·      Identifying technology innovations, such as predictive analytics, to identify risk and improve mental health outcomes

·      Exploring new treatment protocols to address the unique challenges veterans face, with a focus on suicide prevention and creating proactive solutions

·      Collaboration among the Department of Veterans Affairs, healthcare professionals, and the veteran community will be emphasized to build a more efficient and comprehensive mental health care system

Sponsored by: Patriot Support Programs of UHS

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Dr. David Shulkin MD

Former Secretary
Department of Veterans Affairs

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• Expanding Access: Explore efforts to increase access to mental health services, including telehealth and integrated care
• Innovations in PTSD Care: Discuss new therapies like virtual reality and cognitive interventions for PTSD treatment
• Suicide Prevention: Highlight VA’s strategies, including crisis intervention and community outreach, to reduce veteran suicide rates

·      Personalized Care Plans: Tailoring suicide prevention strategies based on individual veteran needs and risk factors

·      Holistic Mental Health Support: Integrating mental, physical, and social health resources to address underlying issues contributing to suicide risk

·      Technology in Prevention: Leveraging mobile apps, telehealth, and digital tools to provide immediate mental health support

·      AI for Clinical Decisions: How AI enhances diagnostics and treatment planning at the VA

·      Operational Efficiency with AI: Improving administration and care coordination through AI tools

·      Ethical Challenges: Addressing data security and privacy in VA’s AI adoption

·      Harnessing Genomic Data to Guide Cancer Treatment: How VA programs like MVP and PHASER are enabling targeted therapies based on veterans’ genetic profiles

·      Improving Outcomes Through Personalized Oncology: Integrating precision medicine to enhance diagnosis, treatment selection, and survivorship for veterans with cancer

·      Scaling Innovation Across the VA Network: Strategies for expanding access to precision oncology tools and ensuring equitable care delivery system-wide

·      Driving Innovation Through Research: How VA-funded studies are advancing precision medicine tools for early diagnosis, targeted treatments, and disease prevention

·      Translating Science into Clinical Practice: Bridging the gap between research discoveries and real-world implementation across VA healthcare systems

·      Fostering Cross-Agency Collaboration: Building partnerships to accelerate the development and deployment of precision medicine innovations for veterans

·      Driving Innovation in Veteran Healthcare: How OHIL XLabs fosters rapid prototyping, pilot programs, and cutting-edge solutions to improve VA delivery

·      Key Projects and Emerging Technology: A look at initiatives in AI, digital health, and medical device innovation within the XLabs ecosystem

·      Collaborating with Industry and Academia: Opportunities for partnerships between OHIL, private sector innovators, and research institutions to accelerate healthcare transformation for veterans

Dr. Beth Ripley MD, PhD

(A) Chief Officer, Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL), VHA
Department of Veterans Affairs

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·      The role of Strat Lab in piloting and scaling digital health initiatives

·      Leveraging AI, automation, and cloud technologies to improve care

·      Future priorities for expanding digital healthcare access

·      The evolving landscape of federal tech transfer and its impact on healthcare

·      Driving research, development, and innovation for commercialization

·      Engaging startups and industry in veteran-focused innovation ecosystem

Dr. John J. Kaplan Ph.D., J.D.

Director, Technology Transfer Program
Department of Veterans Affairs

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