Agenda
Friday, June 26 | Conference sessions
7 a.m.
Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
One Cool Thing
In this round-robin session, up to ten HANYS members will have three minutes to present “One Cool Thing” they’re excited about, ranging from new initiatives and innovative programs to small tweaks and process improvements. Hear about your colleagues’ big ideas, ask questions and get inspired. Submit your nomination by April 1!
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
A few words from our next president and CEO
Thomas J. Quatroche Jr., PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Hear directly from Tom Quatroche on his perspective as he steps into his new role, including what he’s most excited for and the biggest hurdles waiting to be tackled.
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Safe and effective AI: Governing beyond point solutions
Moderator: Thomas Hallisey, Director, Digital Health Strategy, HANYS
Bethany (Beth) Percha, PhD, MPH, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University
Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer, Rochester Regional Health
Our expert panel will present practical guidance on managing AI for safe and effective use in healthcare. We’ll look at the current state, reality versus hype and governance programs necessary to bring value to the organization. The panel will review example projects and ROI to date as part of the overall governance of AI programs.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- understand risk factors in differentiating between AI, GenAI and automation;
- design governance for selecting the most impactful AI use cases and measuring/monitoring results; and
- apply strategies for scaling AI responsibly.
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Where to turn when the political climate heats up
Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Political Analyst
Get insider insight into the electoral process, congressional culture and Washington political scene. A familiar presence across the media spectrum, Walter’s range of topics and expertise results in an engaging and compelling presentation that keeps audiences riveted. She’ll not only discuss electoral politics, but also the politics of policy, Washington’s dysfunction and the people and strategies behind events unfolding in Congress and the White House.
