Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Name
07. Growth by Design: Choosing the Right Model for Academic Health System Expansion
Session Type
Panel
Location
Grand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Speakers
- Amir Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Physician Enterprise; Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Chris Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Health System
- Greg Silva, Partner, ECG Management Consultants
- Jeff Lindsay, MHA, President and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Health
Description
There is no single blueprint for academic health system growth. Leaders will discuss the continuum of growth models being deployed – Partnerships, Affiliation, M&A – to expand market presence, strengthen access, accelerate research and education, and create long-term strategic value. Panelists will share lessons learned on governance, financial and funds flow models, physician alignment, and execution risks.



