Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that four of our kid experts will join Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting. The meeting brings together senior health care executives and industry leaders for focused discussion, practical insight and meaningful connection. The event includes a lineup of 800 speakers representing health care organizations from across the country.
Panel sessions
Join our experts at their panel sessions:
Monday, April 13:
Session: The Expanding Influence of Hospital CFOs.
- Description: This panel will discuss how the role of hospital CFOs is evolving beyond financial oversight to shape enterprise-wide strategy and innovation. Executives will explore priorities in investment, growth, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into how today’s CFOs are driving transformation and long-term organizational success.
- Location and time: Grand K (East Tower – Ballroom Level) 10:45 – 11:25 a.m.
- Children’s Minnesota speaker: Brenda McCormick, senior vice president, chief financial officer, Children’s Minnesota
Tuesday, April 14:
Session: Executive Evolution: Preparing Leaders for a New Era of Healthcare.
- Description: This panel will examine how healthcare executives are evolving to lead effectively in a rapidly changing industry. Leaders will discuss new competencies, adaptive strategies, and leadership development initiatives. Attendees will gain insights into preparing current and future executives to navigate transformation and drive sustainable success in healthcare’s next era.
- Location and time: Comiskey (West Tower – Concourse Level) at 11:20 a.m. – noon.
- Children’s Minnesota speaker: James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer, Children’s Minnesota
Wednesday, April 15
Session: Digital Health + AI: Redefining the Future of Care Delivery.
- Description: Hospital and health system executives explore how digital health and AI are transforming care delivery. This panel examines innovations in predictive analytics, virtual care, and automation that enhance efficiency, improve outcomes, and create a more connected, patient-centered healthcare ecosystem.
- Location and time: Grand I (East Tower – Ballroom Level) at 11:20 a.m. – noon
- Speaker: Hillery Smith Shay, senior vice president, communications and chief marketing and experience officer, Children’s Minnesota
Session: The Hub-and-Spoke Model: What’s Working, What’s Not?
- Description: Hospital and health system executives evaluate the hub-and-spoke model’s effectiveness in modern healthcare. This panel explores operational efficiencies, scalability challenges, and leadership lessons learned from implementing and evolving this structure to enhance patient access and performance.
- Location and time: Grand Suite 5 (East Tower – Ballroom Level) at 1:20 – 2 p.m.
- Speaker: Monica Schiller, MBA, vice president of operations, clinical services lines and ambulatory services, Children’s Minnesota
Session: The Next Evolution of Pediatric Health C-suites.
- Description: Hospital and health system executives explore the changing structure and priorities of pediatric leadership teams. This panel discusses innovation, workforce development, and strategy alignment to advance children’s healthcare and operational excellence.
- Location and time: Comiskey (West Tower – Concourse Level) at 3:15 – 3:55 p.m.
- Speaker: Brenda McCormick, senior vice president, chief financial officer, Children’s Minnesota
