Something interesting happens when ideas travel from papers into practice - they start changing real systems. That's exactly the conversation I'd love to host at INFORMS 2026.
I've submitted a proposal to organize a session in the Artificial Intelligence Cluster at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting (Nov 1–4, San Francisco) and I'm currently looking for potential speakers who would like to contribute to the discussion.
Proposed Session:
Agentic AI and Decision Intelligence for Healthcare Systems
The session will explore how AI is moving beyond prediction into decision support and coordination across complex healthcare systems. Topics may include:
• Agentic AI systems in healthcare
• Clinical decision support
• Patient journey analytics and care coordination
• AI for healthcare operations and resource optimization
• Responsible and real-world deployment of AI in clinical environments
The goal is to bring together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, healthcare systems, and decision intelligence.
A little about me:
I'm a Senior Data Engineer at GiftHealth and Founder of MediMate Foundation, where I work on AI-driven tools to support patients navigating complex healthcare journeys. My work sits at the intersection of healthcare analytics, AI systems, and patient-centered technology. I've previously been a panelist and speaker in AI and data communities, including Women in Big Data and healthcare innovation forums.
The INFORMS AI cluster requires 4–5 speakers per session, and I would love to include perspectives from:
• Healthcare AI researchers
• Clinical informatics experts
• Healthcare data scientists / engineers
• AI practitioners building real-world healthcare systems
If you're interested in speaking - or know someone whose work would fit this theme - I'd love to connect.
Let's build a session that highlights how AI can actually improve healthcare decision-making and patient outcomes.
Feel free to comment or message me if you'd like to participate.
#INFORMS2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareAI #DecisionIntelligence #OperationsResearch #AIinHealthcare
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Deepti Bahel
Senior Data Engineer and AI Analytics Practitioner
VigourSoft Global Solutions
San Jose CA
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