Agenda
Trustee Networking Breakfast
Connect with fellow trustees in a relaxed and informal setting.
Trustee Session #1: Age-Friendly Care: How Trustees Can Enhance Patient Safety
Learn strategies that help trustees drive age-friendly care initiatives to keep older patients safe and supported.
Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
President of the John A. Hartford Foundation
Maulik Joshi, DrPH
President and CEO of Meritus Health
Greg Bentz
Chairman, BJC HealthCare
Joanne Conroy, M.D.
CEO and president of Dartmouth Health, Chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
Trustee Session #2: What Governing Boards Need to Know about Cybersecurity Threats
Join John Riggi, AHA National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, to hear the latest cyber threats targeting health care and key takeaways from HHS proposed cybersecurity strategy for the health care sector. This interactive session will equip you with questions to ask that can help your board assess risk programs and plan for when a breech occurs. Submit questions ahead of time to Sue Ellen Wagner at swagner@aha.org.
John Riggi
AHA National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk
AHAPAC Luncheon
Join Washington insiders and political commentators Dana Perino and Harold Ford Jr. as they provide insight on today’s political climate. The former White House Press Secretary and five-term congressman, now co-hosts of The Five on FOX News, will showcase their shared commitment to robust and productive debate as they dive into the headlines and the issues that cut across the aisle. By invitation only. For more information on AHAPAC, contact Shari Dexter at (202) 626-2338.
Dana Perino
Former White House Press Secretary, Co-host of The Five on Fox News
Harold Ford, Jr
Former five-term congressman (D-Tenn.), Co-host of The Five on Fox News
Welcoming First- time Attendees and New Members
Meet new colleagues and maximize your Annual Meeting experience through this special welcome.
ACHE Education Session: Cracking the Healthcare Leadership Code
Join this session to learn more about how leadership priorities need to adapt to an evolving workforce, and how power gradients influence safety, engagement, retention, and culture. Participants will gain insights into how leading an organization with purpose can improve culture, burnout, and clinical and nonclinical outcomes, and uncover opportunities to strengthen culture through various communication and relationship-building tactics. This session will include featured speaker Kevin Joseph, MD, FACHE, chief clinical officer at Ascension Healthcare. Attendees of the Sunday ACHE Education Session will receive 1.5 hours of ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits. Additional registration fee is required.
Kevin Joseph, M.D., FACHE
Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Health
Rural Washington Update
Ensuring policies better support care access in rural areas is essential to maintaining our nation's health. This update will feature candid discussion from rural health policy experts on what policies Congress and the Administration are considering and what they mean for rural community hospitals.
Tom Morris
Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy, Health Resource and Services Administration
Cameryn Blackmore, Ph.D.
Health Policy Advisor, Office of Representative Terri A. Sewell
Matt Hittle
Professional Staff Member, Health Subcommittee, House Committee on Ways and Means
Kris Doody, R.N.
CEO, Cary Medical Center
Post-acute Care Update
The growing Medicare Advantage population and barriers to care creates challenges for hospitals and their post-acute care partners. Join leaders in the field for insights and approaches to tackling these challenges.
Jim Prister
President and CEO, RML Specialty Hospital
Samuel Hammerman, M.D., MMM, CPE, FCCP
Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Select Medical
Jerilyn Morrissey, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, CorroHealth
A Conversation with Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger
Special session with the Honorable Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies at the White House on the current cybersecurity landscape. Moderated by John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk.
Anne Neuberger
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology
John Riggi
AHA National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk
Risk & Resilience: Evolving Threats in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is top of mind for hospitals and health systems as they work to manage and reduce risk and ensure secure and resilient systems. This session, moderated by John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, features Nitin Natarajan, deputy director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and J. Stephen Jones, M.D., FACS, president and CEO of Inova Health System, discussing how to work with government partners to protect the safety of patients and communities.
Nitin Natarajan
Deputy Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
J. Stephen Jones, M.D., FACS
President and CEO of Inova Health System
John Riggi
AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk
The Promise and Challenge of AI
Artificial Intelligence promises a new frontier of innovation and opportunity in healthcare – revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care yet presents considerable challenges in developing adequate oversight and overcoming potential risks. This panel, moderated by Stephen Hughes, AHA’s director of health IT policy, will include Michael Schlosser, M.D., MBA, FAANS, senior vice president of care transformation and innovation at HCA Healthcare, and Troy Tazbaz, director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence at the FDA, as they discuss the policy implications and regulatory challenges for fostering innovation while ensuring patient safety.
Michael Schlosser, M.D., MBA, FAANS
Senior Vice President, Care Transformation and Innovation, HCA Healthcare
Troy Tazbaz
Director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence, FDA
Stephen Hughes
AHA Director of Health IT Policy
AHA Leadership Celebration
Hosted by AHA Board Immediate Past Chair John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System, this reception honors AHA’s 2024 Board Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., president and CEO of Dartmouth Health, and all hospital and health system leaders.
John Haupert
President and CEO of Grady Health System, Immediate past chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
Joanne Conroy, M.D.
