A.J. Bahou is a healthcare attorney and chair of Bradley's Artificial Intelligence Practice, where he advises healthcare companies, physician practices, boards, and executive teams on the legal, regulatory, and commercial risks of deploying AI across the enterprise. His practice spans AI governance and policy design, vendor and licensing agreements, IP strategy, M&A diligence, and litigation risk, helping clients move from AI experimentation to defensible, audit-ready deployment.

A rare combination of practicing attorney and trained engineer, A.J. is both a transactional lawyer and a trial lawyer, having represented plaintiffs and defendants in federal courts across the country, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. His engineering background covers AI/ML, computer hardware and software, medical devices, and cybersecurity systems, letting him engage directly with CTOs, data science teams, and AI model developers on the technology behind the legal questions. He regularly counsels clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and the evolving patchwork of federal, state, and international AI regulation, with particular depth in healthcare and life sciences, including software as a medical device.

A.J. chairs the Artificial Intelligence Task Force for the Tennessee Bar Association and leads the AI Cohort for the Nashville Healthcare Council's Leadership Healthcare Program. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Tennessee Tech, a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, summa cum laude, from Johns Hopkins, and a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire.

Mike Freiburg leads the capital raising initiatives at Montecito Medical, as well as strategic capital decisions for MontecitoPLUS. Mike also works as a family office advisor to the owners of Montecito.

Mike has spent almost 20 years in financial services where he worked for large institutions such as Truist and J.P. Morgan. In his previous roles, Mike advised high net worth families, family offices, foundations, and endowments on complex financial situations.

He remains active in the Nashville community where he serves on the board of trustees for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and volunteers for other non-profits.

Scott Fowler, MD, JD, FACOG, is president and CEO of Holston Medical Group, a physician-led, multi-specialty medical group operating within Optum Health's physician enterprise. He leads strategic, clinical, and operational direction for one of the region's largest integrated physician organizations, advancing a model that aligns physicians, data, and technology to expand access and improve outcomes across the communities Holston serves.

A rare combination of practicing physician, attorney, and operating executive, Dr. Fowler has spent two decades leading complex multi-specialty organizations through clinical integration, value-based care transformation, and technology-enabled care delivery. Under his leadership, Holston Medical Group has grown to more than 1,150 team members and 240 physicians and advanced practice providers across 72 clinical locations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, delivering more than 30 medical specialties.

Dr. Fowler also serves as president of Emergent Accountable Care Organization, a national ACO supporting more than 800 independent physicians and nearly 50,000 Medicare beneficiaries, and as president and CEO of OnePartner, LLC, a healthcare technology company operating a nationally interoperable health information exchange. He sits on the AMGA Value-Based Advisory Board and the Cigna Advisory Board. Dr. Fowler earned his MD from the Medical College of Georgia and his JD from the University of Georgia School of Law, and is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Troy Freeman is Vice President of Real Estate for Banner Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems and the largest private employer in Arizona. He leads enterprise-wide real estate strategy across a $10 billion portfolio—spanning hospitals, medical office buildings, life sciences facilities, and data center assets—that supports more than 56,000 employees and $17 billion in annual revenue. As a voting member of Banner’s Capital Allocation Review Team, he helps govern strategic investment decisions across mergers and acquisitions, technology transformation, clinical growth, and real estate.

During his tenure at Banner Health, Freeman has led more than $1 billion in healthcare facility development and designed portfolio optimization strategies that generated over $400 million in monetization proceeds. He previously served as Senior Vice President within Wells Fargo’s Corporate Properties Group, directing strategy for more than 40 million square feet across 24 states, and spent 13 years at JLL, ultimately as Senior Vice President and National Director within its Corporate Solutions business.

With more than 20 years of experience and over $4 billion in transactions, Freeman has advised executive leadership teams and boards on complex real estate and capital allocation decisions. He serves on the advisory boards of Montecito Medical, Placer.ai, and ReVista Medical, and holds a Master of Science in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver and an MBA from California Lutheran University.

Amy Goad is a managing director in consulting with deep expertise in healthcare transformation, stakeholder management, and client delivery. She is known for bridging business and technical teams to help healthcare organizations execute complex initiatives with clarity, efficiency, and measurable impact. Her leadership and strong client service capabilities have positioned her as a trusted advisor in guiding organizations through operational and strategic change.

In recent engagements, Amy has led initiatives to design healthcare analytics operating models, implement healthcare data governance, operationalize project management offices (PMOs), and optimize project delivery processes. She has also held leadership roles in PMO definition and development, systems implementation, change management, strategic sourcing, and operational readiness projects. With extensive experience in process improvement, data and analytics, technology optimization, and strategic sourcing, Amy brings a practical and results-driven approach to healthcare consulting. She was recognized by Consulting Magazine as a 2023 Rising Star for Excellence in Client Service in Healthcare & Well-Being and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma.

Elmer Polite is President of Lifepoint Health’s Eastern Division and the Duke-Lifepoint Joint Venture, where he leads operations for acute care hospitals across Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer for the division, overseeing financial operations for 26 hospital campuses.

Elmer brings a unique blend of operational and financial expertise. His experience spans strategic planning, revenue cycle optimization, budgeting, physician practice expansion, capital management, and mergers and acquisitions. He is known for driving operational improvements that enhance care delivery and long-term sustainability.

Before joining Lifepoint, Elmer held senior leadership roles at Prisma Health, HCA, and Community Health Systems. In these roles, he managed multi-hospital markets and led large-scale financial and operational initiatives. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Rachel Uzlik is a transformational healthcare executive and founder of Aetos Health, a fractional executive consulting firm that accelerates growth and operational excellence for physician groups and health systems. She specializes in ASC optimization, practice transformation, and post-merger integration, helping organizations scale efficiently while preserving physician independence.

Previously, Rachel served as COO of Revo Health and VP of Clinic Services at Twin Cities Orthopedics, where she led large-scale operational transformations across multi-site healthcare systems. Her leadership has delivered over $10M in savings and unified $500M+ in healthcare operations, establishing her as a catalyst for sustainable growth and physician empowerment.