MEDITECH LIVE 2026

Connect. Exchange. Care.

Every healthcare leader's path to success is different—but no one has to navigate it alone. That's why each fall we bring together forward-thinking executives and clinicians for MEDITECH LIVE, our premier leadership summit dedicated to shaping what's next in healthcare.

At MEDITECH LIVE 26, we're elevating the conversation—focusing on intelligent innovation, data-driven strategy, and practical solutions that empower organizations to deliver exceptional care. Over several dynamic days at our Foxborough campus, we'll explore how technology can remove barriers, strengthen collaboration, and drive meaningful transformation across the care continuum.

Join us to exchange ideas, gain actionable insights, and connect with peers who are redefining healthcare's future.

Be part of the momentum at MEDITECH LIVE 26.

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Overview

Tuesday, September 29
Conference: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The MEDITECH Huddle: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Gillette Stadium)

Wednesday, September 30
Conference: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 1
Conference: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

* Times are subject to change

Justin Wren
 

Keynote Speaker

Justin Wren

Founder and Executive Director
Fight For The Forgotten

Tuesday, September 29

Justin Wren's story is one of resilience, redemption, and purpose. After rising to prominence in the UFC, he overcame addiction and a near-death experience before dedicating his life to humanitarian work. As Founder and Executive Director of Fight For The Forgotten, he has helped bring clean water, housing, healthcare, sustainable farming, and freedom to underserved communities around the world. Through candid storytelling, Justin shares how accountability, gratitude, and compassion can turn adversity into meaningful impact, offering a powerful reminder that leadership is defined not just by strength, but by the courage to serve others.

His people-centered leadership philosophy aligns closely with today's healthcare landscape, emphasizing empathy, adaptability, and growth alongside performance and results. Justin's message reinforces that lasting impact is shaped not only by outcomes, but by the people behind them.

Learn more about Justin Wren.

Justin Wren

The intelligent EHR platform you can trust.

Our 2026 agenda will bring leaders together around the following themes:

The Future of Health IT: A Foundational Platform for Innovation

Technology isn't just a tool—it's the bedrock for building the next generation of care. We'll look beyond the horizon at MEDITECH's vision for a more connected, intuitive, and resilient healthcare ecosystem.

Empowering Healthcare Through AI

We'll discuss how we've woven AI throughout the Expanse platform to act as a force multiplier for clinical and operational teams, turning "data overload" into "actionable wisdom" and supporting the human element of medicine.

Intelligent Interoperability in Action

Learn how customers achieve real-world success with the Traverse Exchange national data network, using FHIR-based interoperability to boost efficiency and transform data fluidity into coordinated, measurable patient outcomes.

Efficiency Unleashed: The Intelligent EHR in Practice

Examine how Expanse leverages user-centered design and AI to streamline physician and nurse workflows, with industry leaders sharing ways of improving usability as well as patient care.

Empowering Patients Through Technology

Explore how patients engage with healthcare and how integrated digital tools let them choose when and where care happens—strengthening provider relationships and demonstrating the financial value of technology-enabled wellness.

Michelle O'Connor

"Last year, MEDITECH LIVE brought together a record number of healthcare leaders, setting a new standard for connection and collaboration. In 2026, we're building on that momentum—creating even more opportunities for meaningful dialogue and collective problem-solving as we address shared challenges like easing clinician burdens and removing barriers to care. These conversations will help ensure we're ready for the future, whatever it may bring."

Michelle O'Connor
MEDITECH President & CEO

Agenda

This is a dynamic agenda, with additional sessions and speakers being added as they are confirmed.

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Day 1 | Tuesday, September 29

  • 8 a.m.Registration and Breakfast

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 9 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks

    • Cathy Turner, MBA, BSN, RN-BC, Chief Marketing and Nursing Executive, MEDITECH
  • 9:15 a.m.Keynote

    • Justin Wren, Founder and Executive Director, Fight For The Forgotten

    After rising to prominence in the UFC and overcoming addiction, Justin dedicated his life to humanitarian work through Fight For The Forgotten, helping bring clean water, housing, and healthcare to underserved communities. Through candid storytelling, he shares how compassion, accountability, and resilience can transform adversity into meaningful leadership. His people-centered philosophy reflects today's healthcare landscape by balancing strategic thinking with empathy, growth, and service — values that resonate strongly with the mission-driven leadership and compassionate care priorities shared by healthcare organizations and communities worldwide.

