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January 22, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
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As AI technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, its impact on healthcare is becoming increasingly transformative. At SI’s exclusive 32nd Annual Conference, we will explore the challenges and opportunities arising from this AI revolution. Focusing on lessons learned from real-world-AI-assisted pilots across clinical, operational, and financial workflows, we’ll dive into pressing issues facing today’s healthcare C-suite executives.
Through engaging panel discussions and interactive attendee dialogues with thought leaders and strategic partners, we will examine how emerging AI technologies, innovative business models, and forward-thinking leadership are reshaping healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.
Our goal is to uncover actionable insights that will drive the future of healthcare – enhancing care delivery, fostering equitable practices, and promoting trust in an increasingly complex environment. Together, we will inspire change and lead the way toward a more efficient, equitable, and impactful healthcare future.
Register now to be part of this critical conversation – where innovation, bold ideas, trust, and technology converge to shape the healthcare landscape of tomorrow.
Enjoy the exclusive opportunity: Arrive early for the Pre-Conference, invitation-only AI Symposium, and stay for SI’s Annual Conference to bring everything together and help build a transformative model for health and healthcare.
Overview
What can you expect from the SI Annual Conference?
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the SI Annual Conference, where innovation, collaboration and real-world solutions come together to inspire trust and shape the future of healthcare. Here’s what you can expect:
- Insightful Speakers & Expert Panelists: Hear from the leading minds in healthcare, who are driving the next wave of transformation.
- Engaging Discussions & Debrief Groups: Participate in dynamic, moderated interactive sessions that encourage deep collaboration and shared learning – perfect for solving tough challenges together.
- Real-World Insights: Gain valuable perspectives through candid conversations on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from AI pilots and scaled deployments.
- Meaningful Networking: Connect with fellow executives, innovators, operators and like-minded thought leaders who share your passion for addressing tomorrow’s healthcare challenges today and shaping the future of healthcare.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Experience a unique chance to collaborate with industry leaders and peers in a setting designed to spark real change and tackle the toughest issues in building and operating health systems.
This conference isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about fostering connections and co-creating actionable solutions that will fundamentally change healthcare. Don’t miss out on this exclusive, thought-provoking event that will help redefine the healthcare landscape. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today and be part of this critical conversation. Register now!
Who Should Attend
This invitation-only conference offers an interactive, high-impact experience tailored specifically for SI Member executives and selected guests. Our conference is known for its intimate sessions that foster peer collaboration and meaningful connections, bringing together top leaders in healthcare to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
Designed for C-suite executives – including those in senior management, information and technology, security, analytics, innovation, informatics, transformation, strategy, operations and finance – as well as member officers, board members, and other senior business and clinical leaders, this event will provide a unique opportunity for information sharing, idea generation, and solution-building.
If you are unsure about who to invite from your organization or have any questions, please reach out to Janet Guptill, CEO Scottsdale Institute. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to this exclusive, one-of-a-kind event!
How to Prepare
Our approach is more “participation” and less “presentation,” so come prepared for a relaxed, informal and highly interactive discussion with senior management teams from other leading health systems. Dress code is business casual, and you’ll have plenty of time to connect, converse and take advantage of various resort activities.
Continuing Education Credits
ACHE Qualified Education Credit: This activity is eligible for up to 13 ACHE Qualified Education credits toward earning or maintaining your FACHE credential. Registrants may self-report their participation by visiting the MyACHE page and include the conference registration email you received from SI for your participation.
The breakdown for the credits during SI Conference:
- Wednesday, April 23: 3.5 CE
- Thursday, April 24: 7 CE
- Friday, April 25: 2.5 CE
Wednesday
10:30 am
Location: Trailblazers Room Kierland Registration Desk
Conference Registration Desk
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Welcome Lunch
1:00 pm
1:15 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Welcome and Annual Report
Donald C. Wegmiller, FACHE
Chair, Scottsdale Institute; Chair and CEO, C-Suite Resources
Don Wegmiller Inducted into 2013 Healthcare Hall of Fame Mr. Wegmiller is Chairman of the Scottsdale Institute, of which he was co-founder and Vice Chairman since its inception 20 years ago. Mr. Wegmiller is also Chairman and CEO of C-Suite...
Janet Guptill, FACHE, CPHIMS
President and CEO, Scottsdale Institute
Janet Guptill is President and CEO of the Scottsdale Institute, a non-profit membership organization of leading health systems focused on transformational change leveraging information technology. In this role she brings a unique perspective of leveraging information technology to make better...
1:15 pm
2:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Opening Keynote: A New Era for Healthcare: Post-Election Policy and Its Implications
Keynote
Paul Keckley, PhD
Editor, The Keckley Report
Dr. Keckley is Managing Editor of The Keckley Report (The Keckley Report - Paul Keckley), a weekly analysis of trends and issues in US healthcare. He is a keen observer of the industry, focused on clinical and technologic innovations, regulatory...
