Name
14. Meeting the Demand: Health Systems Navigating the Patient Influx
Description
This panel will explore how health systems are managing growing patient volumes while maintaining quality and access. Executives will discuss capacity planning, workforce readiness, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into strategies that enable organizations to meet rising demand and deliver exceptional care under pressure.
Speakers
Vicki Diep, MHA, Vice President, Operations, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
James Mladucky, AIA, ACHA, Vice President, Design and Construction, Indiana University Health
Bradley Tieszen, MPA, CMPE, Vice President, Medical Specialties and Clinic Operations, Parkview Health
Joshua Michalski, MFM, MSAE, Chief Operating Officer, Kettering Health Miamisburg and Washington Township
Alan Kumar, MD, FACEP, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Powers Health
James Mladucky, AIA, ACHA, Vice President, Design and Construction, Indiana University Health
Bradley Tieszen, MPA, CMPE, Vice President, Medical Specialties and Clinic Operations, Parkview Health
Joshua Michalski, MFM, MSAE, Chief Operating Officer, Kettering Health Miamisburg and Washington Township
Alan Kumar, MD, FACEP, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Powers Health
Moderated by
Sophie Eydis, Writer, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Location Name
East Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
Session Type
Panel
