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Reuters Events Digital Health 2026
Reuters Events Digital Health 2026 brings together the voices driving health care’s digital transformation, from hospital executives and policymakers to technologists and frontline clinicians.
Keynote Fireside Chat: Leading with Purpose — AI Implementation and the Future of Healthcare
May 20, 2026
11:10 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. CDT
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
• Explore the foundational decisions, governance structures, and cultural shifts that distinguish successful AI adoption from failed pilots across large, complex health systems.
• Examine what it truly means to scale AI in a healthcare environment — balancing speed with safety, enterprise infrastructure with frontline usability, and organizational ambition with the practical realities of clinical workflows.
• Look ahead to the next five years of AI in healthcare, exploring how the role of the CIO is evolving, what health systems need to do today to be positioned for tomorrow, and what the technology may ultimately mean for how care is delivered and experienced.
Permanente speaker
- Brian Hoberman, MD, Executive Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, The Permanente Federation
Fireside Chat: AI as a Bridge – Using Technology to Strengthen Doctor-Patient Connections
May 20, 2026
1:35 – 2:00 p.m. CDT
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
• Discover how ambient AI allows a focus on meaningful patient conversations and relationship-building
• Learn how to implement AI thoughtfully to ensure technology serves both care teams and patients whilst ensuring ROI
• Understand how to utilize AI tools fairly without replacing clinical judgement
Permanente speaker
- Nolan Chang, MD, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Finance, The Permanente Federation; Medical Director, Business Management, Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Other speakers
- Holly Tse, CEO & Founder, Novella Insights (Moderator)
Panel Discussion: Navigate Change Management via AI and Digital Solutions to Improve Organizational Adaptability
May 21, 2026
9:45 – 10:25 a.m. CDT
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
• Leverage AI and digital solutions that provide real-time insights, streamline training, and support teams during organizational changes, ensuring smooth implementation of new technologies and workflows.
• Enhance staff engagement through personalized, AI-driven support that fosters clear communication, addresses concerns, and ensures team members feel supported and equipped to handle change.
• Use digital tools to monitor progress, adjust strategies as needed, and maintain momentum during times of transformation.
Permanente speaker
- Nolan Chang, MD, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Finance, The Permanente Federation; Medical Director, Business Management, Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Other speakers
- Ben Patel, Chief Technology Officer, UC Health
- Erica DeBoer, Chief Nursing Officer, Sanford Health
- Katerina Guerraz, Chief Operating Officer, Aetna
- Holly Tse, CEO & Founder, Novella Insights (Moderator)