On January 8th, the inaugural Digital Orthopaedics Conference was held in San Francisco, California. Leaders from around the country met to discuss orthopedic healthcare trends. Topics included healthcare consumers, patient engagement, telemedicine, wearable technology, and the future of healthcare. I was able to catch some of the action through the live video stream provided by Code Technology. Visit their Facebook page to check out videos from the conference. I also kept up with the hashtag #DOCSF17 on Twitter throughout the day. Here are the best tweets from the 2017 Digital Orthopaedics Conference.
Why the Digital Orthopaedics Conference was Created
First, I should recognize the person behind the event, Dr. Stefano Bini from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Give him a follow on Twitter. Dr. Bini kicked off the Digital Orthopaedics Conference with a simple explanation as to why the conference was created.
.@sbinimd on why #DOCSF17 was formed: to bridge the worlds of technology and orthopedics.
— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017
Also, this gem surfaced of Dr. Bini!
Made it late to #DOCSF17 but saw part-time orthopedic surgeon & now Conf impresario @sbinimd pic.twitter.com/MvEQia3SAZ
— Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) January 9, 2017
The Healthcare Consumer
A new role is emerging in healthcare. It’s called the healthcare consumer.
The connected, engaged and empowered consumer who many one day be a patient is blurring these traditional divides. #DOCSF17 #HIMSS17 #JPM17 https://t.co/yooVdgVE49
— Rasu Shrestha MD MBA (@RasuShrestha) January 8, 2017
.@DrShlain discussing #tetheredwill and the restricted choice of the patient in #healthcare @docsf17#JPM17 #DOCSF17 #hcldr pic.twitter.com/mwNB3PB92d
— Jamey Edwards (@jameyedwards) January 8, 2017
.@DrShlain makes the argument that consumers ≠ patients. "I've never seen a consumer in the ICU." #DOCSF17
— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017
Digital health allows patients to engage with their own data. Now, it's all about the empowered consumer. #DOCSF17
— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017
The Engaged Patient
The transition from healthcare consumer to engaged patient will enhance collaboration and strengthen the patient-physician relationship.
"The patient/physician relationship is the cornerstone of healthcare." – Dr. Mark Froimson. Need to think about how it's changing. #DOCSF17
— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017
@todd_healthloop showcasing why patient engagement platforms like @healthloop are way forward.
60% over pts over 81 engage w app #DOCSF17 pic.twitter.com/oTMlaQHFcg— Tom Wainwright (@twwainwright) January 8, 2017
"Outcomes are the New Incomes…" @todd_healthloop of @healthloop on 'Digital Empathy" & "Outcome Planners" with patient engagement #DOCSF17 pic.twitter.com/F8Up5xpIht
— Daniel Kraft, MD (@daniel_kraft) January 8, 2017
#docsf17 #ucsf Lumeon CEO says problem is consistency. Patients know what they should do but don't.
— Stephanie Marrus (@skmarrus) January 8, 2017
The key to patient engagement might be learnt from the gaming world: make it fun and let people socialize behavior. #DOCSF17 #PokemonGO
— Redox (@Redox) January 9, 2017
Technology in Healthcare
Civilizations advance at the same rate their technology advances. Healthcare is currently undergoing major advancements, and technology is playing a major role.
Healthcare is a people business, in need of technology. #DOCSF17 #healthcare #innovation #DigitalHealth #JPM17
— DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Fran (@theDOCSF) January 8, 2017
#telemedicine is forming the foundation for a significant shift to #patient-centered care.#healthcare #innovation#DOCSF17 #JPM17 #hcldr pic.twitter.com/zEB95P5Awj
— Jamey Edwards (@jameyedwards) January 8, 2017
@captureproof showcasing their cool camera solution at #DOCSF17 helping to reduce post-op visits after #TKR pic.twitter.com/qFn6FNWiCv
— Tom Wainwright (@twwainwright) January 8, 2017
If you don't know @meghanconroy & @captureproof you should. Awesome update. Breaking barriers of silos in healthcare. #DOCSF17 #JPM17 pic.twitter.com/i7Y0BWN0N7
— Tiffany Wilson (@TheTifWilson) January 8, 2017
The Pink Socks
The man behind the Pink Socks Movement is Nick Adkins, a leader on the forefront of changes in healthcare. The Pink Socks Movement is about working together to activate solutions to help move us forward and out of the mess that healthcare has found itself in. Visit the Pink Socks website to learn more.
happening @InterConHotels #SF w @sbinimd #DOCSF17 #JPM17 g seeing friends #pinksocks #GSD 🌍💖😊 pic.twitter.com/6Of1WgYiEB
— Nick Adkins (@nickisnpdx) January 8, 2017
First #pinksocks of #jpm17 @DOCSF17 #docsf17 honored to join the tribe! 🙏🏼 @nickisnpdx @MikeGordonRyan pic.twitter.com/opVMHG25Ag
— Manish Shah (@mnshah) January 8, 2017
What is your vision for the future of healthcare?