The demand for healthcare facilities continues to grow, placing new pressures on the A/E industry and the owners who deliver these projects. This panel of healthcare owners will share their vision for 2026 and beyond, with a focus on evolving procurement methods and emerging opportunities in the healthcare sector.
In addition to rising demand, owners face the ongoing challenge of securing reliable funding sources and ensuring that those dollars are used effectively. The industry must also navigate shifting regulations, rising costs, and the need to adapt quickly to changing community needs.
Learning Objective:
Attendees will gain insight into how owners are responding to these realities—remaining nimble, rethinking delivery approaches, and strengthening partnerships—to deliver modern, accessible healthcare environments. The discussion will also highlight the essential role healthcare plays in supporting thriving communities.
Panelists:
Digby Christian | Executive Director of Project Delivery at Sutter Health
Cameron Hempstead | Project Manager at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Tom Squance | Executive Director of Capital Improvement Projects at Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Jeanne Gomez | Director of Planning and Design at John Muir Health
Mark Behl | President and CEO at NorthBay Health
Moderator:
Lindsay Corotis | Vice President at Skanska