Name
1. Debunking AI Myths: Strategies for Gaining Stakeholder Buy-in on AI Solutions
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
Reba McVay, MBA, MSN, RN, CNS-BC, CNS, Center for Nursing Excellence, Wellstar Health System
Nabile M. Safdar, MD, MPH, FSIIM, Interim Chief AI Officer, Associate Chief Healthcare Information Officer, Endowed Professor and Vice Chair, Informatics, Radiology and Imaging Sciences Department, Emory University
Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Giovanni Piedimonte, ​MD, FAAP, FCCP, Vice President, Research, Institutional Official, and Research Integrity Officer, Tulane University
Erin Dietrich, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Senior Director Academic IT University of Michigan Medical Sc, University of Michigan
Nabile M. Safdar, MD, MPH, FSIIM, Interim Chief AI Officer, Associate Chief Healthcare Information Officer, Endowed Professor and Vice Chair, Informatics, Radiology and Imaging Sciences Department, Emory University
Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Giovanni Piedimonte, ​MD, FAAP, FCCP, Vice President, Research, Institutional Official, and Research Integrity Officer, Tulane University
Erin Dietrich, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Senior Director Academic IT University of Michigan Medical Sc, University of Michigan


Description
Misconceptions about AI can slow its adoption in healthcare, but the right approach can build trust and drive progress. This session tackles common myths around job displacement, data security and implementation challenges, offering evidence-based insights to clear up confusion. Experts will share strategies for effective communication, education initiatives and pilot projects that showcase AI’s real benefits. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to engage stakeholders and foster confidence in AI-driven solutions.
Session Type
Panel