Name
08. AI Hype vs. Value: What's Worth It?
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Paresh Shah, MD, FACS, Group Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Weill Cornell Division, NewYork Presbyterian
Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, IT Applications, Houston Methodist
Agnes Therady, RN, PhD, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Franciscan Health
Badrinath Konety, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS, President, Allina Health Cancer Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Allina Health
Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, IT Applications, Houston Methodist
Agnes Therady, RN, PhD, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Franciscan Health
Badrinath Konety, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS, President, Allina Health Cancer Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Allina Health
Description
AI promises transformation, but not every tool delivers value. This panel cuts through the hype to examine which AI investments are truly worth it. Leaders discuss evaluation frameworks, real-world use cases, adoption challenges, and how to separate meaningful impact from noise as organizations make smarter, more disciplined AI decisions.
Session Type
Panel