Presented at HLTH 2025: Turning cybersecurity and compliance into competitive advantage
Digital health startups face a defining moment.
As investor scrutiny and regulatory expectations rise, security and compliance can no longer be afterthoughts—they’re now essential to growth, trust, and enterprise value.
In this discussion, moderated by Cleaterwater’s Robyn Ewers , Baxter Lee, President of Clearwater, and Ed Zacharias, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, explore how digital health innovators can turn risk management into a differentiator.
From data rights and AI governance to investor diligence and regulatory readiness, this conversation unpacks what it takes to scale securely in an increasingly complex environment.
🔵 Key Discussion Points:
- Why digital health has become a top target for cyberattacks
- How early- and mid-stage companies can build trust through compliance
- The legal and valuation risks of overlooking data rights
- What investors, CISOs, and health systems look for in digital health partners
- How to turn cybersecurity and compliance into a foundation for growth
Whether you’re a founder preparing for your first funding round or an established platform ready to scale, this session offers actionable insights to help you protect your value, your partners, and your patients.
🎥 Speakers
Baxter Lee – President, Clearwater
Ed Zacharias – Partner and Digital Health Practice Leader, McDermott Will & Emery
Moderated By:
Robyn Ewers – Sr. Director Partnerships & Channel, Clearwater
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