Name
08. How Leading Systems Plan for Patient Growth and the Rising Patient Demand
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Joseph Anton, Chief Operating Officer, RWJBH
Elizabeth L. Armstrong, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Greater San Francisco Division, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Patty Donley, RN, President, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital; System Vice President, WellSpan Health
Sharon Klarman, MHL, BSN, CCTC, Associate Vice President, Solid Organ Transplantation and VAD, Tufts Medical Center
Elizabeth L. Armstrong, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Greater San Francisco Division, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Patty Donley, RN, President, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital; System Vice President, WellSpan Health
Sharon Klarman, MHL, BSN, CCTC, Associate Vice President, Solid Organ Transplantation and VAD, Tufts Medical Center
Description
This panel will examine how leading health systems are planning for increased patient demand and future growth. Executives will discuss capacity expansion, workforce readiness, and operational innovation. Attendees will gain insights into strategies that balance access, quality, and efficiency as patient volumes continue to rise.
Session Type
Panel