Name
02. The Big IT Decisions for 2027: Teams, Partnerships and Investment Trends
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Speakers
Brian Hasselfeld, MD, Executive Medical Director, Digital Health and Innovation, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Toyosi Olutade, MD, CPE, FHM, Chief Medical Officer, UnityPoint Health-Quad Cities
Emily Marlow, DNP, RN, NP-C, Associate Chief Operating Officer Ambulatory care, Chief APRN, University of Michigan Health
Pam Austin, MBA, CPHIMS, PMP, Former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Toyosi Olutade, MD, CPE, FHM, Chief Medical Officer, UnityPoint Health-Quad Cities
Emily Marlow, DNP, RN, NP-C, Associate Chief Operating Officer Ambulatory care, Chief APRN, University of Michigan Health
Pam Austin, MBA, CPHIMS, PMP, Former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Description
Looking beyond short-term fixes, this panel focuses on the IT decisions shaping healthcare’s next chapter. Executives will discuss how they’re planning for 2027—rethinking internal teams, selecting strategic partners, and prioritizing investments—while balancing innovation, risk, and long-term scalability in an increasingly complex technology landscape.
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