The Exchange
The HealthLeaders Exchange is a community built for executive peers to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.
Led by executives, the Exchange creates a trusted environment for candid conversations, meaningful connections, and the unique sharing of ideas that can't be found in healthcare.
More than a gathering, it's a community focused on the executive experience: bringing leaders together to share actionable insights, challenge perspectives, and build lasting relationships that extend well beyond the event.
Agenda at a Glance
- 8:00 AMMastermind – presented by Smarter Technologies
- 12:30 PMLunch to Go
- 3:30 PMPre-Event Session
- 6:00 PMRegistration & Welcome Reception
- 7:00 AMBreakfast
- 7:50 AMWelcome & Sponsored Roundtable Recap
- 8:35 AMSponsor Discussion Sessions
- 9:35 AMRefreshment Break
- 9:50 AMRoundtable Circuit
- 10:50 AMBreak
- 11:00 AMHealthLeaders Media Panel
- 11:50 AMGrab and Go Lunch
- 12:10 PMSponsor Lunch Session
- 2:00 PMAfternoon Activities
- 5:30 PMCocktails
- 6:30 PMDinner on Site
- 7:00 AMBreakfast
- 8:10 AMMorning Announcement & Case Study
- 8:30 AMRoundtable Circuit Cont.
- 9:30 AMIdeas Presentations
- 10:30 AMKey Takeaways from the Roundtables
- 10:45 AMAdjourn
CEO Discussion Topics
01Integrations and “Systemness”
02Bridging finance and operations teams
03Differentiating ambulatory care models
04Hospital leadership and shared services structures
Meet the Leaders Driving the Discussion
Al Campbell
President & Market Leader
Trinity Health
Rachelle Schultz, Ed.D
President & CEO
Winona Health
Charlotte Ipsan
Chief Hospital Officer & SVP
Norton Healthcare
Charles Williams, MBA, MOT, FACHE
CEO
Baylor Scott & White Health
Jeshahnton V. Essex, FACHE
COO
Baylor Scott & White Health
Allen Smith
President & CEO
South Shore Health
Andrea Walsh
President & CEO
HealthPartners
Toby Freier
President
Allina Health
Steve Narang
President
Inova Health System Fairfax
Saju Joy
CEO
MUSC Health
Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN
President
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Al Campbell
President & Market Leader
Trinity Health
Rachelle Schultz, Ed.D
President & CEO
Winona Health
Charlotte Ipsan
Chief Hospital Officer & SVP
Norton Healthcare
Charles Williams, MBA, MOT, FACHE
CEO
Baylor Scott & White Health
Jeshahnton V. Essex, FACHE
COO
Baylor Scott & White Health
Allen Smith
President & CEO
South Shore Health
Who Attends
HealthLeaders CEO Exchange Partners
Allina Health
Atrium Wake Forrest Baptist
Baptist Health-Jacksonville
Baylor Scott & White DFW
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Christian Hospital/BJC Healthcare
City of Hope Atlanta
Columbus Regional/Piedmont Healthcare
Cottage Hospital
Covenant Health/Providence St. Jospeph
Eisenhower Health
Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics
Griffin Health
Gundersen Health System
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Jupiter Medical Cente
Mayo Clinic Health System
MemorialCare Orange County Region
Memorial Hermann
Methodist Dallas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Mid Coast Health System
NCH Healthcare System
Norton Healthcare
Providence Anesthesiology Associates
Saint Francis Health System
Sentara Healthcare
Summa Health
UChicago Health
UI Hospitals & Clinics
UVA Medical Center
Winona Health
The Venue
Ritz-Carlton Bacara | Santa Barbara, California
Set along the sun-drenched coast just north of Santa Barbara, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is a Spanish-Mediterranean retreat where the Pacific Ocean meets the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Guests enjoy oceanfront suites, a celebrated destination spa, and acclaimed coastal cuisine amid tranquil gardens and sweeping sea views. With its blend of relaxed California elegance and impeccable service, it offers an inspiring backdrop for meaningful conversation and connection among peers.
What Our CEOs Say
I keep coming back to the HealthLeaders Exchange.
As a first-timer, I loved this event.
The peer presentations are fantastic.
It’s helpful to speak more honestly within the intimate structure of the Exchange.
This is one of the best events I have attended, and I can’t wait to come back.
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