Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Name
02. The Politics and Economics Driving the Next Decade of Healthcare Delivery
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel
Location
Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Speakers
- J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and Chief Executive Officer, Inova
- Rakhi Thambi, Chief Ambulatory Medical Officer and Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Outpatient Services, UI Health
- Ric Ransom, Chief Executive Officer, University of Missouri Health Care
- Shawn McCoy, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Deaconess Health
Description
Healthcare delivery will continue to be shaped by a complex mix of policy decisions, regulatory changes, reimbursement dynamics and broader economic pressures. In this panel, healthcare leaders will discuss the forces influencing strategic planning and operational decision-making across the industry. The conversation will explore how organizations may adapt to evolving political and economic realities while continuing to meet the needs of patients, providers and communities.
