Name
14. The COOs Charting the Future of Operational Excellence
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.
Speakers
Soula Banich, Chief Operations Officer, IU Health North Hospital and IU Health Saxony Hospital
Robert M. 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 M. 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
Moderated by
Scott King, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
East Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
Session Type
Panel
