Bainbridge Island, WA – February 23, 2026 — Health Systems Informatics (HSi), a leading U.S.-based healthcare IT advisory and consulting firm, today announced the launch of its new enterprise-wide AI & Governance Strategic Direction at the ViVE 2026 conference. The strategy is designed to help health systems close the growing gap between AI ambition and operational readiness by establishing the governance, modernization, and infrastructure foundations required for safe, scalable, and ROI‑driven AI adoption.
Aligned with HSi’s ViVE 2026 theme, “Advancing Digital Innovation for Healthier Patients, Providers, and Communities,” the new direction enables healthcare organizations to move beyond isolated AI pilots and fragmented modernization efforts. HSi offers a unified, governance‑first approach that drives strategic alignment, organizational clarity, and measurable outcomes across the enterprise.
Addressing Healthcare’s Most Pressing AI Challenges
As health systems accelerate AI investment, with 88% reporting some level of AI use, many remain unprepared to scale these initiatives responsibly or sustainably. Persistent challenges such as fragmented strategies, siloed data, inconsistent governance, and aging infrastructure continue to limit value realization. HSi’s AI & Governance Strategic Direction addresses these barriers through a cohesive, enterprise‑wide model built for long‑term impact.
HSi’s enhanced offerings include:
- An objective AI Readiness Evaluation to establish a unified strategy and reduce fragmentation
- Governance‑first program design to support responsible, scalable adoption
- A strong focus on change management and end‑user experience
- KPI‑driven oversight to ensure accountability and measurable return on investment
Together, these elements replace costly and ineffective “modernization in pieces” with a single strategic framework — one roadmap, one governance model, and one coordinated execution plan.
Leadership Perspectives
Gerry Bartley, CEO & Chairman, emphasized the importance of foundational readiness:
“Healthcare stands at the threshold of an AI‑powered transformation, but ambition alone does not deliver value. Our mission is to help organizations build strong, scalable foundations so AI can be adopted responsibly and strategically. Governance is not bureaucracy; it is the engine that unlocks innovation, trust, and long‑term impact.”
Stephanie Hojan, President, highlighted HSi’s client‑centric approach:
“Our clients consistently tell us that what differentiates HSi is our proximity, our transparency, and our unwavering commitment to successful outcomes. This new strategic direction reinforces what we do best: listening, aligning, and ensuring our clients never have to navigate modernization or AI adoption alone.”
Scott Generazo, Executive Vice President, underscored the market need for clarity:
“Health system leaders are overwhelmed by fragmented strategies, vendor noise, and unclear AI pathways. This strategic direction was built directly around those realities, giving organizations clarity, readiness, and executable roadmaps that cut through complexity and drive results.”
Visit HSi at ViVE 2026
HSi’s leadership and consulting teams will be on site at ViVE 2026, Booth 2120, to discuss integrated AI governance assessments and provide tailored guidance for health systems of all sizes, including smaller and independent hospitals facing the steepest AI adoption challenges.
About Health Systems Informatics (HSi)
Health Systems Informatics (HSi) is a U.S.-based healthcare IT advisory and consulting firm specializing in governance‑driven digital and AI strategy. HSi helps hospitals and health systems design operating models, governance frameworks, and modernization pathways that enable AI to be integrated effectively and sustainably. With deep expertise in strategic planning, EHR optimization, clinical informatics, data analytics, vendor evaluation, and change management, HSi delivers measurable, long‑term results through strong governance and knowledge transfer.
Learn more at www.hsi-corp.com.
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