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
Cory Ferrier, Chief Operating Officer, AdventHealth Littleton
Matthew Lester, MBA, MHA, CPA, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin
Laren Tan, MD, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Cory Ferrier, Chief Operating Officer, AdventHealth Littleton
Matthew Lester, MBA, MHA, CPA, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin
Laren Tan, MD, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
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.
Session Type
Panel