The 2025 Health Innovation Summit brought together top administration officials, current and former members of Congress, industry leaders, and nonprofits to explore how policy can support life-saving technologies. The event highlighted the crucial role of innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), large language models, and MedTech in transforming healthcare.
Key Discussions and Insights
The summit featured discussions on the transformative power of AI in healthcare, including its potential applications in patient care. Attendees heard from key leaders, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, who emphasized the importance of centering health systems around the patient. Dr. Oz highlighted the significance of intellectual rigor and data-driven strategies in care delivery, stating, “Ask real questions and be curious about the answers. When you get them; have courage, be compassionate, and look out for people.”
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01) discussed the health policy outlook for the 119th Congress with the Chamber’s Head of Government Affairs, Rodney Davis. Their conversation touched on the intersection of pro-growth tax reform and health innovation, as well as how Congress can advance legislation to support innovation in the health sector.
Eli Lilly Chief Information and Digital Officer Diogo Rau shared insights on the transformative power of AI in drug discovery, particularly in mastering small molecules, proteins, and genetic sequencing. The summit showcased the intersection of health, technology, and policy, emphasizing the need for ongoing engagement in all facets of the healthcare industry.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce remains actively engaged in the healthcare industry, focusing on areas such as financing, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and devices, while ensuring the U.S. maintains its competitive edge globally. Among the priorities discussed were TCJA reauthorization and modernized energy policy to support data centers powering AI-assisted drug development.
