2026 Annual Meeting – Huron Closing Session
Friday, October 9, 2026 | Monterey Marriott
Huron Consulting Presents
AI in Practice: What It Looks Like for Your District
Session Description: AI is already changing how healthcare organizations operate, but much of the conversation centers on large health systems with dedicated technology teams and significant capital budgets. For healthcare district leaders and public health organizations, a practical question remains: Where does AI create real value for organizations of our size, structure and mission?
This closing session picks up where Thursday’s AI governance session leaves off and moves from readiness frameworks to practical application. Participants will explore where AI is already improving operations in organizations that resemble healthcare districts, including administrative workflows, community health outreach, workforce coordination and financial management. The session will also address common concerns directly, from accuracy and oversight to whether public entities can adopt these tools under existing regulations.
Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of where AI can fit within district operations, regardless of whether the district provides direct patient care. Anna will share a framework for launching a first use case using existing staff and budgets, along with concrete next steps leaders can bring back to their boards. Learn how your district can move from awareness to action and put AI to work in service of your community.
Anna Menis is Director of AI Strategy and Transformation at Huron and a healthcare technology strategist with more than 13 years of experience in clinical informatics, digital health and AI strategy. She helps healthcare organizations identify practical AI use cases, develop sustainable operating models and turn emerging technologies into measurable results. Prior to joining Huron, Anna served as Principal Industry Architect for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Microsoft and Director of IT Innovation and Digital Programs at Orlando Health. She holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Central Florida and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).
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