Name
11. Where Ambient AI in Healthcare Adds Value
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Dawson Ballard Jr, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-P, CRC, CEMC, CPCD, CUC, CPMA, RCMS, CEMA, AAPC Fellow, Manager, Provider Education, Rush University Medical Center
Jon Ferguson, MBA, Director, Operations, Hospital for Special Surgery Florida
Diego Illanes, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director, Urogynecology, Mather Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health
Stephen John Bardoczi, MHA, LFACHE, Vice President, Planning and Post Acute Care Emeritus, Witham Health Services
Jon Ferguson, MBA, Director, Operations, Hospital for Special Surgery Florida
Diego Illanes, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director, Urogynecology, Mather Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health
Stephen John Bardoczi, MHA, LFACHE, Vice President, Planning and Post Acute Care Emeritus, Witham Health Services
Description
Ambient AI is transforming healthcare by capturing and analyzing clinical data seamlessly. This panel explores where ambient AI delivers the most value, from documentation and workflow efficiency to patient safety and care quality. Leaders share real-world examples, implementation lessons, and strategies to maximize impact while minimizing disruption across care settings.
Location Name
Mobley (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
Rosie Talaga, Speaker Relations and Event Operations Manager, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
rtalaga@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, AI, Ambient Listening, Strategy, Value-Based Care