Thursday, September 24, 2026: Finance and the Hydraulics of Healthcare

Location:

Rochester General College of Health Careers, 470 Skyview Centre Parkway, Rochester, NY 14622

September 24th Agenda

In this session the state of the economy both nationally and globally will be presented and the financial challenges, changes and their implications to profitability will be explored. We will discuss the Hydraulics of Healthcare to understand how changes in one element of the healthcare value chain impacts that entire chain and the patient.

 

In this session we will:

In this session, Fellows will:

  1. Examine the current state of the economy, both nationally and globally
  2. Understand how inflation, interest rates, labor trends and geopolitical shifts are influencing healthcare organizations
  3. Identify today’s most pressing financial challenges from reimbursement shifts to rising operational costs
  4. Explore the impact of regulatory changes, payer dynamics and workforce expense on margins
  5. Discover how each element of the healthcare value chain–from supply to staffing to technology and patient workflows impact the whole

7:45 am - 8:15 am Breakfast and Networking

8:15 am - 8:30 am Welcome and "What has become clear to me since last we met?"
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network

8:30 am - 9:45 am State of the Economy
Matthew Kelley, Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Management for Cooper/Haims Advisors, an ESL Company

9:45 am - 10:00 am Break

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Panel Discussion – The Hydraulics of Healthcare
Panel Facilitator:
Nancy Snyder, Regional Managing Partner, Rochester Region, The Bonadio Group
Panelists:
Adam P. Anolik, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Rochester Medical Center
Chetna Chandrakala, Chief Financial Officer, Oak Orchard Health
Thomas Crilly, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Rochester Regional Health
Lisa Marcello, President/CEO, Episcopal SeniorLife
Carol Tegas, Chief Executive Officer, Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS)
Robert Wendler, II, Senior Vice President, Health Plan Chief Finance Officer, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jennifer Rendfrey, Head of Benefits, Paychex

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch and Collective Wisdom Discussion
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Collective Wisdom Report-Outs
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Wrap-Up Discussion "What Will I Do Differently"
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network

3:30 pm End

Speakers

Lauren Burruto

Executive Director, Northstar Network

Matthew Kelley

Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Management for Cooper/Haims Advisors, an ESL Company

Nancy Snyder

Regional Managing Partner, Rochester Region, The Bonadio Group

Adam P. Anolik

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Rochester Medical Center

Chetna Chandrakala

Chief Financial Officer, Oak Orchard Health

Thomas Crilly

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Rochester Regional Health

Lisa Marcello

President/CEO, Episcopal SeniorLife

Carol Tegas

Chief Executive Officer, Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS)

Robert Wendler, II

Senior Vice President, Health Plan Chief Finance Officer, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Jennifer Rendfrey

Head of Benefits, Paychex

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