TN HIMSS Healthcare Innovation Exchange

About this event

Join Tennessee HIMSS for the Healthcare Innovation Exchange on November 19 at the Lifepoint Learning Center in Brentwood . This afternoon brings together healthcare executives, clinical leaders, technology professionals, and industry partners for conversations about the strategies and innovations shaping healthcare.

Through three panel discussions, we’ll explore opportunities to strengthen revenue growth, support nurses, and advance responsible innovation while protecting patient data and organizational security. Connect with peers, hear perspectives from across the industry, and gain ideas to bring back to your organization.

Event Agenda & Speakers

12:30–1:30 p.m. | Optional Lunch for Provider Attendees Only Start the afternoon with a complimentary lunch and opportunities to connect with fellow provider attendees.

1:35–2:20 p.m. | Alignment of Provider and Employer Strategies for Revenue Growth Explore how closer alignment between healthcare providers and employers can create opportunities for collaboration and revenue growth.

• Bryce Heinbaugh , CEO, IEN Risk

• Tracy Powers , CPO, Highspring by VACO

• Additional provider organization executive to be announced

2:30–3:15 p.m. | Caring for the Caregivers: Advancing Nurse Well-Being Through Technology and Innovation Hear how nursing leaders are approaching technology and innovation to support nurses, address workflow challenges, and advance well-being.

• Sarah Bryant , CTNO, HCA Healthcare

• Kathy Moss , Senior Director of Nursing Informatics, Vanderbilt Health

• Liisa Ortegon , Corporate Senior Vice President and CNE, Community Health Systems

• Julie Honey , Dean & Professor of Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing

3:25–4:10 p.m. | AI Governance & Cybersecurity Discuss how healthcare organizations can establish responsible AI governance, manage emerging risks, and support innovation while safeguarding patient data and organizational security.

• Brett Meeks , Vice President of Government Affairs for Health Technology and AI, Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates — Moderator

• Roger Waynick , Director of Artificial Intelligence, State of Tennessee

• Andy Heins , CISO, Lifepoint Health

4:15–5:30 p.m. | Happy Hour Continue the conversations and build connections with speakers and attendees.

More speakers to be announced!

Attendance is complimentary for all provider organization employees. Invite your colleagues to join us for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and connection.

From HIMSS Tennesee Chapter