While the event has not yet come to a close I wanted to quickly share some highlights. The well attended event featured 40+ industry speakers - some of the brightest minds in healthcare and technology. Over the span of the 2 days, WLSA hosted over 100 structured meetings and networking opportunities plus 30+ exhibitors, making this an exciting and very informative event overall. 12 cutting edge companies were recognized for their innovations as finalists in the Triple Tree iAwards this year. ShapeUp took the award for Consumer Engagement, Advanced ICU was honored for Clinical Effectiveness and Airstrip won for Operational Effectiveness. All 12 companies gave the audience an invigorating glimpse into the future of Connected Health.
Twitter was buzzing with insights coming out the conference. Here are some highlights:
Kim Goodsell @digitalpatient_ #CSummit14 Thanks Rob for creating a space of the voice of the patient. Really looking forward to lending perspective from the front lines
David Ahn, MD @AhnCall Excited to be covering #CSummit14 for @iMedicalApps in between taking endocrine consults at the hospital! #hopeitstaysquiet
Stephanie Zaremba @s_zaremba Encouraged by number of women attending & speaking at #CSummit14 - not 50/50 but better than most #healthcare #tech confs. Go @WLSA_ORG!
Hubert Zajicek @HubertZajicek @WLSA_org meeting - Day 2 - tons of innovation here #csummit14 (@ Omni Hotel San Diego) http://4sq.com/1gvX0qG
There were nearly 900 tweets coming from 92 participants at the event. Check out #CSummit14 for more.
Comunicano's own Andy Abramson will take the stage later this afternoon to lend his thoughts on "Crowdfunding for Health" in what promises to be a lively panel. For more from the Convergence Summit follow @wlsa_org & #CSummit14.