New England Healthcare Executive Network Member Meeting
Monday, June 1st, 2026 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
FOLEY HOAG LLP
Seaport West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
Program Description
Healthcare Sustainability: Aligning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Care
Strategies to build resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible healthcare systems
NEHEN is pleased to present a timely discussion on healthcare sustainability across the full value chain—from manufacturing and supply chain operations to patient care delivery.
As healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet environmental and regulatory expectations, sustainability has become a strategic priority rather than a standalone initiative. Leaders are now being challenged to align operational
decisions with clinical outcomes and long-term system resilience.
This program will explore how organizations are integrating sustainability into core business and care delivery strategies, and what it takes to execute effectively across complex healthcare
ecosystems.
- Key Topics Include:
- Aligning manufacturing, supply chain, and clinical operations around sustainability goals
- Reducing waste, cost, and environmental impact across the healthcare value chain
- Building more resilient and transparent supply chains
- The role of sustainability in operational efficiency and risk management
- Balancing regulatory requirements with innovation and growth
- Measuring impact: to real-world outcomes
Hear from experienced leaders across healthcare, industry, and operations as they share practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world examples of how sustainability is being implemented today.
Following the panel discussion, join us for a moderated Q&A, where attendees can engage directly with the speakers and explore key challenges and opportunities in greater depth.
Meet the Experts:
Becka DeSmidt
MPH, Program Director, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)
Becka DeSmidt, MPH, is Program Director at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC), where she leads the Collaborative for Healthcare Action to Reduce MedTech Emissions (CHARME). In her role, Becka partners with forty health systems, MedTech companies, distributors, group purchasing organizations, and aligned NGOs in a collaborative aimed at innovating and scaling strategies to decarbonize the health sector value chain – from sustainable product development to circularity to renewable energy.
Before joining SPLC, Becka led health care sustainability at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), a global non-profit organization that leverages improvement science to solve health care challenges. Previously, as a consultant at Advisory Board and in the strategy department at Mass General Brigham, Becka focused on technology investments, market analysis, and population health management programs.
Sarju Ganatra, MD
Cardiologist, Medical Director of Sustainability, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Dr. Ganatra is a cardiologist and advocate dedicated to integrating sustainability into the core of healthcare delivery and addressing social and environmental determinants of health. As the founding Medical Director of Sustainability at Lahey Hospital and the Founder and President of Sustain Health Solutions, a non-profit organization, he works with healthcare facilities to calculate and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, optimize resource utilization, and implement sustainable practices that align with their operational goals.
Matthew Yamatin
Sustainability Program Director, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Matthew Yamatin joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in early 2022 as the Global Sustainability Program Director. He is responsible for the Company’s environmental sustainability strategy and strategic customer engagement related to sustainability. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Matthew founded Decoding Sustainability, a sustainability consultancy, where he developed and executed sustainability programs for clients in the biopharmaceutical and educational sectors while residing in China. Matthew is a registered professional engineer and LEED Accredited Professional with a Building Design and Construction specialty.
Moderated By:
Cliff Emmons
President and CEO, Ilot-Oxys
Cliff Emmons is an executive leader with extensive experience in creating, building, and transforming
businesses in the USA, India, and China, including at Fortune 500 companies and startups.