Name
04. Smarter AI Governance for Healthcare Leaders and Controlling Vendor Sprawl
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Matt Grimes, Executive Director, Mayo Clinic Platform
Vivian Cheung, Vice President, Patient Access and Population Health, Family Health Centers of San Diego
Richard Beatty, MBA, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Marketing, Ninala Medical Center
Yuan Luo, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI, Chief Data Officer and Professor, UW Medicine
Rajiv Kolagani, MBA, MS, MA, Chief Data and AI Officer, Lurie Children's Hospital
Vivian Cheung, Vice President, Patient Access and Population Health, Family Health Centers of San Diego
Richard Beatty, MBA, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Marketing, Ninala Medical Center
Yuan Luo, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI, Chief Data Officer and Professor, UW Medicine
Rajiv Kolagani, MBA, MS, MA, Chief Data and AI Officer, Lurie Children's Hospital
Description
Finance leaders face growing pressure to govern AI while managing complex vendor ecosystems. This panel explores strategies to streamline vendor relationships, mitigate risk, and ensure AI tools deliver measurable financial and operational value. Experts share approaches for oversight, accountability, and cost control that balance innovation with prudent governance across health systems.
Location Name
Continental C (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
Moderated by
Kelly Gooch, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
kgooch@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, AI, Finance + Revenue Cycle, Strategy, Revenue Cycle