Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
Name
07. Expanding Without Overextending: How Rural Systems Are Growing Sustainably
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Chris A. Klay, MA, PT, MHA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Illinois Market, Hospital Sisters Health System
- Jim Helms, FHFMA, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jones Memorial Hospital
- Jim Marshall, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Uintah Basin Healthcare
- Mary Casillas, Chief Executive Officer, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
- Tyler Stapp, RHCEOC, Chief Executive Officer, Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
Description
Rural health systems must balance growth with financial and workforce realities. This panel explores how leaders expand services, footprints, and partnerships without overextending resources. Speakers share strategies for sustainable growth, smart capital allocation, service prioritization, and innovation that strengthen access and resilience while protecting long-term organizational stability.