Independent Group Council Executive Forum
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
- What are 2-3 of your chief concerns for the remainder of 2026?
- 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
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Registration: $495
Three ways to register
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Scan/email the registration form (available soon) with credit card payment to Bruce Hadloc at bhadloc@amga.org
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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
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.
Questions?
Contact Joe DeLisle, Director of Council Relations, at jdelisle@amga.org or 703.838.0033 ext. 355.