Healthcare Summit

Healthcare Summit

Explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and address pressing challenges in the healthcare system at Franklin University’s Healthcare Summit. The event fosters communication and collaboration among key stakeholders – including healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, community leaders and students in an effort to enhance patient care, improve healthcare outcomes, and promote equitable access to healthcare.

Contact Us

For more information about the Healthcare Summit, email the Global Center for Healthcare Education at globalhealth@franklin.edu or Dr. Chenelle Jones at Chenelle.Jones@franklin.edu

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the decision to cancel the Healthcare Summit. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we are truly grateful for the interest and enthusiasm the event has received. All registration fees collected will be refunded. 

Register & Attend

Registration Fee
$75 General Admission 
Student Rate $50 

Registration fee includes the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken at the event. 

The summit will be held in Ross Auditorium with free on-campus parking.
Alumni Hall
301 E. Rich St. 
Columbus, OH 43215
Campus Map

Event Agenda

Smart Healthcare: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday, Oct. 23 |   7 a.m.-3 p.m.

7-8 a.m. |  Breakfast & Registration
Networking opportunity with coffee and continental breakfast

8:00-8:30 a.m. |  Welcome & Opening Remarks
Welcome and overview of the day’s agenda

8:30-9:30 a.m. | Keynote Address
Transforming Healthcare Systems in the Digital Age
Dr. Cherie Smith 
President, Dublin Methodist Hospital

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, healthcare systems around the world are being reimagined and restructured to meet the demands of the digital age. This fireside chat-styled keynote address will explore how digital innovation – from electronic health records and telemedicine to artificial intelligence and data analytics – is revolutionizing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and addressing health equity.

9:30-9:45 a.m. |  Break

9:45-10:45 a.m.  |  Session #1: AI for Addressing Health Disparities
Drew Smith 
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, OhioHealth 

Artificial intelligence holds significant promise for advancing health equity – but only if it’s applied intentionally and responsibly. This interactive presentation will examine how AI technologies can be leveraged to identify, understand and reduce health disparities across diverse populations. The presentation will also address the ethical design of algorithms, data bias, community engagement and real-world applications that use AI to improve access, outcomes and resource distribution in underserved communities.

10:45-11:00 a.m.  |   Break

11 a.m.-Noon |   Panel Discussion
Agile Leadership in Healthcare 
Healthcare leaders today must navigate constant change – from evolving technologies and shifting regulations to workforce challenges and patient expectations. This panel explores the principles of agile leadership and how they can be applied to drive innovation, resilience and rapid decision-making in complex healthcare environments. Panelists will share insights on fostering adaptive cultures, leading through uncertainty, and empowering cross-functional teams. Attendees will gain practical strategies for embracing agility to improve organizational performance and deliver better care in an ever-changing landscape.

Moderator: 
Charleta Tavares, CEO, PrimaryOne Health (Retired)
Former Ohio State Senator

Panelists: 
Dr. Mysheika Roberts 
Health Commissioner, City of Columbus

Drew Smith 
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, OhioHealth 

Noon- 1 p.m. |  Lunch & Awards Presentation

1:00-1:45 p.m.  |  Session #2 Leveraging Technology in Patient-Centered Care & Behavioral Health
As digital innovation accelerates, the intersection of technology and behavioral health presents new opportunities and challenges for improving mental healthcare access, delivery and outcomes. This session will bring together thought leaders in healthcare to explore how emerging technologies like AI, mobile apps, teletherapy, digital therapeutics, robotics and data analytics are reshaping patientcare and the behavioral health landscape.

Moderator: 
Oyauma Garrison
President + CEO, Maryhaven

Panelists:
Dr. Anita Somani
Ohio State Representative
Physician, OhioHealth  

Jacqui Bastian, BSN, MSOL, CCM
Director of Care Management, OhioHealth 

1:45-2:00 p.m. – Break

2:00-2:45 p.m. |   Panel Discussion
Pharma & MedTech Services Forum
As the boundaries between pharmaceuticals and medical technology continue to integrate, collaboration between these sectors is transforming the way care is delivered across the continuum. This forum brings together healthcare leaders and innovators to explore how integrated pharma and medtech services are driving value-based care, accelerating patient access, and redefining therapeutic outcomes.

Dr. Alisa Blasek
Program Chair Exercise Science, Franklin University 

2:45-3:00 p.m. |  Closing Remarks
Summary of key insights and final thoughts

Healthcare & Nursing Achievement Scholarship

Proceeds from the Healthcare Summit go toward Franklin University’s Healthcare & Nursing Achievement Scholarship. As demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow, the scholarship supports students as they work toward their goal of earning a degree in a healthcare-related major.