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:
- Examine the current state of the economy, both nationally and globally
- Understand how inflation, interest rates, labor trends and geopolitical shifts are influencing healthcare organizations
- Identify today’s most pressing financial challenges from reimbursement shifts to rising operational costs
- Explore the impact of regulatory changes, payer dynamics and workforce expense on margins
- 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
Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Management for Cooper/Haims Advisors, an ESL Company
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Rochester Medical Center
Senior Vice President, Health Plan Chief Finance Officer, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
