Date / Time: 18 Sep 2025, 06:30 PM CDT to 08:00 PM CDT

Location: Virtual Only via Zoom

Title: Reimagining Hospital Operations with AI: A Path to Predictable Patient Flow and Empowered Staff

Speaker: Dr. Charleata Battle

Speaker Bio: Dr. Charleata Battle is an Assistant Professor of Management and Healthcare Management at California State University, Los Angeles, with over 26 years of experience across healthcare, higher education, business, information technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship. A former NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) baby, Dr. Battle has a personal connection to healthcare. fueling her commitment to improving patient outcomes and workforce innovation with an emphasis on applications of artificial intelligence in medicine.

A first-generation college graduate and professional, Dr. Battle is an author, researcher, and advocate for healthcare equity. She specializes in healthcare management, medical startups, and physician entrepreneurship. In 2014, she founded Char Battle, Inc., delivering sustainable strategies for small healthcare businesses and medical entrepreneurs.

At Cal State LA, she teaches in the Master of Science in Healthcare Management program and serves as Graduate Student Services Coordinator, Academic Senate Senator, and a member of various recruitment and advisory committees. Her teaching focuses on innovation, strategy, and inclusive leadership.

Dr. Battle serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia State University Alumni Association and is the 2025 Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs for the American College of Healthcare Executives (Southern California Chapter). She is also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Battle holds an ACUE micro-credential in online teaching excellence and remains actively engaged in several professional organizations, including the Academy of Management, the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, and the American College of Healthcare Executives (SoCal Chapter). She previously served as an advisor to the U.S. Special Districts Board of Government Technology and was a panelist on IoT at the Southeastern Regional Conference.

In addition to her academic and professional endeavors, Dr. Battle invests in medical and
technology startups and volunteers for health organizations. She holds a B.A. in Management as well as an MBA and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Abstract: Imagine a healthcare system where patient flow is as seamless as hotel check-ins, where admissions, discharges, and staffing are proactively coordinated based on real-time, predictive data. In this vision, patients receive timely care, staff are empowered to focus on what matters most, and operational decisions are made with confidence and clarity.

But today’s reality tells a different story. Hospitals face unpredictable patient demand, delayed discharges, overburdened units, and a workforce stretched to its limits. Nursing leaders make critical decisions with limited visibility, while patients experience delays and staff face burnout.

This presentation explores how health systems can bridge this gap by leveraging AI-powered, purpose-built technology that goes beyond the limitations of traditional EHRs. Learn how predictive insights and workflow automation can drive proactive decision-making, optimize operational capacity, and improve patient and staff experiences.
We’ll also examine the root drivers of these challenges, including aging populations, healthcare workforce shortages, and financial pressures, and outline how AI can support transformational solutions in three critical areas: patient experience, healthcare workforce wellbeing, and the business of medicine.

Join us to discover how forward-thinking health systems are turning complexity into coordination and how your organization can do the same.

Reservations: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/492999