From “Flying Blind” to Full Visibility: How Renown Health Turned a Privacy Crisis Into a Performance Advantage

As budget pressures mount, marketing performance is under a microscope. Here, we take a close-up look at Renown Health’s journey back to visibility and share the broad industry context and how a strong privacy foundation can improve marketing performance and lower customer acquisition cost.

Focus On Digital Front Door: How Health Systems Are Closing the Digital Experience Gap

This new report examines how leading hospitals and health systems around the country create digital experiences that work for patients.

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How to Turn Your Privacy Challenges into Performance Opportunities

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // As budget pressures mount, marketing performance is under a microscope. Here, we take a close-up look at Renown Health’s journey back to visibility and share the broad industry context and how a strong privacy foundation can improve marketing performance and lower customer acquisition cost.

Hospital Websites Aren’t Dead, They’re Evolving: Practical Wins & ROI from the Past Year

Presented February 11, 2026 

Your Presenters:

• Brad Muncs, CEO, Symetris
• Seth Kaplan, Director of Marketing, Digital and CX, HonorHealth
• Tara Nooteboom, Director of Consumer Digital Strategy, UCI Health

Moderated by:

• Jared Johnson, Host, Healthcare Rap Podcast, and eHealthcare Strategy & Trends Editorial Advisory Board Member

After attending, you’ll be able to:

• Reframe your website strategy from redesign cycles to an ongoing “website-as-a-product” operating model.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact improvements you can ship incrementally (without waiting 12-18 months for a redesign).
• Build a clearer ROI narrative for leadership by connecting web work to outcomes (access, conversion, patient acquisition, efficiency).
• Navigate stakeholder overload with governance approaches that reduce bottlenecks and align teams around measurable goals.
• Leave with examples and language you can use to align marketing, digital, and operational partners when resources are tight.

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Turning Data Into Action: How Healthcare Marketing Leaders Are Using AI to Accelerate Analytics and Personalization

A panel of experts from AdventHealth, Community Health Network, Ochsner Health, and BPD weighs in on the potential of AI to accelerate analytics and uncover new insights. Here, we share the panelists’ reflections on where their organizations are on the AI continuum, and the essential role of data in leveraging AI.

Platinum Playbook: An Inside Look at Award-Winning Hospital Websites

Hospital Websites Day 5 Closing Keynote 

Friday | March 13, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Carolina Anthony, Executive Director, Digital Marketing, AdventHealth
• Laura Housholder, Digital Marketing Manager, Children’s Nebraska
• William “Skip” Hidlay, Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Moderator:

• Jane Weber Brubaker, Executive Editor, Plain-English Health Care

The panelists will share:
The panelists will share:

• What set their award–winning websites apart from competitors
• The design, UX, and content decisions that made the biggest impact
• How AI is influencing search, content strategy, and user journeys today
• Lessons learned — including what they would do differently if starting now
• How their websites continue to evolve in a fast-changing digital environment

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From Silo to System: Building a Scalable Location Strategy That Improves Findability

Hospital Websites Day 4 Session 2 

Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Ben Dillon, CEO, Geonetric
• Mandi Graham, Application Analyst IV, Billings Clinic
• Jeff Giffin, Digital Marketing Liaison, Billings Clinic

Moderated by:

• Therese Lockemy, Founder and CEO, Inner Path Digital, L.L.C

This session will cover:

• Common challenges healthcare organizations face as location content grows and becomes harder to manage
• Key components of an effective location strategy, from auditing and hierarchy to structured content
• How user-focused location profiles can function like microsites within a broader site framework
• Improving search visibility and patient clarity through consistent, well-structured location data
• Building a location foundation that supports future digital initiatives and ongoing expansion

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Creating Flexible Hospital Websites That Grow with Your Organization

Hospital Websites Day 4 Session 1 

Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Meghan Eddy Crombie, Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Optimizely
• David Sturtz, Senior Vice President of Product, Geonetric
• Julie Lindsay, Digital Strategy Consultant at Hospital Sisters Health System
• Aaron Watkins, AVP, Digital Strategy, NorthBay Health

