Name
03. Bold Ideas Critical Access CEOs in the Next 2 Years
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Speakers
Shannon Showalter, MBA, Vice President and Hospital Market Chief Executive Officer, Ballad Health
Dana Gilleland, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, North Platte Valley Medical Center; Chief Executive Officer, Niobrara Community Hospital
Judy Bruno, MBA, RN, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital, WVU Medicine
Dana Gilleland, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, North Platte Valley Medical Center; Chief Executive Officer, Niobrara Community Hospital
Judy Bruno, MBA, RN, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital, WVU Medicine
Description
Workforce loyalty is increasingly critical in a competitive labor market. This panel explores bold ideas CEOs are using to build trust, commitment, and long-term engagement. Leaders share strategies around culture, transparency, career growth, and well-being that move beyond traditional retention tactics and create workplaces where people choose to stay and grow.
Location Name
Grand I (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
Moderated by
Molly Gamble, Vice President, Editorial, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
mgamble@beckershealthcare.com