ViVE Heard in the Halls: Niki Panich, MD Spills the Tea on
HITea With GraceMarch 20, 2026

ViVE Heard in the Halls: Niki Panich, MD Spills the Tea on

At the ViVE Conference, Niki Panich, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Pengin AI, explores the rise of AI agents—and what it really takes to implement them successfully in healthcare.

She breaks down the critical components beyond the technology itself, including change management and governance strategies, emphasizing that adoption is just as important as innovation.

Dr. Panich also shares a forward-looking perspective on women’s health, highlighting growing momentum around hormone care and the shift toward precision-based approaches. From advancing treatment for conditions like endometriosis to enabling faster, more meaningful answers for patients, the future is moving toward more personalized care.

She also calls out a major gap in medical education—pointing to the need for stronger training in menopause and breastfeeding within residency programs.

This conversation connects cutting-edge AI with the real-world systems and education needed to improve care for the next generation.