Name
02. The Patient Surge: How Health Systems Are Rising to the Challenge
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Tonia Jenkins, MBA, Vice President, Hospital Based Services, Advocate Health
Samuel McCrimmon, JD, Vice President, Development, Regional One Health
Christopher Tanski, MD, MSEd, Associate Chief Medical Officer, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Christine Wade, DNP, RN, CEN, Vice President, Perioperative and Procedural Areas, UTMB Health
Samuel McCrimmon, JD, Vice President, Development, Regional One Health
Christopher Tanski, MD, MSEd, Associate Chief Medical Officer, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Christine Wade, DNP, RN, CEN, Vice President, Perioperative and Procedural Areas, UTMB Health
Description
This panel will examine how health systems are responding to rising patient volumes and evolving care demands. Executives will discuss capacity management, workforce readiness, and operational innovation. Attendees will gain insights into strategies that enable organizations to maintain quality, access, and efficiency amid ongoing patient surges.
Session Type
Panel