April Webinar

 

Wednesday, April 10 • 12 Noon ET

The landscape of the healthcare sector is in constant flux, demanding a dynamic evolution of strategic approaches. As new technologies emerge, regulations shift, and patient demands evolve, healthcare businesses must continuously refine their strategies to stay ahead in the competitive arena. Join us to gain insights from esteemed health system strategy leaders across the region as they discuss the evolving roles, functions, and approaches in navigating this ever-changing landscape.

 

About Our Panelists

Caroline Brown, Chief Strategy and External Affairs, MUSC Health

Caroline Brown is the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and MUSC Health. The Office of Strategy and External Affairs works to advance MUSC’s vision and mission through (1) thoughtful and innovative strategic planning and (2) meaningful collaborations and partnerships with external stakeholders ranging from global industry leaders to state and local partners. The team is dedicated to understanding where the healthcare industry is headed and ensuring MUSC is Leading Health Innovation for the Lives We Touch.

MUSC's strategic partnerships with Siemens Healthineers and Medtronic - two of the world's largest medical device and solutions companies - were established and operationalized under Caroline's leadership. She also oversees strategic planning for the health system and provides executive oversight to the OneMUSC enterprise strategic plan. Caroline is an innovative, values- and results-driven leader with expertise in strategy; communications; establishing partnerships, affiliations, and joint ventures; deal making; and stakeholder relations.

A Charleston native fueled by the opportunity to impact the health of all South Carolinians, she earned her undergraduate degree in public relations and a master's degree in business administration from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.

 

 

Andrea Gymer, Vice President, Novant Health

Andrea Gymer is the Vice President, Strategic and Business Planning at Novant Health. Andrea is responsible for systemwide strategic and business planning, including analytics, insights and Certificate of Need. Andrea is a senior leader within the Internal Consulting Group supporting organic growth efforts, partnership development, strategic execution, and M&A activity. Andrea joined Novant Health in 2007 and has served as a Senior Business Planner, Director of Community Partnerships, and Vice President, Foundation and Community Engagement. Previously, Andrea served as the Director of Community and Government Funding for NorTech, an economic development firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where she managed corporate finances, grant solicitation and program management. Andrea holds an MBA and certificate of non-profit management from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in communications from Ohio University.

 

 

 

Diane Hammon, Chief Strategy Office, Moffitt Cancer Center

Diane is responsible for strategic planning and business development. In her role she is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of key business teams which foster innovation, growth and brand development and management.
Prior to joining Moffitt in 2007, Diane was the director of Planning and Marketing at UF Health Cancer Center. Her background includes management of physician practices and home health. She received a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Auburn University, and a master’s in Health Administration from University
of North Florida. She joined Moffitt in 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Brownell, Health, Director of Strategic Growth, HDR

As the Strategic Growth Director for HDR Architecture, Sarah is responsible for growth across the organization and leads strategic initiatives that drives innovation and differentiation in alignment with HDR’s aspiration to make great things possible. She is an accomplished strategist and equity advocate with more than 20 years of experience leading effective growth initiatives for several top organizations in financial services, commercial construction and real estate development, professional services and facility planning. Her passion is working with multidisciplinary teams to solve pressing and complex issues in the healthcare sector. Sarah’s strengths lie in leading the implementation of strategic action plans to develop new business opportunities and grow market share. Sarah has an undergraduate degree in business communications and earned her MBA in Leadership from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. She currently serves as a board member for the Southeast Chapter of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development and is a Fellow from the American College of Healthcare Executives.

 

 

 

Please note: After registering, you will be sent the Zoom link one day before the webinar.