Name
02. Essential Tech for Thriving Health Systems
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
Dirk Steinert, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Care, Froedtert ThedaCare Health
Priya Kumar, MD, MHCM, FSCAI, Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Self Regional Healthcare
Salim Afshar, MD, DMD, FACS, Faculty and AI Translation Lead, Health Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health;, Vice President, Innovation, Essen Health
James Solava, DO, FACP, ACMIO, WVU Medicine
Julie Frey, MBA, Head, Provider Product, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health
Priya Kumar, MD, MHCM, FSCAI, Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Self Regional Healthcare
Salim Afshar, MD, DMD, FACS, Faculty and AI Translation Lead, Health Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health;, Vice President, Innovation, Essen Health
James Solava, DO, FACP, ACMIO, WVU Medicine
Julie Frey, MBA, Head, Provider Product, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health
Description
What technology is truly essential as health systems navigate financial pressure and rapid change? This panel cuts through trends to highlight the core platforms and capabilities leaders rely on to thrive. Executives will discuss must-have tech, smart prioritization, and how foundational investments enable resilience, growth, and long-term performance.
Location Name
Continental A (Lobby Level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Strategy