AMDIS/HIMSS Physicians' Forum
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM · 8 hr. 30 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 5 | Palazzo I
AMDIS/HIMSS Physicians’ Forum
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Future-Ready Medicine: Upskilling Clinicians for the AI Technology Landscape
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transforming clinical practice. This dynamic forum brings together physician leaders, health IT experts, and industry innovators to explore how clinicians can thrive in this new technological era while maintaining the human element of care.
As AI reshapes healthcare delivery, clinicians must develop new competencies to effectively evaluate, implement, and optimize these powerful tools. This forum provides a roadmap for healthcare organizations navigating the complex intersection of clinical expertise and technological innovation.
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Sessions
Opening Keynote Session: From Hype to Healing: Real-World AI Integration in Clinical Practice
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Jesse Ehrenfeld · Aidoc and Medical College of Wisconsin
AI and Federal Policies: Navigating Regulations and Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:35 AM to 10:15 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Gopal Khanna · Health AI Institute
Haider Warraich · Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Steve Posnack · Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)
Mark Atalla
Arman Sharma · Office of Secretary
Leadership Insights: Updates from AMDIS and HIMSS Leaders – Shaping the Future of Healthcare for Physicians
Monday, March 9, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Deepti Pandita · University of California Irvine Health
Howard Landa · Adventist Health
Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI in Enhancing the Patient Experience
Monday, March 9, 2026 11:05 AM to 11:45 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Jessica Ruff · Cleveland Clinic
Joshua Liu · SeamlessMD
Is AI Deskilling the Profession? Strategies for Upskilling Clinical Teams in the Age of Technology
Monday, March 9, 2026 11:50 AM to 12:30 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Margaret Lozovatsky · American Medical Association
Rapid Fire Perspectives: AI in Medicine – Empowering or Undermining Clinical Expertise
Monday, March 9, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:10 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Deepti Pandita · University of California Irvine Health
Jessica Ruff · Cleveland Clinic
Margaret Lozovatsky · American Medical Association
Harm Scherpbier · Scherpbier Health
Redefining Collaboration: The Future of EMR Systems in Healthcare Organizations: Partnerships and Vendor Innovation
Monday, March 9, 2026 2:15 PM to 2:50 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Michael Oppenheim · Meditech
Bharat Sutariya · Oracle Health & Life Sciences
Louis Kazaglis · Epic
R. Ryan Sadeghian · University of Toledo
Driving Innovation in Clinical Care: Payer Perspectives
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:05 PM to 3:45 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
Kevin Larsen · Optum
Closing Keynote AMDIS/HIMSS26 Physicians Forum
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:50 PM to 4:30 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo I
David Feinberg