Name
8. What Rural Healthcare Needs to Bridge the AI Divide
Date & Time
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Speakers
Benjamin Armfield, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Sonoma Valley Hospital
Will Johnson, MBA, CHCIO, FHIMSS, Chief Information Officer, Tidelands Health
Scott Vaughan, CISSP, CISM, CHISL, Director of Information Services, Sauk Prairie Healthcare
Kristy K. Ward, MD, MAS, Associate Professor and Director, Gynecologic Oncology Division, WVU Medicine
Will Johnson, MBA, CHCIO, FHIMSS, Chief Information Officer, Tidelands Health
Scott Vaughan, CISSP, CISM, CHISL, Director of Information Services, Sauk Prairie Healthcare
Kristy K. Ward, MD, MAS, Associate Professor and Director, Gynecologic Oncology Division, WVU Medicine




Description
Unpack strategies that address the disparity between well-resourced health systems and those with limited access to AI technologies. Panelists will discuss approaches to bridging this gap including affordable solutions, partnerships and scalable AI applications that can enhance healthcare delivery in resource-limited environments. Learn about fostering equity in healthcare technology adoption and ensuring all systems can benefit from AI advancements.
Session Type
Panel