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.

Want to learn more? Read about last year's event.

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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: MEDITECH in Action

     
    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
  • 10:30 a.m.Break

     

    Visit our Vendor Gallery 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 through Physician, Nurse, and Operations tracks.

  • 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

    Discover how Frederick Health is 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

    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.

     
    • 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

    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 Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 1 p.m.Featured Speaker

     

    John Halamka, MD, MS, President, Mayo Clinic Platform

  • 1:40 p.m.MEDITECH: Powering Clinical Intelligence

     
    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
  • 2 p.m.Break

     

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 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

    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, Supervisor, 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 Managers, 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.

  • 4:20 p.m.MEDITECH: Day 1 Reflections

     
    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
  • 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, DTM&H, Chief of Clinical Innovation, Bethany Children's Health Center
    • Panelist:John DiMaggio, 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: Operational and Financial Excellence

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

    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.

     
    • Janet Desroche, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH

    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 Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 1 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, Interim Director of IT and Chief Medical Information Officer, Ozarks Healthcare
  • 1:30 p.m.MEDITECH: Patient Empowerment and Population Health

     
    • Rachel Wilkes, Associate Vice President, MEDITECH
    • Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy, MEDITECH
  • 2 p.m.Immersive Track Sessions:
    Patient Empowerment and Population Health

     

    Immersive Track Sessions will be offered twice during the 2-3:45 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.

     
    • Julie Carr, RN, MSN, Chief Clinical Officer, Roane General Hospital

    When facing high rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and severe social determinants of health, managing symptoms with medication alone is no longer enough. To tackle the root causes of chronic disease, West Virginia's Roane General Hospital launched Prescription for Your Health (P4YH), an innovative, no-cost lifestyle medicine program that allows providers to prescribe fitness, nutrition, and wellness directly to patients.

     
    • 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.

  • 3:45 p.m.Break

     

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 4 p.m.Featured Speaker

  • 4:30 p.m.Cocktail Reception

Day 3 | Thursday, October 1

Connections & Collaborations: Networking Day

  • 7:30 a.m.Breakfast

     

    Visit our Vendor Gallery on the second floor.

  • 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.

     

    Connect with peers to exchange ideas and explore the evolving landscape of rural 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.

     
    • Melissa McDermott, Senior Manager, Product Development, MEDITECH

    Take a deeper dive into the latest features in the 2.3 release during this interactive session designed specifically for Nurse Advisory Committee members. Building on the previous day's product overview, attendees will rotate through feature-focused stations showcasing MAR, TAR, and the DOC Worklist. At each station, MEDITECH product designers will demonstrate key workflows, answer questions, and gather valuable feedback on the 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 Vendor Gallery 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

    Take a deeper dive into the latest features in the 2.3 release during this interactive session designed specifically for Nurse Advisory Committee members. Building on the previous day's product overview, attendees will rotate through feature-focused stations showcasing MAR, TAR, and the DOC Worklist. At each station, MEDITECH product designers will demonstrate key workflows, answer questions, and gather valuable feedback on the 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.

  • 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

    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.

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.

MEDITECH LIVE Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

MedPower

Gold Sponsors

Centauri Health Solutions
CereCore logo
CloudWave logo
ELLKAY
FinThrive
Forward Advantage logo
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Payments
Luma Health logo
Phreesia
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) logo
Tegria Logo

Silver Sponsors

Avo
Blue Eagle Consulting
Commure
Health Gorilla
HealthNET Systems Consulting INC
IPeople Healthcare
medSR
Provation
Solventum
Suki

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