Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Name
02. Essential Tech for Thriving Health Systems
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Dirk Steinert, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Care, Froedtert ThedaCare Health
- James Solava, DO, MMM, FACP, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, North Region, WVU Medicine
- Priya Kumar, MD, MHCM, FSCAI, Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Self Regional Healthcare
- Salim Afshar, MD, DMD, FACS, Faculty and AI Translation Lead, Health Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Founder, Institute for AI Translation and doáb
- Yaw Fellin, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Clinical Decision Support and Provider Solutions, Wolters Kluwer Health
Description
What technology is truly essential as health systems navigate financial pressure and rapid change? This panel cuts through trends to highlight the core platforms and capabilities leaders rely on to thrive. Executives will discuss must-have tech, smart prioritization, and how foundational investments enable resilience, growth, and long-term performance.