Name
03. Executive Synergy: Structuring Teams for High-Yield Patient Care
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Jeffrey Cohen, MD, FACS, FASCRS, CPE, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Operating Officer, Hartford HealthCare
Alexander Rakul, PhD, Chief Administrative Officer, Kaiser Permanente
Jason Jarzembowski, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Specialty Group, Children's Wisconsin
Michele Szkolnicki, MEd, BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Alexander Rakul, PhD, Chief Administrative Officer, Kaiser Permanente
Jason Jarzembowski, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Specialty Group, Children's Wisconsin
Michele Szkolnicki, MEd, BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center




Description
The Executive Synergy: Structuring Teams for High-Yield Patient Care panel will delve into the strategies hospital executives use to create high-performing, collaborative teams that drive exceptional patient outcomes. Panelists will explore the importance of aligning leadership roles across clinical, operational, and administrative functions to ensure seamless care delivery. Discussions will focus on building trust, fostering communication, and breaking down silos to create an integrated environment that supports patient-centered care. Attendees will also learn how to cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver superior, efficient, and compassionate care.
Location Name
Grand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Alan Condon, Editor in Chief, Becker's Healthcare