We’re proud to share that Dominique Wells, RN, MSN, chief operating officer of Conduit Health Partners, was featured in the recent HFMA article, “The Healthcare C-Suite of the Future: From AI to ROI—Emerging Needs Drive Demand for New Skillsets.” The piece explores how today’s health care leaders are navigating rapid industry transformation, balancing financial sustainability, workforce challenges and the accelerating pace of innovation.
The Role of Collaboration in C-Suite Leadership
In the article, Dominique highlights the importance of collaboration and financial alignment within the C-suite as health care organizations evolve. She emphasizes the power of partnership between operations and finance to make data-driven decisions that advance efficiency and optimize performance.
“I’m closely aligned with our CFO — we work hand in hand,” shares Dominique. “And every decision that I’m thinking about or exploring, I’m constantly bringing the CFO in to drive optimization and efficiency. Being able to use financial insights as some of the basis for that decision-making helps us align our focus.”
A Nurse-Led Perspective on Health Care Leadership
Dominique’s journey and leadership philosophy reflect the core of our nurse-led approach at Conduit Health Partners. Being grounded in collaboration and a deep understanding of the realities facing health care teams, her message reinforces that effective health care leadership requires both courage and curiosity, especially during times of change.
In her closing thoughts, Dominique encourages rising leaders to embrace new opportunities and remain adaptable in the face of uncertainty:
“I always go back to not being afraid,” she shares. “Be bold. Raise your hand, even when you think that you’re not ready. The more exposure you have, the better you’ll be able to prepare and jump in at those pivot points. And we see the C-suite pivoting constantly.”
Inspiration for Health Care Leaders
At Conduit Health Partners, we’re inspired by Dominique’s example of bold leadership and her commitment to building strong, aligned teams that drive meaningful progress across health care systems.
