Name
04. How to Work with Competitor Systems across the Same Market
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Kevin O'Boyle, President, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Health
Sheldon Barr, MSN, MBA, President VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, VCU Health
Jim Andrews, President and Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Austin Reeder, President, Froedtert Hospital
Austin Reeder
Description

Competition and collaboration increasingly coexist in local healthcare markets. This panel explores how systems can work productively with competitors on shared challenges such as access, workforce, and community health. Leaders discuss governance, trust-building, legal considerations, and partnership models that allow cooperation without compromising strategy or competitive advantage.

Location Name
Grand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Lukas Voss, Custom Content Writer and Coordinator, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
lvoss@beckershealthcare.com
CEO + CFO: Topic Tags
Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Operations