BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Scottsdale Institute - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Scottsdale Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Scottsdale Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260218T173458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T195331Z UID:75149-1774962000-1774965600@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Building the Connected Care Team of Tomorrow- Virtual Care at University Hospitals DESCRIPTION:Brian Nelson\, MHA\, BSN\, RN\, Program Manager; Lauren Yanus\, BSN\, BA\, RN\, CPN\, Platform Lead\, Veale Healthcare Transformation Institute\, University Hospitals (UH); and Elizabeth Glidewell\, MSN\, RN\, CCRN\, CAVRN\, Director of Nursing\, Clinical Innovation\, and Implementation\, Vitalchat. Discover how UH is reimagining nursing care through its innovative Connected Care Team virtual nursing model. In this session\, UH leaders will share how advanced video/audio technology\, platform development\, and nurse‑designed workflows are expanding clinical capacity\, reducing workload burden\, and improving patient outcomes. \nLearn how virtual nurses support admissions\, discharges\, rounding\, emergency department workflows\, and continuous patient observation\, returning valuable hours to bedside teams. The webinar will highlight early results\, key lessons from whole‑hospital implementation\, and what’s next as UH expands virtual care capabilities across service lines. \nAttendees will leave with practical insights on building a scalable\, high‑impact virtual nursing program that enhances safety\, efficiency\, and caregiver satisfaction. URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-building-the-connected-care-team-of-tomorrow-virtual-care/ CATEGORIES:2026,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Population Health & Value-Based Care,Quality & Safety,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260302T204226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T220008Z UID:75345-1775048400-1775052000@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:FIRESIDE CHAT | Violence as a Public Health Crisis: What Healthcare Leaders Must Do Now DESCRIPTION:Gun violence\, immigration raids\, rising incivility\, and escalating violence within healthcare settings are issues no community—or health system—is immune to. As more individuals present in acute crisis or severe emotional dysregulation\, hospitals and clinics are increasingly becoming sites of harm not only for patients\, but for the care teams who serve them. \nJoin Michael Dowling\, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health\, and Lisa Shannon\, CEO of Allina Health\, for a candid conversation about the realities of violence and social unrest as critical public health crises that demand decisive\, values‑driven leadership. Moderated by John Glaser\, Chair of the Scottsdale Institute’s Board\, this timely discussion is essential for healthcare executives navigating an environment where the safety of caregivers is under growing threat. \nAs the social fabric continues to fray\, healthcare leaders face a dual—and often competing—responsibility: delivering compassionate care to people in profound distress while ensuring a safe environment for staff who are increasingly exposed to verbal abuse\, physical assaults\, and moral injury. This fireside chat will explore how violence inside and outside healthcare facilities intersects with broader societal instability\, and what leaders must do now to respond. \nThis discussion will delve into critical questions\, including: \n\nHow do health systems effectively prevent\, prepare for\, and respond to violence across the continuum—from gun trauma and immigration enforcement disruptions to patient‑initiated harm within care settings?\nWhat is the role of leadership when patients\, staff\, and communities are experiencing heightened crisis\, fear\, and loss of regulation?\nHow can we meaningfully protect care team members from harm while upholding our mission\, values\, and commitment to equitable\, compassionate care in an era of rising incivility and violence?\n\nCenter for Gun Violence Prevention URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/fireside-chat-violence-as-a-public-health-crisis-what-healthcare-leaders-must-do-now/ CATEGORIES:2026,CIO,CISO,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Financial Management,Governance,Innovation,Innovation,Leadership,Partnerships,Population Health & Value-Based Care,Population Health, Care and Access,Quality & Safety,Regulatory / Policy,Strategy,Venture Investing,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fsc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260218T203523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162542Z UID:75163-1775570400-1775574000@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:DIALOGUE | CISO – Strategic Priorities\, Plans\, and Perils for 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””] \n\nJanet Guptill\, FACHE\, CPHIMS\, President & CEO\, Scottsdale Institute \nWhat’s in store for 2026 for leading health system CISO? Join your Scottsdale Institute peers to share your priorities\, plans\, and perils as you navigate the year ahead. To guide our discussion\, we are asking each member health system to complete a brief five-minute survey which CISOs will receive via their invitation. We’ll use the survey results as discussion starters during our one-hour meeting. Participation in the survey is required to receive a copy of the results. \nSI Dialogue calls are only open to member health systems\, and this invitation is exclusively for members of the CISO Affinity group. This allows us to create a trusting environment for open and strategic dialogue. