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      Independent Group Council Executive Forum

      Washington, DC - June 9, 2026

      Join senior leaders from independent medical groups at the Independent Group Council's Executive Forum. From a thoughtfully curated agenda and meaningful networking opportunities to a distinctive destination, this invitation-only event is designed specifically for executives like you. Gain fresh perspectives and practical strategies through both structured discussions and informal conversations with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities you face.

      Independent Group Council Executive Forum Agenda

      7:15 – 8:00 am

      Networking Breakfast

      8:00 – 8:30 am

      Welcome, Introductions, & Meeting Overview

      Host: David Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group

      1. What are 2-3 of your chief concerns for the remainder of 2026?
      2. What have you done new or differently over the first half of the year?

      8:30 – 9:00 am

      DC Update

      Speaker: Chet Speed, JD, LLM, Chief Policy Officer, AMGA

      9:00 – 9:20 am

      Networking Break

      9:20 – 9:50 am

      Workforce

      Speakers: TBD

      9:50 – 10:10 am

      Roundtable Discussion

      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others in the meeting.

      10:10 – 10:30 am

      Networking Break

      10:30 – 11:00 am

      Finance/Operations

      Speaker: Ben Vallier, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, The Iowa Clinic

      11:00 – 11:20 am

      Roundtable Discussion

      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others in the meeting.

      11:20 am – 12:05 pm

      Hot Topics

      Moderator: David Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group

      During this session, attendees will be able to raise any topics they would like to discuss with the other Council members attending.

      12:05 – 1:15 pm

      Networking Lunch

      1:15 – 1:45 pm

      Innovation

      Speakers: TBD

      1:45 – 2:20 pm

      Roundtable Discussion

      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others in the meeting.

      2:20 – 2:45 pm

      Networking Break

      2:45 – 3:15 pm

      Strategy

      Speakers: TBD

      3:15 – 3:20 pm

      Roundtable Discussion

      During this time, attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the presented topic and learn from the others in the meeting.

      3:20 – 3:45 pm

      Networking Break

      3:45 – 4:45 pm

      Comp Update

      Speaker: Fred Horton, MHA, President, AMGA Consulting

      4:45 – 4:50 pm

      Wrap-Up & Adjournment

      Host: David Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group

      Registration

      Your event registration gives you access to all activities – the welcome reception, breakfast, lunch, and the meeting itself.

      Rates

      • Registration: $495

      Three ways to register

      1. Online here

      2. Scan/email the registration form (available soon) with credit card payment to Bruce Hadloc at bhadloc@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 Monday, May 25, 2026, to receive a refund less a $100 processing fee. Requests received after May 25, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

      Hotel and Meeting Venue

      Phoenix Park Hotel (Book Your Room Here)
      520 North Capitol Street NW
      Washington, DC 20001
      (202)-638-6900
       
      • Room Rate: $349/night 
      • Reservation Deadline: Monday, May 11. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
      Check-in starts at 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. 

      Questions?

      Contact Joe DeLisle, Director of Council Relations, at jdelisle@amga.org or 703.838.0033 ext. 355.

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