Name
11. The Innovation Gap: Why Some Lead and Others Follow
Date & Time
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Speakers
Adil Alaoui, Director, Health Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center
Mark Helms, MBA, Executive Director, Strategy and Analytics, UChicago Medicine
Eric Snyder, Executive Director Technology Innovation, University of Rochester Medical Center
Lisa Carter, NE-BC, FABC, Southern Regional President, Ballad Health
Aiesha Ahmed, MD, MBA, Vice President, Population Health, Vice President and Chief of Neuroscience, Corewell Health West
Mark Helms, MBA, Executive Director, Strategy and Analytics, UChicago Medicine
Eric Snyder, Executive Director Technology Innovation, University of Rochester Medical Center
Lisa Carter, NE-BC, FABC, Southern Regional President, Ballad Health
Aiesha Ahmed, MD, MBA, Vice President, Population Health, Vice President and Chief of Neuroscience, Corewell Health West




Description
This session will delve into strategies for proactively identifying, evaluating, and integrating innovative technologies in healthcare. Follow a panelist discussion regarding effective frameworks for cultivating a culture of innovation, prioritizing investments and aligning new technologies with organizational objectives. The discussion will address challenges such as overcoming resistance to change, navigating regulatory complexities and scaling successful pilot programs. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to position their organizations as pioneers in adopting transformative innovations within the healthcare sector.
Session Type
Panel