The Next Wave of Hospital System Innovation Starts Here

A Millennium Alliance team member will be available at our registration desk right outside of the session rooms to assist executives with checking in and to answer any questions that may come up throughout the duration of the Assembly.

Our executive education roundtables are 1-hour conversations moderated by an industry thought leader. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore AI’s role in transforming healthcare operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving efficiency in highly regulated settings
• Address the challenges of integrating AI while ensuring patient data privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Learn how AI is revolutionizing patient care through predictive analytics and tailored treatment plan

Key Discussion Points:

• Focus on the challenges of hospital discharge delays and their impact on patient outcomes, healthcare costs, and overall system efficiency
• Learn about best practices in discharge planning, care coordination, and communication strategies to improve patient throughput and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions
• Explore the role of technology, data analytics, and interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing the discharge process and ensuring seamless transitions of care

Key Discussion Points:

• Discover practical strategies and innovative solutions for identifying and addressing patient throughput bottlenecks within healthcare organizations
• Learn how to analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and implement process changes to enhance patient flow, reduce wait times, and improve overall operational efficiency
• Explore the role of technology, lean methodologies, and change management principles in streamlining patient throughput and creating a more efficient healthcare system

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore strategies for establishing and managing successful partnerships with post-acute care (PAC) providers to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care transitions
• Learn how to identify, vet, and engage high-performing PAC facilities and develop effective communication channels to ensure seamless patient transitions
• Learn the importance of data sharing, performance monitoring, and accountability measures in building a curated network of trusted PAC partners

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn strategies for building and managing effective care teams in a value-based care setting.
• Explore best practices in team communication, care coordination, and conflict resolution, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support
• Examine the role of technology in facilitating seamless communication and data sharing among care team members

Key Discussion Points:

• Understand the widespread impact of the caregiver crisis on the healthcare workforce, affecting productivity, retention, and overall organizational performance
• Delve into high-level strategies like flexible work arrangements, enhanced benefits, and policy adjustments that C-suite leaders can implement to support caregiving employees effectively
• Discuss the role of leadership in fostering a supportive workplace culture, where transparency around caregiving responsibilities is encouraged, and resources are readily accessible, driving both employee engagement and well-being

Key Discussion Points:

• This workshop highlights early childhood development (ECD) as a crucial social determinant of long-term health and its financial benefits for rural communities
• Understand the importance of prenatal care as a key factor in ECD. Learn how a lack of access to prenatal care in rural areas can lead to higher infant mortality rates and other health disparities
• Explore innovative ECD programs that have been successful in rural settings such as home visiting programs, which provide support and resources to families, and comprehensive child wellness programs that address various needs, such as nutrition and mental health

Key Discussion Points:

• Examine emerging trends in data modernization in healthcare and emphasize the need for secure, scalable, and interoperable data platforms
• Explore practical tips for creating and sustaining a culture of technical innovation by fostering a growth mindset, encouraging experimentation, and celebrating both successes and failures as learning opportunities
• Explore how data modernization can improve patient care and empower healthcare organizations to adapt to the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system

A casual opportunity for executives to network with their peers with the opportunity to enjoy beer, wine, signature drinks, and light appetizers.

A formal sit down event that includes a three-course dinner, followed by an address from our Keynote Speaker.

A buffet-style breakfast where executives can enjoy the most important meal of the day, followed by a Keynote Panel.

Key Discussion Points:

• Address historical distrust through discussions on building trust, enhancing data transparency, and aligning technology investments for shared benefits
• Explore collaborative strategies in value-based care, with successful models to improve access, equity, and care delivery
• Analyze innovative solutions like nurse triage programs through case studies, and identify KPIs to measure success in partnerships

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Examine the projected increase in healthcare costs, the role of high-cost drugs like GLP-1s and discuss the impact of these rising costs on employers, insurers, and patients. Explore the challenge of balancing the benefits of these innovative drugs with their financial implications
• Discover strategies to ensure appropriate utilization and explore value-based care models for high-cost medications
• Discuss strategies to promote the adoption of biosimilars, address potential challenges and opportunities related to biosimilar uptake 

Key Discussion Points:

• Address the projected 8% increase in healthcare costs, the largest projected increase since 2012 and analyze the factors driving cost growth, including inflation’s impact on healthcare providers
• Explore the shift away from siloed approaches to affordability and towards holistic strategies for managing the total cost of care
• Learn practical strategies to enhance your organization’s affordability initiatives, including optimizing care delivery through site-of-care management, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore the transformative potential of data analytics in healthcare and how data can be leveraged to improve decision-making across various domains, including cost management, quality improvement, and patient experience
• Explore the role of predictive analytics in identifying high-risk patients and developing targeted interventions. 
• Learn how data analysis can optimize care coordination, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve population health management 
• Dive into the concept of building a data-driven culture within healthcare organizations and discuss strategies for fostering data literacy among staff and creating a culture that values data-informed decision-making

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

A buffet-style lunch where executives can recharge and prepare for the second half of the day.

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore the impact of inflation on healthcare providers and the pressure to recover rising costs through health plan contracts, including challenges like operational difficulties and stagnant Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates
• Discuss negotiation strategies for higher reimbursement rates, managing contentious contracts, and exploring innovative payment models like value-based contracts for cost-effectiveness
• Examine how increasing Medicare and Medicaid populations affect providers’ payer mix and financial stability, and discuss strategies to manage the financial challenges of a higher proportion of publicly insured patients

Key Discussion Points:

• Address the growing demand for behavioral health services and the challenges in meeting this need, including the impact of the pandemic and data analysis strategies
• Examine the projected shortage of 500,000 behavioral health providers by 2036 and explore strategies for addressing this gap through recruitment, telehealth, and task-shifting models
• Discuss the financial implications of the behavioral health crisis for healthcare organizations and explore value-based payment models to improve care and outcomes

Key Discussion Points:

• Examine the growing trend of enhanced patient engagement in healthcare, fueled by the rise of health-tracking apps and greater access to medical information
• This workshop explores the transformative potential of digital health solutions in empowering patients to take an active role in their own healthcare journeys
• Learn how to adapt your organization to this evolving landscape and strengthen relationships with your patients

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore the science behind personalized medicine, focusing on how genomics, molecular diagnostics, and data analytics are used to identify individual risk factors, predict treatment responses, and enhance patient outcomes
• Explore real-world applications of personalized medicine in clinical settings and learn how molecular diagnostics and data analysis are tailoring treatments for cancer, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders
• Explore the future of personalized medicine, highlighting emerging technologies, research breakthroughs, and new diagnostic tools
• Examine the challenges in scaling personalized medicine, including data privacy, regulatory issues, and IT infrastructure needs

We’re always striving to make our Assemblies the best they can be and kindly ask each attendee to complete a brief feedback survey on the sessions & meetings they attended. As a token of our appreciation, everyone who submits their feedback packet is then entered into a raffle drawing for a $500 Airbnb gift card. We close out Day 2 of the Assembly by drawing the winning ticket and thanking our valued members & partners.