Name
08. What Drives Patient Safety Success? Chief Medical Officers Share Their Stories
Description
This panel will feature chief medical officers sharing real-world experiences and strategies behind successful patient safety initiatives. Executives will discuss leadership approaches, cultural priorities, and system-wide practices that sustain improvement. Attendees will gain insights into what truly drives consistent, measurable success in patient safety and clinical excellence.
Speakers
Ian Jasenof, MD, FACOG, MHA, CPE, Chief Medical Officer, Mile Square Health Center, UI Health
Nirmit Kothari, MD, MPH, CPE, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis
John Krueger, MD, MPH, Undersecretary, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health
Geralda Xavier, MD, MPH, MBA, FACEP, Regional Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Health System
Nirmit Kothari, MD, MPH, CPE, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis
John Krueger, MD, MPH, Undersecretary, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health
Geralda Xavier, MD, MPH, MBA, FACEP, Regional Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Health System
Moderated by
Brian Zimmerman, Associate Vice President, Client Content + Strategy, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
