Name
McKenna Keynote: Exploring AI in Action: The Transformational Role of AI in Medicine
Date & Time
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
Grand Canyon 7
Track
McKenna Lecture Series
Description

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to implementation, creating new opportunities to improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and support clinical care across the healthcare enterprise. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare workflows, leaders must understand not only where these technologies can create value, but also how to responsibly educate teams, evaluate emerging use cases, and prepare their organizations for meaningful adoption. Explore how AI is being applied in practice today and examine the opportunities, challenges, and leadership considerations that will shape its role in the future of healthcare.

Join Dr. Anthony Chang, Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer and Medical Director of the Heart Failure Program at Children's Hospital of Orange County, as he shares practical insights on AI adoption, organizational readiness, and the evolving role of intelligent technologies across healthcare.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence across clinical, operational, and administrative healthcare environments.
2. Analyze opportunities and challenges associated with integrating AI into healthcare decision-making and workflow processes.
3. Evaluate strategies for educating and preparing healthcare teams to effectively utilize AI-enabled technologies.
4. Assess the potential impact of AI on the future of healthcare delivery, operational performance, and organizational innovation.