Name
01. The Best Investments for a Smarter EHR
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Speakers
Robert Bart, Chief Medical Information Officer, UPMC
Shahidul Mannan, MBA, MPH, Chief Data Officer, Boston Medical Center
Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics, Mayo Clinic
Kushal Patel, MD, System Chief Medical Information Officer, Mercy Health of Wisconsin and Illinois
Shahidul Mannan, MBA, MPH, Chief Data Officer, Boston Medical Center
Edwina Bhaskaran, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics, Mayo Clinic
Kushal Patel, MD, System Chief Medical Information Officer, Mercy Health of Wisconsin and Illinois
Description
Optimizing EHR systems requires strategic investment to improve usability, interoperability, and clinical impact. This panel explores the best technology, tools, and initiatives that enhance efficiency, support clinician workflows, and drive patient outcomes. Leaders share lessons learned, success stories, and practical guidance to maximize EHR value across health systems.
Location Name
Grand Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Keynote Panel
Moderated by
Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker's Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator Email Address
sbecker@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, EHRs, Strategy