MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS Will Feature Industry Experts at April Show in Houston
December 27, 2014
At the MEDICAL WORLD AMERICAS (MWA) 2015 conference and expo, industry leaders will collaboratively discuss the Ebola outbreak that has plagued primarily West Africa and other pressing health care challenges, lessons learned and breakthrough innovations they can implement immediately.
“MWA 2015 is convening experts who are on the front line of transforming how we practice medicine,” said Robert Robbins, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Medical Center and Chairman of the MWA Executive Committee.
He added, “From the man who led the response to the Ebola outbreak in Texas, to the doctor who performed the first surgery using Google Glass, this forum will share practical and exciting breakthroughs in how we care for patients.”
Leading experts will convene at MWA April 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston to explore innovations in health care through three plenary sessions:
Session 1 – Collaborating to Address Health Problems
The First Annual TMC Health Policy Institute Health Care Survey: What Patients Really Want in Their Health Care System
Tim Garson, M.D., M.P.H., Texas Medical Center
Clinton Health Matters Initiative: Houston and Harris County Blueprint for Action
Sue Siegel, CEO, GE Ventures & Healthymagination
Rain Henderson, CEO, Clinton Health Matters Initiative
Beyond the Headlines: Critical Questions Facing Health Care Executives Today
Robert Robbins, M.D., President and CEO, Texas Medical Center (moderator)
Ron DePinho, M.D., CEO, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dan Wolterman, CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System
Paul Klotman, M.D., President and CEO, Baylor College of Medicine
Marc Boom, M.D., President and CEO, Houston Methodist Hospital
Session 2 – Game Changers in Healthcare
Smart Technology
Rafael Grossmann, M.D., Eastern Maine Medical Center
No Longer Science Fiction - Emerging Infectious and Tropical Diseases and the New Realities and Risks of World-Wide Pandemics
Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Texas A&M Health Science Center (moderator)
Session 3 – Data Driven Healthcare
Leveraging Big Data to Drive Research Discoveries
Jeffrey Hammerbacher, Mount Sinai Hospital
Transforming Big Data into Clinical Practice
Atul Butte, M.D., Ph.D., Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Conference participants will be the first to learn about the results of a landmark survey that explores what patients are seeking in their health care experience in 2015 and beyond. Tim Garson, M.D., M.P.H., of Texas Medical Center, will provide insights into the broader implications of these findings and how health care practitioners can address them.
As part of MWA, participants will also experience a comprehensive view of the future of the industry through a showcase, which includes hundreds of state-of-the-art medical devices, technologies, products and services.
In addition, at least nine physician and nursing sessions will offer continuing education credits for attendees.
MWA launched last year as a unique collaboration between the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB), Germany-based Messe Duesseldorf, the Texas Medical Center and Houston First Corp. The inaugural session brought together a diverse group of more than 2,000 medical professionals from 33 countries.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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