Transforming Pediatric Care Models with Innovation and AI by HEC and HIMSS

Please join the Health Executive’s Club and HIMSS New York State Chapter for a morning of great learning and networking how pediatric care models are evolving through innovation and AI. Attendees will gather to learn from industry experts, clinical leaders and innovative vendors on advancements in ambulatory and acute care as well as home and social care. We look forward to see you there.

Date: Thursday November 13, 2025

Time: Registration opens at 8:30am and the event will conclude by 12pm. A lite breakfast and beverages will be served.

Location: RSM US LLP Office 4 Times Square, 151 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. The event will be held on the 18th floor. Attendees will check in the main lobby.

Meet our panelists:

• Ali Loveys, MD, Pediatrician, Former HIMSS Davies Award Winner, ‘Dr. Gadget’
• Michael Mendoza, MD, COO of Trillium Health

• Cori Wyman, Pharm.D., BCGP, CDCES of Greater Rochester Independent Physician Association (GRIPA)

• Ben Glicksberg, Ph.D. team leader for precision medicine at Mount Sinai Health System
• Laura Jean Shipley, MD Vice Chair for Population and Behavioral Health at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center

• Jeffrey Vergales, MD, Chair of Pediatric Cardiology from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital of Westchester Medical Center

• Gila Kaplun Data Systems Architect at St. Mary’s Hospital
• JoAnne Ryan, President of Ronald McDonald House, Rochester
• Lekeyah Wilson, MD, VP, Community Engagement and Social Impact at Rochester Regional Health
• Neil Herendeen, MD Medical Director of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Complex Care Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center
• Salvatore Volpe MD FAAP FACP FHIMSS ABP-CI CHCQM, Chief Medical Officer Staten Island Performing Provider SystemStaten Island Performing Provider System

AGENDA

8:30-9:15am: Arrival time and registration. A lite breakfast will be provided and opportunities for networking and connecting with the sponsors.

9:15am: Michael Haas (Host) will open the event, welcome everyone, thank the sponsors, speak on what HIMSS and our mission and set the stage for the opening presenters.

9:20 – 9:40am: Dr. Glicksberg, Dr. Shipley, and Dr. Vergales will open our session sharing their experience on the role of innovation and AI in the future of pediatric care. Each presenter will speak for 5-7 minutes explaining the mindset and strategies for adopting and applying innovation and AI at their organizations.

Presenters:

Ben Glicksberg, PHD Director of Digital Discovery Program at Mount Siani

​Laura Shipley, MD Vice Chair for Population and Behavioral Health at Golisano Children’s Hospital

​Jeffrey Vergales, MD Chief of Pediatric Cardiology Maria Fareri Children's Hospital

9:45 – 10:30am: Panel #1 Ambulatory Focused Panel

Topic: Innovation & AI manage population of children from screening to diagnosing and effective care plans

Moderator: Al Kinel - President at Strategic Interests, LLC

Panelist 1: Ali Loveys - Managing Director at FI Consulting

Panelist 2: Mike Mendoza, MD - Chief Operating Officer at Trillium Health

Panelist 3: Laura Shipley, MD - Vice Chair for Population and Behavioral Health at Golisano Children’s Hospital

Panelist 4: Cori Wyman - Vice President, Care Manager and Pharmacy services at GRIPA

10:30 – 10:45am: Networking Break

10:45 – 11:00 Innovation at Home - Ronald McDonald House Program

Presenters:

JoAnne Ryan (President of Ronald McDonald House, Rochester)

Lekeyah Wilson, MD (VP Community Engagement and Social Impact, Rochester Regional Health)

Neil Herendeen, MD (Medical Director of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Pediatric Complex Care Center)

11:00 – 11:45am: Panel #2 Acute & Home Focused Panel

Topic: Focus on reducing risk in pediatric care by improving outcomes and lowering costs through innovation and AI. By identifying these challenges, mitigation strategies can be implemented.

Moderator: Sal Volpe, MD Chief Medical Officer at Staten Island Performing Provider System, LLC

Panelist 2: Ben Glicksberg, PHD Director of Digital Discovery Program at Mount Siani

Panelist 3: Jeffrey Vergales, MD Chief of Pediatric Cardiology Maria Fareri Children's Hospital

Panelist 4: Gila Kaplun, M.I.S., Manager of Applications and Data Systems at St. Mary's Hospital for Children

Panelist 5: Timothy Martens, MD Surgical Director Pediatric Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Northwell

11:40am: Social Determinants of Health & connecting to the social networks within NY state.

Presenter: Sal Volpe, MD Chief Medical Officer at Staten Island Performing Provider System, LLC

Wrap Up - Time subject to change