Name
07. Growth by Design: Choosing the Right Model for Academic Health System Expansion
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Amir Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Physician Enterprise; Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Chris Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Health System
Greg Silva, Partner, ECG Management Consultants
Jeff Lindsay, MHA, President and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Health
Chris Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Health System
Greg Silva, Partner, ECG Management Consultants
Jeff Lindsay, MHA, President and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Health
Description
There is no single blueprint for academic health system growth. Leaders will discuss the continuum of growth models being deployed – Partnerships, Affiliation, M&A – to expand market presence, strengthen access, accelerate research and education, and create long-term strategic value. Panelists will share lessons learned on governance, financial and funds flow models, physician alignment, and execution risks.
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
Erika Spicer Mason, Custom Content Manager, Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
espicermason@beckershealthcare.com