Leadership Summit: Sept. 26-27

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.    
REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.        
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
J.P. Gallagher, Chair, IHA Board of Trustees and President and CEO, Endeavor Health

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
A.J. Wilhelmi, IHA President and CEO

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.    
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Our Leadership Moment: The Call for Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times 
General (Ret.) Lori J. Robinson, United States Air Force, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Commander, U.S. Northern Command (May 2016-May 2018), Commander, Pacific Air Forces (Oct 2014-May 2016)
Facing intense pressure from all angles—financial, regulatory, workforce and the public—today’s hospital and health system leaders must respond with leadership that’s both brave and bold. There’s a lot at stake to prevent the challenges from clashing with the need to deliver high-quality, affordable care. What does brave, bold leadership look like? We can take our cues from one of the most distinguished military commanders in the U.S., who commanded over 1,600 individuals and gained unparalleled insight into leadership over a 37-year military career. Gen. Robinson’s keynote address will explore what it means to meet your leadership moment and how to do so with courage. You’ll walk away with the keys to becoming a bolder, resilient and courageous leader. 

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership
David L. Schreiner, PhD, FACHE, President and CEO, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon; and author, Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership
Three telltale signs of a leader: runs meetings, approves budgets, assigns projects. None of that, though, translates into helping your team unleash their talents to drive results. That’s where leading with impact comes in. In this session, one of the Illinois hospital community’s very own, Dr. David Schreiner, will present opportunities to revolutionize your leadership style with effective communication, a values-driven approach and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A panel of hospital and health system leaders will join Dr. Schreiner in discussing strategies for meaningful engagement with key stakeholders, from board members and senior leaders to physicians, staff and the community. Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Schreiner’s new book.

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCHEON

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
SPONSOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Delivery Disrupted: AI and Staying Ahead of the Curve in Healthcare
William “Marty” Martin, PsyD, Professor, Research and Innovation Leadership Fellow, DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reinvent healthcare. Yet many healthcare leaders aren’t waiting for the dust to settle. They’re acting now—and embracing innovation through AI as a necessity. Early adopters are unleashing AI to transform patient care, streamline operations and outpace their competition. This session will challenge you to think boldly about longstanding norms of how healthcare is delivered and business is conducted. It will explore the big questions about AI that leaders should consider with internal and external stakeholders, and it will show you how to incorporate an innovation mindset and culture in your organization.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The Future of Politics: From D.C. to the Front Lines
Domenico Montanaro, Senior Political Editor and Correspondent, National Public Radio
The media environment has never been so saturated, with political pundits offering hot takes virtually around the clock. To make sense of what’s going on inside the Beltway, Montanaro takes different approach. In this session ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, the award-winning journalist will apply his deep understanding of polling data to a discussion about the presidential and congressional campaigns. He’ll also examine the latest trends in politics—including from inside the White House—and will offer analysis of legislative action (or inaction) and the electoral landscape.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.        
CORPORATE SPONSOR RECEPTION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.        
CORPORATE SPONSOR BREAKFAST BUFFET

8:00 – 11:15 a.m.  
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES
A popular feature of past Summits, the Executive Roundtables are offered in collaboration with the Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF), an independent chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). You do not have to be an ACHE or CHEF member to attend. Registration is included in your full meeting registration fee. 

Each roundtable will feature a panel of healthcare executives discussing and debating key aspects of the selected topic. We encourage attendees to join in the discussion and ask questions.

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. 
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE #1 - Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership: Addressing New Threats in Cybersecurity
Robert Anderson, FACHE, CEO, Central Region, OSF Healthcare, Peoria
Stephen Krug, Vice President, Cybersecurity, Advocate Health
Jamie Singer, Senior Managing Director, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications, FTI Consulting, Chicago
Additional panelists TBA

Preparing for and responding to a cyberattack can cause physical, psychological and emotional stresses that can overwhelm employees, medical staff, patients and communities. In the event of an attack, the quality and efficiency of care delivery may be challenged and typically takes a toll on every part of the organization. Lack of the unknown or uncertainty is also a challenge that healthcare leaders face during this time. Healthcare leaders need to understand ways to prepare their organization for such circumstances, which includes developing and implementing an effective cybersecurity plan, developing a communication plan, managing organizational resources, such as medical supplies and levels of patient care, and leveraging local and state resources and funding. This panel discussion will provide insights and perspectives on ways to prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity incident. 

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS

9:45 – 11:15 a.m. 
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE #2 – Innovation and Changing the Face of Healthcare Delivery: Solutions for Talent Shortages and Workforce Gaps 
Georgia Casciato, FACHE, ACHE Region, Metropolitan Chicago and Healthcare Strategist, Georgia Casciato Healthcare Consulting, Inc. (moderator)
Diane Howard, PhD, FACHE, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Systems Management, Rush University, Chicago
Ryan Jennings, MD, Chief Medical Officer, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham
Pierre Monice, MBA, FACHE, President, MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn
Kristin Ramsey, MSN, MPPM, RN, NE-BC, System Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Quality, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago

Given the extensive changes in healthcare delivery and the technological landscape overall, there is a necessity to take stock of where the healthcare community stands on change and innovation, specifically regarding the development and deployment of the healthcare workforce. The growing workforce shortage, alongside rising demands for higher quality healthcare at a lower cost, creates an imminent need for change and innovation in healthcare delivery.  Healthcare has already seen innovations in the tools used to deliver care, including pharmacy products, medical devices, information technology, and biotechnology products. These innovations have changed and continues to change the way healthcare is delivered. This panel will discuss how health systems are improving the value of the healthcare services they deliver through innovations in developing and managing their workforce. 

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.    
2020: The Year Everything Changed and Why It Matters
Eric Klinenberg, Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge, New York University; and author of 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed
2020 might stand out for individual milestones—the birth of a child, an anniversary celebrated—but nothing could define that pivotal year more profoundly than the pandemic. The experience is particularly resonant for hospital and health system leaders. In the Summit’s closing session, Klinenberg will ask us to look back on 2020, not just to the pandemic but the social unrest and economic turbulence it fueled, as “crisis allows us to see ourselves more clearly.” You’ll hear stories of everyday New Yorkers, from an elementary school principal to a subway custodian, who came together during a year of tremendous change. Klinenberg’s hopeful, thought-provoking talk will sketch out lessons for bold, brave leadership as he shares the importance of developing networks of solidarity to build stronger communities and a healthier democracy.  

12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
CLOSING REMARKS

12:30 p.m.        
ADJOURNMENT