Name
07. How Smaller Systems Can Bridge the AI and Tech Divide
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM
Speakers
Rick Leesmann, MHA, CHCIO, CDH-E, CPHIMS, Chief Information Officer, Sky Lakes Medical Center
Tony Sillemon, Psy.D,MBA, Director, Sutter Bay Hospital-EBAC
Bryon Frost, MD, ABEM, Vice President and Chief Medical Informatics Officer, McLeod Health
Rick Leesmann Tony Sillemon Bryon Frost
Description

Smaller health systems face unique barriers to adopting advanced technology and AI. In this discussion, leaders share pragmatic approaches to narrowing the digital divide—leveraging partnerships, prioritizing high-impact use cases, modernizing infrastructure, and building skills without overextending resources. Panelists highlight scalable strategies that enable community and regional systems to compete, innovate, and deliver high-quality care.

Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, AI, Strategy