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
SI CEO Panel
Moderator: Peter Slavin, MD, CEO & President, Cedars-Sinai Health System
Discussion Topics:
- AI trends/strategy (reaction panel to AI Symposium highlights)
- Balancing short-term and long-term investment strategies to manage margin
- Roles of innovation, ventures, right-sizing, and consumer engagement strategies
Moderator
Panel
Joanne Conroy, MD
Dartmouth
Imran Andrabi, MD
Froedtert/ThedaCare
Christopher Howard
Sharp Healthcare
3:30 pm
3:45 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Break
3:45 pm
5:15 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Strategic Dialogues: Insights and Discovery Forum
Session Focus:
- Strategy: Responding to insights from the Opening Keynote, CEO Panel, and AI Symposium
- Bigger Vision: Exploring the political vs. financial implications of tackling AI in healthcare
5:30 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Welcome and Networking Reception/Dinner
Spouses and Guests Welcome
Thursday
7:00 am
8:00 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Focused Interest Groups Breakfasts: CEOs, CIOs, Informatics; Chief AI Officers; Digital/Innovation; Technology/Operations, Quality/Safety, etc
8:15 am
9:30 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Transforming Care at Scale: Smart Hospital, Smart Home, Smart Patients
Panelists:
- AdventHealth
Mass General Brigham
Sentara Healthcare
Transformation Capital
Discussion Questions:
- What do today’s – and tomorrow’s – healthcare consumers need from their healthcare provider?
- How do we deliver on our mission to care for the community’s health more cost-effectively?
- Driving Sustainable Change: What are sustainable business models and partnerships that extend our reach while keeping costs low?
- Investment Priorities: How do we utilize technology to re-engineer our workforce?
- How do we change our culture to become more agile amid resource constraints and scaling
- What can learn from early-stage companies providing more cost-effective solutions to these pervasive problems?
- How do we leverage technology to reduce operating & staffing costs, eliminate waste, and maximize capacity? How do we make our strategy omnichannel?
Moderator
Harry Greenspun, M.D.
Physician Executive : Independent Advisor : Board Member
Harry Greenspun, M.D. advises a broad spectrum of organizations and investors. He is unique among physician executives, having served every aspect of healthcare and related industries, including payer, provider, life sciences, government, technology, retail, employers, and national security. He has...
Panel
9:30 am
9:50 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Fireside Chat – Redefining Public Health: Health Systems at the Forefront
Moderator
Jeff Goldsmith, PhD
President, Health Futures Inc.
Jeff Goldsmith is the President of Health Futures, Inc. For eleven years ending in 1990, Jeff Goldsmith was a lecturer in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago, on health services management and policy. He has...
Panel
9:50 am
10:00 am
Break
10:00 am
11:15 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Revolutionizing Community Health: AI, Clinical Workforce, and Integrated Care Models
Panelists:
- Advocate Health
- AdventHealth
- Cedars-Sinai Health System
- OneMedical
Discussion Questions:
- How do we create more clinical capacity?
- How do we redesign the clinical IT framework to reduce friction and streamline workflow?
- How do we internally manage the handoffs between primary care, specialty care and consumer self-service?
- How are we leveraging AI to support diagnosis, care management, outcomes and patient engagement?
- How do you integrate social, behavioral and medical care teams?
Moderator
Mitch Morris, MD
Senior Advisor, BDC and Executive-in-Residence, Scottsdale Institute
Mitchell Morris, MD. is a distinguished physician executive with more than three decades of experience as a healthcare business leader, consultant, and technology innovator. Dr. Morris has focused his career on healthcare transformation, taking on leadership roles in outstanding organizations...
11:15 am
12:15 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Reinventing Healthcare: Bridging Affordability, Public Trust, & Equity
Panelists:
- Henry Ford Health System
- Memorial Hermann Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Risant Health/Cone Health
Discussion Questions:
- What strategies can we implement to make healthcare more affordable while maintaining access and ensuring high-quality care?
- How can we ensure a holistic approach to care that addresses the needs of the whole person in the fee for service model?
- How can we refocus on total person care and adopt a VBC mindset even in a FFS market?
- What steps have healthcare systems taken to build trust with patients and communities, particularly around social drivers of health and ensuring equity?
- What are key levers that can drive a more affordable, high-quality healthcare system, while fostering trust and promoting equity?
Moderator
Mikelle Moore, MBA, MHA, FACHE
Founder, Multiplier Advisors, Former Chief Community Health Officer, Intermountain Health
Mikelle Moore is a nationally recognized health executive with more than 25 years of experience leading the change necessary to improve health outcomes in our country with sustainable and equitable solutions. Mikelle has continuously expanded her impact on systems -...
