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From a C-Suite chair 
to a chemo chair . . . 

What's my why?

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My heart beats for the individual lying helpless in the hospital bed, and for the dedicated healthcare worker striving against all odds to create a beacon of hope and healing.

A healthcare executive turned patient sitting in a hospital bed during treatment for cancer, reflecting the journey from provider to patient and emphasizing the importance of patient experience in healthcare.

Past and Upcoming Speaking Engagements

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MEET STEPHANIE

In 2021, my life changed unexpectedly when I began my journey through cancer treatment. As a healthcare expert and executive, I was used to having control, but now I found myself facing vulnerability. Despite the challenges, I discovered newfound strength and realized I can help other patients and healthcare leaders understand a different perspective.

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A professional speaker at a healthcare event, engaging the audience with insights on patient experience and operational improvement. The speaker uses visual aids and gestures to emphasize key points, fostering an interactive and informative atmosphere.
A healthcare executive turned patient sitting in a hospital bed during treatment for cancer, reflecting the journey from provider to patient and emphasizing the importance of patient experience in healthcare.

"I've faced the challenges of my own cancer journey head-on. Through the ups and downs, navigating healthcare was tough, and it's given me a unique perspective. I have survived. I will thrive. I will make a difference.”

-Stephanie S. Abbott

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Stephanie S. Abbott

MBA, CLSSBB, FACHE

Cancer Survivor | Keynote Speaker | Healthcare Consulting | Strategic Planning | Advisory & Coaching Services | Advancing Patient Experience & Employee Engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

hxology I President & Chief Experience Officer

Adventist Health I Chief Experience Officer

HCA I Division Vice President Patient Experience

Intermountain Health I Corporate Asst. Director Patient Experience

PUBLICATIONS

Book: Buried or Planted: 100+ Expert Insights from a Healthcare Executive’s Journey as a Cancer Patient

 

52 Outstanding Health System Chief Experience Officers | 2022 https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/35-outstanding-health-system-chief-experience-officers-2022.html

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50+ Health System Chief Experience Officers to Know I 2023 I https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/50-health-system-chief-experience-officers-to-know-2023.html

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7 Chief Experience Officers On Patient Experience Initiatives That Can’t Wait  I  https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-experience/7-chief-experience-officers-on-patient-experience-initiatives-that-cant-wait.html

A professional speaker at a healthcare event, engaging the audience with insights on patient experience and operational improvement. The speaker uses visual aids and gestures to emphasize key points, fostering an interactive and informative atmosphere.

Stephanie's Experience

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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