Health Care AI Symposium
AI is shaping the future of health care in exciting new ways. This ongoing symposium brings together industry leaders and scholars to explore the ethical, legal, and operational complexities of integrating AI-enabled technology in health care. These expert-led presentations highlight best practices for advancing responsible AI innovation while ensuring patient safety, data security, and health equity across the State.
A special thanks to the presenters for sharing their perspectives and experiences on the current and future use of AI in health care.
Advancing Equitable, Ethical, and Responsible Use of AI
Presentations
AI Deep Dive Series
Industry thought leaders discuss the transformative role of AI in shaping health care operations and the delivery of patient care. Presentations span technical, regulatory, ethical, and operational matters that help mitigate risk to ensure safe, secure, and responsible use of AI.
March 2025
Lauren Jones
Surescripts
Dr. Eman Elashkar
George Mason University
Explore the legal landscape of AI in health care and emerging state legislative themes. Presenters share examples on balancing innovation and risk in the absence of comprehensive federal legislation.
February 2025
Ryan Patrick
HITRUST
Learn about growth in AI adoption and important security considerations for health care organizations to proactively manage risk, including evolving standards and frameworks that aim to promote responsible AI development and deployment.
February 2025
Bob Heyl
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Hear how a payer is advancing the use of AI to improve operations and create more personalized and efficient experiences for its members. The presenter discusses a framework for responsible AI principles, policies, and practices to manage risks while enabling innovation.
March 2025
Josh Newman
Johns Hopkins Health System
Dr. Joel Klein
University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Nathan Cobb
MedStar Health
Dr. Marc Rabner
CRISP
Listen to a panel discussion on how hospital health systems are approaching the use of AI-enabled technologies from use case development, governance, cybersecurity, provider acceptance, and vendor risk management.
February 2025
Patrick Hall
HallResearch.ai/George Washington University
Explore real-world AI incidents and how an open, searchable database can improve AI system design and risk management across sectors. Learn how to assess vendor claims about AI system performance to inform the deployment of safer and more accountable AI.
March 2025
Arun Pamulapati
Databricks
Recognize how AI presents unique challenges beyond conventional security measures. Learn how to align AI security and governance with organizational goals, incorporate risk mitigation strategies, and apply security frameworks to ensure AI systems are developed and implemented responsibly.
April 2025
Dr. Michael Blackman
Greenway Health
Stephanie Jamison
Greenway Health
Dr. Stephen Speicher
Flatiron Health
Dr. Colin Banas
DrFirst
A technology vendor panel shares perspectives on integrating AI-enabled technologies to improve care delivery, patient experience, and operational efficiency. Panelists discuss the importance of transparency regarding the use of AI, provider education, and risk management.
April 2025
Dr. Thu Nguyen
University of Maryland School of Public Health
Learn how academic researchers use AI to advance health equity research, including human-centered analyses that incorporate qualitative data to validate AI-driven findings.
May 2025
Bill Reid
Google Cloud
Approaches to responsible generative AI are discussed, including safe and transparent AI development across the lifecycle, practical tips to mitigate risk, and vendor collaboration.
AI Fast Focus Series
Subject matter experts at the forefront of AI innovation share real-world success stories and challenges. Conversations highlight how to navigate AI responsibly through transparency and accountability.
June 2025
Dr. Brian Hasselfeld
John Hopkins Medicine
Learn how a Maryland hospital system implemented ambient AI scribe technology to optimize clinical workflows and explore emerging evidence on its impact on providers and patients.
August 2025
Sara Geoghegan
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Learn about AI-related consumer privacy risks and emerging legislation and safeguards to promote transparency, consent, and accountability.
September 2025
Adam Beck
LifeBridge Health
Staci Hodge
LifeBridge Health
Hear how a Maryland hospital is using AI to advance virtual health care delivery. Presenters discuss vendor collaboration, piloting, and key performance indicators that guide validation and scaling across care settings.
November 2025
Dr. Shawn Griffin
URAC
Dr. Jenn Richards
URAC
Representatives from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) discuss a new accreditation program for AI developers and users in health care. Presenters share drivers for establishing a trusted accreditation framework and how independent validation provides assurances for the safe, ethical, and transparent use of AI.
December 2025
Dr. Evelyn May
Mercy Hospital
Perspectives from a diagnostic radiologist on how AI supports earlier and more accurate cancer detection. The session addresses the importance of transparency with patients, training data that represents diverse populations, and opportunities to continue improving the safety and reliability of AI in radiology.
February 2026
Dr. Rose Yesha
MedStar Health Research Institute
A trained mental health therapist and research scientist highlights considerations for the equitable design and evaluation of AI-powered digital mental health applications. The importance of intersectional design, representative training data, and transparency in promoting safe, reliable, and inclusive use of digital mental health technologies is discussed.
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