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Large Group Council Executive Summit

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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Agenda

Wednesday, July 10

5:00 - 6:15 pm Welcome Reception

Thursday, July 11

7:15 - 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 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
10:00 - 10:15 am Networking Break
10:15 - 10:50 am From Fragmentation to Formation: The Evolution of Froedtert ThedaCare Health
Cathy Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Froedtert Health

In 2012, Froedtert Health was a $1.4B health system, third in a market of five and had a fragmented physician alignment structure across multiple academic and community practices in a rapidly consolidating competitive market. Froedtert ThedaCare Health was formed on January 1, 2024 as a $6B regional health system, second in not only the local market in terms of share but also in the state. Physician alignment and leadership was essential in accomplishing the growth and partnership and remains an ever-evolving model. Hear the story of what worked and what opportunities and challenges remain.
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 APP Models
Vicky Hines, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Vice President, University of Rochester Medical Center
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 Care Delivery of the Future
Speaker: David Fairchild, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health; Associate Chief Medical Officer, CVS 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 Fostering Leadership, Resilience, and Elite Teams
Guy Snodgrass, Career U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, Senior Level Pentagon Official, CEO Of Defense Analytics

Building and sustaining elite organizations isn’t a given. It’s a process fostered through the hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence from each member of the team. Guy brings attendees inside the walls of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School—more commonly known as TOPGUN—to share how elite teams are created, fostered, and sustained.
6:00 - 6:30 pm Bus Loading and Transportation to Dinner
6:30 - 8:45 pm Networking Reception and Dinner

Friday, July 12

7:15 - 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Application of AI into Healthcare (Panel)
Kurt Vande Vort, Chief Executive Officer, Palo Alto Medical Foundation
9:00 - 9:20 am Roundtable Discussion
Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
9:20 - 9:35 am Networking Break
9:35 - 10:10 am Tele/Virtual Health
Speaker TBA
10:10 - 10:20 am Roundtable Discussion
Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table.
10:20 - 10:35 am Networking Break
10:35 - 11:25 am Compensation at a National Level
Fred Horton, MHA, President, AMGA Consulting

This session will present detail on recent compensation and productivity trends, steps organizations are taking to better align their plans to their strategic plans and shift to value, and provide a detailed methodology to adjust compensation factors to better achieve alignment. You'll identify recent trends related to compensation and learn where the country is as it relates to the move to value.
11:25 - 11:30 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 July location will be announced soon.

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: $200

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 May 29 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

Hutton Hotel
1808 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
615-340-9333

Set in the city’s lively West End neighborhood and steps from the heart of Music Row, Hutton Hotel invites guests to find their inspiration through an immersive journey into Nashville’s creative culture.
  • Room Rate: $219/night 

  • Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 17. 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. Complimentary luggage storage is available on the first floor, in the main lobby.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM

You may also call the hotel directly and mention that you are attending the AMGA Large Group Council meeting.

Transportation

Our meeting location is about 20 minutes away from Nashville International Airport (BNA). 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 Nashville, all itineraries must be shared by Friday, June 21. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Powers at apowers@amga.org or (703) 838-0033 ext. 342.

 

Dress Code

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.


Past Attendees

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

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


 

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

 

Exact Sciences

Pfizer

Novo Nordisk

Sanofi US

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