Name
02. The Next 5 Years of Healthcare Leadership
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:10 PM - 3:50 PM
Speakers
Karen Bowling, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs; President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, West Virginia University Health System
Nick Bassett, Vice President of Revenue Services, Intermountain Health
Benton Sprayberry Smirnis, MSHA, FACHE, Chief of Staff, Finance and Strategy, City of Hope Cancer Center
Karen Bowling Benton Sprayberry Smirnis
Description

Healthcare leadership is evolving rapidly as complexity, disruption, and expectations rise. This panel explores what the next five years will demand of leaders, from new skill sets and structures to adaptive decision-making and cultural leadership. Executives share perspectives on how leadership roles will change and what it takes to succeed in the years ahead.

Location Name
Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel
Moderated by
Kelly Gooch, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
kgooch@beckershealthcare.com