AI’s Role in the
Future of Healthcare

September 8, 2025 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Virtual

Event Details

Thank you for joining us for the Fall installment of the Chamber’s newest series, AI Advantage: Leading the Commonwealth Forward.

A dynamic panel of healthcare professionals unpacked how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare landscape.

Our AI event series explores how AI is driving innovation across every industry in our region, and how the business community can harness AI tools for growth and transformation.

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Free and open to the public

A Virtual Panel on Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Medicine

Thank you for joining us for a dynamic panel discussion that explored how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare landscape. We were honored to convene senior leaders from across the healthcare and technology sectors to examine the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations at the intersection of AI and medicine.

Throughout the virtual event, panelists shared powerful insights into how AI has been used to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and accelerate medical research. From predictive analytics and personalized care to workforce augmentation and data governance, the conversation highlighted real-world applications of AI and what lies ahead for the industry. The session offered valuable perspectives on how AI is reshaping one of the most vital sectors of our economy.

We’re grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to this important dialogue. Your engagement helps drive innovation and understanding as we navigate the evolving role of AI in healthcare.

ABOUT THE AI ADVANTAGE SERIES

The AI Advantage series brings together leaders from across industries and communities to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Through dynamic discussions, the series highlights how advanced technologies are reshaping the business landscape and regional economy. By leveraging its deep relationships and convening power, the Chamber drives meaningful dialogue by engaging the business community in addressing the daily impact of AI on both employers and employees and elevating understanding of AI’s evolving role in our region.

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Angelica Medina

Senior Program Manager

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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Speakers

Joy Brown

Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Information Officer, Boston Medical Center Health System

Joy Brown, MBA, currently serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Information Officer for Boston Medical Center Health System. With a focus on enhancing…Read more

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Chris Coburn

Chief Innovation Officer, Mass General Brigham

Chris Coburn is Chief Innovation Officer of Mass General Brigham, an integrated health care system that includes Harvard University affiliates Brigham and Women’s…Read more

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James E. Rooney

President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

James E. Rooney is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, one of the region’s leading business associations. Under…Read more

James E. Rooney is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, one of the region’s leading business associations. Under Rooney’s guidance, the Boston Chamber has become the leading voice of the business community on public policy issues, weighing in on important matters such as our region’s public transportation infrastructure, economic mobility, health care costs, workforce development and policy regarding our state’s competitiveness. In addition, Rooney has focused on broadening the Chamber’s membership, including introducing new programs and initiatives designed to attract and retain next generation leaders, minority-owned and small businesses. Prior to joining the Chamber in 2015, Rooney was executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority for nearly 15 years, overseeing the development and construction of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and leading the management teams of four MCCA owned facilities in Massachusetts. Before moving to the MCCA in 2001, Rooney served two years as Chief of Staff to Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, chairing the Mayor’s cabinet and playing a critical role in all aspects of city governance including education, public safety, public works and transportation. He began his public career at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the nation’s fourth largest transit system, where he spent 18 years, starting as a track laborer and ending as Deputy General Manager. He also served one year as the MBTA’s Acting General Manager during a gubernatorial transition. During the 1990s, Rooney served in senior positions at the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Central Artery Project, Boston’s $15 billion “Big Dig” highway project. Rooney has served in leadership positions on several boards of directors and currently sits on professional and non-profit boards including the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) North American Advisory Board/Mexico Tourism Board, Vice Chair of the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives (ACCE), The Partnership, Inc., and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Rooney has been recognized many times throughout his career for both professional and civic contributions including, a PCMA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the global meetings industry and a City of Boston Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership and advocacy for immigrant advancement and diversity. In 2018, Rooney was named one of Boston’s Top 10 Most Influential People by Boston Magazine, and one of the “Power 50” executives who made the biggest impact on Greater Boston’s business community and the region’s overall economy by the Boston Business Journal. Rooney grew up in South Boston and attended the prestigious Boston Latin School, graduating as president of his class. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard College and attended the Boston University Graduate School of Management.

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Prem Somasundaram

Chief Information Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

As the Chief Information Officer at BCBSMA, Prem leads Engineering, AI, Data, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Operations. A results-driven…Read more

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Jazz Tobaccowalla

Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” For Jazz Tobaccowalla, this quote encapsulates…Read more

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In the News

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

How Digital and AI Will Reshape Health Care

Experts predict AI will impact every area of healthcare, from personalized medicine and automated workflows to seamless system-wide collaboration.

UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL

UMass Chan teams up with Red Cell Partners

UMass Chan Medical School’s Health AI Assurance Lab is partnering with Red Cell Partners to test AI products for healthcare innovation.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Changing the conversation in health care

The Language/AI Incubator, an MIT Human Insight Collaborative project, is investigating how AI can improve communications among patients and practitioners.

THE BOSTON GLOBE

How one local robotics company uses AI

Piaggio Fast Forward, based in Charlestown, shows how AI technology is changing the way businesses operate.

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The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us at [email protected].

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AI’s Role in the
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