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      Seattle Regional Meeting

      Free for medical group members, regional meetings are specifically designed to be interactive with an agenda crafted to facilitate networking among attendees. Time is split between succinct presentations, small group breakouts, and an open floor ("Hot Topics") where attendees can consult with the group for advice on any topic. To ensure the content is specific to individual markets, topics and speakers are identified via a planning committee of AMGA medical group members in the region.
      Regional
      Thursday, November 5
      7:45 am - 2:30 pm
      Charter Hotel
      After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to reserve a hotel room. Questions? Please email registrations@amga.org.
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      Seattle (Nov) Meeting Agenda

      7:45 - 8:30 AM
      Breakfast

      8:30 - 9:15 AM
      Welcome & Introductions
      Host: TBA

      In addition to sharing your name, title, and organization, we invite you to share recent successes and challenges from your organization. The list of challenges will be used as the basis for the morning's Hot Topics session.

      9:15 - 9:45 AM
      Strategic Response to Financial Pressure
      Speakers: Lisa Rice, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology & Pam White, MBA, Director, Specialty Care Operations, Salem Health

      This session will share how Vancouver Clinic implemented programs such as an MA in Training pathway, career ladders, and leader development initiatives to improve retention. They will highlight measurable reductions in turnover, particularly within the first year, and discuss lessons learned along the way.

      9:45 - 10:00 AM
      Roundtable Discussion
      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others at their table. Starting questions include:
      1. What's one staffing challenge that keeps coming up for your team?
      2. What's one thing you've tried that's helped with staffing or retention?

      10:00 - 10:15 AM
      Networking Break

      10:15 - 10:40 AM
      Expanding Patient Access: Virtual Primary Care & eConsults
      Speaker: Raouf Maoud, MD, UW, Associate Medical Director, Southeast Region, UW Medicine

      A practical conversation focused on improving access to care amid rising demand. This session will explore how Samaritan Medical Group is adjusting care delivery, scheduling, and capacity to better meet patient needs.

      10:40 - 10:55 AM
      Roundtable Discussion
      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others at their table. Starting questions include:
      1. What's the biggest access issue your patients are experiencing today?
      2. What's one change you've made (or are testing) to improve access or care delivery?

      10:55 - 11:30 AM
      Hot Topics
      Moderator: TBA

      During this session, attendees will be able to raise any topics they would like to discuss with the other medical group members in the room.

      11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
      Lunch

      12:20 - 12:50 PM
      What AI Actually Did to Clinician Workload
      Speaker: Erik Geissal, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Information Officer, Vancouver Clinic

      12:50 - 1:00 PM
      Networking Break

      1:00 - 2:30 PM
      Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update
      Speaker: Jamie Miller, MBA, Senior Director, Government Relations, AMGA

      Healthcare legislation continues to evolve at both the national and local levels, creating opportunities and challenges for healthcare organizations. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of recent and upcoming legislative changes impacting healthcare delivery.

      2:30 PM
      Adjournment
      Host: TBA

      2:40 - 3:40 PM
      Women in Leadership Special Networking Session
       Host: TBD
       Limited to Women in Leadership Council Members Only

      Planning Committee Members

      Please contact Wincy to join or for more information

      Hotel/Meeting Venue

      The Chater Hotel Seattle
      1610 2nd Avenue
      Seattle, WA 98101

      After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to reserve a hotel room. If you do not receive a confirmation, please email registrations@amga.org.

      • Room Rate: $249 per night

      • Hotel Deadline: Monday, September 28. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.

      Check-in is after 4 p.m. and checkout is 11 a.m.

      Use of Attendee Contact Info Policy

      All participants are “Opt-In” upon registering for this meeting. AMGA events are supported by exhibitors and/or sponsors, and a benefit provided to these organizations includes postal mailing lists of our registered participants. AMGA does not provide or distribute email addresses to our meeting supporters. Participants are encouraged to interact with our sponsors and/or exhibitors throughout the meeting and can personally provide their email and phone contact details through the supporters lead retrieval system by having their badge scanned (if applicable) or through a direct connection with the supporter.