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Value-based care and data are areas to be excited about in the employee benefits space, executives shared during a panel discussion at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference.

Given the impact that RPM can have in addressing chronic conditions like hypertension, there is a distinct need for more funding to ensure all people have access to proven, digital health interventions. Regulations must be revamped so FQHCs, RHCs and CHCs are able to bill for RPM, much like other hospitals and health centers.

Providers who don't take advantage of AI will get "left behind," said Dr. Shantanu Gaur, founder and CEO of Allurion Technologies, during a panel discussion at INVEST Digital Health.

AI technologies have a role in the life sciences that goes beyond drug discovery. A panel at the MedCity News INVEST conference in Dallas discussed how new tech platforms help speed up the process of recruiting patients and running clinical trials.

Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.

Technology is transforming how clinical trials are run. A panel during MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference discussed the tech trends shaping the design and execution of drug studies.

While some people question how virtual care can be effective without physical touch, it is clear that in-person appointments are not frequently delivering on developing a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s need and holistic health.

It's difficult for employers to work with multiple point solutions that target very specific populations, investors said during a panel discussion. Instead, many investors are more interested in platform-based solutions that support more people.

Digital therapeutics have shown how therapy can be delivered effectively through a digital interface, but the bankruptcy of Pear Therapeutics raised questions about whether these technologies can be commercially successful. A panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference discussed the promise and pitfalls of these emerging technologies.

While the dawn of a new AI age is certainly exciting, healthcare leaders are still concerned that the industry lacks a comprehensive framework to regulate these new tools. In the absence of these guidelines, healthcare executives are creating their own governance strategies to deploy AI responsibly, executives said during a panel discussion on Thursday at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas.