A Conversation Without Borders

Among the diverse voices at the Forum were three standout attendees—one from Ghana, another from Brazil, and still another from India—all deeply committed to advancing scientific discovery and digital transformation in health, all sitting at one table coincidentally. Their presence reinforced the idea that innovation emerges not from a single system or nation but from a mosaic of lived experiences, cultural insight, and shared human purpose.

At a time when geopolitical divisions grow and xenophobic rhetoric clouds practical need, this convening of minds from across continents stands as a counterpoint: progress in medicine and public health demands openness, not isolation.

Today, two out of five HIMSS members live outside the United States, representing the tremendous growth in its international reach.

Global Minds and Shared Missions

Consider the stories behind some of the most transformative scientific breakthroughs. Dr. Tu Youyou, who drew upon traditional Chinese medicine to isolate artemisinin, reshaped malaria treatment and saved millions. Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in clinical medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura for her work.

Dr. Salvador Moncada, born in Honduras and later based in the UK, changed the future of cardiovascular medicine through his work on nitric oxide. And Dr. Pardis Sabeti, born in Iran and raised in the United States, played a critical role in genomic tracking during the West African Ebola outbreak. These are not anomalies—they are the natural result of cross-border learning and purpose-driven science. In recognition of his tapping into the power of collaboration to accelerate biomedical discoveries, Dr. Salvador was nominated by the President of Honduras to serve as the country’s first Ambassador to China. 

Such examples underscore a larger point: global health challenges—from infectious disease to chronic illness—cannot be solved in silos. They require knowledge sharing, inclusive research, and the integration of clinical science, population health data, and epidemiological insights gathered across geographies. HIMSS is paving the way for people and countries to come together.

Today, health information flows freely across continents. Clinical trials are increasingly multinational. Genomic datasets used to train AI models include samples from diverse populations. Epidemiological patterns—from outbreaks to noncommunicable disease trends—are informed by data from regions that span income levels and infrastructure capacity. This global interconnectedness of knowledge is not only valuable—it is vital.

Health innovation now depends as much on access to ideas and information as on access to raw data or funding. Each individual—whether a clinician, data scientist, policymaker, patient or communicator—contributes to this ecosystem through their choices within their workplace, organization, advocacy group and community. These local actions ripple outward to impact global outcomes.

When people are empowered to think boldly and act collaboratively—regardless of where they are from—their influence transcends borders. This is especially true in a world where diseases migrate, health inequities persist, and environmental factors increasingly shape population health. No one country has a monopoly on the future of medicine, and no one person is immune to illness.

Science and Technology as a Bridge

Science is not merely technical; it is relational. It is built on trust, transparency, and the willingness to share. When data is exchanged openly—on disease trends, therapeutic outcomes, or environmental health risks—it becomes a force for public good. When it is withheld or politicized, it delays solutions and costs lives.

As HIMSS convened global thinkers in a borough symbolic of reinvention, the message was clear: advancing AI in health is not just about algorithms—it’s about equity, empathy, and inclusion. Those values begin not with policy mandates but with people. Beneath sessions on technology and policies, the conversation continually returned to the reality—it’s about people working collaboratively.

Every organization has the power to foster a culture where global voices are welcomed, collaboration is incentivized, and ideas are judged not by origin but by merit. The future of health will be shaped by how willing we are to embrace human potential, wherever it begins, and work with people who can help advance human health wherever they call home.

Brooklyn as a Setting and Symbol

Brooklyn is a fitting backdrop for these conversations. A city defined by generations of immigrants—scientists, healers and visionaries—stands as a beacon for what is possible when people are welcomed, not walled off. HIMSS is hosting its APAC meeting July 16-18 in Malaysia.

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum brought together technologists, clinicians, ethicists and entrepreneurs. But more than that, it reminds participants of something timeless: when diverse minds come together, knowledge is not only shared—it is elevated. When human potential is honored without prejudice, the possibilities for better health are limitless.

