22 - 25 Feb 2026 | Los Angeles

Breakfast with the Nation’s Nurse Leader: Dr. Mindy Kidder, Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (formerly ONC)

About this Session:

Join us for breakfast and a timely conversation with Dr. Melinda S. Kidder, DHA, MSN, RN, CENP, CNO, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Kidder will share insights on upcoming regulatory changes impacting nurses and frontline care, government-led initiatives advancing access and workforce stabilization, and what healthcare leaders should be preparing for next. She will also discuss her role in ensuring the voices, insights, and needs of the nursing profession are embedded in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health IT policies and programs. A longtime champion of leveraging technology and innovative solutions to streamline clinical processes, Dr. Kidder brings a frontline-informed perspective on how policy and technology can better support care delivery. We are delighted to welcome her to ViVE. Note: You do not need to be a nurse to attend. This session is open to all attendees!