WEBINAR | The AI Balancing Act: Build, Buy, or Partner?

Health systems are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver value, reduce operational friction, and thoughtfully integrate AI into clinical and administrative workflows. But with limited resources and rapidly evolving technology, leaders are confronting a central strategic dilemma: What should we build internally, what should we buy, and when is it best to partner? 

In this engaging fireside chat, Shruti Cruz, MBA, Director of Digital Solutions at Northwestern Medicine, and Faraz Ahmad, MD, MS, Associate Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence at the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, share real-world insights about navigating the complexities of the AI decision-making process and successfully implementing AI solutions at scale across a large academic health system. They discuss practical lessons learned related to governance, resource allocation, and value realization, offering a candid and pragmatic framework for navigating AI effectively.