Strategy and Alignment in Healthcare Workforce Management

Healthcare labor management is no longer just about controlling costs—it’s about orchestrating people, processes, and technology to deliver high-quality care sustainably. Just as a curling team reads the ice and coordinates every move to reach the target, healthcare leaders must anticipate workforce dynamics, align roles with strategic priorities, and execute decisions with precision.

In this executive-level fireside chat, Health Catalyst experts bring clinical, operational, and strategic perspectives to the table, exploring how organizations can move labor management from a reactive function to a deliberate enterprise capability. Attendees will gain actionable insights on aligning workforce strategy with clinical quality, operational performance, and long-term organizational resilience—all while navigating evolving pressures, AI-driven decision-making, and workforce sustainability challenges.

*Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are not provided for this webinar.


Featured Speaker

John Hansmann

SVP, Strategic Consulting Operations, Health Catalyst

John Hansmann, MSIE, FHIMSS, DSHS joined Health Catalyst in 2015 and brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience spanning operations, productivity management, and strategic and IT analysis. Previously, he led Labor Management & Productivity at Tenet Healthcare Corporation and held management engineering leadership roles at Intermountain Healthcare. His expertise includes workforce optimization, standardized nursing care models, patient throughput, and workflow redesign; he is a HIMSS Fellow and actively serves in industry and academic advisory roles.

Featured Speaker

Dan Hopkins

Sr. Consultant, Operational Services, Health Catalyst

Dan Hopkins joined Health Catalyst in June of 2012; most recently, he worked for Frederick Memorial Hospital as a Senior Data Solutions Architect creating dashboards related to nursing sensitive indicators and patient satisfaction. His other career highlights include roles at the University of Utah as Senior Data Architect, Senior Data Analyst and Senior Business Analyst, Iomega as a Senior Oracle Applications Analyst, Hunt Oil in Dallas, Texas as an IS Project Manager and Senior HRIS Analyst and Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas as Compensation/HRIS Manager, Senior Financial Analyst and Assistant Executive Hotel Manager.

Featured Speaker

Kathy Merkley

Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Health Catalyst

Kathleen Merkley, DNP, APRN joined Health Catalyst in March 2013, as an Engagement Executive. Prior to coming to HC, she worked for Intermountain Healthcare as the corporate clinical IT implementation manager. Kathleen is a registered nurse/nurse practitioner and just received her doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Utah in May 2013.

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