Name
C. AI Solutions That Truly Reduce Workforce Strain
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:25 PM - 1:05 PM
Speakers
Bipan Chand, MD, MBA, Surgery Department Chair, St. Joseph Hospital, Ascension; Professor, Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago
Karen Harris, RN, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Spine and Neurosurgery LLC
Geogy Vennikandam, MBBS, Chief Executive Officer, GI Partners of Illinois
Paul Dobbelhoff, Director, Ambulatory Surgery Center Sales, Commercial Strategy and Operations, athenahealth
Karen Harris, RN, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Spine and Neurosurgery LLC
Geogy Vennikandam, MBBS, Chief Executive Officer, GI Partners of Illinois
Paul Dobbelhoff, Director, Ambulatory Surgery Center Sales, Commercial Strategy and Operations, athenahealth
Description
As staffing pressures intensify, healthcare organizations are looking to AI for relief. This panel examines which AI solutions are truly reducing workforce strain by automating tasks, improving decision-making, and supporting clinical and operational teams. Leaders share practical use cases, adoption lessons, and where AI delivers meaningful, measurable impact.
Location Name
St. Gallen 2
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel