Name
07. Hospital Transformation for the Next Era of Inpatient Care
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Speakers
Shadi Jarjous, MD, MBA, SFHM, FACP, Chief, Hospital Medicine Division and Vice Chair, Operations, Emergency and Hospital Medicine Department, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Jefferson Health
Elaina Schnoebelen, MSN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC, CPPS, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Officer, Kindred Chicago North
Roberta Tinch, President, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Senior Vice President, Inova Health System
Vimal Ramjee, MD, MBA, FACHE, Regional Chair, Cardiovascular Service Line, CommonSpirit Health
Elaina Schnoebelen, MSN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC, CPPS, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Officer, Kindred Chicago North
Roberta Tinch, President, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Senior Vice President, Inova Health System
Vimal Ramjee, MD, MBA, FACHE, Regional Chair, Cardiovascular Service Line, CommonSpirit Health
Description
Inpatient care is entering a new era defined by higher acuity, tighter margins, and workforce strain. This panel explores how hospitals are transforming inpatient models through care redesign, technology, and staffing innovation. Leaders share strategies to improve outcomes, efficiency, and resilience while preparing facilities and teams for the future of inpatient care.
Session Type
Panel