Shaping the Conversation
AI Keynote Speaker
Keynotes and panel discussions exploring what it really takes to make AI and data strategy work for people.
Human-AI Co-Adaptation:
A Core Driver of
AI Adoption Success
Speaker: Linda Hermer, Ph.D.
CDAO CANADA, MARCH 26, 2026
AI tools evolve in weeks, but human adoption takes years. This presentation argues that adoption must be an ongoing, adaptive process, introducing VPH’s framework for dynamic workforce enablement and impact measurement.
From Promise to Practice: Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption
Speaker: Linda Hermer, Ph.D.
AI IN HEALTHCARE AND PHARMA SUMMIT, NOV 17, 2025
Traditional implementation science is insufficient for AI systems that change behavior and risk profiles in weeks. This keynote introduces Continuous Implementation Science as a realistic model built around adaptive governance.
My Story — The Journey of the Chief Data Officer
Moderator: Paul Childerhose
Panelists: Stefany Singh, Linda Hermer,
Dr. Bishoy Sawiris
CDAO CANADA, MARCH 26, 2026
AI tools evolve in weeks, but human adoption takes years. This presentation argues that adoption must be an ongoing, adaptive process, introducing VPH’s framework for dynamic workforce enablement and impact measurement.
Human-Centric AI: Building Trust and Transparency across the Enterprise
Moderator: Linda Hermer
Panelists: Laurence Audrey Vincent,
Scott McKenzie
CDAO CANADA, MARCH 26, 2026
Chaired by Linda Hermer, this discussion brought together leaders from retail and education to explore what it really takes for AI to work well for people, not just organizations.
Building a Data-Driven Culture: Turning Vision into Everyday Practice
Moderator: Nishit Dhilen Mehta
Panelists: Linda Hermer, Thomas Shola, Jasper Cannon, Micky Chhabda, Ganesh Sivakumar
CDAO CANADA, MARCH 26, 2026
AI tools evolve in weeks, but human adoption takes years. This presentation argues that adoption must be an ongoing, adaptive process, introducing VPH’s framework for dynamic workforce enablement and impact measurement.
Research & Writing
Peer-reviewed research and applied white papers from Dr. Hermer and the VPH team.
From Pilot Purgatory to Sustained Impact: Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption in Healthcare
Linda Hermer, Ph.D. & Y. Olivia Erimsah.
Most AI tools don't fail because of technical capability; they fail because adoption is treated as a one-time deployment. This paper introduces VPH's Continuous Implementation Science framework to sustain trust, workflow fit, and ROI.
Unlocking the Potential of High-Resolution Toxicology Data to Transform Behavioral Health
Linda Hermer, Ph.D., Matthew Thompson, Evan Haupt.
Behavioral health systems make decisions with delayed data. High-frequency toxicology data can reveal substance use patterns and relapse risks in near real-time, supporting smarter decisions across public health and pharma.
Does Person-Centered Care Improve Nursing Facility Residents' Mental Health? A Review and Commentary
Linda Hermer, Ph.D. & Anusha Natarajan, MA.
Loneliness and isolation in nursing homes cause severe mortality risks. This peer-reviewed article traces the evolution of person-centered care (PCC) and evaluates evidence that it improves residents' mental health.
Unique Dangers of AI Scribes in Behavioral Health
Linda Hermer, Ph.D. & Steven Daviss, MD.
This forthcoming commentary highlights VPH’s expertise in behavioral health, clinical AI safety, human-centered AI design, and the real-world governance challenges of deploying AI in high-stakes care settings.
From the Blog
Practical thinking on AI adoption, human behavior, and what it takes to make healthcare AI work.