12:15 pm
1:15 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Attendee Luncheon
1:15 pm
1:35 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Fireside Chat
Moderator
Amir Dan Rubin MBA, MHSA
Chair, CEO and President, One Medical
Amir Dan Rubin serves as Chair, CEO and President of One Medical, the leading member-based primary care organization transforming health care with its human-centered, technologypowered model. Amir previously served as EVP at UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division, where he focused on...
Panel
1:35 pm
2:45 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Rebalancing the Health System Financial Portfolio
Moderator: Robert (Bob) Hanscom, SI EI
Panelists:
- Corewell Health
- Trinity Health
- Providence
- Pascal Metrics
Discussion Questions:
- How should orgs weigh short term financial gain against long term investments that impact cash flow and diversify revenue?
- How are systems rebalancing their portfolio of assets or making external Investments to diversify revenue stream?
- Operating Margin improvement: What are new complex financial modeling tools that are being used to understand the impact of operational improvements as well as external strategic partnerships and investments?
- What are “payvider” strategies that are making an impact on margin?
Moderator
2:45 pm
3:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Voices of Experience: Patient Safety and Advocacy
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
AI in Patient/Caregiver Safety
Panelists:
- Duke Healthcare
- University of California San Diego Health
- University of Utah
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Discussion Questions:
- What are meaningful clinical use cases for AI that improve patient outcomes and caregiver safety?
- How has AI improved access to care in rural communities?
- What are examples of workforce redesign to address future workforce shortages?
- How can AI tools reduce bias?
- What are ways to partner with our patients?
- How will a change in the regulatory environment change this?
Moderator
M. Michael Shabot, MD, FACS, FCCM, FACMI
Partner, Relia Healthcare Advisors; Former EVP & System CCO, Memorial Hermann Health System
Dr. Shabot is a Founding Partner of Relia Healthcare Advisors, which provides services in the areas of high reliability safety and quality, executive leadership development, organizational culture assessment, medical staff governance and implementation of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Framework. Dr....
4:00 pm
4:15 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Break
4:15 pm
5:30 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Creative Solution Session: Optimizing Change
Moderator
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Reception
- Spouses and Guests Welcome
7:00 pm
Location: Trailblazers Room
Dinner (on our own)
- Attendees join a group or create their own to have dinner together at Kierland Commons
Friday
7:30 am
8:30 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am
9:45 am
Workshop 1: Transformation Performance Model Driven by System of Innovation
Companies have never been under more pressure to continually transform their business models through innovation—yet many organizations aren’t happy with their innovation efforts and outcomes. Boston Consulting Group reported that 97% of Senior Leaders say their innovation approaches need a reboot.
- How does your organization define, drive, and measure innovation?
- How does your organization define transformation and what system is used to deliver transformation?
- What can you do Monday when you go back to the office to improve your innovation system and drive transformation?
Join this highly interactive workshop to learn a framework and system for designing a transformation performance model and innovation system
Todd Dunn
Innovation Executive, Author, Speaker & Consultant
Todd is an innovator and entrepreneur. He has focused on innovation for more than 10 years. He has worked for notable organizations such as Cisco, Siemens, McKesson, GE Intermountain Healthcare and Advocate Health. While at GE, Todd was part of...
Jim Dunn, PhD, DHA, DAST, FACHE
President & CEO, LD Human Capital Consulting
Jim D. Dunn, PhD, DHA, DAST, FACHE, is currently President and CEO, LD Human Capital Consulting, LLC and the former executive vice president and chief people and culture officer for Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit and leading academic...
Workshop 2: Keeping AI discussions constructive and on-track for the Board and Leadership Team
This session will explore strategies for preparing your C-suite and board members for the rapidly evolving convergence of IT and operations. Using case studies and real-world examples, we’ll dive into what’s working, what isn’t, and how to navigate the challenges ahead. Key discussion points include:
- Engaging your Board of Directors in the digital transformation journey
- Aligning C-suite leadership (COO, CNO, CFO, etc.) on the opportunities and challenges of AI to drive performance and achieve operational goals
- Aligning AI strategy and governance to ensure clear priorities, accountabilities, and measurable result
Christy Harris Lemak, PhD, FACHE
Professor,Department of Health Services Administration,University of Alabama at Birmingham, Deputy Director, Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Heersink School of Medicine, UAB, and Executive-in-Residence, Scottsdale Institute
Christy Harris Lemak, is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Health Services Administration in the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also serves as Deputy Director of the Marnix E. Heersink Institute...
