3 Trends to Watch at HLTH 2025: Women’s Health, AI, Mental Health

This October 19–22, more than 12,000 healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers will gather in Las Vegas for HLTH 2025, one of the industry’s most anticipated events. HLTH stands at the intersection of healthcare innovation and societal well-being, bringing together decision-makers and visionaries who are shaping the next generation of healthcare. Whether you’re attending in person or following from afar, here’s a look at the themes and conversations you won’t want to miss.

1. Women’s Health Takes Center Stage

Women’s health and maternal well-being are finally getting the spotlight they deserve. Sessions like “The Weight on Her Shoulders: Women’s Mental Health” and “Priced Out of Parenthood” will confront the systemic inequities affecting women, from maternal mental health challenges to the rising costs of fertility care. Meanwhile, “Women Aren’t Just Small Men” will explore how the industry is rethinking decades of gender bias in clinical research and drug development. Expect bold conversations about equity, access, and the booming women’s health innovation market, now recognized as one of healthcare’s most transformative frontiers.

2. AI and the Future of Healthcare Delivery

Artificial intelligence will dominate discussions at HLTH 2025, with a slate of sessions examining how AI, automation, and data analytics are transforming care delivery. From unpacking how health systems can balance innovation and cost, to exploring how ambient AI is reducing clinician burnout and restoring focus to patient care, these sessions will tackle one of the field’s most urgent questions: how to ensure empathy and ethics remain at the core of technological advancement. Together, these sessions promise practical insights for organizations seeking to scale responsibly in an increasingly digital healthcare ecosystem.

3. Mental Health as a Business Imperative

Mental health remains a defining issue across the industry, and HLTH 2025 is reframing it as both a human and economic priority. In “Proving the Mental Health Prioritization Payoff,” leaders will share data-driven evidence that investing in mental health directly boosts retention, productivity, and cost savings. “Your Outie’s Problem: When Work Stress Doesn’t Stay at Work” will examine the financial toll of chronic workplace stress and how reimagined workflows, not wellness perks, may offer the solution. 

As HLTH continues its mission to foster equitable, affordable, and accessible health for all, this year’s conference promises to deliver not just inspiration but actionable strategies for driving lasting change. Whether you’re focused on AI in healthcare, mental health innovation, or women’s health equity, HLTH 2025 is the place where the future of healthcare begins.

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