Name
01. Will AI Replace Healthcare Jobs?
Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Shakeeb Akhter, CHCIO, CDH-E, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA, Former Chief Technology Officer, Michigan Medicine, Founder and Managing Member, EHC Consulting
Elizabeth Hand, DSL, Interim Vice President, IT Clinical Applications, OU Health
Theresa McDonnell, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Duke University Health System
Gary Zimmer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mohawk Valley Health System
Tim Calahan, MS, MBA, DBA, Former Chief Technology Officer, Michigan Medicine, Founder and Managing Member, EHC Consulting
Elizabeth Hand, DSL, Interim Vice President, IT Clinical Applications, OU Health
Theresa McDonnell, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Duke University Health System
Gary Zimmer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mohawk Valley Health System
Description
Hospital and health system executives will consider how artificial intelligence may alter workforce roles across clinical and administrative settings. The discussion will explore where automation is most likely to augment existing teams and where responsibilities may shift. Leaders will also address workforce planning, training and change management as AI capabilities continue to evolve.
Session Type
Panel