2020 Vision: Focus on Leadership in a Complex World
We all know health systems are complex and described as "messy" or "unpredictable", but there is a growing awareness in developing and adopting a complexity perspective in health policy. We will give attention to the benefits as well as the consequences for healthcare managers and leaders this year.
Save the Date: July 29 - 31, 2020
We are going back to the beach and back to the summer schedule this year. Mark your calendar for July 29 - 31, 2020.
Be sure to join us with discounted rates at The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, Destin. The Henderson was awarded "The South's Best Resort 2019" by Southern Living. Please note the cutoff date for the Symposium discounted rates is June 29, 2020, at 5 p.m. Central time.
Keynotes Announced
We are proud to announce three major commitments to the 2020 Symposium:
Wednesday Keynote Speaker: Janice Nevin
Dr. Nevin is president and CEO of ChristianaCare Health System - the largest health system in Delaware. Under her leadership, ChristianaCare developed CareVio, a unique data-driven care coordination platform to proactively address patients’ social and behavioral health needs in addition to their medical needs. The initiative earned the 2017 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award.
Thursday Keynote Speaker: Tom Miller
Mr. Miller is CEO of University of Louisville Health. He previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member of Quorum Health, a publicly traded health care company with 38 owned hospitals and 95 managed hospitals with $2.1 billion in revenues. Mr. Miller has more than 30 years of experience in hospital operations and executive management. He will discuss his many years' of experience in a variety of settings and how he was able to lead in the always evolving and increasingly complex healthcare world.
C-Suite Panel Moderator: Fawn Lopez
Ms. Lopez is Publisher and Vice President of Modern Healthcare, a position she has held since February 2005. She is the first-ever recipient of the Gertrude Crain Award, honored by ABM, the Association of Business Information & Media Companies of SIIA. Lopez is also recognized and honored for her contributions to leadership and diversity in healthcare by the Asian Health Care Leaders Association.
The Symposium Turns 40 at the Beach!
Since 1980, we have hosted 4,000+ healthcare leaders from around the world. CEOs, CNOs, CIOs, CFOs and other healthcare executives return every summer for this exclusive, intensive, yet relaxed gathering. We are coming off a record turnout for the 2019 Symposium and we are certain the 2020 version will not disappoint. Come to the beach to learn and to help celebrate our 40th anniversary!
Think about it - you, and your management team, can exchange ideas with top decision makers; you can discuss best practices with those who have made a difference; you can discover innovative ways to improve your organization; and you can earn face-to-face ACHE credit hours in the perfect summer setting.
ACHE Face-To-Face Credit Hours
As in the past, we will work with our partnering ACHE Chapters and will offer ACHE Face-to-Face Credit Hours so attendees can achieve and maintain their status in the American College of Healthcare Executives. We hope to once again provide access to 9 hours of ACHE F2F credit in 2020.
Pricing Remains Same
The 2020 Symposium changes locations, but keeps the same affordable pricing.
- Early Bird Discount: Full conference only $550 through May 29, 2020 ($750 after).
- Group Discount: Purchase four registrations, receive a fifth registration at no charge.
- UAB Faculty Discount: Full conference only $550. One-day conference only $450.
- Students: Only $150 for confirmed students.
