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Executive Interview: ROI or Bust - Why Emotions No Longer Cut It in Healthcare
March 27: 2026: Live from HIMSS 2026, Drex DeFord sits down with Eli Tarlow, Director of Industry Strategists at CDW, for a candid conversation about the state of AI in healthcare. Eli breaks down the evolution from AI curiosity to AI accountability, where gut feelings have been replaced by hard business plans, measurable ROI, and a closing-the-loop mentality that puts operational leaders on the hook for results.
Key Points:
01:44 AI Maturity Shift
03:05 Proving ROI With AI
06:05 Accountability and Budget Math
09:19 Resiliency and Cloud DR
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