Early Bird Pricing Ends July 31!

Register now to take advantage of discounted early bird rates for the 2026 Summit. Beginning August 1, member and non-member registration rates will increase by $50. The student rate will remain unchanged.

Financial Resilience & Alternative Reimbursement Models: Direct-to-Employer Relationships

As healthcare organizations continue to navigate reimbursement pressures and evolving payer dynamics, many systems are exploring innovative partnership models to strengthen financial sustainability. This panel will examine the growing role of direct-to-employer relationships, employer partnerships, and alternative reimbursement strategies shaping the future of healthcare delivery and access.

Panelists:

• Sean Duddy, Director of Business Development, Franciscan Health

• Christy Mehringer, CFO, Daviess Community Hospital

• Dustin Mikesell, VP of Employer Partnerships, Riverview Health

• Jill Mercer, Director, Ascension St. Vincent

Technology & Data Innovation: Harnessing AI for Smarter Operations

Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming healthcare operations, decision-making, compliance, and patient care. This session will explore how healthcare organizations can strategically and responsibly leverage AI and data innovation to improve operational efficiency, support clinical transformation, and manage organizational risk.

Panelists:

• Max Maile, Digital Health and AI Advisor, Pivot Health Advisors

• Michael Batt, Attorney and Advisor, Hall Render

• Dennis Sobolewski, Sr. Managing Consultant, Data Science, Tegria

• Corey Cady, Executive Director of Clinical Transformation, Community Health Network

Optimizing the Advanced Practice Workforce: Compensation, Productivity & Retention Strategy

Healthcare organizations continue to face growing workforce pressures while expanding utilization of advanced practice providers across care settings. This session will focus on compensation models, productivity expectations, retention strategies, legal considerations, and leadership approaches that support a sustainable and high-performing advanced practice workforce.

Panelists:

• Jeff Moffatt, Senior Manager, Blue & Co. LLC

• Justin D. Harris, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Daviess Community Hospital

• Dr. Rachel Reed, Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Columbus Regional Health

• Maggie Little, Attorney, Krieg DeVault LLP

Patient Experience & Human-Centered Leadership

Patient expectations, workforce engagement, and digital transformation are redefining the healthcare experience. This panel will explore how healthcare leaders are building more human-centered organizations through innovation, leadership strategy, communication, and experience-driven care delivery.

Panelists:

• Larry Meade, Director – System Strategy Deployment, Columbus Regional Health

• Jeremy Rogers, VP, Digital Marketing and Experience, IU Health

• Loretta Schmidt, CNO, Lutheran Kosciusko Health

• Tanya Hammon, Director of Experience, Parkview Health

Continuing Education

This program has been developed and is presented locally by ACHE of Indiana. The American College of Healthcare Executives has awarded 6 ACHE In Person Education Credits to this program.