RA02-2025 Healthcare

THEMATIC AREA: AI, Healthcare, Technology

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AI and Technology as Catalysts for Knowledge: Shaping Roles, Competences, and Value Creation in Healthcare

Reference No. of the Track: 26

Short Description:
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the healthcare sector has faced mounting pressure to balance the chronic resource shortages and budget constraints with the growing demand for high-quality care, adopting a value-based approach, prioritizing outcomes that matter most to patients while optimizing resource allocation. The lack of resources of the…

Keywords:
AI-driven knowledge management, operational processes, technology assessment, value co-creation, performance measurement

Organizers:

Lorella Cannavacciuolo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Emanuela Foglia, LIUC University, Italy
Eleonora Gheduzzi, Politecnico of Milan, Italy
Emanuele Lettieri, Politecnico of Milan, Italy

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation

Reference No. of the Track: 30

Short Description:
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping various industries, and medicine is no exception. This track aims to explore the dynamic intersection between AI and medicine, examining how AI technologies are revolutionizing healthcare delivery, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The track will bring together researchers, practitioners, and…

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence; Medical Diagnostics; Precision Medicine; Machine Learning; Healthcare Innovation; Clinical Decision Support; Ethical AI; Patient Privacy; Patient Monitoring; AI in Healthcare Operations; AI-Driven Treatment

Organizers:

Guendalina Capece, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy
Tindaro Cicero, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy
Flavia Di Costa, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy
Daniela D’Auria, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy

Health Technology Assessment and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Systems

Reference No. of the Track: 40

Short Description:
Artificial intelligence and Digital health technology have fuelled a revolution in healthcare, especially since Pandemic crippled the global healthcare system. Digital health technologies comprise mobile health, health information technology, wearable devices, telehealth, telemedicine, mobile Internet devices and personalized medicine, and recently, innovative technological advancements that are influencing smart health…

Keywords:
AI; Healthcare; Digital health technology; decision – making; knowledge management;

Organizers:

Concetta Lucia Cristofaro, University E-Campus, Italy
Fausto Di Vincenzo, University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Federica Morandi, Catholic University of Rome Sacro Cuore, Italy
Marzia Ventura, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy
Walter Vesperi, University of Palermo, Italy

Trends in Performance Measurement and Management of Healthcare Organizations: Investigating the Contribution of New Digital Technology in Supporting Knowledge Management and value creation

Reference No. of the Track: 49

Short Description:
Healthcare organizations are hybrid entities that integrate a variety of goals, activities, institutions, and institutional logics, as well as multiple value-creation mechanisms (Grossi et al., 2022). This complexity implies that management tools and practices must address the divergent values and interpretations of mission arising from the diverse backgrounds and…

Keywords:
New Digital Technologies, Healthcare Organization, Performance Measurement, Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence

Organizers:

Francesca De Domenico, University of Messina, Italy
Anna Maria Melina, University of Messina, Italy
Guido Noto, University of Messina, Italy
Rocco Reina, University of Catanzaro, Italy

Building Innovation: Management Mechanisms for Ageing and Health Policy

Reference No. of the Track: 56

Short Description:
As the world’s population continues to age, the focus on fostering healthier, more active lives for older adults is increasingly vital (Beard et al., 2015; Crimmins, 2015). This track will explore forward-thinking strategies and institutional mechanisms that go beyond traditional healthcare. It emphasizes a health promotion and prevention-oriented approach…

Keywords:
Active Ageing, Health Promotion, Age Prevention, Social Determinants of Health, AI in Health Policy, Healthy Ageing, Smart Health

Organizers:

Alessandra Ricciardelli, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Lorenzo Mercurio, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Maddalena Illario, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Assessing AI, Robotics, and Human-Machine Collaboration

Reference No. of the Track: 59

Short Description:
In recent years, the global healthcare sector has undergone profound changes driven by the rapid adoption of advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and decision-support systems. These innovations have introduced new opportunities for process automation, enhanced diagnostic precision, and optimized resource allocation. However, the integration of such…

Organizers:

Anna Roberta Gagliardi, LUM University, Italy
Francesco Albergo, LUM University, Italy