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CEO and Founder
Equality AI
Park City, Utah, United States
Dr. Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA is the CEO and Founder of
Equality AI, and former EVP, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at
University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Hightower is a leading voice in the
intersection of healthcare and digital transformation. With her deep
expertise and strategic leadership, she is at the forefront of the battle for
ethical AI and against algorithmic bias, ensuring that the digital future of
healthcare is equitable and just. A nationally sought-after speaker in Responsible AI, Dr. Hightower delves into the nuances of digital technology, health equity, diversity, and inclusion. She champions the idea that the value from the digital transformation of healthcare must be equitable for all stakeholders, especially the most vulnerable At the heart of her mission is Equality AI, an early-stage investor-backed
healthcare tech startup. In a world where data scientists have become an
integral part of the care team, Equality AI solutions empower digitally
enabled care teams to meet health equity goals. The startup focuses on
responsible AI tools and strategies to develop algorithms that are fair and free from bias. Dr. Hightower's vision is clear: build an inclusive and equity-minded healthcare IT culture. She developed the Healthcare IT Equity Maturity Model (HITEM) to dismantle inherent biases in healthcare IT. She has been recognized by Health Data Management as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT” and by Becker’s
Hospital Review as a key influencer in the sector.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM ET
V 123 - Impact of AI on Healthcare
Thursday, October 26, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM ET