AI is changing business and our home lives at an unprecedented rate. But will it transform healthcare, too? In this forward-thinking talk, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld breaks down the newest medical innovations and the opportunities they will bring for providers and patients in healthcare, from AI acting as a co-pilot with physicians to telehealth medicine to administrative work to how AI and other digital health tools can be integrated into healthcare to advance health equity to so much more. You’ll discover how AI is not just a tool but a transformative force that will shape the future of healthcare, making it more efficient, effective and equitable for all.

As the 178th President of the American Medical Association, one of Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld’s top priorities was to help improve health equity for ALL underserved groups. After recently completing his term, he continues to fight for everyone's optimal health. In this talk, Dr. Ehrenfeld—the first openly gay president of the organization--shares insights from his tenure and his ongoing efforts to eliminate health disparities and how the work can be utilized everywhere. “We must ensure that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the healthcare they need and deserve,” he says.

For Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, the mental health effects of the pandemic touched him personally. From seeing fellow physicians burn out to the loss of a close friend to suicide to social disconnectedness for his son, it took a toll. And he’s not alone. COVID-19 triggered a mental health crisis that continues to this day for both children and adults. In this talk, Dr. Ehrenfeld offers insight and solutions for helping those who are suffering from mental challenges, from reducing the stigma of mental illness to strategies to combat isolation and disconnectedness to equal access and care for all. He also covers mental health policy and community-based solutions to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone. His talk inspires hope and is a call to action to help advance mental well-being for all.

When it comes to leadership, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has done it all. He has created and led highly complex educational and research programs at multiple institutions. A combat veteran and former U.S. Navy Commander, he led forward-deployed medical teams in Afghanistan. In 2019, he was recruited to his current job as senior associate dean and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Add to that his decade of service as a board member of the AMA and his tenure as president of the organization, where the AMA made unprecedented advancements for health equity, racial justice and policies that address burnout and depression. It’s a lengthy resume and one where he learned a lot about leading others. In this talk, Dr. Ehrenfeld shares how visionary leadership can shape the future of a company or organization—one that is more inclusive, high-tech and focused on its teams, communities and customers—and gives you the tools to get started.

If you are eager to get involved in issues that are important to you, how do you get started or have the resilience to continue the fight? In this inspiring speech, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, who has been an incredibly successful advocate both personally and throughout his career, provides you with the tools and motivation to begin. Or, if you are already involved, how to overcome obstacles and continue the fight—emphasizing that together, we can drive transformative change. You’ll leave this talk ready to champion the causes you believe in and help change the world.

For the past two decades, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has been a nationally recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals — including improving healthcare access and treatment for them, making sure there are future physicians who can care for their unique needs, as well as the communities they live in. In this talk, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and learn about the ongoing efforts to overcome these obstacles. You’ll leave equipped with practical strategies to advocate for and implement inclusive practices in your professional and personal life. “We must ensure that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the healthcare they need and deserve,” he says.