AI & Innovation for the Next Era of Medicine
Virtual Event
Hosted by WomenTech Network
March 26, 2026
12:00:00
Virtual Event
GE HealthCare is a leading global healthcare solutions provider of advanced medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and AI, cloud and software solutions that help clinicians tackle the world’s most complex diseases. Serving patients and providers for 130 years, GE HealthCare is delivering bold innovations designed for the next era of medicine across its Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segments to help clinicians deliver more personalized, precise patient care.
Our global teams collaborate to deliver products, services and solutions that touch nearly every part of the patient journey across key disease-specific states like cardiology, neurology and oncology. We are innovating to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and reduce the time from diagnosis to treatment.
Join this discussion with GE HealthCare leaders to learn how we are developing new capabilities for the future, leveraging AI and machine learning to connect healthcare workflows across operations, data silos, and analytics.
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Speakers
Karen Tam
Executive - Strategy and Growth Initiatives
Karen Tam is Head of Strategy and Growth Ventures for GE HealthCare, where she leads cross-business teams to drive growth and profitability through innovation, strategic partnerships, and digital solutions. She works at the intersection of corporate strategy and commercial execution, translating market shifts into scalable opportunities across products, services, and data-enabled offerings. Over the course of her career, Karen has led large-scale enterprise strategy and capital planning transformations across health systems ranging from community hospitals to national networks. She has guided executive teams through growth strategy, portfolio prioritization, financial planning, and organizational change. Prior to her current role, she advised more than 100 health care organizations and medical technology leaders, helping them navigate market disruption and align strategy with execution. Karen holds degrees from the University of Chicago and dual master’s degrees, an MBA and MPP, from the University of Michigan.
Adriana F Jimenez Avalos
AI Solutions Leader
Adriana Fernanda Jimenez Avalos is the AI Solutions Leader for GE HealthCare’s Patient Care Solutions business, where she drives continuous improvement through advanced technology and inclusive leadership. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and a passion for Lean Manufacturing and recent M.S in AI, Adriana blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to people and purpose. Over the last years she has mentored students and interns, sharing her journey through authenticity, career planning, and personal growth. As a proud Mexican, artist, and mother, she brings her whole self to every space. Adriana is an active member of the Women’s Network, Women in Manufacturing (WiM), and the Latin Forum. She believes in the power of connection to open doors and create meaningful impact across communities.
Sapna Rao
Executive in Organization Development
Sapna Rao is an Executive in Organization Development at GE HealthCare, where she partners with leaders to drive workforce transformation, digital fluency, and enterprise-scale AI adoption. With deep experience at the intersection of people, technology, and change, Sapna focuses on building the capabilities and culture needed to translate innovation into real-world impact. As moderator of this panel discussion, she will guide a dynamic conversation on how AI is shaping the next era of innovation in medicine—connecting strategy, technology, and human-centered change.