Moderated by:

• Therese Lockemy, Founder and CEO, Inner Path Digital, L.L.C

You’ll hear perspectives on:

• How health systems evaluate platform needs, prioritize capabilities, and build a business case for change
• How to create a scalable digital foundation that supports ongoing growth and improvement
• Where platforms and implementation partners each play a critical role in achieving long-term value
• How to plan for “what’s next” (including AI, search, and experience optimization) with clear use cases, not buzzwords

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Ask Us Anything: AI Search + the Future of Website Content

Hospital Websites Day 3 Session 2 

Wednesday | March 11, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Amanda Todorovich, Cleveland Clinic
• Ahava Leibtag, Aha Media Group

Moderator:

• Lacey Reichwald, Aha Media Group, as moderator

Ask us about:

• How AI search is changing traffic, SEO, and web strategy
• What “AI-ready” content actually looks like — and how to get started
• Whether your content still matters (spoiler: yes)
• What to do now to future-proof your site content for LLMs and chatbots
• The role of E-E-A-T, branding, and trust when users don’t even visit your site

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How Content Informs Digital Transformation

Hospital Websites Day 3 Session 1 

Wednesday | March 11, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Heather Linder, VP, Brand and Growth Marketing, OU Health
• Kalee Hildreth, Executive Director of Digital Transformation and Marketing Operations, UChicago Medicine

Moderated by:

• Ahava Leibtag, Founder and CEO, Aha Media Group Digital, L.L.C

You’ll hear about:

• How content operations and governance set you up for AI tools like chatbots and generative search
• What it means to write for AI, not just for SEO — and how to do both
• Why healthcare organizations can’t afford to separate content from brand or digital product strategy
• How smart, structured content connects patient experience, access, and growth
• Why “digital transformation” must also be content transformation — and organizational transformation

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Better Design, Easier Access: How Digital Experience Shapes Care

Hospital Websites Day 2 Session 2 

Tuesday | March 10, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Diane Hammons, Director of Digital Engagement, WG Content
• Ben Cash, CEO, Reason One
• Andy Lyons, Interim Vice President & Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Roper St. Francis Healthcare
• Kayla Saturday, Director, Digital Experience & Integration, Emory Healthcare

Moderator:

• Therese Lockemy, Founder and CEO, Inner Path Digital, L.L.C

You’ll hear perspectives on:

• What teams really mean by “better design,” and what often gets overlooked
• Where patient effort, friction, and cognitive overload build across key journeys
• Where clarity and confidence break down, even when experiences look polished
• Where differentiation strengthens trust and improves the patient experience, not just the look and feel
• How AI and automation can reduce burden or introduce new uncertainty, and what it takes for improvements to hold up operationally

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Healthcare Websites with a Purpose

Hospital Websites Day 2 Session 1 

Tuesday | March 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Cynthia Li, Vice President, Client Partnership, Huge
• TJ Kottenstette, Digital Strategist, The Kids Mental Health Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Moderator:

• Susan Dubuque, Contributing Editor, eHealthcare Strategy & Trends and Co-Chair, 2025 eHealthcare Leadership Awards

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How leading organizations define the primary job of a website — and design around that purpose rather than defaulting to a redesign
• When a specialized or campaign-based site makes strategic sense — and when it doesn’t
• The differences (and surprising similarities) between designing for access to care and designing for education, reassurance, and community support
• How to move beyond “reskinning” and instead make meaningful improvements to structure, content, and experience
• Where personalization and AI-driven tools create measurable value — and where they introduce unnecessary complexity
• Which metrics truly influence leadership confidence and digital investment
• How marketing, IT, and agency partners can work together to build purposeful experiences without slowing innovation

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The Next Generation of Hospital Websites

