Navigating AI in Digital Health – NZ Startups & the US Market

AI is reshaping US healthcare — but what does that mean for New Zealand healthtech startups? 

Join us for a 1-hour webinar designed to equip AI-driven healthtech startups with key insights into the evolving digital health landscape in the United States. 

Hosted by Fiona McPherson Grant, Health Technology Consultant and former VP of Data at Orion Health, this session draws on her deep expertise in AI adoption across the US health system. Fiona will share strategic insights and practical tips on: 

• Strategic Use of AI by Large US Health Providers: Understand how major providers approach AI adoption, governance, and audits and what that means for startups looking to partner or scale in the US market. 

• What Startups Need to Know: Explore practical considerations such as HIPAA compliance, employee readiness, and identifying high-impact AI use cases. 

• Technology Onboarding & Market Trends: Learn how US providers evaluate and trial AI solutions, and get a snapshot of competitive dynamics (e.g., dominance in the scribe market). 

• EMR Integration Realities: Discover how systems like EPIC shape the US ecosystem, and how integration challenges differ from those in New Zealand. 

• Actionable Advice for NZ Startups: Gain strategic guidance to help you align with US expectations and avoid common pitfalls. 

The session includes a 45-minute talk followed by a Q&A 

Who should attend?  

Early-stage NZ healthtech startups working with AI-driven or digital solutions and looking to understand how AI is adopted and governed by large US health providers.  

Event details:  

• 26 November 2025, 10am – 11am including Q&A  

• Cost: Free  

• Location: Online (Zoom)  

• Questions can be submitted via the Zoom chat during the session.   

• The webinar will be recorded and available on the HTA website webinars page post-event, the Q&A portion will not be included in the recording.   

Attendance is limited to two attendees per NZ-based HealthTech company.   

Register by 19 November 2025 to secure your spot.   

About the presenter: 

Fiona McPherson Grant- Owner, FMG Data Works 

Originally from New Zealand and now based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fiona McPherson Grant has spent more than 20 years leading healthcare data and analytics across US health systems, payers, and global software companies. She began her career in enterprise information management and business intelligence, later taking on advisor roles to leadership teams where she focused on data strategy, interoperability, and technology adoption at scale. 

As Vice President of Data at Orion Health, Fiona shaped global market strategy for interoperability and data platform tools. Today, through her consultancy FMG Data Works, she advises health systems, startups, and international pharma on data strategy, AI transformation,  and scaling processes with next-generation tools. 

With experience spanning New Zealand, North America, and global markets, Fiona brings a rare international perspective. She is recognised for her ability to cut through complexity, build trust, and help healthcare leaders turn data and AI into real-world impact.