Name
08. Clinical Leadership’s Role in Advancing Quality and Safety
Description
This panel will highlight how clinical leaders are driving improvements in care quality, patient safety, and outcomes. Executives will discuss leadership approaches, data utilization, and culture-building strategies that sustain excellence. Attendees will gain insights into how clinical leadership shapes organizational performance and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Speakers
Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, Vice Chairman and Surgery Director, Bariatrics, Richmond University Hospital
Brandi Fields, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Clinical Services and Quality Improvement, UK King's Daughters
Nadeem Rahman, MD, Vice Chair for Enterprise Outreach, Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Preetham Talari, MD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Transformation, Ballad Health
Brandi Fields, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Clinical Services and Quality Improvement, UK King's Daughters
Nadeem Rahman, MD, Vice Chair for Enterprise Outreach, Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Preetham Talari, MD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Transformation, Ballad Health
Moderated by
Erica Carbajal, Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
