A National Summit: Moving Toward Interoperability
 Technologies for Accessible, Affordable Healthcare

Mike Magee, MD, host of Health Politics, recently participated in the Moving Toward Interoperability Summit in Washington, D.C. This three-day event, sponsored by the Center for Aging Services Technologies and the U.S. Department of Commerce, brought together some of the most forward-thinking leaders in health care and government in an effort to chart a path toward a far-reaching vision for connected, home-based health technologies through public-private partnerships.

Keynote speakers at the event included Dr. Magee, Michael O. Leavitt, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Craig Barrett, chairman of Intel.

Craig Barrett, Chairman, IntelClick on the buttons below to watch excerpts from the speech.

Watch the “Future of Aging” video, produced by the Center for Aging Services Technologies, and learn about exciting new technologies coming in the next five to 10 years that will dramatically improve the quality of patient care. Click here to play video.

On the effect of health care costs on the economy On the nature of the problem On bringing everyday technology into health care On opportunities for change