May 29 – June 1, 2026
Denver, Colorado | Booth #1143
Overview
Connect with our HTM experts at AAMI eXchange as we explore the future of healthcare technology management, operational resilience, cybersecurity, lifecycle planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Healthcare organizations are navigating increasing operational complexity—from cybersecurity vulnerabilities and recall response to staffing pressures, aging equipment, and capital constraints. At Staritas, we help HTM leaders strengthen visibility, improve prioritization, and support more informed, defensible healthcare technology decisions.
During AAMI eXchange talk with our team about:
- Strengthening HTM operations
- Improving recall readiness
- Supporting lifecycle planning
- Enhancing operational visibility
- Managing cybersecurity and technology risk
- Supporting more proactive, data-driven decision-making
Featured Sessions
HTM MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Track: HTM in Action: Real Solutions, Smart Partnerships & Sustainable Wins
Speakers:
- Dustin Telford, AAMIF, CHTM, CBET, CRES, CLES, Staritas
- Maggie Berkey, CBET, Bio-Electronics/Phelps Memorial Health Center
- Preston Hueftle, CBET, Community Hospital-McCook
Session Overview
Inspired by the MythBusters format, this interactive session examines some of the most persistent misconceptions in healthcare technology management using evidence-based analysis and real-world operational experience.
Attendees will explore how assumptions and outdated perceptions can impact decision-making, operational credibility, and organizational alignment within HTM environments.
Attendees Will Learn
- Common myths and misconceptions impacting HTM operations
- Evidence-based approaches to evaluating assumptions and claims
- Strategies for addressing persistent organizational misconceptions
- Ways to strengthen credibility and support more informed decision-making
Building Influence: HTM Leaders Driving Organizational Change
Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 9:15 AM–10:15 AM
Track: Growing the HTM Workforce: From Recruitment to Career Advancement
Speakers
- Dustin Telford, AAMIF, CHTM, CBET, CRES, CLES, Staritas
- Marc Schlessinger, MBA, FACHE, Staritas
Session Overview
HTM leaders are increasingly expected to influence organizational strategy, drive operational improvement, and build alignment across clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders—often without direct authority.
This interactive session explores practical influence strategies HTM leaders can use to position their teams as strategic partners, overcome organizational resistance, and help move initiatives forward across the healthcare enterprise.
Attendees Will Learn
- The difference between authority and influence in leadership
- Strategies for positioning HTM as a strategic organizational partner
- Common barriers that limit influence and change adoption
- Practical frameworks for building stakeholder alignment
Register
Visit the AAMI eXchange website for more information and register to attend.