Name
11. Growing Together: Where Children's Hospitals are Headed in the Next 5 Years
Date & Time
Monday, April 28, 2025, 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Nina Antoniotti, RN, MBA, PhD, Director, Interoperability and Patient Engagement, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Victoria Regan, MD, Vice President, Women's and Children's Service Line, Memorial Hermann Health System
Derek Wheeler, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Frank Anthony Maffei, MD, Chair, Pediatrics, Geisinger Women and Children's Institute
Victoria Regan, MD, Vice President, Women's and Children's Service Line, Memorial Hermann Health System
Derek Wheeler, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Frank Anthony Maffei, MD, Chair, Pediatrics, Geisinger Women and Children's Institute


Description
The panel Growing Together: Where Children's Hospitals are Headed in the Next 5 Years will explore the strategic directions and innovations shaping the future of children's hospitals. Panelists will discuss how these hospitals can expand their reach, improve patient outcomes, and integrate advanced technologies to better serve pediatric populations. The session will address key challenges such as financial sustainability, workforce development, and addressing health disparities in pediatric care. Finally, experts will share insights into forging stronger partnerships with community organizations, academic institutions, and other healthcare providers to foster collaborative growth and ensure the long-term success of children's hospitals.
Location Name
Gold Coast (West Tower, Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Francesca Mathewes, Writer / Reporter, Becker's Healthcare