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4 Honoring Leadership and Looking Ahead To our readers and partners, As we begin 2026, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the many leaders who continue to shape the healthcare industry and who choose to engage with Becker's Healthcare as a trusted platform for sharing insights, challenges and bold ideas. Our goal at Becker's has always been clear: to provide relevant, timely and actionable information and connections for the executives driving transformation in healthcare. As the challenges facing our field grow more complex, we remain committed to earning your time, trust and attention by highlighting the leaders who are advancing care delivery, strategy, workforce models, innovation and financial performance. is issue reflects that commitment. You'll find insights from Erik Wexler, President and CEO of Providence, who discusses the system's transformation amid a national "polycrisis," including bold structural changes and innovation strategies focused on internal impact. Mike Slubowski, President and CEO of Trinity Health, shares how his team is embracing a "beginner's mindset" and reshaping operations to close a $1.5B financial gap while scaling home- and community-based care. You'll also hear from Stephen Leffler, MD, CEO of UVM Health, on why the system has pledged not to cut clinical services in 2026 despite ongoing margin pressures — a powerful example of values-based leadership in action. We are honored to share their voices and even more honored to welcome many of these same leaders to the stage at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting, April 13-16, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. With 850+ speakers and 3,500+ executive-level attendees, the Annual Meeting offers a powerful forum for discussion, connection and forward momentum. You'll hear from C-suite executives at top systems including: • Eduardo Conrado, President and CEO of Ascension • Warner omas, President and CEO of Sutter Health • Rob Allen, CEO of Intermountain Health • Daniel Barchi, CIO of CommonSpirit Health • Dennis Laraway, Executive Vice President and CFO of Cleveland Clinic • Jon D'Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health In tandem with the 16th Annual Meeting, Becker's is hosting our 4th Annual Spring Payer Roundtable, Spring Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit, Spring Behavioral Health Summit, AI Summit and our first- ever Oncology Executive Summit. Attendee and sponsorship spots are moving quickly – contact agendateam@beckershealthcare.com if you'd like to join! We look forward to seeing you there and to continuing to support your work with content and programming that reflects what matters most to you. Very truly yours, Scott Becker Founder, Becker's Healthcare PUBLISHER'S LETTER 3,000+ Executive Level Attendees 625+ Speakers 4 Days Of Sessions E N G A G E , N E T W O R K A N D L E A R N 3,500+ Executive Level Attendees 800+ Speakers 4 Days Of Sessions 16TH ANNUAL Becker's Annual Meeting April 13 - 16, 2026 // Hyatt Regency // Chicago, IL REGISTER TODAY Becker's 16th Annual Meeting brings senior healthcare executives together for four days of high- impact learning, strategy, and executive-level networking. This event offers unmatched access to peer-tested strategies on margin recovery, workforce, AI, cybersecurity, and value-based care. Join us and register today to be part of the conversation shaping what's next in healthcare.