Your Guide to NEXT 2026
Agenda subject to change
Day 1 – Monday, April 20
Welcome Reception
Celebrate the start of NEXT 2026!
6:00 PM
Day 2 – Tuesday, April 21
Welcome
Across the care continuum, Net Health NEXT 2026 is where healthtech becomes humantech.
Francesca Vereb
SVP Marketing, Net Health
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9:00 AM
Keynote: AI for Better Health
Join Dr. David C. Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare at Microsoft, for “AI for Better Health,” as he discusses how human-centered AI is reshaping care delivery and why today’s breakthroughs mark a critical turning point.
Dr. David C. Rhew
Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare at Microsoft
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9:30 AM
What’s NEXT: A New Era for Humanizing Healthcare
Ron Books, CEO of Net Health, will be joined on stage by CTO Eric Grover to announce an exciting new chapter in Net Health’s mission to humanize healthcare.
Ron Books
CEO of Net Health
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Eric Grover
CTO of Net Health
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10:15 AM
Product Roadmaps
See what Net Health teams are building, why, and when.
11:00 AM
Product Workshops and Case Studies
Dig into the how, the why, and the impact of Net Health technology with product experts and clients.
1:30 PM
The Hidden Transformation: How Modern Interoperability Is Rewriting Connected Care
Discover how modern, scalable interoperability is redefining care coordination by enabling real-time clinical data exchange, replacing outdated workflows, and transforming how providers deliver continuity, compliance, and smarter decisions across the care continuum.
Patrick Rooney
COO of Net Health
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John Gresham
President of Wound Care, Net Health
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3:00 PM
Client Experience Discussion
Discover Spark, Net Health’s new intelligent community that delivers AI-powered support, real-time product insights, and next-level best practices. Spark is transforming how clients collaborate with their software.
3:30 PM
Sponsor Showcase
Meet the experts at our sponsor showcase networking event!
4:00 PM
Enjoy Dinner
Dine with clients, experts, and Net Health executives.
6:00 PM
Day 3 – Wednesday, April 22
Beyond the Screen: How AI is Moving the EHR from Admin Work to Actionable Intelligence
Join Shweta Maniar, Google Cloud’s Global Director of Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy, in a discussion about how AI is transforming EHRs into actionable intelligence and why adaptive, learning systems are key to humanizing healthcare.
Shweta Maniar
Global Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy for Google Cloud
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8:30 AM
Realizing the Promise of Technology in Health Systems: Bridging the Divide to Achieve Clinician Empowerment
Christopher Walden, VP of IT at Tenet Healthcare, leads a panel exploration about building bridges of trust and empathy between clinical and IT teams.
Chris Walden
VP of IT, Tenet Healthcare
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9:15 AM
Industry Insights: How CPT, AI, and Remote Monitoring are Rewriting the Regulatory Playbook in Post-Acute Care
Renee Kinder, MS CCC-SLP and leading therapy regulation expert, explores how evolving CPT coding, AI, remote monitoring, and tele-practice are reshaping rehab and long-term care…and what providers need to prepare for next.
Renee Kinder
EVP of Clinical Services at Broad River Rehab Learn More
9:15 AM
Continuing Education Sessions
Earn continuing education credits on sessions about workflow best practices, compliance, reimbursement and more, covering rehab therapy, wound care, and occupational health specialties.
10:00 AM
Product Advisory Councils
Invite only *
Have your voice heard by Net Health product leaders and share your insights.
1:30 PM
Momentum Award Ceremony
The first-ever Net Health Momentum Awards, recognizing outstanding clients and their commitment to care!
4:00 PM
Client Appreciation Dinner
Celebrate! Finish your NEXT experience with our famous client appreciation dinner.
6:00 PM