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” wpf_visibility=”loggedin”] \n\n“Enabling Continuity of Care Through Disruption: Exploration of Cyber Threats\, Operational Resilience\, and AI in Health Care”\nFrom Crisis to Confidence: A Leadership Blueprint for Enterprise Resiliency”\n\n[/vc_column_text] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/dialogue-ciso-strategic-priorities-plans-and-perils-for-2026/ CATEGORIES:2026,CISO,Dialogue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260309T153121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T203650Z UID:75436-1775739600-1775743200@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | How AI is Being Used to Change Pharmacy Practice DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””]System Chief Pharmacy Officers from Baptist Health System / University of Miami\, Nilesh Desai\, MBA\, BS\, RPh\, CPPS\, CPEL and Ochsner Health\, Debbie Simonson\, PharmD\, discuss their organizations’ experiences adopting AI in pharmacy operations. \nThey are joined by Epic’s Chris Soverns\, Pharmacy R&D and Joel Jones\, Pharmacy Product Informatics to discuss current and roadmap AI capabilities. \nThe session examines where AI is being used today\, risks and opportunities with AI use\, and how the pharmacist role may evolve over the next decade.[/vc_column_text] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-how-ai-is-being-used-to-change-pharmacy-practice/ CATEGORIES:2026,AI,Artificial Intelligence,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,CTO/VP Apps,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Epic,IT Practice & Delivery,Quality & Safety,Regulatory / Policy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260309T154823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T202644Z UID:75446-1776258000-1776261600@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Partnering for Adoption\, Innovation\, Accountability | Lessons from Leading Health Systems in Front-End Automation DESCRIPTION:Jessica Godbey\, Vice President of Patient Access\, Carle Health; and Candice Hoshi\, Vice President\, Revenue Cycle\, UCHealth. Health systems are under increasing pressure to modernize front-end revenue cycle operations while managing payer complexity\, workforce constraints\, and rising expectations for patient access. Many organizations are turning to automation to reduce administrative burden\, but the path to adoption and scale can look very different depending on where an organization begins. \nIn this session\, revenue cycle leaders from Carle Health and UCHealth will share their real-world experiences advancing automation across prior authorization and front-end workflows. One organization began with highly manual processes and focused on stabilizing operations through automation\, while the other approached the journey from a more strategic perspective—reassessing technology partnerships and co-developing solutions designed to better align with provider needs. Together\, they will discuss the operational\, leadership\, and governance considerations that shape successful automation strategies and how both organizations are working to reduce patient administrative friction while enabling staff to focus on higher-value work. \nKey Takeaways \n\nHow health systems are approaching front-end automation from different starting points—from operational adoption to strategic partnership and co-development\nLessons learned in managing change\, building staff trust\, and aligning cross-functional teams around new workflows\nThe importance of designing automation around provider needs rather than fragmented point solutions\nHow leaders are evaluating success by connecting automation performance to operational outcomes and denial patterns URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-partnering-for-adoption-innovation-accountability-lessons-from-leading-health-systems-in-front-end-automation/ CATEGORIES:2026,AI,Analytics,Artificial Intelligence,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CTO/VP Apps,Data & Analytics,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Financial Management,Governance,Partnerships,Population Health, Care and Access,Regulatory / Policy,Strategy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260209T155445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T153934Z UID:74959-1776330000-1776333600@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Inside Trinity Health’s $100M IT Cost Optimization Strategy through Archiving and Decommissioning DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””] \n[/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””]Mike Prokic\, Chief IT Strategy Officer; and Nick O’Connor\, Chief Technology Officer\, Trinity Health. Healthcare systems are facing unprecedented financial pressure\, from federal reimbursement cuts and labor inflation to the operational drag of decades of M&A–driven application sprawl. In this webinar\, Trinity Health C-suite IT leaders share how they turned application decommissioning into a repeatable\, capital-funded financial strategy that is removing over $100 million in recurring IT operating expenses. \nModerated by Clearsense CEO Jason Rose\, this case-study–driven discussion explores how Trinity Health systematically retired nearly 800 applications across 92 hospitals while preserving clinical and financial access\, accelerating M&A synergies\, and reducing infrastructure and security risk. Attendees will learn how Trinity built an “assembly line” approach to archiving and decommissioning\, structuring the program as CapEx under GAAP\, and why active archiving\, not just system shutdowns\, was critical to success. \nThis webinar provides a practical roadmap for CIOs\, CFOs\, and IT leaders at health systems of any size to unlock financial flexibility without compromising patient care or workforce stability.  