Name
11. The Operational Playbook for a Health System Under Financial Pressure
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2027, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Jim Callaghan, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Franciscan Health
Sara Matus, Vice President, Operations, Loma Linda University Health Hospitals
George Mikitarian, DHA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Parrish Medical Center
Sara Matus, Vice President, Operations, Loma Linda University Health Hospitals
George Mikitarian, DHA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Parrish Medical Center
Description
When margins tighten, operational discipline becomes the difference between stability and crisis. This panel explores how financially pressured health systems are rethinking staffing models, service line performance, and cost structures without sacrificing care quality. Leaders share tactics for prioritizing investments, sequencing cuts wisely, and steering organizations toward sustainable footing.
Session Type
Panel