2026 Healthcare Conference: Technology-Driven Healthcare

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The fourth annual 无码专区 Cox Healthcare Conference will bring together top healthcare executives, policy makers and academic experts to explore the technology behind healthcare innovation and its progression. The agenda features a full day of engaging discussions, networking and thought leadership.

Highlights Include:

  • A Fireside Chat featuring leaders from McKesson and other industry thought-leaders 
  • Four panel discussions focused on topical issues facing the industry
  • Networking reception with peers from across the North Texas healthcare industry



Featured Guests

The 2026 无码专区 Cox Healthcare Conference opens and closes with bold technological insights from leaders driving transformation across both private and public healthcare sectors, as well as voices from academia.

The day begins with a Fireside Chat featuring leaders from McKesson. Brian Tyler, Ph.D., CEO, in conversation with Francisco Fraga, CIO and CTO will discuss technology in service of healthcare.

To conclude the day, stay for a compelling keynote address that underscores the evolving landscape of healthcare tech.


Brian Tyler Ph.D.
CEO, McKesson

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Francisco Fraga
EVP, CIO and CTO, McKesson

Vishal Ahuja
Associate Professor, 无码专区 Cox

Informative Panel Discussions

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Panel I: AI in Healthcare

This panel will examine the current state of AI in healthcare and its potential to transform clinical care, operations and decision-making. Panelists will discuss how healthcare organizations are navigating deployment, change management, governance and other challenges associated with responsible AI adoption.

 



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Panel II: How Technology is Approaching Healthcare

This panel will explore how technology companies, innovators and investors are approaching healthcare’s most pressing challenges. Panelists will discuss the convergence of disruptive technologies, care delivery, regulation and investment—and what it takes to move promising solutions from concept to meaningful clinical impact.


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Panel III: How Health Systems are Approaching Technology

This panel will explore how leading health systems are approaching emerging technologies while navigating concerns around workforce disruption, patient privacy, security and trust. Panelists will share how their organizations are balancing innovation with responsible implementation to improve care and operational efficiency. 



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Panel IV: Regulatory Approach to Healthcare Technology

This panel will bring together leaders in law, government, public policy, communications and the health and life sciences. Panelists will explore how these sectors intersect to shape regulation, influence public dialogue and address the complex challenges facing healthcare and innovation today. 


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Register to Attend

In this and other offerings/events, the Healthcare Leadership Development Initiative has hosted programming specifically for the healthcare community of DFW. Tap into the network of this Initiative via this annual conference. 



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Created in 2022, the Healthcare Leadership Development Initiative supports community healthcare leaders hone in their skills, connect with like-minded practitioners who are also in the field, and help contribute to the academic dialogue of healthcare leadership.

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