Advancing healthcare analytics
Analytics & decisionsField notes from the rooms where enterprise AI gets decidedNext room: Singapore & New York · 13 Nov 2026
Parkland Health and Hospital SystemHealthcare & Life Sciences
Speaker · CDO Vision Dallas–Fort Worth 2026
James Gaston
VP Enterprise Data & Chief Data Officer at Parkland Health and Hospital System
1Rooms joined
1Sessions on stage
0Awards
On their agenda
Five priorities, mapped against profiled leaders
Fostering data-driven decision-making
Analytics & decisionsEnhancing clinical intelligence adoption
Leading healthcare IT transformation
Digital transformationPromoting innovative care models
Digital transformationAI strategy59%Digital transformation53%Operational efficiency48%Analytics & decisions38%Talent & culture36%Growth & partnerships31%Data platforms28%Data governance26%Customer experience21%
In the room
Dallas–Fort Worth, 8 May 2026
CT · Panel
The Boardroom Conversation - How CXOs Shape AI Strategy
As AI becomes central to business transformation, its direction is increasingly being shaped in the boardroom. No longer just a technology initiative, AI strategy now sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and enterprise vision. This discussion will explore how CEOs, CDOs, and CIOs can align on defining AI priorities, balancing innovation with governance, and ensuring measurable business outcomes. The panel will also examine how executive collaboration can bridge the gap between experimentation and enterprise-wide adoption—turning AI from a tool into a core driver of competitive advantage.
Working on now
Promoting healthcare analytics and its integration into clinical practices, likely advocating for best practices and strategies to leverage data for improved outcomes
About
James E. Gaston, CHCIO FHIMSS CDH-E MBA, is a seasoned healthcare executive based in the Little Rock Metropolitan Area. With a robust background in healthcare strategy and analytics, he has dedicated his career to driving transformative change in the industry. His expertise spans various facets of health informatics, particularly in clinical and business intelligence. James is noted for his insightful contributions to healthcare publications and his leadership in pivotal organizations like CHIME and the American College of Healthcare Executives. His work is underscored by a commitment to leveraging data analytics to improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency in healthcare settings.
Summarised from public LinkedIn activity ·
Talks about
- 01Impact of clinical intelligence in healthcare
- 02Trends in data analytics for patient care
- 03Applications of HIMSS Analytics white papers
- 04Integration of clinical and business intelligence
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