We will cover actionable strategies for data protection and compliance, including:
- Key security considerations for digital health startups: What you need to know from day one.
- Building a robust security plan: Steps for implementation and ongoing monitoring.
- How to prevent data breaches while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Creating an effective disaster recovery plan: What every health tech company should have in place.
- Essential tools and resources for safeguarding sensitive health data and ensuring compliance.
Speakers
Balaji Gopalan
Co-Founder and CEO · MedStack
Balaji leads business development and strategy as Co-Founder and CEO at MedStack, a Canada-based cloud software platform that automates data privacy compliance and security for digital health. He is a 20-year veteran in product management and a well-respected startup educator, advisor and mentor. He is a strong advocate for the role of ecosystems in industry transformation and in tackling tough problems like improving healthcare.
Gary Pritts
President · Eagle Consulting Partners
Gary leads Eagle Consulting's practice, which has served over 1000 diverse clients over the last 20 years. Eagle provides information technology governance, risk, and compliance services, as well as computer security services to multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology companies, government, and the insurance sectors. Among his specialties: Computer Security, HIPAA Privacy and Security; Privacy and Security Regulatory Compliance; Health Information Technology, Strategic Planning
Aaron Maguregui
Digital Health Attorney · Foley & Lardner LLP
Aaron Maguregui is a healthcare lawyer who advises innovative healthcare and technology companies on complex compliance, cybersecurity, data governance, data privacy, and risk management matters. He is an Equity Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, one of the US's largest digital health-focused law firms. He collaborates with leading healthcare insurers, government-sponsored managed care organizations, healthcare providers, and technology companies; he delivers pragmatic legal advice and action-oriented solutions guidance to help clients reach their goals and objectives.
Jim St. Clair
CEO · MyLigo
Jim St. Clair is the CEO of MyLigo, with over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sector, he has played a key role in the development and harmonization of global data standards across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial reporting, and identity use cases. Having spent his career working at the intersection of innovation and emerging trends in Healthtech, Fintech, Medicare/Medicaid policy, architecture, open data standards, open-source software and regulatory compliance he has an extensive knowledge of HL7, XBRL, W3C, ISO, and IEEE standards.
Dael Stewart
North America Managing Director · Light-it
With over 12 years experience in the Digital Health sector Dael champions a patient-centered approach to solutions that not only address immediate health challenges but also anticipates future demands; for patients, providers and payors. Dael leverages his deep understanding of digital health dynamics to identify and execute innovative solutions that enhance care delivery and financial sustainability. His strategic insights inspire healthcare leaders to adopt transformative practices that prioritize effective, equitable, and economically viable healthcare experiences.
