HCEA Conference 2025

Education in the Digital Age and Beyond: Empowering Patients and Families

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HCEA is excited to announce the 2025 in-person conference “Education in the Digital Age and Beyond: Empowering Patients and Families” being held in Philadelphia on September 29-30, 2025.

We encourage you to present at the 2025 conference to an audience of patient educators and professional peers. Come and share best practices in education, patient experience, and organizational metrics that improve patient outcomes. Highlight your work and advance your career!

Important Dates:

• Online Abstract Submission Deadline: May 23, 2025
• Abstract Acceptance Notification: June 16, 2025

Conference Theme:
Education in the Digital Age and Beyond: Empowering Patients and Families

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In an era of rapid technological advancements, healthcare education is evolving to meet the diverse needs of patients, families, and caregivers. Digital tools, artificial intelligence, telehealth, and personalized health education have transformed how people access, understand, and engage with healthcare information. As we look ahead, it is crucial to explore innovative strategies, best practices, and emerging trends that enhance patient education, promote health literacy, and empower individuals to take an active role in their care.

This conference invites abstracts that address the challenges and opportunities in digital and beyond-digital healthcare education. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Innovative Digital Education Tools – The role of AI, VR, mobile apps, and online platforms in patient education.
• Bridging the Digital Divide – Strategies to ensure equitable access to health education across diverse populations.
• Personalized Health Education – Leveraging data and patient engagement to create tailored educational experiences.
• Family-Centered Learning – Approaches to involve caregivers and support networks in health education.
• Health Literacy in the Digital World – Addressing misinformation and enhancing patient comprehension of complex medical information.
• Ethical and Privacy Considerations – Balancing innovation with patient rights, security, and confidentiality.
• Beyond the Screen – The role of in-person education, peer support, and community engagement in a digital-first world.
• Sustainability – Strategies or best practices for maintaining and sustaining an effective patient/family education program within an organization, leading to a positive return on investment.

We welcome submissions from educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advocates, and technology experts who are working to redefine patient and family education for the future. Let’s collaborate to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed healthcare decisions in the digital age and beyond.

For more information about the 2025 HCEA conference or for questions concerning abstract submissions, contact info@hcea-info.org.

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