Name
02. The Patient Surge: How Health Systems Are Rising to the Challenge
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.
Speakers
Tonia Jenkins, MBA, Vice President, Hospital Based Services, Advocate Health
Samuel I. McCrimmon, JD, Vice President, Development, Regional One Health
Christopher Tanski, MD, MSEd, Associate Chief Medical Officer, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Gina Temple, PhD, FACHE, President, St. Francis Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Interquest, Mountain Region, CommonSpirit Health
Samuel I. McCrimmon, JD, Vice President, Development, Regional One Health
Christopher Tanski, MD, MSEd, Associate Chief Medical Officer, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Gina Temple, PhD, FACHE, President, St. Francis Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Interquest, Mountain Region, CommonSpirit Health
Moderated by
Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker's Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Location Name
Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
