Name
02. AI Literacy 101: Training and Upskilling That Works
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:35 AM - 9:15 AM
Speakers
Ryan Vervack, Chief Technology Officer, University of Maryland Medical System
Ilir Zenku, PMP, CHCIO, FACHE, Assistant VP, Health System IT, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
James M. Blum, MD, FCCM, Chief Health Information Officer, University of Iowa Health Care
Robert Poznanovich, Chief Growth Officer and Senior Fellow, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Ilir Zenku, PMP, CHCIO, FACHE, Assistant VP, Health System IT, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
James M. Blum, MD, FCCM, Chief Health Information Officer, University of Iowa Health Care
Robert Poznanovich, Chief Growth Officer and Senior Fellow, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Description
AI adoption depends on people, not just technology. This panel breaks down effective approaches to building AI literacy across healthcare organizations. Leaders will share how they train, upskill, and engage teams, overcome resistance, and create practical education programs that empower staff to use AI confidently and responsibly in daily work.
Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, AI, Strategy