Name
9. Shorten Wait Times and Improve Access: What Works, What Doesn't
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 3:10 PM - 3:50 PM
Speakers
Lacey Benford, MBA, Assistant Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, Lifepoint Health
Jasmine Ashley Bishop, Managing Director, Care Innovation, MedStar Health
Zsolt Kulcsar, DO, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Virtual Health, Emory Healthcare
Judith Olivarez-Trevino, DNP, APRN FNP-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Nick Hilbert, MSN, RN, Director, Quality and Patient Safety, UC San Diego Health
Jasmine Ashley Bishop, Managing Director, Care Innovation, MedStar Health
Zsolt Kulcsar, DO, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Virtual Health, Emory Healthcare
Judith Olivarez-Trevino, DNP, APRN FNP-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Nick Hilbert, MSN, RN, Director, Quality and Patient Safety, UC San Diego Health


Description
Technology and innovation are transforming healthcare but real impact comes from solutions that drive meaningful change. How are organizations using digital tools to improve access, address disparities and enhance patient engagement? This session will highlight real-world initiatives that optimize resources and deliver measurable results. Experts will share strategies for tracking success, scaling solutions and ensuring that innovation translates into lasting benefits for patients and communities. Attendees will gain actionable insights to turn big ideas into sustainable improvements in care.
Location Name
Grand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Sophie Eydis, Writer, Becker's Healthcare