2026 Executive War College Agenda
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These are the speakers and the sessions that are confirmed to appear during the 2026 Executive War College.
Specific days, times, and locations for each session will be announced in the future.
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Under OIG Scrutiny: Translating 2025 Enforcement Trends Into Actionable Strategies for Laboratory Compliance, Test Utilization Optimization, and Enterprise-Wide Risk Mitigation in 2026
Andrew Fletcher
Founder,
Eutilogic
Danielle Tangorre
Partner,
Robinson & Cole
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Transforming Pathology at Scale: NYU Langone’s Achievement of a Fully Digital Workflow in One Year to Accelerate Diagnosis, Collaboration, and AI-Enabled Innovation
Christina Olesnycky
Senior Administrative Director of Laboratory Services,
NYU Langone Health
Syed T. Hoda, MD
Director of Digital Pathology, Director of Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Clinical Professor,
NYU Langone Health
SESSION
Schedule TBD
The Slippery Slope to Enforcement: How Payor Audits Trigger Government Action—and How to Identify Compliance Risk Early
Edward Heath
Chair,
Robinson & Cole
Seth Orkand
Partner,
Robinson & Cole
Danielle Tangorre
Partner,
Robinson & Cole
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Recognizing Laboratory Leadership and Excellence: A Designation Program That Elevates Patient Care, Professional Development, and the Field of Laboratory Medicine
Alexandra Brown
Interim CEO,
ASCP
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Transforming Revenue Cycle Management with Agentic AI: A New Model for Laboratory Reimbursement That Optimizes Decision-Making and Drives Higher Financial Performance
Ellen Beausang
President, CRO
Lighthouse Laboratories
Jeff Carmichael
Senior VP of Engineering,
XiFin, Inc.
Heather Agostinelli
VP, Head of Strategic Revenue Operations,
XiFin, Inc.
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Laboratory Outreach Program Dynamics: Where Are You Now, What Challenges Are Holding You Back, and What Do You Need to Be Doing to Advance Your Program, Expand Outreach, and Strengthen System-Wide Impact?
Jane Hermansen
Manager, Outreach and Network Development,
Mayo Clinic
SESSION
Schedule TBD
The Hidden Profit Center: Stop Leaving Money on the Table by Leveraging Laboratory Operations and Excess Capacity for Enterprise-Wide Financial Results
Jonathan Burgart
Director US Marketing,
Abbott
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Bridging Bench and Bytes: Practical Strategies, Core Concepts, and Real-World Case Studies in Software Implementation for the Non-IT Laboratorian
Josh Kramer
Founder, Managing Partner,
Leap Consulting Group
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Transforming Laboratory Revenue Integrity: Standardizing Charge Reconciliation to Strengthen Financial Performance and Enterprise Data Quality
Lauren McDonald
Senior Beaker Consultant,
Honeydew Consulting
Shelly Barnes
Lab Billing Supervisor,
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
SESSION
Schedule TBD
From Open Scopes to Fully Staffed Positions: Winning Data-Driven Pathology Recruiting Strategies in a Highly Competitive, Candidate-Driven Market
Rich Cornell
Owner,
Sante Consulting
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Breaking the Traveler Cycle: How to Replicate Proven, High-Impact Workforce Strategies to Achieve Sustainable, Long-Term Laboratory Staffing and Operational Stability
Stefanie Davidson
Laboratory Director,
Foundation Health
SESSION
Schedule TBD
The 3 P’s Powering a Resilient and High Performance Lab Workforce that drives Quality and Reduces Cost
Walter McAndrew,
MB(ASCP), SSGB
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Manager,
MD Anderson
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Succession Planning: Strategies to Identify, Develop, and Retain High-Potential Talent, Build a Resilient Leadership Pipeline, and Safeguard Long-Term Stability for Your Future Organizational Success
Curtiss McNair
VP Operations,
PanGIA Biotech
SESSION
Schedule TBD
Beyond the Transition: Leveraging Analytical Tools to Preserve Laboratory Performance, Optimize Operations, and Ensure Success During LIS Migration
Kathleen T. Ohrt
Program Manager,
Visiun, Inc.
Marieke de Klerk
Business Operations Reporting Analyst,
Ochsner Medical Center
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Day 3 Sessions
Thursday, April 30, 2026
SESSION 1
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Executive Forum on Digital Pathology Management
SESSION 2
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Lean Six Sigma For Lab Leaders