Healthcare Administration Conferences in the Midwest
• Congress on Healthcare Leadership
• SOPHE 69th Annual Meeting
• 2018 National Healthcare for the Homeless Conference
• Indiana Rural Health Annual Conference
• 4th Annual Health IT & Revenue Cycle Conference
Home to 65.37 million patients, the Midwest is a popular healthcare conference spot. In 2016 alone, the Midwest’s healthcare companies attracted $1.7 billion in investments, according to BioEnterprise. The Midwest boasts several of America’s top-ranked hospitals, including the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Clarian Health Partners, and William Beaumont Hospital. Therefore, the following healthcare administrators conferences should be on your radar in 2018 to network with the Midwest’s finest.
1. Congress on Healthcare Leadership: Chicago, IL
March 26-29, 2018
Expecting 4,000+ attendees from 28 nations, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress on Healthcare Leadership will kick off in March at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The four-day Midwestern conference will include educational clusters on topics like patient safety, clinical technology, healthcare reform, and facility design. Starting with opening remarks by Chairman Charles D. Stokes, FACHE, the event also features the CEO Circle Forum and Fellows Seminar for recertification credits.
2. SOPHE 69th Annual Meeting: Columbus, OH
April 4-6, 2018
Centered on the theme “Igniting Change & Innovation,” the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 69th Annual Meeting will occur this Spring at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Columbus. Offering an Early Bird rate of $400 for members, the three-day event is ideal for healthcare administrators with CHES credentialing who lead public health initiatives. Attendees could hear from speakers like Dr. Adenike Bitto, enter the Case Study Competition, and take the Wellness Challenge.
3. 2018 National Healthcare for the Homeless Conference: Minneapolis, MN
May 15-18, 2018
Chaired by Jennifer Metzler, the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) will hosts its 2018 Conference in May at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. With $150 member discounts, it’s another of the four-day Midwestern conferences for healthcare administrators specifically who work for nonprofits that support the poor and displaced. The theme “Working Together for Community” spills over into 100+ breakout sessions, learning labs, and think tanks before the Social Justice Rally.
4. Indiana Rural Health Annual Conference: French Lick, IN
June 26-27, 2018
For its 21st year, the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) is planning its Annual Conference at the French Lick Springs Hotel in June to address the unique administrative concerns of health facilities outside cities. Sponsored by Eskenazi Health, the Midwest healthcare conference offers scholarships for affording two days of hands-on workshops, including a keynote address by Dr. Paul Moore. The schedule also includes a 5K Wellness Walk/Run, Silent Auction, and RHIC Simulation Lab.
5. 4th Annual Health IT & Revenue Cycle Conference: Chicago, IL
September 19-22, 2018
At the Hyatt Regency Chicago Downtown, Becker’s Hospital Review will host healthcare administrators for its 4th Annual Health IT & Revenue Cycle Conference in September. With 255 total speakers, the four-day Midwestern event offers 130+ concurrent sessions for 18 CEUs in nine tracks, including Telehealth and Cyber Security. Sponsored by Microsoft, the convention costs $800 until August for can’t-miss opportunities like the CIO Roundtable and Networking Luncheon.
Investing in healthcare administration conference registrations could pay off by improving your organization’s efficiency. Conference attendees will access professional development workshops, hear inspiring keynotes, form long-lasting business connections, test run new vendors, and explore beautiful Heartland cities.
Place some of these conferences for healthcare administrators in the Midwest on your 2018 agenda for career advancement.
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