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Keynote Speakers

Carl Lewis
Nine-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Sunday Keynote Address
5:00 – 6:15 PM
1.0 CPE

Going the Distance
During his career as an Olympic athlete, Carl Lewis was part of five American Olympic teams, winning 10 medals, nine of them gold. His impressive track and field performances earned Lewis recognition as one of the greatest athletes of our time. Having lived his life saying “I can do that,” Lewis shows what it takes to win, overcome the odds, and develop a champion mindset.  In his inspiring story, Lewis shows how determination, dedication, and a focus on goals will prepare you for what it takes to turn dreams into realities—in your healthcare career and beyond.

 

Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III
“Miracle on the Hudson” pilot and bestselling author

Monday Keynote Address
8:00 – 9:30 AM
1.5 CPEs

Passion for Excellence
Captain Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger was propelled into the spotlight as an international hero, safely guiding a US Airways jetliner to an emergency landing on the Hudson River. While many know about Sully’s heroic actions that day, few have an understanding of the depth of Sully’s preparation and dedication. He underscores the importance of passion for excellence and preparedness, and illustrates that true leaders must always lead by example.  Sully will challenge and inspire you to establish a foundation of passion for your work, build trust among teams, and commit to reaching for the highest standards of quality and service that are critical in health care today.

 

David Walker
Former U.S. Comptroller General, champion of national fiscal responsibility

Tuesday Keynote Address
8:00 – 9:30 AM
1.0 CPE

Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
David Walker, one of America’s most capable, candid, and independent financial experts, presents the facts and proposed solutions to rein in out-of-control government spending and reform our Social Security, healthcare, defense, tax, political, and other systems. During his tenure as U.S. Comptroller General, Walker traveled the country sounding the alarm about unsustainable fiscal policies that threaten to derail the nation’s future. He has authored three books, including Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility. Walker was featured in the acclaimed film on the American financial crisis, I.O.U.S.A.

 

Kevin and Jackie Freiberg
Bestselling authors of Nanovation: How a Little Car Can Teach the World to Think Big and experts in leadership and innovation

Wednesday Keynote Address
8:00 – 9:30 AM
1.0 CPE

Leading Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty
Kevin and Jackie Freiberg will show you how to create a culture where healthcare teams are hungry for change and inspired to find innovative ways to overcome health care’s challenges, from reducing costs, to improving quality, to collaborating with new stakeholders.  Join them as they share four proven innovation strategies for collaborating, thinking creatively, turning liabilities into assets, and finding ideas from beyond health care.

 

Featured  Speakers

George Halvorson
Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
Innovations in Providing High-Quality, Cost-Effective Health Care

Brent James, MD
Chief Quality Officer, Intermountain Healthcare
Clinical Transformation and Increasing Value

Simon Stevens
Executive Vice President, UnitedHealth Group
Delivery System Reform and Payment Policy

James LeBuhn
Senior Director, Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings’ James LeBuhn: Capital Market View of the Healthcare Industry

Gregory Meier, CPA
Executive Director of Finance, Mercy
Dottie Bringle, RN
COO and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Gregory Meier, CPA and Dottie Bringle, RN: Tragedy in Joplin: A Hospital’s Response to a Deadly Tornado