Documented by Gartner as the best practice for reducing tech debt\, this is a webinar that will bring meaningful and rapid ROI to your health system.[/vc_column_text] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-inside-trinity-healths-100m-it-cost-optimization-strategy-through-archiving-and-decommissioning/ CATEGORIES:2026,CIO,Clinical Informatics,CNIO,CTO/VP Apps,Data & Analytics,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Financial Management,Governance,IT Practice & Delivery,Leadership,Strategy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260317T221924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T201634Z UID:75587-1776776400-1776780000@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Separating Signal from Noise: Building a Real AI Strategy in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise priority in healthcare. This session brings a CEO and industry innovator together to unpack what an effective AI strategy actually looks like inside a modern health system. Through the lens of real-world AI initiatives\, attendees will hear how leaders distinguish meaningful investments from noise\, balance point solutions versus enterprise platforms\, and scale AI in ways that drive measurable clinical and operational outcomes. \nGrounded in the experience of deploying AI within a leading health system\, speakers Brendan Carr\, CEO\, Mount Sinai Health System and Elad Walach\, CEO\, Aidoc will highlight what adoption really entails—from integrating multimodal data such as EHR information\, imaging\, and labs\, to achieving tangible improvements in patient care. They will share candid lessons learned\, including common missteps\, the cultural and operational barriers to change\, and how leadership mindsets must evolve to keep pace with rapid innovation. \nLooking ahead\, the conversation will examine the technologies and capabilities poised to reshape care delivery over the next five years—and what separates organizations that get AI right from those that fall behind. Attendees will leave with practical insights on building an AI-forward organization\, aligning strategy with outcomes\, and leading through one of the most transformative shifts in healthcare. URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-separating-signal-from-noise-building-a-real-ai-strategy-in-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:2026,AI,Aidoc,CIO,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,CTO/VP Apps,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Leadership,Population Health & Value-Based Care,Population Health, Care and Access,Quality & Safety,Strategy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20251116T221315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T224723Z UID:73411-1776862800-1776866400@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Ascension's Clinical Innovation Institute DESCRIPTION:Frederick Masoudi\, MD\, MSPH\, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer; Mitesh Patel\, MD\, MBA\, Vice President and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer; and Jon Taves\, MBA\, Associate Vice President\, Clinical Innovation\, Ascension. Learn why the Clinical Innovation Institute was formed and how leaders intend to innovate for quality\, growth\, and experience. They will share their current cornerstone programs and what they intend on building in the future. The team will also share how they partner with Ascension’s broader innovation ecosystem – collaborating with cross-functional partners at the System office and market levels to advance the future of care delivery for Ascension together. They will also share how they engage with their venture partner\, Ascension Ventures. URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-ascensions-clinical-innovation-institute/ CATEGORIES:2026,Artificial Intelligence,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Epic,Innovation,Innovation,Leadership,Population Health & Value-Based Care,Population Health, Care and Access,Quality & Safety,Strategy,Venture Investing,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T171500 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20250714T163804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T145220Z UID:71428-1777381200-1777396500@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:2026 Scottsdale Institute AI Symposium DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1766119987698{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”text-01″]Crossing the AI Chasm: What’s Next?