to value-based care.
2. Dr. Pearl noted economics, not politics, is driving healthcare, so the industry must change the reimbursement model.
3. Video and digital photography is transforming healthcare, allowing physicians to offer diagnoses remotely and kick-start treatment plans immediately.
4. Dr. Pearl mentioned data analytics is also a driver of change, which allows providers to pinpoint at-risk patients.
5. He suggested the industry leverage EMRs as a communication platform between providers.
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