Name
09. IT Investments: What's Actually Worth It?
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:35 AM - 9:15 AM
Speakers
Ilham Atir, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM, Director, Clinical Laboratory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Russell Lewandowski, Director, Clinical Applications, Cook County Health
Ray Chung, Vice President, Clinical IT Solution Delivery, Providence
Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer, Care New England
Deepan Chandru Kamaraj, MD, PhD, Director, Data Analytics and Informatics, UPMC Enterprises
Russell Lewandowski, Director, Clinical Applications, Cook County Health
Ray Chung, Vice President, Clinical IT Solution Delivery, Providence
Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer, Care New England
Deepan Chandru Kamaraj, MD, PhD, Director, Data Analytics and Informatics, UPMC Enterprises
Description
With budgets tight and options endless, this panel cuts through the noise. Healthcare executives debate which IT investments truly deliver value, which fall short, and why. Expect candid discussion on ROI, tradeoffs, timing, and decision frameworks leaders use to prioritize spending that advances strategy, resilience, and measurable outcomes, systemwide impact.
Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Strategy