The Ambient AI Conversation: Predictions for 2026


Monday, December 15th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

For ambient AI, 2024 was the year when platforms partnered with health systems to build together and prove the concept, and 2025 was the year of scale and measuring impact. What incredible breakthroughs  are in store for healthcare AI in 2026?

AI has become ubiquitous in healthcare, from ambient AI platforms driving workflow efficiencies, to clinical decision support applications, and more. These advancements were unimaginable just a few years ago—and they are accelerating.

Becker’s spoke with healthcare and technology leaders who will be at the forefront of AI development and deployment in 2026. Join them on this webinar to unpack the innovations we will be talking about at the end of 2026.

In this webinar, you will learn:
 
  • The top predictions for AI in 2026 of healthcare CEOs and CIOs at a diverse set of health systems
  • What executive leaders at CVS Health, Sharp HealthCare, and Hartford HealthCare really think about the future of AI
  • What’s next for healthcare AI in 2027 and beyond

Presenters:

Jeffrey Flaks

Jeffrey Flaks

President and Chief Executive Officer, Hartford HealthCare

Terri Couts

Terri Couts

SVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Sharp Healthcare

Chris Burnett

Chris Burnett

AVP Clinical Innovation & Investment, CVS Health

Guru Sundar

Guru Sundar

VP of Marketing, Abridge