Hospital Websites Day 1 Session 1 Keynote

Monday | March 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Adrienne Woods, Vice President, Consumer Engagement, Hackensack Meridian Health
• Jeff Stewart, VP, Strategic Marketing, CHRISTUS Health
• Mona Baset, Vice President, Digital Engagement, Intermountain Health

Moderated by:

• Jane Weber Brubaker, Executive Editor, Plain-English Health Care

What you’ll learn:

• How generative AI and AI Overviews are rewriting the rules of search visibility
• The future of content design: modular, structured, and personalized
• What today’s visitors expect from your site, and how to deliver it
• The growing role of your website in enabling transactions: find care, pay bills, schedule, and more
• Why architecture, governance, and technology decisions matter more than ever
• How to future-proof your site

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Harnessing the Power of AI to Extract Value from Data

// By Jane Weber Brubaker // A panel of experts from AdventHealth, Community Health Network, Ochsner Health, and BPD weighs in on the potential of AI to accelerate analytics and uncover new insights. Here, we share the panelists’ reflections on where their organizations are on the AI continuum, and the essential role of data in leveraging AI.

How UChicago Medicine, Northwell Health, and Modular Feedback Use Agentic AI to Deliver Personalized Patient Experiences

Agentic AI has the potential to help health systems deliver personalized patient experiences that are commonplace in industries like retail and hospitality. Read on to see how leaders from UChicago Medicine, Northwell Health, and Modular Feedback use AI-enabled workflows to reduce friction, improve access, and scale communication.

The Future of Hospital Websites

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

March 9-13, 2026

Hospital and health system websites are evolving faster than ever.

From AI Overviews reshaping search visibility to the rise of composable CMS platforms, digital teams are under pressure to keep pace with consumer expectations, compliance, and ROI demands.

The Future of Hospital Websites Virtual Summit brings together experts and peers for a week of practical, one-hour sessions that explore the strategies, technologies, and governance models you need to build a flexible, patient-centered digital front door.

Join us for a full week of programming for marketing and digital leaders at hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare provider organizations.

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How 3 Healthcare Leaders Use Agentic AI to Personalize Healthcare

// By Wendy Margolin // Agentic AI has the potential to help health systems deliver personalized patient experiences that are commonplace in industries like retail and hospitality. Read on to see how leaders from UChicago Medicine, Northwell Health, and Modular Feedback use AI-enabled workflows to reduce friction, improve access, and scale communication.

Hackensack Meridian, Intermountain, and UCLA Health Prove Digital Transformation Is About Culture, Not Tools

This year’s Mark Gothberg eHealthcare Organizational Commitment Award winners — Hackensack Meridian Health, Intermountain Health, and UCLA Health —  redefine what it means to lead in a digital-first world. Get a closer look at how each of these award-winning organizations brings its mission to life through forward-thinking digital strategies.

Focus On Digital Marketing Strategy: Winning Approaches to AI, Data Integration, and Bold Campaigns

In this new report from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, you’ll discover how healthcare organizations are adapting their digital marketing strategies with AI, data, and innovative campaigns to connect with patients more effectively and drive measurable results.

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AI in Healthcare Marketing Week

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented December 8-12, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of healthcare, but what does that really mean for marketing?

From predictive modeling to generative content, AI has the potential to reshape how health systems engage consumers, manage campaigns, and allocate resources. But for senior marketing leaders, the path forward isn’t about shiny new objects — it’s about strategy, structure, and scalability.

Join us for a full week of programming for marketing and digital leaders at hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare provider organizations.

Whether you’re building your first use case or shaping a system-wide roadmap, this virtual summit will help you move toward meaningful, mission-aligned implementation.

