Name
01. The CEO Playbook for Hospital Financial Survival
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Trevor Wright, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region , AdventHealth
Chanda Chacon, MPH, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer , Children’s Nebraska
Beth Walker, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer , Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Children’s
Martha Henley, MHA, CHC, Chief Executive Officer , Unity Medical Center
Chanda Chacon, MPH, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer , Children’s Nebraska
Beth Walker, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer , Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Children’s
Martha Henley, MHA, CHC, Chief Executive Officer , Unity Medical Center
Description
Hospital finances are under intense strain as costs rise and reimbursement tightens. This panel offers a CEO playbook for financial survival, exploring decisive strategies around cost control, service line optimization, payer negotiations, and capital allocation. Executives share how focused leadership and disciplined execution can stabilize performance and position hospitals for long-term sustainability.
Location Name
Grand EF (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