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      Atlanta 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, October 9
      7:45 am - 2:30 pm
      Hilton Atlanta
      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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      7:45 - 8:30 AM

      Breakfast

      8:30 - 9:15 AM

      Welcome & Introductions

      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

      Implementing and Governing AI in Care Delivery Integration

      Speaker: Jack Cheng, MD, Medical Director of Informatics, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group

      Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from concept to clinical application—but how do organizations ensure it's implemented responsibly and sustainably? Dr. Cheng will share real-world use cases of AI in care delivery, explore funding and resource considerations, and discuss strategies for governance that balance innovation with safety, compliance, and integration into existing workflows.

      9:45 - 10:15 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. While the conversation is meant to be driven by the members at the table, potential starting questions include:

      1. What governance structures has your organization put in place (or is considering) to ensure safe and responsible AI adoption in clinical care?
      2. How is your group preparing your workforce—clinicians, staff, and patients—for the changes AI may bring to daily workflows?

      10:15 - 10:25 AM

      Networking Break

      10:25 - 10:55 AM

      Improving Physician Recruitment: Creating A Mutual Fit

      Speaker: Foster Expose, Jr., PhD, MA, PCC, FPCI, Talent Management + Learning, Wellstar Health System

      With nearly two decades of experience working directly with physicians, Dr. Foster Expose brings a unique perspective to recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies. A nationally recognized executive coach and leader in physician development, he has designed and led more than 20 leadership programs for physicians, facilitated over 60,000 hours of leadership training, and coached hundreds of physicians and administrative leaders. Dr. Expose will share strategies to ensure long-term alignment and mutual success for both providers and organizations.

      10:55 - 11:25 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. While the conversation is meant to be driven by the members at the table, potential starting questions include:

      1. What strategies has your organization found effective in ensuring physician candidates are not only qualified but also a strong cultural and organizational fit?
      2. Beyond compensation, what factors most influence physician retention in your group, and how are you addressing them?

      11:25 AM - 12:00 PM

      Hot Topics

      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.

      12:00 - 12:50 PM

      Lunch

      Maximize your networking by sitting at a new table with new people at the start of this session

      12:50 - 1:20 PM

      Managing Productivity Expectations for Employed Providers

      Speakers: Frederick Turton, MD, MBA, MACP, Medical Director General Internal Medicine and Brent Addison, Director of Operations, TEC/ESA Primary Care, Emory Healthcare

      Frederick Turton and Brent Addison will share how Emory Healthcare has approached productivity management for employed providers—exploring strategies to set realistic benchmarks, align expectations with organizational goals, and support physician well-being while maintaining operational performance.

      1:20 - 1:35 PM

      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. While the conversation is meant to be driven by the members at the table, potential starting questions include:

      1. How does your organization set and communicate productivity benchmarks, and what challenges have you faced in gaining provider buy-in?
      2. What approaches have you found effective in balancing productivity expectations with provider satisfaction, recruitment, and retention?

      1:35 - 1:45 PM

      Networking Break

      1:45 - 2:30 PM

      Legislative Update

      Speaker: Lauren Lattany, MPS, Director, Government Relations, AMGA

      As a new administration takes shape in Washington, healthcare policy is once again in the spotlight. This session offers an insider's view of the latest developments from Capitol Hill, delivered by AMGA's expert advocacy team. You'll gain a clear understanding of the legislative and regulatory changes on the horizon—and what they mean for your organization. Walk away better equipped to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with influence in a shifting policy landscape.

      2:30 PM

      Adjournment

      Planning Committee Members

      • Charlie Angel, Jr.
        Senior Director of Community Partnerships and Digital Health, University of Alabama Health Services Foundation

      • Ryan Campbell, FACHE, FACMPE, MSHA
        Director Physician Enterprise, Northside Hospital

      • Jill Hendrix, PA-C
        AVP, Advance Practice Provider Division, Wellstar Health System

      • Alaphia Henson, RN
        Assistant Director, Emory Clinic

      • Diva Jain, MBA
        Manager of Operations, St. Mary's Medical Group

      • Denise Moultrie, EdD, MSN, RN
        VP of Clinical Operations, Emory Clinic

      • Alix Schnibben, BCACP, PharmD
        Director, Clinical Quality & Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group

      Hotel/Meeting Venue

      Hilton Atlanta
      255 Courtland Street, NE
      Atlanta, GA 30303

      After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to reserve your hotel room. If you did not receive the email or need assistance, please email registrations@amga.org.

      • Room Rate: $229
      • Hotel Deadline: Wednesday, October 8. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
      • Check-in is after 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am

      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.