Name
06. One Team, One Goal: Aligning Clinical and Financial Leaders for Smarter, Stronger Care
Description
Hospital and health system executives discuss the importance of alignment between clinical and financial leadership. This panel explores shared-goal strategies, transparency, and communication frameworks that balance care quality with fiscal sustainability.
Speakers
Heather Isola, MPAS, PA-C, Vice President, Physician Assistant Services, Mount Sinai Health System
Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Illinois and Indiana, Trinity Health
Joseph Cavanaugh, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Vice President, Clinical Operations, RWJBarnabas Health, Community Medical Center
Minal Vahora, CHFP, MPH, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s – Ozaukee and Sacred Heart Rehab Hospital, Wisconsin
Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Illinois and Indiana, Trinity Health
Joseph Cavanaugh, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Vice President, Clinical Operations, RWJBarnabas Health, Community Medical Center
Minal Vahora, CHFP, MPH, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s – Ozaukee and Sacred Heart Rehab Hospital, Wisconsin
Moderated by
Madeline Scheetz, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
Grand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
