Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Name
02. CEO Insights to Win the Workforce Battle
Session Type
Panel
Location
Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Speakers
- Denise Chadwick Wright, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham Green
- Steven Blair, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
- Zachary Yoder, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, President, St. Mary Medical Center, Holy Family Medical Center and St. Luke Medical Center, OSF HealthCare
Description
Winning the workforce battle has become a top priority for healthcare CEOs. This panel features executive insights on attracting, retaining, and engaging talent amid shortages and burnout. Leaders discuss culture, flexibility, leadership behaviors, and investment strategies that strengthen the workforce, stabilize operations, and support long-term organizational performance.