Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Name
04. Real-World Use Cases in Access Improvement
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Corey Bucher, PhD, Vice President, AI Enablement and Workforce Transformation, Beebe Healthcare
- Paola Ballester, MD, FAAP, CHCQM-PHYADV, Chief, Medical Staff, John Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- Rachel Papka, MHAI, Chief Innovation Officer, Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging
- Samir Shah, MD, MHCM, Regional Medical Director, Hospitalist and Physician advisor services, western Indiana, Franciscan Health, Franciscan Alliance
Description
Improving access requires more than intent—it demands execution. This panel highlights real-world use cases where health systems expanded access through technology, process redesign, and smarter operations. Leaders will share what worked, measurable results achieved, and lessons learned that others can apply to reduce delays and improve patient entry points.



