Join the ECG team at the Becker’s 14th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, November 2–5, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Why Attend?
At the 14th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, C-level executives dig into margin pressure, growth strategy, payer dynamics, workforce sustainability, technology ROI, and the future of care delivery.
Panel:
Successful Strategies to Build an Integrated Care and Research Model
Monday, November 2
9:20 a.m. (CT)
Jessica Wells will participate in a panel to discuss how to build an integrated care and research model that strengthens clinical outcomes while advancing academic and research missions. She joins Aaron Hajart of RWJBarnabas Health and David Zaas of Duke University Health System to share approaches to aligning care delivery, research investment, and organizational structure for growth.
Panel:
Growth by Design: Choosing the Right Model for Academic Health System Expansion
Tuesday, November 3
10:20 a.m. (CT)
Greg Silva will participate in a panel to discuss how 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. Panelists include Amir Ghaferi of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Chris Allen of the University of Chicago Health System, and Jeff Lindsay of UNC Health Care.
Panel:
Payer Friction Playbook: Tactics to Move the Needle
Wednesday, November 4
9:20 a.m. (CT)
Terri Welter will participate in a panel to discuss how payer friction continues to slow growth and strain margins. This panel offers a practical playbook for tackling challenges such as denials, prior authorization, and rate pressure. Leaders share tactics that move the needle, from data-driven negotiations and contract management to operational fixes that reduce friction and protect revenue. Panelists include Arthur Gianelli of One Brooklyn Health, John Mallia of Lee Health, and Naveen Mehrotra of Saint Peters Healthcare System.
Panel:
Ambulatory Growth: When the Future of Healthcare Isn’t a Hospital
Wednesday, November 4
10:20 a.m. (CT)
Brian Barnthouse will participate in a panel to discuss the ways ambulatory care is redefining where and how healthcare is delivered. This panel explores the forces accelerating growth outside hospital walls, from cost pressures and patient preference to technology and site-of-care shifts. Leaders discuss how organizations can scale ambulatory services, protect margins, and compete effectively as the future of healthcare moves beyond hospitals. Panelists include Asa Oxner of Tampa General Hospital, Prasanna Mohanty of Sentara Health, and Shari Snow of UChicago Medicine.