    This session is co-sponsored by MedPower.

  • 10:15 a.m.MEDITECH: Leading with Innovation

    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Join us for the latest strategic updates to explore how we are accelerating innovation, reducing clinician burden, facilitating meaningful data exchange, and empowering our customers for long-term success.

  • 10:30 a.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 10:45 a.m.Immersive Track Sessions:
    Innovation in Action

    Learn to maximize your Expanse EHR by leveraging often-overlooked features and integrating the latest AI solutions and emerging workflows. We will provide a blueprint to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and enhance experiences for both clinicians and patients.

    • Physician track
    • Nurse track
    • Operations track
  • 11:25 a.m.Break

  • 11:30 a.m.Breaking Ground: Early Adopter Insights

    Hear directly from the first wave of users who piloted our latest products and enhancements. In these peer-led sessions, early adopters will share honest insights, key lessons learned, and real-world workflow improvements.

    • Kristin Conley, DO, FACP, Chief Medical Information Officer, Frederick Health
    • Jason Touhey, DO, Chief Medical Information Officer, Berkshire Health Systems
    • Laura Callahan, Lead Designer, Software, MEDITECH

    Discover how Frederick Health and Berkshire Health Systems are piloting MEDITECH’s AI-powered ambient listening solution in the Expanse Now mobile app and explore its impact on clinical workflows.

    • Shawn Burroughs, Chief Innovation and Security Officer, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
    • Jennifer Ford, Manager, Product Management, MEDITECH

    Learn how Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is using MEDITECH's Expanse Outreach Portal to connect with community providers, expand service lines, keep lab testing local, reduce turnaround times, and improve access to care.

    • Sandi Berube, CRCR, CSBI, EHRC, Revenue Cycle Project Lead, Huggins Hospital

    Hear from Huggins Hospital as they share their experience in the early stages of implementing the Claims Denial project. Learn how they envision the project transforming their workflows, improving access to critical information, and making a meaningful impact on their revenue cycle.

    • Tim Lacey, Manager, Clinical Information Systems, Southern Ohio Medical Center
    • Joe Cordone, Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Hear how Southern Ohio is leveraging Ask Expanse, MEDITECH's generative AI chatbot, to simplify access to patient information and support clinical workflows. Discover insights from their experience as an early adopter.

    • Jackie Rice, BSN, RN, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Frederick Health
    • Timothy Finoia, Software Developer, Product Development, MEDITECH

    See how Frederick Health is using Expanse Helper's conversational AI capabilities to simplify workflows, answer configuration questions, and streamline data discovery.

  • 12 p.m.Lunch

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 1 p.m.Fireside Chat: From EHR to AI-Enabled Platform

    • John Halamka, MD, MS, President, Mayo Clinic Platform
    • Helen Waters, Executive Vice President & COO, MEDITECH
  • 1:40 p.m.MEDITECH: Leading with Innovation

    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Hear how Expanse is integrating AI-driven workflow tools and seamless interoperability to give clinicians instant access to actionable patient data.

  • 2 p.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 2:30 p.m.

    2:30 - 3:15 p.m.Patient Access in Practice: From Connection to Compliance
    • Joe Vouris, Manager, Interoperability, MEDITECH

    While patient access rights are federally mandated, understanding their technical, operational, and organizational implications is a different conversation entirely. This session explores the regulatory stakes, methods for supporting patient access, and tools and processes that help organizations maintain compliance and control.

    3:30 - 4:15 p.m.The CMS Interoperability Framework: From Vision to Implementation
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Learn how healthcare organizations, technology developers, payers, and networks are collaborating to advance patient-centered data exchange and build a more connected healthcare ecosystem.

  • 2:30 p.m.Immersive Track Sessions:
    Powering Clinical Intelligence

    Immersive track sessions will be offered twice during the 2:30-4:15 p.m. block, with two 45-minute sessions separated by a 15-minute break.

    • Dan Nash, Chief Information Officer, Emanate Health
    • Adam Boyd, Senior Specialist, Implementation, MEDITECH

    Join Emanate Health CIO Dan Nash as he shares how the organization overcame operational bottlenecks by transforming data into actionable insights. He'll highlight how putting real-time reporting through Business and Clinical Analytics into the hands of subject matter experts empowers faster decision-making, improves efficiency, and enables core data teams to focus on higher-value initiatives.

    • Sandy Cormier, Senior Clinical Analyst, Berkshire Health Systems
    • Larissa DeGregorio, Quality and Surveillance Analyst, Client Services, MEDITECH

    Explore a five-month optimization initiative at Berkshire's Emergency Department that eliminated clinical communication gaps and improved patient safety. This presentation will showcase how the team built an intelligent, automated alert system that uses real-time surveillance profiles to address critical lab-result timing issues and ensure providers can deliver timely interventions before or shortly after a patient's discharge.

    • Moderator:CJ Fay, Senior Manager, Technical Support, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Nassim Abouzeid, Director, Client Services Technical, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Daniel Norton, Senior Manager, Technical Support, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Matthew Reopell, Manager, Cloud Services, MEDITECH

    Learn the daily operations and security practices that help maintain a secure, reliable environment and support optimal system performance. We'll highlight the key areas every IT manager should monitor, including backup integrity, system alerts, server health, antivirus posture, and Windows patch management. Learn how a structured operational routine can minimize unplanned downtime, protect sensitive patient data, and help ensure consistent MEDITECH performance across your organization.

    • Peter White, Chief Nurse Information Officer, Alder Hey Children's Hospital
    • Christopher Grime, Chief Medical Information Officer, Alder Hey Children's Hospital

    Explore Alder Hey's digital transformation journey and see how MEDITECH-enabled innovations, including ambient voice technology and the national Paediatric Early Warning Score (nPEWS), have been integrated into clinical workflows. This session will highlight how digital innovation supports safer, more connected care for children and young people across healthcare settings.

    • Jennifer Ford, Manager, Product Management, MEDITECH

    Explore the future of connected care to help shape your upcoming organizational roadmap. We'll share insights and demonstrations on advanced workflows and new future AI solutions surrounding 2.3 Pharmacy, Lab and Imaging reimagination, Precision Medicine, Digital Pathology, Care Team and Clinician Secure Chat, and more.

    • Christine Parent, Marketing Director, Customer Advocacy, MEDITECH

    Transforming the clinician EHR experience requires moving beyond raw survey numbers to build a culture rooted in transparency, shared ownership, and continuous communication. In this session, discover how healthcare organizations leverage KLAS Arch Collaborative measurements to pinpoint friction areas, bridge the gap between IT and clinical care teams, and empower clinicians within system governance. We will explore how MEDITECH's direct partnerships have reshaped post-go-live best practices through tailored optimization assets, including Personalization Starter Kits, role-based onboarding curricula, and microlearning resources. Finally, real-world remeasurement data will demonstrate how health systems achieve tangible ROI and higher satisfaction by pairing collaborative governance models with Expanse's newest technologies, such as Ambient AI speech integration and advanced nursing tools.

  • 4:20 p.m.Building for the Future: Using Standards, Automation, and AI to Reimagine Implementation

    • Jake O'Shea, Vice President and Chief Health Information Officer, HCA Healthcare
    • Brad Kehler, Vice President, Clinical Informatics, HCA Healthcare
    • Krischan Krayer, Vice President, Expanse Implementation, HCA Healthcare

    Hear from HCA Healthcare how standardizing processes, leveraging automation, and integrating AI are transforming EHR implementation. This session explores how a standards-based approach drives consistency, efficiency, and scalability throughout the implementation lifecycle.

  • 6 p.m.The MEDITECH Huddle at Gillette Stadium

    Thanks to our MEDITECH LIVE sponsors!

Day 2 | Wednesday, September 30

  • 8 a.m.Breakfast

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 9 a.m.Opening Remarks

  • 9:15 a.m.Panel: Governance of AI

    • Moderator:Alex Brinkert, MPH, BSN, RN, Senior Analyst, Market Research, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Darin Brannan, MD, MPH, FAAP, Chief of Clinical Innovation, Bethany Children's Health Center
    • Panelist:John DiMaggio, MBA, QTE, Managing Director, BlueOrange Compliance

    Explore how healthcare organizations can confidently adopt artificial intelligence while balancing innovation with safety, accountability, and governance. Panelists will share strategies for developing AI frameworks that align with organizational goals while addressing key considerations, including privacy, security, compliance, vendor oversight, and patient trust. Gain insights from industry peers and experts on building governance programs that enable responsible AI adoption.

  • 9:45 a.m.MEDITECH: Leading with Innovation

    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Discover ways you can leverage Expanse to automate manual processes, improve sustainability, and gain the insight needed to improve operational and financial performance.

  • 10 a.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 10:30 a.m.

    10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Beyond the Clipboard: A Patient's Journey Through Connected Care
    • Liz Lewis, Vice President, Network Management, b.well Connected Health
    • Priscilla Frase, MD, Interim Director of IT and Chief Medical Information Officer, Ozarks Healthcare
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Hear how MEDITECH, Ozarks Healthcare, and b.well Connected Health are helping translate the principles of the CMS Interoperability Framework into practical solutions that empower patients, simplify access to health information, and reduce administrative burden.

    11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.The Network Effect: CMS Aligned Networks, TEFCA, and the Future of Health Data Exchange
    • Liz Lewis, Vice President, Network Management, b.well Connected Health
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
    • Jason Vogt, Interoperability Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH

    Health data exchange is evolving rapidly, with CMS Aligned Networks, TEFCA, and nationwide networks reshaping how health information moves across the ecosystem. Explore how these emerging approaches are driving greater connectivity and what they mean for the future of healthcare.

  • 10:30 a.m.Immersive Track Sessions:
    Operational and Financial Excellence

    Immersive Track Sessions will be offered twice during the 10:30-12:15 p.m. block, with two 45-minute sessions separated by a 15-minute break.

    • Tyler Stoltz, Certified Fraud Expert, ECHO Health Inc.

    As fraud schemes become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations face growing challenges in protecting payment processes from targeted attacks. Join ECHO's Tyler Stoltz as he explores emerging fraud trends, real-world examples, and the tactics fraudsters use to exploit vulnerabilities across the procure-to-pay lifecycle. Attendees will learn how strong internal controls, vendor verification, collaboration, and modern technology can help reduce risk, protect organizational funds, and strengthen fraud resilience.

    • Matt Chadwell, Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Explore innovations helping Expanse organizations navigate today's complex revenue cycle, from rising denials and payer complexity to growing expectations for digital financial experiences. Discover how Expanse helps organizations predict, prevent, and collect through streamlined scheduling and authorization workflows, real-time cost transparency, digital payments, and smarter denial management.

    • Darrell Bodnar, Chief Information Officer, North Country Healthcare
    • Bernie Adams, Chief Quality Officer, North Country Healthcare
    • Tiffany Hanes, Chief Nursing Officer, North Country Healthcare
    • Nichole Sikora, Senior Manager, Patient Safety, EHR Programs, MEDITECH

    Discover how North Country Healthcare transformed its approach to quality and safety through a comprehensive initiative combining Lean Six Sigma, board engagement, and robust IT infrastructure. The presentation demonstrates how real-time KPI dashboards, data transparency, and cascaded safety goals empower rural health systems to engage clinical teams and strengthen a culture of safety.

    • Scott Vaughan, MIS, CISSP, CISM, CHISL, CPHIMS, Director of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Sauk Prairie Healthcare
    • Emily Weiss, APNP, Provider Champion, Sauk Prairie Healthcare

    Scaling healthcare operations requires a seamless transition when bringing new clinics into your network. In this session, Sauk Prairie shares first-hand experiences and key takeaways from their recent clinic onboarding initiatives.

    • Moderator:Janet Desroche, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Julie Demaree, MHA, PA, Chief Technology and Digital Innovation Officer, St. Mary's Healthcare
    • Panelist:Jon Moores, Director of Information Technology, Citizens Memorial Healthcare
    • Panelist:Allison Murphy, Government and Policy Relations Senior Manager, Huron

    Navigate the unique challenges of rural healthcare by aligning organizational strengths with available funding and regional partnerships. Join MEDITECH's Janet Desroche as she covers analyzing community demographics and health statistics to address local needs while leveraging vendor partnerships, to utilize EHR capabilities, AI, and telehealth for improved outcomes and long-term sustainability.

    • Moderator:Nassim Abouzeid, Director, Client Services Technical, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Joe Diver, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Signature Healthcare
    • Panelist:Justin Millar, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center

    Prepare for the unexpected by learning how healthcare organizations can respond and recover when ransomware strikes. Join two healthcare CIOs for a candid look at how they restored EHRs, prioritized critical systems, and maintained patient care during a total network collapse. Gain actionable strategies to strengthen your recovery plan, protect data, and minimize operational downtime when every second counts.

  • 12:15 p.m.Lunch

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 1:15 p.m.Panel: The Impact of Traverse Exchange

    • Moderator:Allison Pallatroni, Product Manager, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Craig Rice, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Schneck Medical Center
    • Panelist:Priscilla Frase, MD, CMIO, Chief of Staff, Hospitalist, Ozarks Healthcare

    Join panelists Craig Rice (Schneck Medical Center) and Dr. Priscilla Frase (Ozarks Healthcare) to discuss the future of interoperability. Learn how Traverse Exchange, including the new Consolidated Patient Summary, optimizes clinical workflows, enhances care coordination, and facilitates better decision-making, helping bridge critical care gaps for rural communities.

  • 1:45 p.m.MEDITECH: Leading with Innovation

    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH

    Learn how you can put patients in control of their care — giving them friction-free access to their health information and dynamic support at every stage of their journey.

  • 2 p.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 2:15 p.m.

    2:15 - 2:45 p.m.Removing Friction: The Future of Electronic Prior Authorization
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
    • Jason Vogt, Interoperability Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH
    • Matthew Chadwell, Product Manager, Revenue Cycle, MEDITECH

    Discover how MEDITECH is working alongside CMS and industry collaborators to integrate FHIR-based electronic prior authorization workflows that help reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and accelerate access to care.

    3:15 - 3:45 p.m.Analytics in Action: From Data Complexity to Decision-Ready
    • Elliot Darling, Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Healthcare organizations have never had more data — but data volume alone doesn't drive better outcomes, smarter operations, or sharper leadership decisions. In this session, explore what it actually takes to close the gap between data-rich and decision-ready.

  • 2:15 p.m.Immersive Track Sessions:
    Patient Empowerment and Population Health

    Each immersive track session will be offered twice during the 2:15-4 p.m. block, with two 45-minute sessions separated by a 15-minute break.

    • Siobhan Warner, Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Explore how MEDITECH is breaking down barriers in Patient Access through innovative Guest Features and Remote Patient Monitoring solutions. As healthcare evolves beyond traditional settings, organizations are seeking smarter, more connected ways to engage patients wherever they are. Discover how these solutions can help promote more equitable, efficient access to care, anytime, anywhere.

    • Jordan Holtzclaw, MEDITECH Application Analyst II, Boone Health

    Discover how Boone Health leveraged MEDITECH’s AI-driven predictive modeling to transform patient access. By integrating real-time risk scoring into daily workflows, Boone Health achieved 93% prediction accuracy and reduced its no-show rate from 7% to 3%, optimizing provider schedules while ensuring patients receive timely care.

    • Brenda Cadorette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, Berkshire Health Systems
    • Nate D'Angona, BS, RN, Informaticist and Performance Improvement Specialist, Berkshire Health Systems

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming clinical workflows, from predictive analytics for early deterioration to generative documentation tools. Yet, the success of these advancements hinges on the expertise, trust, and readiness of the nursing workforce.

    • Chris Giroux, Director of IT, Holyoke Health

    Healthcare systems often confuse digital access with genuine engagement. While patient portals and automated reminders offer convenience, true engagement requires active collaboration, trust, and shared decision-making. This interactive session explores how leading organizations move beyond transactional communication to build meaningful, multi-channel strategies that meet patients where they are. Join us to learn how Holyoke is addressing these challenges, share your story, and ask questions of your peers.

    • Erika Pavey, MSN, RN, Clinical Manager, Healthcare Centers, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

    At Morris Hospital, mental health is health. This session explores the organization's Collaborative Care Model, which integrates behavioral health experts into primary care teams to ensure no patient navigates wellness alone. Learn how this unified approach helps its community thrive and how Expanse supports its success.

    • Holly Davis, MBA, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer, Bingham Healthcare

    Holly Davis leads a working conversation on population health, exploring how data, community partnerships, and care delivery connect in practice, and how MEDITECH Expanse can support that work. Hear real-world experiences about what's working, what's challenging, and what organizations are still figuring out.

  • 4 p.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 4:05 p.m.Featured Speaker

    Anthony Polizzi, Chief Patient Experience and Innovation Officer, Office of Health Technology and Products

  • 4:30 p.m.Cocktail Reception

    Thanks to our Gold sponsors!

Day 3 | Thursday, October 1

Connections & Collaborations: Networking Day

  • 7:30 a.m.Breakfast

    Immersive Track Sessions:
    Innovation in Action

    Learn to maximize your Expanse EHR by leveraging often-overlooked features and integrating the latest AI solutions and emerging workflows. We will provide a blueprint to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and enhance experiences for both clinicians and patients.

    • Physician track
    • Nurse track
    • Operations track
  • 8:30 a.m.Networking Sessions

    • Jennifer Ford, Manager, Product Management, MEDITECH
    • Pamela Crandall, MS, CCC/SLP, Marketing Product Manager, MEDITECH
    • Michael Coelho, Marketing Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Connect with peers to exchange ideas and explore the evolving landscape of behavioral health. This session provides a unique opportunity for customers to share best practices, collaborate on solutions, and discuss strategies for addressing today's industry challenges.

    • Allison Murphy, Government and Policy Relations Senior Manager, Huron

    A dedicated session to connect with peers from participating customer sites to share best practices, address common RHTP hurdles, and discover how partner organizations are maximizing program outcomes.

    • Elizabeth Frattini, Director, MaaS Implementation, MEDITECH

    A focused, interactive session designed to facilitate collaboration, share best practices, and identify opportunities for improvement. Together, we'll discuss the importance of prioritizing standard content, ensuring that hospital processes remain aligned with MEDITECH's vetted best practices and recommendations. We'll also discuss the importance of building, securing, and protecting critical revenue streams and claim processing, while reducing customization, regulatory risk, testing fatigue, and long-term maintenance costs.

    • Melissa McDermott, Senior Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH
    • Jim Generazo, Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH/li>

    Explore the latest features of the 2.3 release in this interactive session. Participants will rotate through dedicated stations showcasing MAR, TAR, and the DOC Worklist, where MEDITECH product designers will demonstrate key workflows, answer questions, and collect feedback to help shape the future user experience.

    • Reginald Reginella, DO, CLPP Lead Physician and Lead Physician Advisory, MEDITECH

    Effective CMIO leadership requires mastering diplomacy across three lenses: physician, IT specialist, and administrator. Technical authority is only half the battle; real success depends on meaningful clinical engagement. Join this interactive session to share and discover strategies for navigating this complex leadership matrix.

    • Allison Pallatroni, Product Manager, MEDITECH

    Join your peers for a dynamic discussion on the evolving interoperability landscape. We'll tackle regulatory shifts, policy updates, and data exchange barriers while exploring the impact of APIs, FHIR, and data quality on the future of connected healthcare.

  • 9:30 a.m.Break

    Visit our Exhibitors and the MEDITECH Lounge on the second floor.

  • 9:45 a.m.Networking Sessions

    • Jennifer Ford, Manager, Product Management, MEDITECH

    Explore key software developments over the past 12 months and their practical impact on workflow streamlining and patient care. Attendees will gain insight into the evolution of MEDITECH's latest innovations, from early adoption to general release, and learn how our roadmap can help position organizations for continued success.

