Pieces Clinical Generative AI Symposium
a transformative event at the forefront of healthcare innovation
February 15 – 16, 2024
Dallas, TX
About the event
Come join us for thought-provoking discussions, savory bites, and fine wine, as we unlock the future of healthcare through the lens of clinical generative AI with leading health systems in Dallas and around the country.
This two-day symposium is designed to help hospital leaders consider how they may safely use Pieces and other transformative generative AI technologies to improve clinical and operational outcomes, and – most importantly– support front line doctors, case managers and nurses.
Date & Time
February 15 – 16, 2024
Day 1
February 15, 2024
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Day 2
February 16, 2024
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hear from leaders at these institutions:
Texas Health Resources
Children’s Health
Houston Methodist Health System
Baylor Scott & White Health
Parkland Health & Hospital System
UT Southwestern
MetroHealth
Scheduled Speakers:
Ruben Amarasingham, MD
CEO & Founder of Pieces Technologies
Andrew Bain, MD
Informatics Fellow at Children's Health
Philip Bernard, MD
Chief Medical Officer at Children's Health
Doug Bruce, MD
Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Integration Officer at MetroHealth
Jordan Dale, MD
System Chief Medical Information Officer at Houston Methodist
Nilesh Dave, MD
Vice President, Clinical Effectiveness Chief Medical Officer at Texas Health Resources
S. Nicholas Desai, DPM, MBA, FACFAS
VP, Chief Operating Officer at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Chief Medical Officer & Chief Quality Officer at Houston Methodist Sugar Land and Cypress Hospitals
Kathryn Flores
AVP & Chief Innovation Officer at UT Southwestern Medical Center
James E. Gaston, FHIMSS, MBA
VP Enterprise Data / Chief Data Officer Parkland Health
Jawahar Jagarapu, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Children's Health
Kalpana Mahesh
Head of Gen AI GTM at AWS
Roberta Schwartz, PhD, MHS
EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist
Brett Stauffer, MD, MHS
Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health
Joey Sudomir
Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Texas Health Resources
Ferdinand Velasco, MD
Chief Health Information Officer at Texas Health Resources
Natalie Whitworth, RN, BSN
Vice President of Operational Design and Deployment at Texas Health Resources
Scheduled Sessions
Thursday, February 15
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Registration & Welcome
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Opening Remarks: Helping Those Who Help Others: The Pieces AI Journey
2:35 PM – 3:15 PM
Beyond Theory: Real-World Examples of Generative AI in Hospitals Settings
Panel Discussion exploring practical applications, challenges, and the horizon of generative AI in clinical settings.
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
Investing in Innovation: Deciphering the ROI of Clinical AI
A discussion on the ROI of AI in healthcare, focusing on financial impacts, clinician and patient outcomes, and strategies for maximizing benefits.
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Envisioning Tomorrow: Pieces Next Big Bet in Clinical Gen AI 
Ruben Amarasingham, M.D. on Pieces’ strategic vision and future directions in clinical AI advancements.
5:15 PM – 5:20 PM
Closing Statements for Day 1
5:40 PM – 8:30 PM
Post-Event Networking
Friday, February 16
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM
AI Ethics in Practice: Crafting a Governance Blueprint for Healthcare
Deciphering ethical, regulatory, and oversight challenges in healthcare AI.
9:15 AM – 9:55 AM
Voices from the Frontline: Clinician Perspectives on AI Integration
An exploration of clinicians’ views on AI’s role in healthcare and strategies for effective implementation.
10:05 AM – 10:50 AM
Healthcare’s AI Evolution: Navigating Strategic Partnerships in the Dynamic Generative AI Era
A panel exploring the dynamics of AI Partnerships in healthcare, from technical challenges to collaborative innovations and strategic solutions
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
From Vision to Reality: AI Deployment Strategies in Healthcare
A panel comparing strategies for AI implementation in clinical settings, including success stories and lessons learned.
11:45 PM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks by Ruben Amarasingham, M.D.
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