Name
09. Don't Compromise Care: Strategies to Balance Efficiency and Quality Amid Transformation
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Speakers
Anthony Ashby, FACHE, MBA, President, CHI Health Immanuel & NE/IA Market Executive Sponsor, Spine , CommonSpirit Health
Jay S. Grider, DO, PhD, MBA, President, Acute Hospitals , UofL Health
Thomas Spiegel, MD, MBA, MS, FACEP, Vice President, Clinical Analysis and Prediction , AdventHealth
Gian Varbaro, MD, Principal , EAZ Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Anthony Ashby Jay S. Grider Thomas Spiegel Gian Varbaro
Description

Transformation efforts often strain care delivery if not managed carefully. This panel explores strategies to improve efficiency without compromising quality, examining workflow redesign, performance measurement, and leadership alignment. Executives share how organizations can drive operational change, control costs, and scale improvement while protecting clinical standards, patient outcomes, and staff engagement.

Location Name
Michigan 1ABC (East Tower, Concourse Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel