February 20, 2026

9:00am to 5:30pm PST

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Join leading voices in healthcare at the 12th annual VITALS Conference, where we’ll explore how the healthcare industry is facing unprecedented times related to care access, innovation and care delivery in the U.S. This year’s theme, “Innovation Under Pressure,” highlights the urgency of rethinking healthcare. Through three dynamic panels, we’ll look at how healthcare funding must adapt as costs rise and coverage shrinks. We’ll explore whether emerging innovations are truly closing gaps or simply shifting them. Lastly, we’ll reimagine the roles of patients, providers and data in a system moving from reactive treatment toward proactive empowerment.

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Previous Conferences

VITALS 2025 - Transforming Healthtech: From Innovation to Impact

VITALS 2023 - The Pursuit of Precision Medicine

Keynote with Dr. Williams: How Business Informatics Improve Medical Care

Keynote with Dr. Fleshner: Finding Optimal Pathways for Care

Patient Data: Maximizing Returns, Minimizing Risk

Precision Pharma: Targeted Therapeutics for Optimal Outcomes

VITALS 2022- Solutions for All: The Path to Healthcare Equity

Throughout this past year, social injustices and the COVID-19 pandemic have brought issues of health inequity to light. As a result, many leaders in the health care industry are increasingly focusing their efforts to ensure all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to affordable health care and education. These players are seeking solutions to disparities in every facet of health care, from femtech to large-scale diversity initiatives. At Vitals 2022, we will explore what it will take to move towards a future of equitable health care and examine where we now stand.

VITALS 2021- Rise and Recover: Thriving in a New Healthcare Reality

VITALS is the premier university-led event in the Southern California region for students, professionals, and academics focused on the healthcare industry. The conference offers ample opportunity for healthcare leaders throughout the UCLA community to collaborate with industry leaders and form lasting relationships. The day-long event will feature three keynote speakers and multiple interactive panel discussions exploring the most relevant aspects of healthcare today and in the future. We expect the 7th Annual Healthcare Conference to attract over 300 attendees..