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765423800984{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”text-02″]AI Symposium | April 28\, 2026[/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_tta_tabs shape=”square” color=”turquoise” active_section=”3″][vc_tta_section title=”Home” tab_id=”1769134347407-5e6142c6-aa03″][vc_column_text css=””]Crossing the AI Chasm: What’s Next? \nConnect with C-Suite executives who are actively shaping how AI and human expertise combine to advance patient care\, operational excellence\, and sustainable growth. The Scottsdale Institute’s invite-only symposium will include industry experts alongside health system executives who will push the boundaries on what we think is possible with AI in transforming healthcare. [/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”AI Symposium Schedule Overview” css=”” wpf_visibility=”loggedin” el_class=”dividers”][vc_column_text css=”” wpf_visibility=”loggedin”] \n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\nTime\n\n\nEvent\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 28\n1:00 PM – 5:15 PM\n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nAI Symposium\nNetworking Reception\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”What to Expect” css=”.vc_custom_1769142260837{margin-top: 10px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;}” el_class=”dividers”]\n\n[vc_single_image image=”74080″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1765913224212{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489248437{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”] \nProvocative Insights\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489221704{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]New Cross-View Conversations surface opposing perspectives to challenge the status-quo and invite collaborative problem solving. [/vc_column_text]\n[vc_single_image image=”73647″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1765491127135{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489273671{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”] \nJoint Reception\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489281320{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Connect with executive leaders from both the AI Symposium and Annual Conference at the Tuesday evening networking reception. [/vc_column_text]\n[vc_single_image image=”74081″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1765913446605{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489327154{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”] \nElevated Dialogue\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765489314387{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Our highly curated invited attendees and speakers engage in meaningful conversations during and between sessions to propel the industry forward. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section wpf_visibility=”loggedin” title=”Agenda” tab_id=”1769134347420-897ea04d-dc07″ el_class=”agenda”][vc_text_separator title=”Tuesday April 28\, 2026″ color=”orange” css=”.vc_custom_1769142084025{margin-top: 45px !important;}”]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”pics2″][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”pics2″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert (Bob) Wachter\, MD\n Professor & Chair\, UCSF\, UC San Francisco\n \n Robert M. Wachter\, MD\, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF). Author of 300 articles and 6 books\, he coined the term “hospitalist” in 1996 and is often considered the... \n Wachter \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”pics2″][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”pics2″][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1769134418597-001822a6-c557″][vc_column_text css=”” wpf_visibility=”loggedin”]Publications \n\n2026 AI Symposium Highlights\n\nPre-materials \n\n2026 AI Symposium Agenda\nSymposium Attendee List\n2025 AI Symposium Report \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Speakers” tab_id=”1769134439081-d6ade9d4-3768″][vc_column_text css=”” wpf_visibility=”loggedin” el_class=”sortme_bios”] \nBios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Glaser\, PhD\n Executive in Residence\, Harvard Medical School; SI Board Chair\n \n John Glaser\, PhD is an Executive-in-Residence at the Harvard Medical School and is on faculty at the Harvard School of Public Health and the UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics. He is a former senior vice president of population health\, at Cerner... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Janet Guptill\, FACHE\, CPHIMS\n President and CEO\, Scottsdale Institute\n \n Janet Guptill is President and CEO of the Scottsdale Institute\, a non-profit membership organization of leading health systems focused on transformational change leveraging information technology. In this role she brings a unique perspective of leveraging information technology to make better... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Micky Tripathi\, PhD\, MPP\n Chief Artificial Intelligence Implementation Officer (CAIO)\, Mayo Clinic\n \n Micky Tripathi is the Mayo Clinic Chief Artificial Intelligence Implementation Officer (CAIO). He leads AI governance and the safe and effective adoption of AI into the Practice to enhance patient outcomes and reduce administrative workload\, working across the Mayo enterprise... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kedar Mate\, MD\n Co-Founder & CMO\, Qualified Health\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Troy Bannister\n CEO\, OnBoard AI\n \n 15+ years in healthcare. EMT\, M.S. in Biophysics\, Founder of Particle Health\, Rota Health and Onboard AI. