Name
11. Chief Medical Officers on Patient Safety: What Works and Why
Description
This panel will feature chief medical officers discussing effective strategies for advancing patient safety across care settings. Executives will share lessons learned, successful initiatives, and leadership approaches that sustain improvement. Attendees will gain insights into what truly works—and why—in building safer, higher-quality healthcare organizations.
Speakers
Mayank Shah, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Health
Craig Walls, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Natividad Medical Center
Ije Akunyili, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Jersey City Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health
Sriram Vissa, MD, FACHE, FACP, FSHM, CPE, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Medical Affairs, SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Craig Walls, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Natividad Medical Center
Ije Akunyili, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Jersey City Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health
Sriram Vissa, MD, FACHE, FACP, FSHM, CPE, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Medical Affairs, SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Moderated by
Erika Spicer-Mason, MPH, Custom Content Manager and Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Location Name
Gold Coast (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