    • Melissa McDermott, Senior Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH
    • Jim Generazo, Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH/li>

    Explore the latest features of the 2.3 release in this interactive session. Participants will rotate through dedicated stations showcasing MAR, TAR, and the DOC Worklist, where MEDITECH product designers will demonstrate key workflows, answer questions, and collect feedback to help shape the future user experience.

    • Amy McDermott, PT, Senior Specialist, Marketing Solutions, MEDITECH
    • Matt Keating, Senior Specialist, Marketing Solutions, MEDITECH

    Discover the evolution of MEDITECH's Expanse Outpatient Therapy solution, including its early adopter progress and how it supports the unique needs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy practices. A live demonstration will showcase how the fully integrated solution helps organizations manage the complete episode of care through streamlined referral management, therapy-specific scheduling, integrated documentation, billing workflows, and patient engagement tools.

    • Angela Hall, MPH, BSN, RN, Program Manager, Healthcare Policy
    • Emmy Romain-Amedee, MBA, Senior Analyst, Regulatory Programs

    This session features a dual focus, providing a high-level overview of emerging federal and state regulatory trends shaping the healthcare landscape, such as the HTI-5 rule, while also covering the 2027 Promoting Interoperability (PI) requirements within the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. You'll gain the necessary information to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape.

    • Diandra Burke-Costa, Customer Education Lead, Customer Experience, MEDITECH

    Learn how to efficiently locate and navigate key educational resources, including MedPower libraries, Training on Demand, product pages, and best practices, to support end users across their learning journey.

  • 11 a.m.Panel: Cultivating Shared Ownership: Moving the Needle on Optimization

    • Moderator:Alyson Silva, Senior Analyst, Client Services, MEDITECH
    • Moderator:Jennifer Carangelo, Senior Analyst, Client Services, MEDITECH
    • Panelist:Nathan D’Angona, Informaticist and Performance Improvement Specialist, Berkshire Medical Center
    • Panelist:Carrie Beier, Director of Information Technology Applications, Meadville Medical Center
    • Panelist:Amanda Reed, EMR Manager, Huggins Hospital
    • Panelist:Nadin Knippschild, Assistant Vice President - Chief Information Officer, Catawba Valley Medical Center

    Why do some EHR optimization efforts succeed while others struggle? Hear from peer panelists as they explore how strong governance, clear communication, and end-user engagement can transform optimization initiatives. Learn proven approaches for building collaborative frameworks through Clinical Liaisons, Nursing Councils, superuser networks, and other strategies while addressing common challenges such as gaining executive support, overcoming resistance to change, and empowering frontline advocates. Walk away with practical insights to strengthen your user community and drive continuous improvement.

  • 11:45 a.m.Closing Remarks and Lunch

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

MEDITECH Lounge

Visit the MEDITECH Lounge for hands-on demonstrations of our latest AI initiatives. Our development and marketing teams will be available to showcase these solutions, answer questions, and gather feedback to help shape our future roadmap.

Helen Waters

"We're witnessing firsthand how emerging technologies like agentic AI are rapidly transforming healthcare organizations — especially in rural communities where innovation can have an outsized impact. Realizing the full potential of these advancements requires deeper collaboration among clinicians, executives, partners, and vendors than ever before. MEDITECH LIVE uniquely brings all of these stakeholders together in a way no other event does. It's a gathering I genuinely look forward to each year."

Helen Waters
MEDITECH Executive Vice President & COO

The MEDITECH Huddle

We're taking our annual social celebration back to Gillette Stadium (in a brand new space!) for an unforgettable evening at New England's premier sports, entertainment, and event venue.

Enjoy exclusive access to iconic stadium spaces, including the game day locker rooms and the legendary Gillette Stadium Lighthouse, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Boston and Providence skylines and capture the perfect photo-worthy moment. Relax, connect, and celebrate with your peers while enjoying delicious food, festive drinks, live music, and the energy that makes The MEDITECH Huddle a must-attend event.

When:
Tuesday, September 29
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where:
Gillette Stadium
One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA

Transportation and Parking: Attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the event; however, complimentary on-site parking will be provided.

Please contact Maureen Daly, MEDITECH Senior Project Coordinator, with any questions.

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