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seth Hain\, MS\n Senior Vice President of R&D\, Epic and Scottsdale Institute Advisor\n \n Seth Hain\, Senior Vice President of R&D at Epic\, focuses on advancing the use of artificial intelligence and analytics across healthcare to increase efficiency and advance the science of medicine. During his 20 years at Epic\, Seth has focused on... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feby Abraham\, PhD\n EVP\, Chief Strategy and Innovations Officer\, Memorial Hermann\n \n Feby Abraham is the Executive Vice President\, Chief Strategy Officer at Memorial Hermann Health System. In this role\, Feby is responsible for leading strategy and strategic planning for the organization and to drive its strategic investments\, corporate development\, strategic market... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elad Walach\n CEO\, Aidoc\n \n Elad Walach is the co-founder and CEO of Aidoc\, a leading clinical AI platform that supports care for more than 70 million patients annually across 150+ health systems and holds the most FDA clearances in its category. Under his leadership\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julie Murchinson\, MBA\n Partner\, Transformation Capital; Scottsdale Institute Executive in Residence\n \n Julie is a Partner with Transformation Capital\, a leading growth equity fund focused exclusively on digital health and novel care delivery models. She has held leadership roles in health IT policy and strategy consulting\, two start-up companies - one through... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spencer Dorn\, MD\, MPH\, MHA\n Professor\, Executive Director of Clinical Practice Innovation\, UNC Health\n \n Spencer Dorn\, MD\, MPH\, MHA is a professor of medicine and executive medical director of practice innovation at the University of North Carolina. A practicing gastroenterologist\, he writes and speaks widely on how digital and AI-driven technologies are reshaping clinical practice... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas (Nick) Gavin\, MD\n VP\, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer\, Mt. Sinai Hospital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shiv Rao\, MD\n CEO\, Abridge\n \n Dr. Shiv Rao is the CEO and Co-Founder of Abridge\, the leading AI platform for clinical conversations. Abridge’s enterprise-grade AI transforms medical conversations into clinically useful and billable documentation at the point of conversation\, reducing administrative burden and clinician burnout... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Ackermann\n SVP\, Head of AI Strategy & Transformation\, Korn Ferry\n \n Bryan Ackermann is Head of AI Strategy & Transformation and Managing Partner Assessment & Succession Leadership & Professional Development at Korn Ferry. Mr. Ackermann brings over thirty years of experience to the firm. He leads globally Solutions providing individual insight... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mouneer Odeh\, MA\n VP\, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer\, Cedars-Sinai\n \n Mouneer Odeh\, MA\, serves as the inaugural chief data and artificial intelligence officer for Cedars-Sinai Health System. In this pivotal role\, Odeh works to advance Cedars-Sinai’s data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives\, aligning them with the organization’s broader digital... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert (Bob) Wachter\, MD\n Professor & Chair\, UCSF\, UC San Francisco\n \n Robert M. Wachter\, MD\, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF). Author of 300 articles and 6 books\, he coined the term “hospitalist” in 1996 and is often considered the... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nishith (Nish) Khandwala\n Co-Founder & CEO\, Bunkerhill Health and Scottsdale Institute Advisor\n \n Nishith (Nish) Khandwala is the CEO and Co-founder of Bunkerhill Health\, where he focuses on enabling health systems to design\, deploy\, and scale AI-driven workflows across clinical and operational domains. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Norden\, MD\n Co-Founder & CEO\, Qualified Health\n \n Dr. Justin Norden MD\, MBA\, MPhil is Co-Founder and CEO of Qualified Health - building the infrastructure for Generative AI in healthcare. Additionally\, he is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Medicine in the Department of Biomedical Informatics Research where he... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Bowen\, PhD\n SVP & Head of OptumAI\, Optum\n \n Edward Bowen\, PhD\, is a senior executive\, scientist\, and technologist with more than 30 years of experience leading the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions across healthcare and life sciences. As Senior Vice President and Head of Optum AI\, he... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/2026-scottsdale-institute-ai-symposium/ CATEGORIES:2026,Artificial Intelligence,Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260325T205813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T193839Z UID:75747-1778072400-1778076000@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Seeking Clinical and Operational Excellence Through EHR Modernization at SSM Health DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””]Saad Chaudhry\, Chief Digital and Information Officer\, SSM Health; Amy Rettler\, SVP of Client Partnerships; Steven Redd\, Director of Strategic Services; and Michelle Strawn\, SVP of Strategic Services\, Evergreen. SSM Health\, a large\, integrated Catholic health system serving communities across the Midwest and Southern U.S.