March 18th, 2026 / News
AI, results and value: Leaders share views from ViVE 2026 conference
The ViVE digital health conference drew about 7,000 healthcare leaders to Los Angeles a few weeks ago for discussions about AI, technology and changes in the industry.
More than a dozen healthcare leaders shared their insights from the conference with Chief Healthcare Executive®. While the leaders offered a variety of perspectives, several underscored that hospitals and healthcare organizations are looking at AI differently.
They are seeking results and aren’t just going for a novel tool or device. They’re also looking for solutions that help patients, doctors, nurses and other key staff. They want AI tools aimed at solving specific problems.
Leaders also talked about adding new tools to help clinicians make better decisions, and some called for better governance to ensure AI is used properly.
Kem Graham, VP of Growth & Strategy, shared with Chief Healthcare Executive, “Healthcare organizations are no longer asking whether to modernize their clinical and operational infrastructure; they are asking how to do it without adding complexity, and with vendors that are true partners. There is growing recognition that interoperability and cybersecurity can’t be afterthoughts, especially as AI becomes embedded in care delivery across the patient experience. What stood out most was the shift from talking about innovation to practical execution.”