Name
04. Behavioral Health Standardization vs. Autonomy in Multi-Hospital Systems
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Tobias Wasser, MD, MBA, Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Fairfield Region, Hartford HealthCare
Dominique Dietz, LCSW, Director, Virtual Behavioral Health, OSF HealthCare
Earl Walker, Ed.D., MBA, FACHE, PMP, CSSGB, Senior Director, Behavioral Health, Bayhealth
Rob DuPont, MS, System Administrative Officer, Behavioral Health, MUSC Health
Dominique Dietz, LCSW, Director, Virtual Behavioral Health, OSF HealthCare
Earl Walker, Ed.D., MBA, FACHE, PMP, CSSGB, Senior Director, Behavioral Health, Bayhealth
Rob DuPont, MS, System Administrative Officer, Behavioral Health, MUSC Health
Description
Behavioral Health Standardization vs. Autonomy in Multi-Hospital Systems examines how health networks balance consistent care delivery with local flexibility. This panel explores clinical protocols, operational governance, outcome metrics, and decision-making frameworks—showing how organizations can maintain quality and efficiency while empowering individual hospitals to meet community-specific behavioral health needs.
Location Name
Soldier Field (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel