Name
02. The Politics and Economics Driving the Next Decade of Healthcare Delivery
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers
Shawn McCoy, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Health
J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and Chief Executive Officer, Inova
Ric Ransom, Chief Executive Officer, University of Missouri Health Care
Rakhi Thambi, Chief Ambulatory Medical Officer and Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Outpatient Services, UI Health
J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and Chief Executive Officer, Inova
Ric Ransom, Chief Executive Officer, University of Missouri Health Care
Rakhi Thambi, Chief Ambulatory Medical Officer and Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Outpatient Services, UI Health
Description
Healthcare delivery will continue to be shaped by a complex mix of policy decisions, regulatory changes, reimbursement dynamics and broader economic pressures. In this panel, healthcare leaders will discuss the forces influencing strategic planning and operational decision-making across the industry. The conversation will explore how organizations may adapt to evolving political and economic realities while continuing to meet the needs of patients, providers and communities.
Location Name
Grand J (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
Semi-Keynote Panel
Moderated by
Molly Gamble, Vice President, Editorial, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
mgamble@beckershealthcare.com