Name
6. Balancing Budgets and Resources for Meaningful ROI on Tech
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
Speakers
Steve Eckert, FACHE, CHCIO, MBA, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Cook Childrens
Bryan Graven, Chief Information Officer, Waterbury Health & Eastern CT Health Network
Nirmit Kothari, MD, MPH, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis
Shafiq Rab, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and System Chief Information Officer, Tufts Medicine
Bryan Graven, Chief Information Officer, Waterbury Health & Eastern CT Health Network
Nirmit Kothari, MD, MPH, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis
Shafiq Rab, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and System Chief Information Officer, Tufts Medicine
Description
Maximizing the value of technology investments requires smart financial and workforce management. How can healthcare leaders prioritize tech initiatives, align them with organizational goals and measure their impact on efficiency and patient outcomes? This session brings together experts to discuss strategies for navigating budget constraints, evaluating vendor solutions and scaling technology across departments. Attendees will gain actionable insights to make data-driven decisions that drive both immediate gains and long-term success.
Location Name
Grand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker's Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP