7 Wednesday eHealth in the 21st Century: Transformation and Collaboration - in Partnership with Verizon Global Enterprise PSG1 10.30-12.00 Dubai C eHealth is increasing in importance globally, with its current and potential implementation by the world’s six billion mobile device users being a key driver. This session will provide opportunities to share experiences gained and discuss new opportunities in eHealth and its application in our ever-more connected world. Mobile and broadband networks are evolving rapidly, enabling high-speed video capabilities and putting the promise of telemedicine within reach. Connected medical devices and machine-to-machine communications are beginning to change the way patients and health care providers communicate, interact and address health issues. Digital records and IT healthcare system management are becoming more widely available. Operators are working with partners across the healthcare ecosystem, including providers, payers, universities, medical institutions and technology investors to explore new methods and approaches to improving patient outcomes and reduce costs. What are the regulatory, commercial and social barriers that could impede or slow the transformative opportunities that would materially change healthcare delivery and quality forever? 46 panel sesions