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Qure4u’s RPM solution is part of its MyCarePlan patient engagement and virtual care platform to manage comprehensive health. AT&T Professional Services is handling the set-up, delivery and management of the Qure4u ready-to-use RPM kits. The kits include a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure cuff and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with mobile device management solution for enhanced security. The tablets transmit vitals from hypertension patients to their healthcare providers using the Qure4u platform, enabling care teams to closely monitor the patients. Hypertension can lead to two of the biggest killers in the U.S. – heart disease and stroke. Qure4u plans to include additional peripherals in the RPM kits as the program quickly grows.

For patients, Qure4u’s RPM solution means easy access to improved healthcare with the peace of mind that comes from daily assurances and support. For healthcare providers, the benefits include ready access to patient data and the ability to act on it in near-real time; increased staffing efficiencies; better management of chronic conditions; and reimbursement.

Why is this important? As the healthcare industry works to lower costs and produce better patient outcomes, it’s turning to technology and innovation like RPM. Reliable, highly secure connectivity is a must for doctors to access actionable patient health data which may help avoid preventable emergencies and manage chronic illnesses. That’s what FirstNet, Built with AT&T, delivers. FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. It’s Built with AT&T in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) – an independent agency within the federal government.

Qure4u joins FirstNet as an extended primary user – organizations and agencies that could be called on to help support public safety during emergency response. Extended primary users include healthcare, public works, essential government services, school security, transportation, and utilities. The work they are called on to perform ranges from mitigation, remediation, clean-up, and restoration to the provisioning of other services required during the time of an emergency or its aftermath. Eligibility for extended primary user status is rigorously reviewed before service is approved, to help ensure that FirstNet’s unique capabilities remain dedicated to first responders and those who support them.

What are people saying? 
“More doctors are embracing remote patient monitoring, because they’re realizing the many benefits. For patients, it’s about peace of mind and daily assurance and better quality of care. For doctors, it’s ease of access to patient data, the ability to act in near real-time, better efficiencies, and reimbursement. And at the core of this vital service is what AT&T is all about: creating reliable and highly secure connectivity. We keep the lines of communication open so healthcare professionals can communicate where and when it matters. We enable healthcare through connectivity.” – Joe Drygas, VP of AT&T Healthcare Industry Solutions

“Secure, reliable connectivity is paramount to help ensure at-risk patients receive the high level of care they need. A quarter of the healthcare organizations Qure4u supports today are Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, and critical access hospitals caring for rural patient populations. It’s vital that our platform can reach all of those patients, regardless of geographic, socioeconomic, or technological barriers. We can provide ubiquitous healthcare connectivity with FirstNet and AT&T, device partnerships with vendors committed to the field like Samsung, and lifecycle management for everything from kitting to order fulfillment. We are excited to collaborate on this mission to bring greater health equity to rural communities.” – Bradley Dick, Chief Information & Security Officer, Qure4u

“Remote patient monitoring has the potential to transform the patient experience, improve health outcomes and save patients and providers money. Together with AT&T and Qure4U, we’ll be able to help high-risk patients in underserved, rural communities safely and securely monitor their health, empowering their doctors to make more informed decisions based on patient data.” – Dr. Hon Pak, Chief Medical Officer of Samsung Electronics America

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About Qure4u 
Qure4u’s complete digital health platform, with contactless “digital front door” solutions, offers patients and providers a scalable, EHR-embedded ecosystem to support the entire patient journey. Remote check-in, Virtual Waiting Room™, Digital Health Key™, Qure4u DriveUp™, data sharing, telehealth, pre- and post-procedure prep, remote patient monitoring, secure communication, and care plan features close the gap for patients and providers between office visits. By enabling patients with self-service tools to manage their health from anywhere, Qure4u drives practice efficiency and enhances clinical insight. The company’s solutions improve patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction. Qure4u was recently recognized as one of the MedikaLife Top 50 Most Impactful Tech Innovators for Digital Healthcare in 2021 and won the 2020 athenahealth Client Feedback Award. For more information about Qure4u, visit www.qure4u.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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