Balancing burnout, demand and access: Insights from 4 leaders

Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Join leaders from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Ventura County Medical Center, Denver Health, and San Juan Regional Medical Center as they share how they are keeping their missions at the forefront while evolving workforce strategies and operating models to meet the unique needs of their patient populations.

Healthcare leaders are under increasing pressure to operate with greater precision, balancing workforce constraints while expanding access to patients facing care access barriers. They are continuously adapting to shifting demand for access, evolving generational expectations within the workforce, and the growing role of AI in day to day operations, reimagining workforce planning in real time.

In this session, panelists will discuss how they have adapted staffing models, reimagined workforce planning, and leveraged technology to stay responsive to changing demand, offering practical insights while remaining centered on patient care and keeping culture at the center of their strategies.

Key takeaways include:

Precision in workforce strategy is now mission-critical
Workforce planning is being redefined by shifting expectations and technology
Patient care and culture remain the anchor amid transformation

Presenters:

$Andrew Goldfrach - Jason Grady$

Andrew Goldfrach, FACHE

CEO, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Dr. Danielle Gabele, DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, CCRN-K

CEO, Ventura County Medical Center

Kris Gaw, MBA, FACHE

COO, Denver Health

Alan Vierling, DNP RN CENP

CNE, San Juan Regional Medical Center

River Meisinger, HCMBA

VP of Enterprise Solutions, AMN Healthcare