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AI Innovation of the Future: The Einstein Divide

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented December 12, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Sameer Sethi, SVP, Chief AI Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health
• Jason Lesandrini, Assistant Vice President of Ethics, Wellstar Health System
• Stephanie Wierwille, EVP, Strategy & Innovation, BPD
• Edward Marx, Chief Executive Officer, Marx Advisory

Moderated by:

• Jane Weber Brubaker, Executive Editor, Plain-English Health Care

You’ll Learn:

• What early results and lessons leaders are seeing across functions
• How to build internal fluency and prepare teams for what’s next
• What structural, ethical, and cultural shifts are required for AI readiness
• How to responsibly operationalize AI while protecting trust and compliance
• How leading systems are using AI to elevate marketing, experience, and brand
• Outside the box ideas that reimagine AI-powered organizations

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Enterprise Design for AI

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Victoria Davis, Group Account Director, BPD
• Christine Kotler, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Baptist Health South Florida
• Pam Landis, VP, Digital Engagement, Hackensack Meridian

Join us to learn how healthcare leaders are:

• Designing enterprise AI strategies that connect marketing, digital, IT, and operations rather than creating new silos
• Defining roles, responsibilities, and decision rights for AI, including who owns what, and how work flows across teams
• Building data and technology architectures that allow AI solutions to plug into existing systems without creating chaos
• Establishing governance models that address risk, ethics, security, and regulatory requirements while still enabling innovation
• Prioritizing use cases and investments so AI efforts align with organizational goals, not just individual passions, or shiny objects
• Developing talent, training, and operating norms so teams feel confident using AI in their day-to-day work
• Measuring impact in ways that resonate with executive leadership and support ongoing investment

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Are Hyper-Personalized Patient Journeys Our New Future? How Industry Leaders Are Using AI Agents to Get There

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented December 11, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Andrew Chang, Chief Marketing Officer, UChicago Medicine
• Chris Hemphill, Founder and Head of Applied Data Science & AI Modular Feedback
• Paul Lambson, Assistant Vice President, Consumer Technology, Northwell Health

Moderated by:

• Drew Marlatt, VP, Data Products and Technology, BPD

You’ll Learn:

• How healthcare consumerism can improve with AI “agents”— autonomous software that can navigate systems, pull data, and complete transactions without human intervention.
• What it looks like to design systems and processes where consumer interactions feel effortless.
• What happens when websites are no longer the primary tool for transactions.
• How AI agents are enabling real-time personalization and eliminating the “one-size-fits-all” healthcare digital experience that has long frustrated patients.

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AI Agents and Workflow Optimization: From Idea to Impact

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• Drew Marlatt, VP, Data Products & Technology, BPD
• Carrie Liken, Strategic Account Executive, Snowflake

Moderated by:

• Therese Lockemy, founder and CEO, Inner Path Digital

Join us to learn how healthcare marketers are:

• Identifying high-value workflows that are ready for AI agents today, and where manual oversight is still essential
• Reducing operational friction by using agents to automate tasks like appointment scheduling, care coordination, data pulls, list creation, campaign setup, segmentation, and reporting
• Connecting cloud data, MarTech, and enterprise systems so agents can act on unified, governed information
• Designing guardrails, governance models, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints that keep outputs safe, accurate, and on-brand
• Learning from agent use cases in other industries, and translating those practices responsibly into healthcare
• Preparing teams for a new operating model where AI agents augment capacity, accelerate execution, and free humans for higher-value work
• Balancing near-term efficiency gains with long-term opportunities to reimagine end-to-end marketing workflows

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AI and Data-Driven Transformation in Practice: Stories and Advice from Three Major Health Systems

A virtual summit for healthcare marketers and digital strategists from eHealthcare Strategy & Trends

Presented December 10 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern

Panelists:

• John Davey, Vice President Marketing Technology, Mount Sinai Health System
• Tara Nooteboom, Director of Consumer Digital Strategy, UCI Health
• Josefer Montes, Executive Director, Marketing & Branding, AdventHealth

Moderated by:

• Micha Siegel, Director, Product Innovation and Strategy, BPD

You’ll Learn:

• Examples of responsibly advancing AI data strategies while preserving brand trust and privacy
• What’s next for personalization, media optimization, and predictive insights
• What data governance looks like in an AI-powered environment
• Why aligning data sources is key to AI success
• How leading teams are using AI to turn fragmented systems into unified performance engines

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