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      Large Group Council Executive Summit

      January 22-24, 2025 | Thompson Austin Hotel | Austin, Texas

      Join top-level leaders from medical groups and health systems with over 1,000 FTE physicians at the Large Group Council Executive Summit. From the agenda and networking opportunities to the special destination, this invitation-only event is designed with you in mind. Gain a fresh perspective and learn practical strategies during structured and unstructured conversations with your true peers.
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      5:00 - 6:15 pm Welcome Reception
      7:15 - 8:00 am Breakfast
      8:00 - 9:45 am Welcome, Introductions, and Group Discussion
      Jerry Penso, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, AMGA; and Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health & Chair, AMGA Large Group Council
      9:45 - 10:15 am Networking Break
      10:15 - 10:50 am Artifical Intelligence
      Gurmeet Sran, MD, System VP for Clinical Data Science Advanced Analytics, CommonSpirit
      10:50 - 11:20 am Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      11:20 am - 12:00 pm Hot Topics
      Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health & Chair, AMGA Large Group Council

      Topics for discussion to be based on the challenges raised during the introduction or suggested directly from the floor.
      12:00 - 1:15 pm Networking Lunch
      1:15 - 1:50 pm Operationalizing Wellbeing
      Baligh Yehia, MD, FACP, MPP, MSc, President, Jefferson Health

      In order to move the needle on clinician wellbeing, you must treat it like an operational initiative. Strategies include drafting a strategic plan and budget; enhancing the EHR experience through inbox management, redistributing workload so all care team members are working top of license, streamlining workflows, and using AI; and creating proactive programing to cultivate community and collegiality among clinicians. 
      1:50 - 2:20 pm Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      2:20 - 2:30 pm Networking Break
      2:30 - 3:05 pm Access
      Jennifer Beal, Chief Administrative Officer, CHRISTUS Health
      3:05 - 3:35 pm Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      3:35 - 3:45 pm Networking Break
      3:45 - 4:45 pm Conflict Management Master: From Confrontation to Cooperation
      Evy Poumpouras, Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, Co-Host of Bravo TV's "Spy Games"

      As a former Secret Service special agent, Evy Poumpouras has successfully come out at the other end of chaos and conflict on countless occasions and draws from those experiences to provide crucial tips for navigating difficult situations and people to move from confrontation to cooperation. Poumpouras offers a step-by-step breakdown of how to deescalate, empathize, and even collaborate in challenging circumstances and takes the stigma of fear out of confrontation. She shows how anyone can protect their mindset, stand their ground, and effectively deal with whatever (or whoever) life throws their way.
      6:30 - 6:45 pm Bus Loading and Transportation to Dinner
      6:45 - 8:45 pm Networking Reception and Dinner
      7:15 - 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
      8:00 - 9:00 am Filling the Gaps: Recruitment and Workarounds Addressing Shortages (Panel)
      Rural Perspective: Jeremy Cauwels, MD, Chief Physician, Sanford Health
      Urban/Suburban Perspective: Speaker TBD
      Academic Perspective: Rae Vagg, MPH, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
      9:00 - 9:15 am Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      9:15 - 9:35 am Networking Break
      9:35 - 10:10 am Topic TBA
      Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist & President and CEO, Houston Methodist Physician Organization
      10:10 - 10:25 am Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      10:15 - 10:40 am Networking Break
      10:40 - 11:15 am Finances Given Our Environmental Constraints
      Monica Bejarano, MHA, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; & Carol Karp, Chief Financial Officer, Banner Medical Group

      This presentation will cover Banner Health's strategic actions to ensure financial stability post the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting key investments in our teams and technology to support high-quality, coordinated care. We will highlight the actions Banner initiated surrounding physician compensation during the pandemic, which ultimately led to the modernization of our provider compensation plans post the pandemic. Additionally, we will discuss how we leverage software tools for benchmarking and optimizing operational opportunities. Finally, we will review our focus on clinic access, improving turnover rates, and enhancing our recruitment and retention strategies.
      11:15 - 11:30 am Roundtable Discussion
      Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
      11:30 - 11:35 am Wrap-Up and Adjournment
      Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health & Chair, AMGA Large Group Council

      Networking Reception and Dinner

      The Executive Summit has a tradition of providing a memorable dining experience where attendees can more easily connect with each other on a personal level. Past locations include Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Penske Racing Museum, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, National World War II Museum, and more. Our January location will be announced later. 

