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, Former Medical Director, Clinical Informatics
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, Former Medical Director, Clinical Informatics
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.
Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Strategy