\, embarked on a transformation to modernize its EHR and better operate as a unified enterprise. By combining a Refuel approach with a fresh implementation mindset\, the organization focused on standardizing workflows at scale\, reducing variation\, and aligning the EHR to support a more consistent\, system-wide operating model. Central to this effort was the establishment of a new governance structure that enabled enterprise decision-making while incorporating regional perspectives\, improving alignment\, accountability\, and speed to decision. This transformation is not only driving operational efficiency and consistency but also creating a stronger\, standardized foundation to support future capabilities\, including advanced analytics\, digital innovation\, and AI.[/vc_column_text] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-seeking-clinical-and-operational-excellence-through-ehr-modernization-at-ssm-health/ CATEGORIES:2026,AI,Analytics,Artificial Intelligence,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,CTO/VP Apps,Data & Analytics,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Governance,IT Practice & Delivery,Population Health & Value-Based Care,Population Health, Care and Access,Strategy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260203T174558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141214Z UID:74847-1778508000-1778511600@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Series | Operationalizing AI + Technology to Transform Workforce Performance: From Reactive Staffing to Predictive\, Patient-Focused Operations DESCRIPTION:This is 2 of 4 Roundtable Series\nAs healthcare organizations continue to face workforce shortages\, rising labor costs\, and increasing demand variability\, traditional workforce management approaches are falling short—driving reactive decisions\, inefficient labor utilization\, and growing strain on staff. \nThis Scottsdale Institute Roundtable will explore how leading health systems are adopting AI-driven\, technology-enabled operating models to align staffing to patient demand\, reduce administrative burden\, and deliver sustainable performance. \n\n Shifting from Reactive to Predictive Workforce Management\n\nLeveraging integrated data and AI-driven forecasting\, organizations are aligning staffing with real-time patient demand—reducing reliance on premium labor\, minimizing unnecessary flexing\, and improving operational stability. \n\n Augmenting the Workforce Through Automation and Agentic AI\n\nAutomation and agentic AI are eliminating manual work and streamlining workflows—freeing up capacity so clinical and operational teams can focus on higher-value activities. \n\n Enhancing Workforce Experience and Driving Sustainable Engagement\n\nBy pairing real-time insights with structured reporting and leadership cadence\, organizations are empowering front-line managers\, improving staff experience\, and driving accountability at all levels. \nDelivering Measurable Impact at Scale \nOrganizations adopting this approach are realizing meaningful improvements in labor cost\, productivity\, and staff engagement—maximizing the value of existing technology investments. \nFor example\, one large health system achieved a 13.4% improvement in labor cost performance within one year without layoffs or hiring freezes. \nInteractive Discussion \nDesigned as a peer-driven forum\, this session will bring together CFOs\, COOs\, CNOs\, CHROs\, and operational leaders to share perspectives\, challenges\, and practical strategies for operationalizing AI and technology within workforce management. \nParticipants will leave with actionable insights on how to: \n\nAlign workforce strategies to patient demand in real time\nMaximize existing technology investments before adding new tools\nIntegrate AI and automation into workforce workflows\nDrive sustainable performance through empowered leadership and culture\n\nDave LeClercq\, Justin Busby\, and Liam Bouchier from Impact Advisors will be joined by Chris Akeroyd\, Chief Information Officer at Lee Health\, to moderate the discussion. Chris leads IT strategy and digital transformation initiatives focused on operational excellence\, patient experience\, and clinical innovation. \nThe Series \nWith the One Big Beautiful Bill Act\, healthcare leaders are under even more pressure to improve access\, efficiency\, outcomes\, and margins -  while working with stretched teams and increasingly complex technical environments. This Scottsdale Institute Roundtable Series brings together Impact Advisors’ subject matter experts to explore proven strategies for improving healthcare performance through technology-enabled revenue cycle\, workforce\, clinical\, and supply chain operations. \nEach session will focus on practical approaches to aligning workflows\, strengthening performance through analytics and automation\, maximizing the value of enterprise platforms (EHR/ERP)\, and building resilient\, scalable operating models. Sessions are designed for peer dialogue and real-world takeaways\, grounded in Impact Advisors’ experience across clinical\, financial\, operational\, and technical domains. \n\n \n \n Register for Other Events in this Series\n \n Sep 16\n \n \n Roundtable Series | Operationalizing Tech + AI for Increased Clinical Capacity \n \n \n \n Nov 18\n \n \n Roundtable Series | Operationalizing Tech + AI for Supply Chain Workflow Resilience & Efficiency \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Previous Events in this Series\n \n May 11\n \n \n Roundtable Series | Operationalizing AI + Technology to