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6 To our readers and partners, 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 Jim Molloy, executive vice president, CFO and treasurer of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, who points to a "fundamental imbalance" in healthcare and why he's still optimistic about the opportunities his system has to address these inefficiencies. You'll also hear from Laura Wilt, Chief Digital Officer of Sutter Health, about her people-first approach to healthcare AI. We are honored to share their voices — and even more excited to welcome many of these 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