From Crisis to Mastery: Leadership Resilience for Health System Transformation
Yuri Quintana, PhD, FACMI, FIAHSI
Chief, Division of Clinical Informatics (DCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School
An Executive-Level Webinar with Dr. George Vélez | August 6, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET Register here | View full webinar series
In today’s volatile healthcare landscape, systems are increasingly tested by public health emergencies, workforce burnout, cost pressures, and the demands of digital transformation. What distinguishes health systems that falter from those that evolve and thrive? The answer often lies in the quality of leadership.
On Wednesday, August 6, the DCI Network is proud to host a timely and impactful webinar:
From Crisis to Mastery: Leadership Resilience Blueprints for Health System Transformation
Speaker: Dr. George Vélez, DHA, MBA, FACHE Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
🔍 About the Session
In this session, Dr. Vélez will draw on three decades of frontline leadership in federal health systems, academic medicine, and global health initiatives to share the competencies, strategies, and mindsets that enable high-performing leaders to turn disruption into opportunity.
Through real-world case studies—from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to international oncology initiatives—participants will gain actionable frameworks that can be applied across health systems of all sizes.
Key Learning Objectives:
Implement evidence-based resilience practices that improve system-wide performance
Master strategic compartmentalization techniques to stay focused and adaptable during crisis
Apply systems-thinking and patient-centered leadership principles to complex transformation efforts
Who Should Attend:
Health System Executives: C-suite leaders driving large-scale transformation
Digital Health Innovators: Leading disruption in care delivery and infrastructure
Clinical Leadership Teams: Responsible for outcomes, safety, and operational recovery
Healthcare Administrators: Focused on high-reliability systems and governance
Biopharma and Life Sciences Executives: Leading global strategy and cross-functional teams
Federal/Public Health Leaders: Designing resilient national and regional systems
Academic Faculty & Leadership Trainers: Developing the next generation of healthcare leaders
Rising Executives: Preparing for system-level leadership roles
About the Speaker
Dr. George Vélez MBA, DHA, FACHE is a nationally recognized transformational leader and retired Federal Senior Executive. As CEO of the VA Healthcare System of the Ozarks, he led the organization to three consecutive CMS Five-Star ratings and achieved major advances in Veteran care delivery. He currently serves as the VA Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a collaborator at the BIDMC Division of Clinical Informatics.
Dr. Vélez has led high-impact health initiatives on four continents, including the development of sustainable pediatric oncology programs in Latin America and the Middle East. Known for his clarity of vision and operational rigor, Dr. Vélez equips healthcare leaders with practical tools to achieve lasting impact under pressure.
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This event is part of the Health Systems Transformation: Leading the Future of Digital Healthcare series hosted by the DCI Network, convening thought leaders at the intersection of informatics, innovation, and health system leadership.
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