Attila Hertelendy PhD
Director of Innovation and Technology & Chief Disaster Medicine/Professor
Beth Israel Medical Center (BIDMC)/FIU
Attila Hertelendy, PhD, is a recognized leader in artificial intelligence applications for healthcare delivery and organizational resilience. With over 30 years of healthcare executive experience across four countries, Dr. Hertelendy specializes in leveraging AI and digital health innovations to transform hospital operations, enhance clinical decision-making, and strengthen healthcare system preparedness.
Dr. Hertelendy is the Director of Research and a core faculty member I the Disaster Medicine Fellowship at BIDMC, Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Hertelendy is an adjunct Professor at Georgetown University where he teaches Public Health and Disaster Management in the international Executive Master’s in Emergency Management program.
As Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Florida International University's College of Business, and Assistant Professor and Senior Fellow of Population Health at the Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Hertelendy leads pioneering research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and organizational leadership.
Dr. Hertelendy's research agenda focuses on leadership and AI-driven solutions for healthcare resilience, predictive analytics for disaster preparedness, and intelligent systems that improve care delivery during crises. His work examines how machine learning and advanced analytics can enhance hospital operational efficiency, support clinical workflows, and enable data-driven executive decision-making. He has authored over 150 publications in leading journals including Harvard Business Review, The Journal of Healthcare Management, JAMA, The Lancet, The Lancet Planetary Health, The Lancet Regional Health, JMIR.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Hertelendy addresses healthcare executive audiences globally on artificial intelligence strategy, crisis leadership, and digital transformation in healthcare organizations. His expertise bridges the technical capabilities of AI with practical implementation challenges faced by healthcare administrators and C-suite leaders.
Dr. Hertelendy serves as Deputy Editor for Disaster Medicine and Public Health.
Dr. Hertelendy is the Director of Research and a core faculty member I the Disaster Medicine Fellowship at BIDMC, Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Hertelendy is an adjunct Professor at Georgetown University where he teaches Public Health and Disaster Management in the international Executive Master’s in Emergency Management program.
As Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Florida International University's College of Business, and Assistant Professor and Senior Fellow of Population Health at the Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Hertelendy leads pioneering research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and organizational leadership.
Dr. Hertelendy's research agenda focuses on leadership and AI-driven solutions for healthcare resilience, predictive analytics for disaster preparedness, and intelligent systems that improve care delivery during crises. His work examines how machine learning and advanced analytics can enhance hospital operational efficiency, support clinical workflows, and enable data-driven executive decision-making. He has authored over 150 publications in leading journals including Harvard Business Review, The Journal of Healthcare Management, JAMA, The Lancet, The Lancet Planetary Health, The Lancet Regional Health, JMIR.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Hertelendy addresses healthcare executive audiences globally on artificial intelligence strategy, crisis leadership, and digital transformation in healthcare organizations. His expertise bridges the technical capabilities of AI with practical implementation challenges faced by healthcare administrators and C-suite leaders.
Dr. Hertelendy serves as Deputy Editor for Disaster Medicine and Public Health.
