Name
03. Medicaid Cuts and Future Sustainability: C-suite Strategy
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Michael Backus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Oswego Health
Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, The George Washington University Hospital
Tim Heinrich, Chief Financial Officer, Thorek Memorial Hospital
Jason McNeil, CPA, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Singing River Health System
Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, The George Washington University Hospital
Tim Heinrich, Chief Financial Officer, Thorek Memorial Hospital
Jason McNeil, CPA, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Singing River Health System
Description
Medicaid reimbursement pressure is forcing tough strategic decisions across healthcare organizations. This panel examines how C-suite leaders are responding to cuts, balancing access with financial sustainability. Executives discuss scenario planning, service line decisions, advocacy, and operational strategies to protect vulnerable populations while maintaining stability in an increasingly constrained Medicaid environment.
Session Type
Panel