Name
12. Why Health Systems Buy vs. Build — And When That's a Mistake
Date & Time
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Speakers
Kunjan Divatia, MS, MBA, Vice President, Digital Technology Solutions, Yale New Haven Health System
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, Senior Vice President Health Innovation Enterprises Professor and Chairman Anesthesiology and Pe, UPMC Perioperative and Surgical Services
Gulshan Mehta, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Blanchard Valley Health System
Briana Rygg, Assistant Vice President, Information Solutions & Services and Chief Applications Officer, RUSH University System for Health
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, Senior Vice President Health Innovation Enterprises Professor and Chairman Anesthesiology and Pe, UPMC Perioperative and Surgical Services
Gulshan Mehta, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Blanchard Valley Health System
Briana Rygg, Assistant Vice President, Information Solutions & Services and Chief Applications Officer, RUSH University System for Health


Description
This session will explore the growing trend of health systems moving from developing their own software to partnering with external vendors. Discuss the key drivers behind this shift, the benefits organizations are experiencing, and the impact on innovation, cost and efficiency. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these partnerships are reshaping the healthcare landscape and enhancing organizational performance.
Session Type
Panel