Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, April 19, 2027, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Name
10. Acquisition Is the Easy Part: The Operational and Cultural Work That Follows
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Amy Nyberg, MBA, President Ambulatory Services, Jefferson Health
- Craig DeGarmo, MBA, MHA, System Administrative Officer, Acute, Critical Care & Trauma ICCE, MUSC Health
- Emily C. Jakacki, President, Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine
- Michael Antoniades, MPA, President, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Description
Signing the deal is the simple step; integrating two organizations is where real leadership is tested. Panelists explore the operational alignment, cultural due diligence and change management required after acquisition closes, offering practical guidance for executives on merging systems, cultures and teams into one high-functioning organization built to last.