Name
08. Clinical Leadership’s Role in Advancing Quality and Safety
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, Vice Chairman and Surgery Director, Bariatrics, Richmond University Hospital
Brandi Fields, DNP, Vice President Clinical Services Quality Improvement, UK Kings Daughters
Nadeem Rahman, MD, Vice Chair for Enterprise Outreach, Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Integrated Hospital Care Unit, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Preetham Talari, MD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Transformation, Ballad Health
Brandi Fields, DNP, Vice President Clinical Services Quality Improvement, UK Kings Daughters
Nadeem Rahman, MD, Vice Chair for Enterprise Outreach, Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Integrated Hospital Care Unit, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Preetham Talari, MD, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Transformation, Ballad Health
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.
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Topic Tag
Workforce, Clinical, Leadership