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.
Agenda
Wednesday, July 10
5:00 - 6:15 pm | Welcome Reception |
Thursday, July 11
7:15 - 8:00 am | Breakfast |
8:00 - 10:00 am | Welcome, Introductions, and Group 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 |
10:00 - 10:15 am | Networking Break |
10:15 - 10:50 am | From Fragmentation to Formation: The Evolution of Froedtert ThedaCare Health Cathy Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Froedtert Health In 2012, Froedtert Health was a $1.4B health system, third in a market of five and had a fragmented physician alignment structure across multiple academic and community practices in a rapidly consolidating competitive market. Froedtert ThedaCare Health was formed on January 1, 2024 as a $6B regional health system, second in not only the local market in terms of share but also in the state. Physician alignment and leadership was essential in accomplishing the growth and partnership and remains an ever-evolving model. Hear the story of what worked and what opportunities and challenges remain. |
10:50 - 11:20 am | Roundtable Discussion Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table. |
11:20 am - 12:00 pm | Hot Topics Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health & Chair, AMGA Large Group Council Topics for discussion to be based on the challenges raised during the introduction or suggested directly from the floor. |
12:00 - 1:15 pm | Networking Lunch |
1:15 - 1:50 pm | Optimizing APP Utilization for Enhanced Access Vicky Hines, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Vice President, University of Rochester Medical Center Faced with significant access to care issues, the University of Rochester Medical Center has focused on optimizing the value of our extensive network of experienced APPs. The effort is supported by an executive steering committee and a dedicated team working directly with specialty care teams to redesign workflow and team structures to assure that APPs can work at the top of their license. APP wellness and satisfaction, team efficiency and faculty satisfaction are key components of our planning and evaluation plan. This session will describe our approach, focusing on lessons learned and early outcomes for improved access to care. |
1:50 - 2:20 pm | Roundtable Discussion Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table. |
2:20 - 2:30 pm | Networking Break |
2:30 - 3:05 pm | Care Delivery of the Future Speaker: David Fairchild, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health; Associate Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health |
3:05 - 3:35 pm | Roundtable Discussion Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table. |
3:35 - 3:45 pm | Networking Break |
3:45 - 4:45 pm | Fostering Leadership, Resilience, and Elite Teams Guy Snodgrass, Career U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, Senior Level Pentagon Official, CEO Of Defense Analytics Building and sustaining elite organizations isn’t a given. It’s a process fostered through the hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence from each member of the team. Guy brings attendees inside the walls of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School—more commonly known as TOPGUN—to share how elite teams are created, fostered, and sustained. |
6:00 - 6:30 pm | Bus Loading and Transportation to Dinner |
6:30 - 8:45 pm | Networking Reception and Dinner |
Friday, July 12
7:15 - 8:00 am | Networking Breakfast |
8:00 - 9:00 am | Application of AI into Healthcare (Panel) Kurt Vande Vort, Chief Executive Officer, Palo Alto Medical Foundation |
9:00 - 9:20 am | Roundtable Discussion Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table. |
9:20 - 9:35 am | Networking Break |
9:35 - 10:10 am | Tele/Virtual Health Speaker TBA |
10:10 - 10:20 am | Roundtable Discussion Attendees will have a chance to discuss their approaches to the discussion topic and learn from the others at their table. |
10:20 - 10:35 am | Networking Break |
10:35 - 11:25 am | Compensation at a National Level Fred Horton, MHA, President, AMGA Consulting This session will present detail on recent compensation and productivity trends, steps organizations are taking to better align their plans to their strategic plans and shift to value, and provide a detailed methodology to adjust compensation factors to better achieve alignment. You'll identify recent trends related to compensation and learn where the country is as it relates to the move to value. |
11:25 - 11:30 am | Wrap-Up and Adjournment Rick Bone, MD, Senior Medical Director, Population Health, Advocate Health & Chair, AMGA Large Group Council |
Networking Reception and Dinner
The Executive Summit has a tradition of providing a memorable dining experience where attendees can more easily connect with each other on a personal level. Past locations include Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Penske Racing Museum, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, National World War II Museum, and more. Our July location will be announced soon.Private Online Discussion Board
To help facilitate the networking before (and after) the meeting, a private online community connects attendees with all registrants for the upcoming and prior meetings. In addition to being a repository of prior presentations, members can ask each other questions, share insights, and offer content suggestions for hot topics and future meetingRegistration
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
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Registration: $750
- Spouse add-on: $200
Three ways to register
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Scan/email the registration form with credit card payment to Adam Powers at apowers@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
Any cancellation requests must be submitted to AMGA in writing by May 29 for a refund less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations postmarked after this date will be eligible for a letter of credit for the registration fee paid, less a $100 processing fee. Substitutions for other senior executives are welcome and will not incur a processing fee. No-shows are not eligible for refunds.
Hotel and Meeting Venue
Hutton Hotel1808 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
615-340-9333
Set in the city’s lively West End neighborhood and steps from the heart of Music Row, Hutton Hotel invites guests to find their inspiration through an immersive journey into Nashville’s creative culture.
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Room Rate: $219/night
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Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 17. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
You may also call the hotel directly and mention that you are attending the AMGA Large Group Council meeting.
Transportation
Our meeting location is about 20 minutes away from Nashville International Airport (BNA). To make your travel experience as smooth as possible, AMGA is providing complimentary transportation between the airport and hotel. After you book your flight, please be sure to submit your itinerary to AMGA via this link. To have AMGA take care of your transportation in Nashville, all itineraries must be shared by Friday, June 21. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Powers at apowers@amga.org or (703) 838-0033 ext. 342.
Dress Code
Dress is business casual. Please be advised that meeting rooms may be air-conditioned; a sweater or jacket is recommended for your comfort. Depending on the weather, some networking or meal functions may take place outdoors, so please plan accordingly. More information will be shared with attendees ahead of the meeting.
Questions?
Contact Joe DeLisle, Director of Council Relations, at jdelisle@amga.org or 703.838.0033 ext. 355.
Past Attendees
Advocate Health
Atrium Health
Banner Medical Group
Baylor, Scott, & White
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Cleveland Clinic
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
CommonSpirit Health
Corewell Health
Duly Health and Care
Emory Clinic
Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin
Geisinger
HCA Healthcare
HealthPartners Care Group
Henry Ford Medical Group
Intermountain Medical Group
IU Health Physicians
Johns Hopkins Univ., Clinical Practice Association
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
MaineHealth
Mayo Clinic
Mercy
Montefiore Medical Center
MultiCare
Northwell Health
Novant Health
Ochsner
Optum Health
Permanente
Privia
Sanford Health
SSM Health
Sutter Health
Trinity Health
UNC Health Care
UnityPoint Clinic
University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group
UW Health
Vanderbilt Medical Group
Wake Forest Baptist Health