Telehealth Leaders Chart Future at Nexus 2025
San Diego, Monday, 5 May 2025.
The Nexus 2025 conference highlighted telehealth’s potential, as leaders sought to create a unified voice to influence healthcare policy across global arenas, promising a transformative future.
Strategic Integration of Digital Health Ecosystems
The American Telemedicine Association’s Nexus 2025 conference, running from May 3-5 in New Orleans, has emerged as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of digital healthcare delivery [1]. The event brings together health system executives, clinicians, and government stakeholders to address crucial developments in virtual care implementation [4]. A significant milestone announced during the conference was the integration of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance into the ATA family, marking a strategic move toward unified advocacy for digital health innovation [2].
Innovation in Clinical Practice
The conference has showcased groundbreaking implementations of virtual care technology. A notable highlight includes Intermountain Health’s presentation of their 35,000 square foot virtual command center, designed to enhance rural healthcare access in regions like Sevier Valley, Richfield, Utah - located over 120 miles from the nearest trauma center [3]. The conference features specialized sessions on artificial intelligence integration, with Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge presenting insights on ‘AI’s Impact on Virtual Care’ and introducing a Generative-AI-based Virtual Physician Assistant [5].
Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
Legal experts at the conference are addressing crucial regulatory challenges facing the telehealth industry. Notable sessions include comprehensive coverage of DEA Telemedicine Prescribing rules and data privacy considerations for digital strategy implementation [4]. The conference has highlighted how state-by-state regulations for advanced practice providers continue to act as a ‘systemic limiter’ on innovation and patient access [3].
Future Outlook and Implementation
The conference emphasizes practical implementation strategies for virtual care systems. Healthcare organizations are showcasing new care delivery models, including innovative approaches to maternal care that combine virtual visits with mobile healthcare solutions [3]. Digital navigator training programs are being enhanced to improve patient access to virtual care services, with new courses scheduled for release later this month [6].