The future of healthcare leadership: OU Health, Wellstar talk risks, realities & readiness


Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT 

Healthcare leaders are navigating margin pressure, workforce instability and rapid technology change while maintaining operational stability across their organizations.

In this session, leaders from OU Health and Wellstar Health System discuss findings from a national survey of more than 700 healthcare executives. The conversation examines where leadership pressure is intensifying, which executive and director roles are under the most strain and how health systems are adapting their talent strategies.

Panelists will share perspectives from their organizations alongside national survey insights to help healthcare executives better understand emerging leadership risks and opportunities.

Insights include:
 
  • How executive and director turnover affects stability, performance and continuity
  • Which leadership capabilities are becoming most critical as system pressures grow
  • How AI and technology are influencing leadership decision-making
  • Where healthcare organizations are adjusting leadership and talent strategies

Presenters:

Rob Brinkerhoff SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP - Jason Grady

Rob Brinkerhoff SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP

C-Suite Practice Leader, AMN Healthcare

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Elizabeth Petro

Senior Search Consultant, AMN Healthcare

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Mike Morrey, Ph.D.

President-Adult Services, OU Health 

Richard Freeman

Richard Freeman, MD, MBA, FACS

Chief Physician Executive & Executive Vice President, Wellstar Health