• Sun. May 4th, 2025

Christina Antonelli

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2025 Health Summit: Policy and Tech Innovations in Healthcare

2025 Health Summit: Policy and Tech Innovations in Healthcare

The 2025 Health Innovation Summit convened top administration officials, current and former members of Congress, industry leaders, and nonprofits to discuss how policy can support life-saving technologies in an era of rapid transformation.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley speaks with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz at the Healthcare Innovation Summit
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley speaks with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz at the Healthcare Innovation Summit

In an era when technological advancement is rapidly reshaping the healthcare landscape, the U.S. Chamber brought together a diverse group of business leaders, policymakers, nonprofits, academics, and media to highlight groundbreaking innovations and explore their potential applications in patient care.

The Role of AI and MedTech in Healthcare

As technologies such as artificial intelligence, large language models, and MedTech continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it is crucial for policy to support these life-saving innovations. The private sector’s role in modernizing and enhancing the standard of care for all Americans cannot be overstated.

Attendees heard how AI is transforming healthcare, including listening to an exchange between a patient and a large language model (LLM) trained to operate as a care nurse in non-medical settings.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz participates in a discussion at the Healthcare Innovation Summit
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz participates in a discussion at the Healthcare Innovation Summit

Insights from Key Leaders

Attendees also heard from Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in his first D.C. event since confirmation. In a conversation with U.S. Chamber Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley, Dr. Oz emphasized the importance of centering health systems and care delivery around the patient.

When asked about his vision for success at CMS, Oz highlighted the significance of intellectual rigor and data-driven strategies in care delivery: “Ask real questions and be curious about the answers. When you get them; have courage, be compassionate, and look out for people.”

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Head of Government Affairs Rodney Davis participate in a discussion during the Healthcare Innovation Summit
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Head of Government Affairs Rodney Davis participate in a discussion during the Healthcare Innovation Summit

Legislative and Industry Perspectives

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01) sat down with the Chamber’s Head of Government Affairs, Rodney Davis, to provide a health policy outlook for the 119th Congress. The fireside chat touched on the intersection of pro-growth tax reform and health innovation, how the administration is bringing new perspectives to the health space, and how Congress can advance legislation to bolster innovation in the health space.

Ongoing Engagement and Future Directions

Among those priorities: TCJA reauthorization and modernized energy policy to support data centers that power AI-assisted drug development.

Eli Lilly Chief Information and Digital Officer Diogo Rau speaks during the Healthcare Innovation Summit
Eli Lilly Chief Information and Digital Officer Diogo Rau speaks during the Healthcare Innovation Summit

Diogo Rau, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Eli Lilly, shared insights on the transformative power of AI in drug discovery, particularly in mastering small molecules, proteins, and genetic sequencing. 

While the summit showcased the intersection of health, technology, and policy, the Chamber remains actively engaged in all facets of the healthcare industry—from financing and insurance to pharmaceuticals and devices—while ensuring the U.S. keeps its competitive edge on the global stage.

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