A Conversation with Care New England: What AI Means for Patients, Clinicians, and the Future of Healthcare"
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Written By: Care New England on October 30, 2026
Moderated by Michael Wagner, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Care New England Health System, the discussion featured distinguished Care New England leaders who shared their perspectives on the current and future role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The panel explored how AI tools are shaping care in the doctor’s office, at the hospital, and across the care team, as well as the safeguards in place to protect patient safety and privacy.

Christopher Furey, MD
Primary Care Physician, CNE Medical Group East Greenwich
Service Line Director, CNE Medical Group Primary Care
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Sherri Sprague, MHA, BSN, RN, CENP
Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, and Chief Nursing Officer at Kent Hospital

Tomas Gregorio
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer at Care New England Health System
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