Name
2. Bold Ideas to Bridge the Healthcare Innovation Gap (Without Overspending)
Date & Time
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Speakers
Vinay Bhooma, MD, President, Southern Illinois, SSM Health Medical Group; Region Chief Medical Officer, SSM Health Illinois
Peter Chang, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Tampa General Hospital
Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, MPH, MBA, System Chief and Regional Chief Medical Officer, Baystate Health
Gian Varbaro, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Peter Chang, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Tampa General Hospital
Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, MPH, MBA, System Chief and Regional Chief Medical Officer, Baystate Health
Gian Varbaro, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center



Description
There are many innovative strategies to drive progress in healthcare while maintaining financial responsibility, and panelists will share cost-effective solutions such as leveraging partnerships and optimizing existing resources to do so. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to overcoming challenges like limited budgets, workforce issues and resistance to change. Gain actionable ideas for fostering impactful innovation while staying within financial constraints.
Session Type
Panel