Name
01. Expansion in a Time of Retraction: How WVU Health System Has Grown From Four Hospitals to Over Two Dozen (and Counting)
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, West Virginia University Health System
Description
In an era when many systems are pulling back, WVU Health System has expanded rapidly. This panel explores how leadership grew from four hospitals to more than two dozen, examining strategy, partnerships, capital decisions, and governance. Executives share lessons on scaling responsibly, navigating risk, and sustaining growth amid financial and market headwinds.
Location Name
Grand EF (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
Fireside Chat