Register Your Interest — How Leading Health Systems Are Closing the Access Execution Gap

NOTE: Only qualified HIMSS26 attendees who are logged in to their HIMSS26 Account will be able to register their interest for this session.

As access becomes increasingly central to financial performance and growth, leading health systems are expanding their definition of access beyond appointment scheduling to encompass the entire patient journey. New research shows 82% of executives have elevated access to an enterprise strategic pillar, not just another outcome to achieve. Yet execution gaps persist. Many organizations struggle with foundational access metrics, including appointment availability and digital front door experience.

This session examines executive perspectives on digital access strategy with real-world examples from health systems translating strategy into practice through more integrated and disciplined approaches. Drawing on The Access-Driven Enterprise research completed by The Health Management Academy and Tegria, attendees will gain insight into how health systems can align care delivery, technology, and governance to close the execution gap and turn access into a true enterprise advantage.