Name
11. Infusing Humanity into Healthcare Finance
Description
Hospital and health system executives explore how finance leaders can balance fiscal responsibility with compassion and mission. This panel discusses aligning investment decisions with community impact, workforce well-being, and long-term sustainability to humanize the business of healthcare.
Speakers
Adam Bulakites, MHA, Assistant Vice President, Patient Access and Patient Financial Experience, Mountain Region, CommonSpirit Health
Nadir Ijaz, MBA, Corporate Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer and Michigan Chief Operating Officer, Insight Health Systems
Keenan Lindley, Vice President, Operations, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Patrick Nolan, Executive Vice President, Finance and Infrastructure and Chief Financial Officer, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Ismet Sharich, MS(s), Director, Patient Access, Riverside Healthcare
Nadir Ijaz, MBA, Corporate Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer and Michigan Chief Operating Officer, Insight Health Systems
Keenan Lindley, Vice President, Operations, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Patrick Nolan, Executive Vice President, Finance and Infrastructure and Chief Financial Officer, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Ismet Sharich, MS(s), Director, Patient Access, Riverside Healthcare
Moderated by
Alan Condon, Editor in Chief, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Location Name
Gold Coast (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