President and CEO of Dartmouth Health, Chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
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Health Care Leadership Breakfast
Join retired General Lori Robinson, the most senior military woman to serve in the United States Department of Defense, in a candid discussion on leadership, overcoming obstacles, and the state of U.S. national security. Joanne Conroy, and Gen. Robinson will honor recipients of the AHA’s 2024 federal awards. Additional registration fee is required.
Gen. Lori Robinson
Commander, NORAD; commander; U.S. Northern Command (May 2016-May 2018); commander, Pacific Air Forces (October 2014-May 2016)
ACHE Breakfast Meeting
Enjoy coffee and conversation with ACHE colleagues and gain perspective on health care and leadership from ACHE Chair William Santulli, FACHE, President, Advocate Health – Midwest Region. Additional registration fee is required.
Federal Forum Opening Plenary
Join AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack as he welcomes attendees. Stacey Hughes, AHA executive vice president of government relations and public policy, and Frank Sesno, former Washington bureau chief, CNN, discuss key issues affecting hospitals and health systems on Capitol Hill and AHA’s advocacy agenda. White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden discusses health care priorities in the Biden-Harris’ administration. CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure joins us for a fireside chat.
Addressing Barriers to Care: Corporate Health Plan Accountability
A discussion on the commercial insurance policies that delay, disrupt and deny medically necessary care to patients.
Shikha Jain, M.D.
Department of Hematology & Oncology, UI Health
Rachel Schwab
Assistant Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms
Matthew Szaflarski
Director of Revenue Cycle, Kodiak Solutions
Kurt Barwis, FACHE
President and CEO, Bristol Health, Inc.
Ruby Kirby
CEO, Bolivar-Camden General Hospital
Marilyn Werber Serafini
Executive Director, Health Program, Bipartisan Policy Center
AHA Recognition Luncheon
The AHA Recognition Luncheon will feature Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN, award-winning journalist, author, and neurosurgeon. We will honor recipients of AHA’s 2024 leadership awards.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN
Government Relations Officers Network Luncheon
Don’t miss this conversation with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, founders of Punchbowl News, as they cover congressional leadership and the White House. These New York Times best-selling authors have been writing about Congress and the politics of governing for more than a decade with incomparable access to the highest offices in Washington and unmatched insights on the policies, players, and personalities driving politics today. By invitation only.
Jake Sherman
Founder, Punchbowl News Former co-author, POLITICO's Playbook
Anna Palmer
Founder and CEO, Punchbowl News Former co-author, POLITICO Playbook
Federal Forum Plenary
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, shares his insights. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy provides insight on leadership and the political landscape. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) speaks on the importance of rural health care access.
Reception for AHAPAC’s Top Contributors
By invitation only. For more information on AHAPAC, contact Shari Dexter at (202) 626-2338.
How to Impact Public Policy: Becoming an Effective Advocate for Hospitals and Health Systems
The AHA influences the public policy environment for patients, communities, and the health care field – and vocal advocates play an important part in moving these policy issues forward. Elected officials look to constituents who live in their districts or state as they shape policy or make key decisions. This session will prepare advocates to have impactful interactions with lawmakers. Gain knowledge and educate others and forging local connections with legislators.
Jeremy Nordquist, MPA
President, Nebraska Hospital Association
Mark Schauer
Vice President, Winning Connections
Sarah Lechner
Senior Vice President and Chief of External Affairs, Hackensack Meridian Health
Kristin Schwartz
AHA Senior Associate Director of Federal Relations
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Navigating the Health Equity Policy Landscape: Early experiences with the CMS Hospital Health Equity Measures
Last year, hospitals and health systems began to report the first health equity-focused measures in CMS’s hospital quality measurement programs, and the agency has signaled that additional measures may be on the way. Join us for an interactive session to reflect on the past year's experiences with CMS’s measures, hear how hospital leaders are connecting the measures to their broader health equity strategies and gain insight into future directions for health equity measurement.
David Lee, M.D.
President, OhioHealthy Medical Plan; Vice President, OhioHealth Employer Services; 2024 IFDHE Leadership Council Chair
Natasha Smith
Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Sanford Health
Rosangely Cruz-Rojas, DrPH
Vice President and Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, Main Line Health
Akin Demehin
AHA Senior Director of Quality and Safety Policy
Federal Forum Closing Plenary
Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Democratic whip, and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shares his commitment to bolstering the health care workforce. Representative Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) on improving access to care, especially in rural areas. CDC Director Mandy Cohen, M.D., MPH outlines national priorities for public health. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.), Representative Dan Kildee (D-Mich.), and Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), share lessons learned from their time in office. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), Republican whip, gives his perspective on health care issues in the Senate. HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm discusses the agency’s priorities.
Rep. Cameryn Blackmore, Ph.D.
Rep. Brett Guthrie
Congressman representing Kentucky’s 2nd district
David Lee, M.D.
President, OhioHealthy Medical Plan; Vice President, OhioHealth Employer Services; 2024 IFDHE Leadership Council Chair