Name
13. The COOs Charting the Future of Operational Excellence
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Soula Banich, Chief Operations Officer, IU Health North Hospital and IU Health Saxony Hospital
Robert Insoft, MD, FAAP, Chief Operating Officer, Franciscan Children's Hospital, Boston Children's System
Stephen Merz, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Sheppard Pratt Solutions
Carlos E. Vasquez, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Franciscan Health Rensselaer
Robert Insoft, MD, FAAP, Chief Operating Officer, Franciscan Children's Hospital, Boston Children's System
Stephen Merz, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Sheppard Pratt Solutions
Carlos E. Vasquez, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Franciscan Health Rensselaer
Description
Hospital and health system executives explore how chief operating officers are driving innovation, efficiency, and growth. This panel highlights strategies to optimize performance, streamline processes, and align resources to mission, showcasing how COOs are shaping resilient, agile organizations built for long-term success.
Location Name
North Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
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
Leadership & Strategy, Operations, Technology, Innovation