{"id":3757,"date":"2024-06-03T17:21:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T17:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/?p=3757"},"modified":"2024-06-19T19:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T19:04:27","slug":"modios-insiders-guide-to-navigating-health-tech-conferences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/credentialing\/modios-insiders-guide-to-navigating-health-tech-conferences","title":{"rendered":"Modio\u2019s Insider\u2019s Guide to Navigating Health Tech Conferences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital health space is buzzing with conferences all year round, each offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Deciding which ones are worth your time and investment can be tough. From our experience navigating the health tech conference scene for nearly a decade, a few stand out for practice managers and credentialing teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering great networking opportunities and the chance to build meaningful connections, here are our top five picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.namss.org\/Education\/Future-NAMSS-Conferences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAMSS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on the professional development and recognition of professionals in medical staff and credentialing services. This conference is essential for staying updated on changes and regulations in provider credentialing. Highlights include compelling keynote speakers, interactions with innovative vendors, and networking with more than 1,800 medical service professionals. Take a look at Modio\u2019s recap from last year <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/credentialing\/namss_2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Upcoming Meeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 29\u2013October 2, 2024, Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> TBD (check back for updates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Earn 32 CE credits and connect with industry experts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>2. HIMSS<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.himssconference.com\/en\/homepage.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIMSS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the oldest and largest digital health conferences, attracting healthcare trailblazers from around the world. It\u2019s heavy on networking, with more than 30,000 attendees, including major technology companies, CIOs, and IT professionals. Key focus areas include health equity, AI, digital health transformation, and cybersecurity. The conference features numerous keynotes, interactive events, and educational sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upcoming Meeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> March 3\u20136, 2025, Las Vegas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pricing varies (check for updates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Extensive networking opportunities and CE credits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b> 3. HLTH<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlth.com\/2024event\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HLTH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rapidly gaining popularity in digital health, attracting providers, payers, investors, startups, and more. With more than 12,000 attendees, it offers numerous networking opportunities, startup pitch presentations, and meetings with key solutions providers. Compared to the HIMSS focus on big healthcare IT, this event includes more on startups, consumer wellness, and the pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upcoming Meeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> October 20\u201323, 2024, Las Vegas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,495<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diverse sessions and significant networking opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b> 4. ViVE<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viveevent.com\/become-a-sponsor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ViVE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for its fresh, innovative approach, merging the leadership of CHIME and the marketplace of HLTH in a rebranded conference that is designed to be a West Coast competitor to HIMSS. This conference focuses on digital health transformation and business innovation, bringing together C-suite executives, senior digital health leaders, startups, and patient advocates. It emphasizes curated matchmaking and progressive programming.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upcoming Meeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> February 16\u201319, 2025, Nashville<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Early-bird rate $1,995 (prices increase over time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Networking, market insights, and maximizing ROI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b> 5. Becker\u2019s Annual Meeting<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.beckershospitalreview.com\/april-annual-meeting-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becker\u2019s Annual Meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on the biggest issues facing healthcare leaders and executives (i.e., burnout, AI, security), offering exclusive insights and impactful conversations. The agenda includes discussions led by hundreds of elite hospital and health system speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upcoming Meeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 28\u2013May 1, 2025, Chicago<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact directly for registration cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Insight into C-suite discussions and actionable strategies to improve your organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b> 6. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MGMA is crucial for credentialing professionals leading medical practices. It focuses on data, people, insights, and advocacy, supporting innovation and meaningful change in healthcare. MGMA hosts four annual conferences, each with a different focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upcoming Meetings:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgma.com\/conferences\/staffing-conference\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MGMA Focus | Staffing Conference<\/span><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 15, 2024<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Member $799 \/ General $1,099<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgma.com\/conferences\/private-practice-conference\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MGMA Focus | Private Practice Conference<\/span><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 22, 2024<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Member $799 \/ General $1,099<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgma.com\/conferences\/leaders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaders Conference<\/span><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> October 6\u20139, 2024<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Member $1,595 \/ General $1,895<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MGMA represents more than 60,000 members and 15,000 organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any conferences you\u2019re excited about this year? Did we miss one that should be on everyone\u2019s radar? Share your thoughts in the comments below! We can\u2019t wait to connect with some of you at NAMMS this fall. See you there!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The digital health space is buzzing with conferences all year round, each offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Deciding which ones are worth your time and investment can be tough. From our experience navigating the health tech conference scene for nearly a decade, a few<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/credentialing\/modios-insiders-guide-to-navigating-health-tech-conferences\" class=\"btn btn-theme-dark read-more-link\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-credentialing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3757"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3766,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3757\/revisions\/3766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modiohealth.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}