Workshop 3: Measuring ROI on Product Innovation
This session will explore the metrics used to assess the return on investment (ROI) for AI product innovations across various use cases, including administrative, clinical, and consumer applications. Case studies will be shared to clarify who benefits and how much, exploring alternative approaches to setting priorities, managing scale, capturing value, and monitoring ongoing impact.
9:45 am
10:00 am
Break
10:00 am
11:00 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Closing Panel Session
11:00 am
Location: Trailblazers Room
Conference Closing Remarks
Donald C. Wegmiller, FACHE
Chair, Scottsdale Institute; Chair and CEO, C-Suite Resources
Don Wegmiller Inducted into 2013 Healthcare Hall of Fame Mr. Wegmiller is Chairman of the Scottsdale Institute, of which he was co-founder and Vice Chairman since its inception 20 years ago. Mr. Wegmiller is also Chairman and CEO of C-Suite...
Janet Guptill, FACHE, CPHIMS
President and CEO, Scottsdale Institute
Janet Guptill is President and CEO of the Scottsdale Institute, a non-profit membership organization of leading health systems focused on transformational change leveraging information technology. In this role she brings a unique perspective of leveraging information technology to make better...
Conference Materials
Supplemental Resources for Conference Sessions
Additional Resources
On-site Conference Reference Materials
By attending SI’s Annual Conference from April 23-25, 2025, participants may earn up to 13 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Visit your “MyACHE page” to self-report your attendance with the conference registration email you received from SI for your participation.
Janet Guptill, FACHE, CPHIMS
President and CEO, Scottsdale Institute
Janet Guptill is President and CEO of the Scottsdale Institute, a non-profit membership organization of leading health systems focused on transformational change leveraging information technology. In this role she brings a unique perspective of leveraging information technology to make better...
Paul Keckley, PhD
Editor, The Keckley Report
Dr. Keckley is Managing Editor of The Keckley Report (The Keckley Report - Paul Keckley), a weekly analysis of trends and issues in US healthcare. He is a keen observer of the industry, focused on clinical and technologic innovations, regulatory...
Joanne Conroy, MD
Dartmouth
John Halamka, MD, MS
President, Mayo Clinic Platform
John D. Halamka, M.D., M.S., president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, leads a portfolio of platform businesses focused on transforming health care by leveraging artificial intelligence, connected health care devices and a network of trusted partners. Trained in emergency medicine...
Bill Fera, MD
Principal, Deloitte LLC
Dr. Fera is a Principal at Deloitte LLC Bill is the leader of Deloitte's Virtual Health Practice, advising clients in virtual health strategies that put patients at the center of the health care ecosystem. He is experienced in working at...
Thomas Lee, MD
CMO, Press Ganey
Dr. Thomas Lee is an internist who practices at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Chief Medical Officer to Press Ganey, Inc. He became a Professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health in...
Seth Hain
Senior Vice President of R&D, Epic
Seth Hain, Senior Vice President of R&D at Epic, focuses on advancing the use of analytics and machine learning across healthcare to improve care and efficiency. During his 18 years at Epic, Seth has worked on enhancing the core analytics...
Christopher Howard
Sharp Healthcare
Imran Andrabi, MD
Froedtert/ThedaCare
Brent Davis
AdventHealth
Judy Faulkner
Epic
Donald C. Wegmiller, FACHE
Chair, Scottsdale Institute; Chair and CEO, C-Suite Resources
Don Wegmiller Inducted into 2013 Healthcare Hall of Fame Mr. Wegmiller is Chairman of the Scottsdale Institute, of which he was co-founder and Vice Chairman since its inception 20 years ago. Mr. Wegmiller is also Chairman and CEO of C-Suite...
This invitation-only conference is an interactive experience for SI Member executives. Your Conference fee is included in your SI membership dues; however, attendees are responsible for their own hotel and travel expenses.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
1-480-624-1000 or 1-800-354-5892
Self parking: 0-6 hours – $10 / 6-10 hours – $15/ 10-24 hours – $25
Valet parking: Daytime up to 6 hours – $20 / Overnight – $39
SI has reserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate, which are available on a first-come first-served basis until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, or until sold out. Please be advised that due to high demand, rooms will likely sell out before this date.
To secure your room, please refer to your invitation email for the discounted code and booking link. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to Ishmeet Kaur Kumar, VP Executive Engagement & Programming.
Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
PHX to Westin Kierland = 19.3 miles
Westin Kierland Activities
See world-class shopping at Kierland Commons, conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. Wander to Scottsdale Quarter and browse the palm-lined storefronts. Stimulate your sense of wonder at OdySea Aquarium, offering personal, undersea experiences such as SeaTrek Helmet Diving. From rolling golf courses to relaxing spas, our city has something for everyone. Email the Westin Kierland concierge to learn more about local area activities.
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