Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Name
02. AI Agents in Action: Early Use Cases and Success Stories
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel
Speakers
- Kali Ihde, Director, NM Ventures & Innovation, Northwestern Medicine
- Kelsey Fitzgerald, MS, CSM, POPM, Director, Strategic Operations, Mayo Clinic
- Nasim Eftekhari, MS, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, City of Hope
- Patrick Healy, MBA, PMP, CPXP, Director, Innovation, Technology & Transformation, Rush University System for Health
- Srinivas Sridhara, PhD, MHS, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Penn Medicine
Description
AI agents are moving from concept to practice in healthcare. This panel highlights early use cases and success stories, showcasing how AI supports clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, and patient engagement. Leaders share lessons learned, implementation strategies, and measurable outcomes, offering insights for scaling AI responsibly across health systems.