Name
01. Excellence Without Extra Resources: How the Best Operations Teams Do More With Less
Date & Time
Thursday, April 22, 2027, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Lauren Budesa, MBA, Vice President, Surgical Services Institute, Cooper University Health Care
Joseph Preast, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Kaleem Qazi, Vice President, Operations, Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago
Bradley Tieszen, MPA, CMPE, Vice President, Medical Specialties and Clinic Operations, Parkview Health
Joseph Preast, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Kaleem Qazi, Vice President, Operations, Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago
Bradley Tieszen, MPA, CMPE, Vice President, Medical Specialties and Clinic Operations, Parkview Health
Description
Budgets are tighter, expectations are higher, and the margin for error keeps shrinking. This panel highlights how top-performing operations teams achieve excellence without additional headcount or capital—through smarter workflows, sharper prioritization, and disciplined execution. Attendees will gain tactics for stretching existing resources further while still elevating quality, safety, and patient experience.
Session Type
Panel