Fireside Chat with Tecsys: The Power of Patient-Centric Supply Chains

Tecsys CEO Peter Brereton explores how patient-centric supply chains can transform clinical outcomes and financial performance across hospital networks. He states, “When you can get that all managed in real time, phenomenal things happen—surgeries stay on schedule, post-op infections drop, and blood transfusions decrease.”

Fireside Chat with Palantir - From Pilots to Production: Operational AI That Actually Works

Drew Goldstein, Co-Head of Healthcare of Palantir, shared how their platform is helping health systems unify fragmented data to drive faster, more informed clinical and operational decisions.

Breaking Down Silos: Achieving True IT Integration in Health Care

At the Newsweek Digital Health Care Forum, panelists explored how true IT integration in health care requires breaking down entrenched silos. The conversation highlighted real-world examples of hospitals achieving measurable gains in efficiency, care coordination, and cost containment by embracing unified platforms and collaborative change management.

State of the Industry – Research presentation

A data-driven discussion of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of digital health. Speakers emphasized the growing demand for interoperability, AI readiness, and scalable infrastructure to meet evolving patient and provider needs. “We’re seeing a shift from isolated innovation to system-wide transformation—where digital tools aren’t just add-ons, but core to how care is delivered.”

The Business Case for Tech and Innovation

Panelists in “The Business Case for Tech and Innovation” explored how health systems can align technology investments with measurable clinical and financial outcomes. A key moment came when one speaker stated, “Innovation isn’t just about new tools—it’s about changing the way we think, work, and deliver care at every level.”

CMIOs and CNIOs: The Missing Link in Change Management

“If you don’t have clinical leadership embedded in your change strategy, you’re not transforming—you’re just installing software” stated a speaker on the Newsweek’s Digital Health Care Forum session “CMIOs and CNIOs: The Missing Link in Change Management”. The session explored how clinical informatics leaders are essential to driving successful digital transformation in health care. Panelists emphasized that CMIOs and CNIOs bridge the gap between frontline care and IT strategy, ensuring that technology adoption aligns with clinical workflows and improves patient outcomes.

Inside the Hospital of the Future

“Inside the Hospital of the Future” explored how leading health systems are reimagining care delivery through smart infrastructure, predictive analytics, and seamless digital integration. Panelists emphasized the importance of designing environments that anticipate patient needs, support clinical workflows, and enable real-time decision-making. “We’re not just building hospitals—we’re building adaptive ecosystems that learn, respond, and evolve with every patient interaction.”

The Next Era of Virtual and Home-Based Care

Panelists explored the evolution of virtual and home-based care, emphasizing cost savings, workforce innovation, and the need for seamless integration across care settings. They shared strategies for deploying mobile diagnostics, building virtual-first provider networks, and navigating regulatory uncertainty while maintaining continuity between digital and traditional services. “It’s hard to build stable innovation on a backdrop of regulatory instability,” underscoring the urgency for consistent policy support to sustain these transformative models.

Case Study: Building a Digital Hub

Leaders from Northwell Health shared how they built a centralized digital hub to streamline patient engagement, unify data systems, and accelerate innovation across departments. The conversation emphasized the importance of cross-functional collaboration and agile development in transforming healthcare delivery. A standout moment came when the speaker noted, “We didn’t just digitize—we reimagined the entire patient experience from the ground up.”

AI: Fact, Fiction and Future

AI in healthcare, emphasizing both its transformative potential and the need for rigorous validation. The panelists discussed strategies for balancing innovation with safety, infrastructure, and clinician empowerment, while cautioning against hype-driven adoption. Jason Leneen shared, “In my 25-plus years, I’ve never received hugs from faculty members after implementing a solution,” highlighting the emotional resonance of ambient documentation tools that restore joy in medicine.

Pacing Innovation: Balancing Governance, Risk and Progress

“We are committing to return 10 million hours back to patient care over the next three years,” underscoring Jefferson Health’s bold push to reduce administrative burden through technology. This lively panel discussion with leaders from Jefferson Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Arcadia explored how to pace innovation in healthcare while balancing governance, risk, and progress—especially in the context of AI deployment. They emphasized the need for strategic, scalable implementation frameworks that prioritize equity, interoperability, and clinician empowerment.

CEO Circle Spotlight: Fostering Trust in the Digital Age

CEO Circle members from K Health, Nabla, and Maria Middelares Hospital in Belgium explored how to foster trust during digital transformation, emphasizing transparency, co-creation, and responsible AI integration. They discussed the importance of human-centered design, clinician empowerment, and patient engagement in building credibility across health systems. A defining moment came when Delphine Groll shared, “Trust, particularly in health care, is about proof, not promise.”