AI’s Impact on Healthcare Delivery and Employee Benefits

Edmund Sabanegh, Jr., MD
President & CEO, The Guthrie Clinic

Dr. Sabanegh is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Guthrie Clinic. He joined the organization in 2021 from Cleveland Clinic, where he served as president of the health system's main campus and regional hospitals. Dr. Sabanegh's experience includes 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, where he held several executive roles, including Chief of Medical Staff, chief consultant for the Surgeon General, and Chief Operating Officer at the largest Air Force hospital in the world. Dr. Sabanegh is board certified by the American Board of Urology and has maintained an active clinical practice. He earned his BS degree in engineering from Princeton University, his MD degree from the University of Virginia, and a MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sabanegh completed his urologic surgery residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center and his microsurgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.

Jeff Stohlberg
Director, Corporate Benefits, Moderna

Jeff Stohlberg is the Director of Corporate Benefits at Moderna, a biotechnology company that specializes in drug discovery, drug development, and vaccine technologies. Jeff’s career experience also includes senior benefits positions at Fortune 500 companies including Liberty Mutual and BJ’s Wholesale Club. He earned his BA from Allegheny College and his MA from Boston College.

Julie Fernandez
Julie Fernandez, Innovation and HR & Benefits Technology Leader

Julie Fernandez joined herronpalmer in 2021 to spearhead the growth of their Global HR Advisory practice, leveraging over 30 years of extensive industry and consulting expertise. Widely regarded as a leading global advisor in the HR market, Julie specializes in service delivery models, technology evaluations, governance, and crafting actionable business cases for her clients. She has overseen numerous complex global HR assessments and transactions, guiding clients through the selection and deployment of HR technology and service delivery solutions, including workforce administration, payroll, recruiting, and talent management. Julie's leadership extends to evaluating SaaS HCM and talent platforms, systems integrators, and ongoing AMS support, ensuring optimal outcomes for retained HR functions.