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      Seattle 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 16
      7:45 am - 2:30 pm
      Charter Hotel
      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

      Improving Primary Care Access

      Speaker: Shay Miller, MBA, Director of Operations Access & Musculoskeletal Division, Vancouver Clinic, Inc

      As healthcare organizations strive to meet increasing patient demands, expanding access to primary care has become a critical priority. This session will explore innovative strategies to enhance patient access, including optimizing clinic capacity, leveraging telehealth solutions, and implementing team-based care models.

      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 innovative approaches have your organizations implemented to increase access to primary care?
      2. What strategies have been most effective in addressing workforce shortages and optimizing clinic capacity?

      10:15 - 10:25 AM

      Networking Break

      10:25 - 10:55 AM

      E-Consults and Care Transfers Between Specialties and PCPs

      Speakers: Jeff Wolff-Gee, MD, MBA, Division Chief, Ambulatory Medicine, & Faith Rosencrans, Process Improvement Specialist, Swedish Medical Group

      As healthcare delivery models evolve, organizations are seeking ways to streamline communication and coordination between primary care providers and specialists. This session will explore how e-consults and efficient care transfers can improve access to specialty expertise, reduce unnecessary referrals, enhance patient outcomes, and optimize provider time. Discussion will include best practices, workflow integration, and the role of technology in enabling timely, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.

      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. How have your groups integrated e-consults without disrupting daily workflows?
      2. How do you ensure smooth care transfers between PCPs and specialists while keeping communication and accountability strong?

      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

      Incentive Models to Drive Performance and Productivity

      Speaker: Hunter Wessells, MD, FACS, President UW Physicians, UW Physicians

      Driving high performance in today's healthcare environment requires more than setting targets—it demands incentive structures that inspire and sustain results. This session will explore compensation and recognition models designed to boost productivity, improve quality, and align provider behavior with organizational priorities. Attendees will gain insight into balancing financial incentives with mission-driven goals to achieve lasting impact.

      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 do you handle situations where providers aren't meeting their metrics?
      2. What recognition, other than financial, has proven effective at your group?

      1:35 - 1:45 PM

      Networking Break

      1:45 - 2:30 PM

      Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update

      Speaker: Jamie Miller, MBA, Senior Director, Government Relations, AMGA

      Healthcare legislation continues to evolve at both the national and local levels, creating opportunities and challenges for healthcare organizations. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of recent and upcoming legislative changes impacting healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

      2:30 PM

      Adjournment

      Planning Committee Members

      • Ashley Jackson
        Professional Services Program Manager, Samaritan Medical Group

      • Shay Miller, MBA
        Director of Operations Access & Musculoskeletal Division, Vancouver Clinic, Inc.

      • Kai Neander
        Director, Digital and Virtual Health, EvergreenHealth Medical Group

      • Andrea Ramirez, MHA
        Senior Director, Population Health, Providence Clinical Network Puget Sound

      • Kari Steadman, MSN, RN
        Assistant Vice President, MMA Careline—Primary Care & GME

      • Hunter Wessells, MD, FACS
        President UW Physicians, UW Physicians

      Hotel/Meeting Venue

      Charter Hotel

      After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to reserve your hotel room, if interested. If you do not receive one, please email registrations@amga.org.

      • Room Rate: $240

      • Hotel Deadline: September 15. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.

      Check-in is after 4 p.m. and checkout is 11 a.m.

      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.