Transform Workforce Performance: From Reactive Staffing to Predictive\, Patient-Focused Operations \n \n \n \n Mar 4\n \n \n Roundtable Series | Operationalizing Tech + AI for Revenue Cycle Performance Optimization URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/roundtable-series-operationalizing-ai-technology-to-transform-workforce-performance-from-reactive-staffing-to-predictive-patient-focused-operations/ CATEGORIES:2026,CIO,CISO,CMIO,CNIO,Impact Advisors,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260406T184905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192023Z UID:75899-1778763600-1778767200@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Healing from Within: Strategies to Retain\, Recruit\, and Support Nurses DESCRIPTION:An organization’s approach to staff well-being is a vital reflection of its commitment to the community as a whole. Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers\, a key provider 55 miles southwest of Chicago in Morris\, IL\, has been serving its community since 1906. The organization encompasses an 89-bed hospital and 27 clinic locations\, employing nearly 2000 staff\, volunteers\, and providers. \nFacing a significant loss of nearly half its staff between 2020 and 2023\, leadership recognized the urgent need for a holistic approach to employee well-being. A nursing leadership task force developed “The Future of Nursing” plan\, which has led to substantial investments\, including establishing a local YMCA to support the employee wellness program and physical improvements like a mental health break room and an outdoor garden at their facilities. \nMorris Hospital’s efforts show significant success in improved RN engagement and decreased turnover levels\, as well as increased reported patient safety culture as measured by AHRQ’s SOPS. Kim Landers\, MS\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CENP\, FAONL\, FACHE\, VP of Patient Care Services/CNE\, and Kathleen Rombach\, MSN\, RN\, CNML\, Assistant VP of Patient Care Services\, will present this successful approach to healing from within. \n  URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-healing-from-within-strategies-to-retain-recruit-and-support-nurses/ CATEGORIES:2026,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,Financial Management,Leadership,Meditech,Population Health, Care and Access,Quality & Safety,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260128T144849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T185623Z UID:74779-1778850000-1778853600@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Spatial Computing: The Future of Clinical Work DESCRIPTION:A new computing platform is emerging in healthcare\, distinct from AI. In this session\, Dr. Tommy Korn\, Chief Spatial Computing Officer and Ophthalmologist at Sharp HealthCare explores how spatial computing enables clinicians to engage with information with greater depth\, context\, and precision\, particularly across surgery\, imaging\, and virtual care. Drawing from real-world frontline clinical work\, he examines how spatial technologies can redefine clinical work\, education\, telehealth\, and collaboration\, while allowing technology to move into the background and introduce a new computing paradigm shift\, one that will redefine work\, create new roles\, and enable entirely new categories of clinical and operational capability. URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-spatial-computing-the-future-of-clinical-work/ CATEGORIES:2026,CIO,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,CNIO,CTO/VP Apps,Data & Analytics,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Digital Health & Virtual Care,Innovation,Innovation,IT Practice & Delivery,Leadership,Quality & Safety,Strategy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260226T145752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170843Z UID:75310-1780405200-1780408800@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Optimization and Cultural Change Drive Revenue Cycle Success DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text]\n\n[vc_column_text css=””]Erin Hodson MSN\, Vice President\, Revenue Cycle; Olin McClain\, AVP Revenue Cycle Billing\, Inova; Doug Story\, Managing Director; and Candace Rogerson\, Director\, Impact Advisors. Inova Health System—a five-hospital health system with more than 250 care sites and 25\,000 team members\, partnered with Impact Advisors on a strategic\, system-wide revenue cycle optimization initiative to address evolving payer requirements\, rising denial complexity\, and opportunities to realign Epic configuration with foundational best practices. \nIn this webinar\, Inova and Impact Advisors will walk through the 12‑month Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) transformation that delivered measurable\, sustainable results. Attendees will learn how coordinated operational and technical workstreams reduced key denial drivers\, simplified and prioritized Epic AR workqueues\, strengthened point-of-service collections\, and modernized performance management by transitioning from manual reporting to standardized Epic dashboards and self-service analytics. The initiative exceeded its original financial target by $27M while building durable operating model\, governance\, and training capabilities to sustain performance. \nThe session will also highlight how Inova has built on this optimized foundation following the engagement\, leveraging advanced AI\, automation\, and analytics to further enhance revenue cycle performance. Inova will share how partnerships with innovative vendors are augmenting Epic with AI-driven insights\, enabling earlier risk identification\, smarter prioritization\, and more proactive decision-making. \nDesigned for healthcare executives and revenue cycle leaders\, this session offers practical insight into how foundational optimization combined with modern AI-enabled technologies can accelerate results\, support staff efficiency\, and position organizations for long-term financial sustainability.