Name
07. COO Spotlight: Innovative Strategies Through 2031
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Mark Brett, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer , Beacon Health System
Matthew Lester, MBA, MHA, CPA, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer , Medical College of Wisconsin
Jody K. Reyes, FACHE, MSBA, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Enterprise , University of Iowa Health Care
Biju Samkutty, Chief Operating Officer , Mayo Clinic International and Enterprise Automation
Matthew Lester, MBA, MHA, CPA, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer , Medical College of Wisconsin
Jody K. Reyes, FACHE, MSBA, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Enterprise , University of Iowa Health Care
Biju Samkutty, Chief Operating Officer , Mayo Clinic International and Enterprise Automation
Description
As operational complexity grows, COOs are driving innovation across health systems. This panel spotlights forward-thinking strategies COOs are deploying through 2031, from workforce redesign and technology adoption to process optimization. Leaders share how operational leadership is shaping resilience, efficiency, and long-term performance in an increasingly demanding healthcare environment.
Location Name
Grand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel