Name
02. The Spark and the Machine: When Frontline Friction Fuels Enterprise Innovation
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
Speakers
Todd Ponsky, MD, FACS, Chief Innovation Officer and Professor, Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Todd Ponsky
Description

Is health system "Innovation," in its current form, truly innovative? Too often, programs start with solutions and search for markets rather than starting with unmet needs. This talk explores how engaging the frontline as structured problem finders and treating everyday obstacles as design inputs can shift innovation from solution-first thinking to a problem-first model that drives scalable, enterprise-level impact.

Location Name
Continental A (Lobby Level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Presentation