      Private Online Discussion Board

      To help facilitate the networking before (and after) the meeting, a private online community connects attendees with all registrants for the upcoming and prior meetings. In addition to being a repository of prior presentations, members can ask each other questions, share insights, and offer content suggestions for hot topics and future meeting. 

      Registration

      Your event registration gives you access to all activities during the Summit – from the welcome reception to the networking dinner. Spouses are welcome to join attendees for the reception on Wednesday and networking dinner on Thursday for an additional fee.

      Rates

      • Registration: $750

      • Spouse add-on: $225

      Three ways to register

      1. Online here

      2. Scan/email the registration form with credit card payment to Adam Powers at apowers@amga.org 

      3. Mail the registration form and check (payable to AMGA) or credit card payment to: 

      AMGA Executive Summit
      One Prince Street
      Alexandria, VA 22314-3318

      Any cancellation requests must be submitted to AMGA in writing by December 18 for a refund less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations postmarked after this date will be eligible for a letter of credit for the registration fee paid, less a $100 processing fee. Substitutions for other senior executives are welcome and will not incur a processing fee. No-shows are not eligible for refunds.

      Hotel and Meeting Venue

      Thompson Austin Hotel
      506 San Jacinto Blvd
      Austin, TX 78701
      737-787-1234

      Located just steps from Austin’s vibrant music and nightlife scene, you’ll find sleek architectural elements, bold design and open spaces that capture downtown's energetic atmosphere. Experience unmatched hospitality and curated adventures that invite guests into the city’s lively playground.
      • Room Rate: $309/night 
      • Reservation Deadline: Monday, December 30. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
      Check-in starts at 4 pm and attendees should check-out by 11 am. 
      Reserve Your Room

      Our meeting location is about 15 minutes away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). To make your travel experience as smooth as possible, AMGA is providing complimentary transportation between the airport and hotel. After you book your flight, please be sure to submit your itinerary to AMGA via this link. To have AMGA take care of your transportation in Austin, all itineraries must be shared by Friday, January 3 (5 PM Eastern). If you have any questions, please contact Adam Powers at apowers@amga.org or (703) 838-0033 ext. 342.

      Dress is business casual. Please be advised that meeting rooms may be air-conditioned; a sweater or jacket is recommended for your comfort. Depending on the weather, some networking or meal functions may take place outdoors, so please plan accordingly. More information will be shared with attendees ahead of the meeting.

      Questions?

      Contact Joe DeLisle, Director of Council Relations, at jdelisle@amga.org or 703.838.0033 ext. 355.
       

      Advocate Health

      Atrium Health

      Banner Medical Group

      Baylor, Scott, & White

      Bon Secours Mercy Health

      Cleveland Clinic

      Columbia University Irving Medical Center

      CommonSpirit Health

      Corewell Health

      Duly Health and Care

      Emory Clinic

      Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin

      Geisinger

      HCA Healthcare

      HealthPartners Care Group

      Henry Ford Medical Group

      Intermountain Medical Group

      IU Health Physicians

      Johns Hopkins Univ., Clinical Practice Association

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      MaineHealth

      Mayo Clinic

      Mercy

      Michigan Medicine

      Montefiore Medical Center

      MultiCare

      Northwell Health

      Novant Health

      Ochsner

      Optum Health

      Permanente

      Privia

      Sanford Health

      SSM Health

      Sutter Health

      Trinity Health

      UNC Health Care

      UnityPoint Clinic

      University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

      UW Health

      Vanderbilt Medical Group

      Wake Forest Baptist Health

      WellSpan

       

      A special thanks to the following sponsors for helping to put on this event: