Name
07. Margin Fuels the Mission: How Leaders Decide What Gets Funded
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
Speakers
Emily C. Jakacki, President, Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine
J. Gregory Rosencrance, MD, FACP, President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
James Timpe, MS, RT(N)(MR), Chief Executive Officer, Salem Township Hospital
Aidan Hettler, MSHCT, Chief Operating Officer, Weisbrod Health
J. Gregory Rosencrance, MD, FACP, President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
James Timpe, MS, RT(N)(MR), Chief Executive Officer, Salem Township Hospital
Aidan Hettler, MSHCT, Chief Operating Officer, Weisbrod Health
Description
Margin Fuels the Mission: How Leaders Decide What Gets Funded explores how healthcare executives prioritize investments to balance financial sustainability with mission-driven goals. This panel examines capital allocation, strategic planning, risk assessment, and value-based decision-making- showing how leaders determine which initiatives advance patient care, organizational growth, and long-term community impact.
Location Name
Grand Suite 3 (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
Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor in Chief, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com