Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Name
08. AI Strategy in Action: Wins, Roadblocks and Real-World Outcomes
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Gian Varbaro, MD, Chief Medical Officer And Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
- Ije Akunyili, MD, Chief Medical Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City Medical Center
- Kathryn King, MD, MHS, Associate Chief Operating Officer, MUSC Health
- Krishnaj Gourab, MD, Chief Medical Officer, University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute; Vice President and Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, University of Maryland Medical System
- Meenesh Bhimani, MD, MHA, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Hippocratic AI
Description
This panel examines how healthcare organizations are putting AI strategy into practice across operations and the revenue cycle. Leaders will share real-world wins, unexpected roadblocks, and measurable outcomes, offering practical insights on governance, adoption, scalability, and how to translate AI investments into meaningful, sustainable results.