CFO Chris Allen is guiding the financial framework for UChicago Medicine’s dynamic plan that balances bold investment in oncology with cost discipline and flexibility amid regulatory shifts.
Chris Allen took on the role of CFO at UChicago Medicine two months ago. Now he is honing in on his finance strategy and expectations for his team.
His leadership approach emphasizes service and curiosity, as well as positioning finance not as gatekeepers but as strategic partners and advisors.
In this episode of HL Shorts we hear from UChicago Medicine’s CFO Chris Allen on one of the biggest consistent struggles for CFOs: balancing financial discipline with forward-thinking innovation.
Marie DeFreitas is the CFO editor for HealthLeaders.