Crucial Conversations: Strategic Clarity in a Fragmented Healthcare Tech Landscape

Note: Onsite Registration will not be available.

Industry Knowledge: Innovation

Point solution fatigue occurs when healthcare leaders are overwhelmed by a multitude of disconnected technologies and initiatives, which can hinder strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Addressing this fatigue involves streamlining and integrating solutions to create a cohesive ecosystem that supports better care coordination and reduces administrative burden. Is successful strategic decision-making and operational efficiency attainable among the multitude of disconnected technologies and initiatives in healthcare?

Purpose: 

Crucial Conversations is a dynamic series designed to spark bold dialogue, challenge assumptions, and generate productive professional friction among healthcare leaders on important and trending topics. More than a speaker series, these gatherings create space for diverse perspectives to collide—fueling deeper understanding, meaningful connections, and actionable solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for seasoned executives and C-suite leaders responsible for driving strategy and innovation within their organizations. Attendees will benefit from insights on overcoming point solution fatigue and building more integrated, efficient systems that enhance decision-making and operational performance.

Event Details:

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Location - Brentwood, TN (exact location details to be provided upon registration)
• Time: 
  • Check-In/Networking: 7:00 - 7:30 AM 
  • Programing: 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Speakers:

• Moderator: Lauren Brueggen, Partner, Heritage Group
• Panelist #1: Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Ardent Health 
• Panelist #2: Dr. April Kapu, Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Global Affairs, Vanderbilt University
• Panelist #3: Anna Powell, Chief Growth Officer, Ludi