Name
05. Margin Protection Strategies in an Uncertain Reimbursement Environment
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers
Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services
Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP, Chief Operating Officer, Northside Duluth; Vice President, Physician Services, Northside Gwinnett, Northside Hospital
Allan Klapper, MD, President, Wexford Hospital, Allegheny Health Network
Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP, Chief Operating Officer, Northside Duluth; Vice President, Physician Services, Northside Gwinnett, Northside Hospital
Allan Klapper, MD, President, Wexford Hospital, Allegheny Health Network
Description
Unpredictable reimbursement pressures challenge financial sustainability across healthcare. This panel explores margin protection strategies including cost optimization, service line performance, payer negotiations, revenue cycle improvement, and strategic growth. Leaders share practical approaches to manage risk, protect profitability, and sustain high-quality care amid regulatory change, inflation, and shifting payment models.
Session Type
Panel