Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Name
03. Bold Ideas Critical Access CEOs in the Next 2 Years
Session Type
Panel
Location
Grand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Speakers
- Dana Gilleland, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, North Platte Valley Medical Center; Chief Executive Officer, Niobrara Community Hospital
- Judy Bruno, MBA, RN, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital, WVU Medicine
- Shannon Showalter, MBA, Vice President and Hospital Market Chief Executive Officer, Ballad Health
Description
Workforce loyalty is increasingly critical in a competitive labor market. This panel explores bold ideas CEOs are using to build trust, commitment, and long-term engagement. Leaders share strategies around culture, transparency, career growth, and well-being that move beyond traditional retention tactics and create workplaces where people choose to stay and grow.