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      January 22, 2025
      Austin, TX

      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.  

      This is an invitation-only event.

      January 21-23, 2026
      JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District 
      Savannah, GA

      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

      Cancellation requests must be sent to AMGA in writing by Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to receive a refund less a $100 processing fee. Requests received after January 7, 2026, AMGA will review on a case-by-case basis.
      5:00 - 6:15 pm Welcome Reception
      7:15 - 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
      8:00 - 9:20 am Welcome, Introductions, & 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
      9:20 - 9:55 am Inside DC
      Chet Speed, JD, LLM, Chief Policy Officer, AMGA

      Attendees will have a front row seat to Washington DC policy updates from AMGA's Chief Policy Officer, Chet Speed. Learn how recent federal legislation, regulatory shifts, and policy reforms are reshaping patient care delivery.
       
      9:55 - 10:10 am Networking Break
      10:10 - 10:45 am Accelerating Transformation Through Partnerships (Fireside Chat)
      Laura Kaiser, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, SSM

      Laura Kaiser, President and CEO of SSM Health, will explore how strategic partnerships—both traditional and nontraditional—can accelerate transformation in today's complex healthcare environment. Drawing on SSM Health's experience, Laura will share how health systems can leverage external expertise to fill gaps, solve problems, and move faster toward their goals. Her session will highlight why collaboration is no longer optional, but a strategic imperative—offering physician leaders practical insights into how partnerships can drive clinical innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable, mission-driven care.
      11:10 - 11:25 am Networking Break
      11:25 am - 12:10 pm Hot Topics
      Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health

      Topics for discussion to be based on the challenges raised during the introduction or suggested directly from the floor.
      12:10 - 1:25 pm Networking Lunch
      1:25 - 2:00 pm What Is It Going To Take? How Fairview Is Positioning Itself For The Future
      James Hereford, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fairview Health Services

      The Federal policy environment, the potential of AI and overall cost structure reduction pressures create an environment that will require significant and fundamental changes to health care delivery. How do we decide what changes to drive towards and how do we execute to those changes? This is the work that Fairview Health Services is undertaking and will be described in this session.
      2:25 - 2:40 pm Networking Break
      2:40 - 3:15 pm Access Improvement Approaches at Allina
      Bill Evanas, VP, Operations, Allina
      3:40 - 3:55 pm Networking Break
      3:55 - 4:55 pm From Chaos to Clarity: Strategies for Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
      Michael Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College

      When Dr. Michael Sorrell accepted the position of president of Paul Quinn College, the future of the school remained in the balance. Graduation rates were low, academic standards had plummeted, and there was almost no money left for the school to operate. Despite uncertainty lurking at every corner, Dr. Sorrell succeeded in communicating his vision to the Paul Quinn community, and the school is now pointed to as an example of academic excellence among HBCUs and small colleges. In this talk, Dr. Sorrell focuses specifically on the challenges of leading through change and times of uncertainty. Drawing from his own experiences leading at Paul Quinn College, Dr. Sorrell offers valuable strategies for managing resistance, overcoming obstacles, and seizing opportunities for growth and transformation amid the complexities and disruption that exist all around us. He inspires leaders to embrace the unknown, lead with empathy, and drive positive change within their organizations and communities.
      6:15 pm Bus Loading
      6:20 - 6:30 pm Travel to Evening Networking Event
      6:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Networking Event
      7:15 - 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
      8:00 - 9:00 am Strategic APP Integration: Executive Frameworks for Optimizing Utilizations
      Speakers: Kim Gecsi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Froedtert ThedaCare Health; Amanda Rumpke, DNP, APRN-CNP, System Director Advanced Practice, Bon Secours Mercy Health; & TBD CEO/President

      APPs now represent 41% of the provider workforce, yet most large health systems struggle with inconsistent utilization across specialties and persistent scope-of-practice disagreements. This strategic panel brings CEO, CMO, and APP executive perspectives on transforming APP integration from a departmental staffing tactic to enterprise competitive advantage. Learn governance frameworks, clinical integration models, and career pathway infrastructure that drive optimal APP utilization and retention in organizations with 1,000+ physicians.
      9:15 - 9:30 am Networking Break
      9:30 - 10:15 am Lightning Round: Comp Designs and Structures

      Compensation design remains a critical lever for physician recruitment, retention, and alignment with organizational strategy. The question is: how does your model compare to everyone else's? In this lightning round, hear from fellow executives as they share their real compensation designs in rapid-fire 5-minute presentations. What's driving results? What's not working? What are they changing? This is your chance to benchmark against and gain comparative insights into what your peers are doing.
      10:30 - 10:45 am Networking Break
      10:45 - 11:45 am AI (Group Work Session)

      Healthcare organizations are at various stages of AI adoption, each facing unique challenges and opportunities. In this interactive session, we'll share real-world AI scenarios (from attendees) and the roadblocks that are being encountered —whether technical, cultural, or financial. At peer-driven table discussions, you'll tackle these challenges together, share practical strategies, and learn from organizations further along in their AI journey. This is your opportunity to move beyond theoretical AI discussions and engage with the concrete realities of implementation with leaders facing similar challenges.
      11:45 - 11:50 am Wrap-Up and Adjourn
      Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health