Name
08. Ambient AI Investments: Key Considerations and Lessons Learned
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
Mark Lo, MD, MS, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Seattle Children's Hospital
Tomi Kolade, MBBS, MSHI, MCSO, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, UTHealth | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
J. Scott Smitherman, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, Providence Clinical Network
Alex Carter, DMSc, PA-C, President, New Mexico Telehealth Alliance
Tomi Kolade, MBBS, MSHI, MCSO, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, UTHealth | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
J. Scott Smitherman, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, Providence Clinical Network
Alex Carter, DMSc, PA-C, President, New Mexico Telehealth Alliance
Description
Ambient AI promises relief from documentation burden, but success depends on smart decisions. This panel examines key considerations health systems faced when investing—from vendor selection to workflow redesign. Leaders will share lessons learned, unexpected challenges, adoption insights, and how they evaluated ROI, clinician trust, and long-term scalability.
Location Name
Salon A-4 (Lower 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
Moderated by
Elizabeth Gregerson, Writer/Reporter, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
egregerson@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, AI, Ambient Listening, Strategy