[/vc_column_text] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/webinar-optimization-and-cultural-change-drive-revenue-cycle-success/ CATEGORIES:2026,AI,Analytics,Artificial Intelligence,Clinical Informatics,CMIO,Data & Analytics,Financial Management,Impact Advisors,IT Practice & Delivery,Regulatory / Policy,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260417T021750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154453Z UID:76347-1780583400-1780587000@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Roundtable | Role of the CIO / IT in the age of AI DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease register on Zoom \nChartis Moderators: \n\nSamantha (Samme) Diaz\, Partner in Digital and Technology Transformation\nBret Anderson\, Principal in the Digital Transformation Practice\n\nProvider Panelists: \n\nJeff Gautney\, CIO\, Rush University Medical Center\nChad Jones\, CIO\, Baylor Scott and White\n\nAs health systems confront a widening gap between rising care demand and constrained labor\, artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical lever for scale—reshaping the role of the CIO as AI moves from experimentation to enterprise adoption. Today’s technology leaders are accountable not only for shaping AI strategy and modernizing core IT functions\, but for building the organizational “chassis” that enables AI adoption and drives enterprise-wide change—often beyond what the role has traditionally been equipped to deliver.  Accountable for shaping AI strategy\, enabling new operating models\, and driving measurable clinical and business impact\, leaders are navigating evolving reporting structures and expanding expectations on top of these new responsibilities. Join Chartis partners Samme Diaz and Bret Anderson for a peer-driven discussion alongside Jeff Gautney\, CIO\, Rush University System for Health\, and Chad Jones\, CIO\, Baylor Scott & White Health\, on how the CIO role is evolving\, what’s at stake\, and what it takes to lead in the age of AI. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this roundtable\, participants will be able to: \n\nAssess how the CIO role is evolving toward enterprise transformation leadership and identify the implications for their own scope\, influence\, and organizational positioning.\nEvaluate how AI is reshaping CIO priorities across care delivery and operations\, as leaders respond to capacity and workforce constraints. Apply peer insights to inform strategic priorities and decision making.\nIdentify practical actions to strengthen leadership\, governance\, and C-suite partnerships as AI becomes a critical lever for addressing workforce constraints and driving enterprise transformation. URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/roundtable-role-of-the-cio-it-in-the-age-of-ai/ CATEGORIES:2026,Chartis,CIO,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260121T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200211Z UID:74568-1793664000-1793836799@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:SUMMIT | CIO DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””]Save the date for the Scottsdale Institute’s CIO Summit which includes crossover programming with the CISO Summit on Wednesday\, November 5th in Tampa\, FL. Watch your email for registration and agenda updates coming in Summer 2026. \nHosted by BayCare Health System\nSponsored by Impact Advisors\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” add_icon=”top” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-calendar-alt” css=”.vc_custom_1770410802946{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” i_on_border=”true” el_class=”cal01″]Save the Date – SI 2026 CIO Summit\n \nNovember 3-4\, 2026\nAdd to calendar: + iCal Export (Outlook)   |    + Google Calendar[/vc_cta] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/summit-cio/ CATEGORIES:2026,CIO,Summit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTSTAMP:20260515T095650 CREATED:20260121T205417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204633Z UID:74571-1793750400-1793923199@scottsdaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:SUMMIT | CISO DESCRIPTION:[vc_column_text css=””]Save the date for the Scottsdale Institute’s CISO Summit which includes crossover programming with the CIO Summit on Wednesday\, November 5th in Tampa\, FL. Watch your email for registration and agenda updates coming in Summer 2026. \nHosted by BayCare Health System\nSponsored by Impact Advisors \n[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” add_icon=”top” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-calendar-alt” css=”.vc_custom_1770410789851{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” i_on_border=”true” el_class=”cal01″]Save the Date – SI 2026 CISO Summit\n \nNovember 4-5\, 2026\nAdd to calendar: + iCal Export (Outlook)   |    + Google Calendar[/vc_cta] URL:https://scottsdaleinstitute.org/event/summit-ciso/ CATEGORIES:2026,CISO,Summit END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR