Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Name
03. How CEOs Shape Healthcare Policy at Local and National Levels
Session Type
Panel
Location
Grand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Speakers
- Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthStar Hospitals
- Mark Boucot, MBA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital
- Patti VanDort, Chief Executive Officer, Holland Hospital
- William Morice II, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Description
CEOs play a growing role in shaping healthcare policy beyond their organizations. This panel explores how executives influence policy at local and national levels through advocacy, partnerships, and public engagement. Leaders share strategies for aligning policy efforts with organizational goals, amplifying their voice, and driving change that supports access, sustainability, and systemwide improvement.


