Name
05. Cyber Incidents That Didn't Make Headlines — but Changed Everything
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:35 AM - 9:15 AM
Speakers
John Gaede, Chief Information Officer, San Juan Regional Medical Center
Nicholas Thomeer, Manager, Information Security, Main Line Health
Tammy Smith, Director, Information Technology and Facility Information Security Officer, Merit Health Wesley
John Flores, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Nicholas Thomeer, Manager, Information Security, Main Line Health
Tammy Smith, Director, Information Technology and Facility Information Security Officer, Merit Health Wesley
John Flores, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Description
Not every cyber event becomes public, but many reshape strategy overnight. In this panel, healthcare leaders recount real incidents that stayed quiet yet triggered major change. Hear how breaches, near misses, and system disruptions altered governance, investments, and preparedness—and what lessons now guide stronger, more resilient security programs.
Session Type
Panel
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, Strategy