Dallas, September 13, 2025
News Summary
The INVEST Digital Health conference will take place in Dallas, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence within healthcare. Organized by MedCity News and Health Wildcatters, the event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and a startup pitch competition. Industry leaders will address topics such as AI investment, workforce impacts, and responsible AI practices, aiming to foster collaboration and networking among attendees from diverse segments of the digital health ecosystem.
Dallas — MedCity News will host the INVEST Digital Health conference on Thursday, September 18, at Pegasus Park in Dallas, Texas. The one-day event, produced in partnership with Health Wildcatters, will focus on recent advancements and practical adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare and will convene executives, investors, clinicians and startup founders.
What’s happening and why it matters
The conference will feature multiple panel discussions, fireside chats and a startup pitch competition, all centered on the role of AI in clinical care, operations and investment decision-making. Attendees can expect sessions addressing how AI startups attract investor attention, how AI affects productivity and workforce transformation, the ethics and guardrails needed for responsible AI, rural providers’ roles in AI adoption, methods for evaluating AI tools’ efficacy and return on investment, and approaches to managing AI hallucinations.
Event logistics
Date: Thursday, September 18
Location: Pegasus Park, Dallas, Texas
Partnership: Organized by MedCity News in partnership with Health Wildcatters
Registration: Registration is currently open to attendees
Featured panels and speakers
The conference agenda includes targeted sessions with healthcare operators, investors and startup leaders participating as panelists and moderators. Key sessions and participating experts include the following:
How Do AI Startups Stand Out to Investors in a Crowded Market?
- Neil Patel, Head of Ventures, Redesign Health
- Rohit Nuwal, Partner, TELUS Global Ventures
- Maddie Hilal, Vice President, Oak HC/FT
- Vickram Pradhan, Vice President, Sopris Venture Capital
The Dawn of AI Labor: Productivity, Operational Efficiency, and Workforce Transformation
- Keith Figlioli, Managing Partner, LRVHealth
- Jess Botros, Vice President of IT Strategy and Operations, Ardent Health
- Dr. Steve Miff, CEO, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
- Abhinav Shashank, CEO and co-founder, Innovaccer
First, Do No Harm: Building the Guardrails for Responsible AI
- Dr. Hubert Zajicek, CEO and co-founder, Health Wildcatters
- Dr. Ruben Amarasingham, Founder and CEO, Pieces
- Theresa McDonnell, Chief Nurse Executive, Duke University Health System
- Alya Sulaiman, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, Datavant
Rural Providers’ Role in the AI Revolution
- Fireside chat featuring Dr. Dave Newman, Chief Medical Officer for virtual care, Sanford Health
Beyond the Buzzwords: Evaluating AI Tools’ Efficacy and ROI
- Ngoc-Anh Nguyen, MD, Medical Director of Virtual Urgent Care and Telemedicine, Houston Methodist
- Eric Levine, Principal, Avalere Health
- Michael Kalishman, Chief Venture Officer, Sentara Health
- Nick Culbertson, Managing Director, Techstars AI Health Baltimore
How Is Healthcare Dealing with AI Hallucinations?
- Gigi Yuen, Chief Data and AI Officer, Cohere
- Soumi Saha, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Premier Inc.
- Jennifer Goldsack, Founder and CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)
- Randi Seigel, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Startup engagement and judging panel
The program includes a Pitch Perfect contest focused on AI applications in the clinic, designed to showcase early-stage innovations and connect startups with potential investors and partners. Judges for the contest include Jon George, an early-stage investor at Flare Capital; Erica Murdock, Managing Director at Unseen Capital; and Nirban Singh, Investor at Healthworx Ventures.
Who should attend
The conference is targeted to a broad set of stakeholders within the digital health ecosystem, including healthcare executives, clinicians, technology leaders, investors, startup founders and policy or compliance professionals who are evaluating or implementing AI solutions. The agenda aims to offer practical perspectives on investment criteria, clinical value, operational impact and risk management related to AI tools.
Outcomes and networking
Organizers expect the event to facilitate networking and collaboration across clinical, investment and entrepreneurial communities. Sessions are structured to provide decision-makers with frameworks for assessing AI efficacy and return on investment, practical approaches to workforce and operational change, and strategies to reduce harm and manage model limitations.
Background context
Interest in artificial intelligence across healthcare has grown rapidly, accelerating investment activity, technology development and operational pilots in hospitals, health systems and digital health startups. Industry conversations increasingly focus on measurable clinical benefit, regulatory and compliance frameworks, provider workflows, and the potential for AI to change productivity and staffing models. This conference aims to bring those topics together in one-day programming to help participants evaluate where AI can deliver value and how to manage associated risks.
FAQ
When and where is the INVEST Digital Health conference?
The conference takes place on Thursday, September 18, at Pegasus Park in Dallas, Texas.
Who is organizing the event?
The event is organized by MedCity News in partnership with Health Wildcatters.
What topics will the conference cover?
Sessions will cover AI in healthcare, including startup investment, workforce transformation, responsible AI and guardrails, rural provider roles, AI efficacy and ROI, and strategies to address AI hallucinations.
Who are some of the speakers and panelists?
Speakers include investors, health system leaders, startup founders and technology executives such as representatives from Redesign Health, TELUS Global Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Innovaccer, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, Cohere and others listed in the agenda.
Is there a startup pitch competition?
Yes. The Pitch Perfect contest focuses on AI in the clinic. Judges include Jon George, Erica Murdock and Nirban Singh.
How can I register?
Registration for the conference is currently open. Interested attendees should follow the event registration process provided by the organizers.
Event at-a-glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 18 |
| Location | Pegasus Park, Dallas, Texas |
| Organizers | MedCity News; Health Wildcatters (partner) |
| Main topics | AI investment, clinical adoption, ROI, responsible AI, workforce impact |
| Special features | Panels, fireside chats, Pitch Perfect startup contest, networking |
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Taiwan Expo USA 2025 Highlights Innovations and Culture
Austin’s Surge in Jobs Highlights Cybersecurity Needs
Why Construction ERP Systems Are Essential for Dallas Building Firms in 2025
Startup Texas Accelerator Applications Open for Brownsville Entrepreneurs
Texas Businesses Face Rocky Road Amid Trade Tensions
Brownsville Launches Startup Texas Accelerator Program
Fort Worth Officially Joins Bitcoin Mining Movement
Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for Fraud
HCA Healthcare Named Top Health Employer by Fortune
Additional Resources
- MedCity News: Your Guide to AI in Healthcare in Dallas
- CW33: 1 in 3 Americans Use AI for Health
- Dallas Innovates: The Rules Have Changed for AI in Healthcare
- Dallas Innovates: Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
- Fox 4 News: AI’s Role in Healthcare
- Wikipedia: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Google Search: AI in Healthcare
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Artificial Intelligence
- Google Scholar: AI in Healthcare
- Google News: AI in Healthcare
Author: STAFF HERE DALLAS WRITER
DALLAS STAFF WRITER The DALLAS STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREDallas.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Dallas, Dallas County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the State Fair of Texas, Deep Ellum Arts Festival, and Dallas International Film Festival. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Dallas Regional Chamber and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, plus leading businesses in telecommunications, aviation, and semiconductors that power the local economy such as AT&T, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Instruments. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREAustinTX.com, HERECollegeStation.com, HEREHouston.com, and HERESanAntonio.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Texas's dynamic landscape.
