Name
5. Strategic Growth in Cardiovascular Care: A Roadmap for Sustainable Structural Heart Programs
Description
Structural Heart and TAVR programs are no longer just clinical initiatives—they’re strategic growth engines for cardiovascular service lines. Unlocking their full potential requires more than clinical excellence as it demands bold leadership, operational agility, and financial foresight.
This session dives into what next-generation Structural Heart/TAVR programs can deliver for hospitals and what C-suite executives and CV service line leaders must prioritize to stay competitive and drive lasting impact.
Speakers
Thomas Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, FACC, Vice President, Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Jim Kreiner, MHA, Executive Director, Heart Hospital Prisma Health
Andrei Pop, MD, System Structural Director, Ascension Illinois; Medical Director Alexian Brothers Cath Labs, Ascension Alexian Brothers
Jim Kreiner, MHA, Executive Director, Heart Hospital Prisma Health
Andrei Pop, MD, System Structural Director, Ascension Illinois; Medical Director Alexian Brothers Cath Labs, Ascension Alexian Brothers



Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Track
05
Session Type
Featured Session
Location Name
Salon A-5 (Lower Level)
Moderated by
Lukas Voss, Custom Content Writer and Coordinator, Becker's Healthcare