Sophia Brown, RN, Strategic Informatics Solutions' founder and CEO, continues to share ideas and troubleshoot technology problems with her HIMSS Executive Connect cohort and other alumni.

The use of ambient AI scribes enables doctors to be more present during visits, but Dr. Matt Sakumoto, Nabla's chief clinical product officer, says this hasn't necessarily improved patient experience scores.

Clear instructions help ensure medication is taken correctly, and Greg O'Neill, director of patient education at ChristianaCare, says that AI can help make those communications more patient-friendly.

Jill Seys, senior director for North America analytics at HIMSS, says that, in addition to offering EMRAM and other models, HIMSS can support healthcare organizations in achieving digital maturity.

Tom Leary, HIMSS senior vice president and head of government relations, and Luis Belen, NHIT CEO, discuss the HIMSS-NHIT partnership that gives students AI training and hands-on experience through actual healthcare projects.

UVA Health CTO Zeb Elliott says the HIMSS Executive Connect program fosters deep connections among its small group of leaders, enabling them to sharpen leadership skills, share challenges and co-create solutions.

Fragmented systems hinder care in tribal regions, and Brenda Hood, client experience analyst at HealtHIE Nevada, says that seamless data exchange is essential to closing care gaps and improving access to treatment.

Tom Leary, HIMSS senior vice president and head of government relations, says leaders from CMS, the VA and the Office of Civil Rights will discuss new frameworks, strategies and rule changes that will impact healthcare stakeholders.