Congress 2018

2 Days, 23 Talks

2018

ACHE Congress

March 26 - 29, 2018 in Chicago

Hyatt Regency - Chicago, IL

Featured Speakers

2018 Congress

Mara Liasson

Political Analyst, Fox News / National Political Correspondent, NPR

Parker B. Francis Distinguished Lecturer; Partisan Politics and the Needs of the American People

As Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over healthcare policy, partisan politics is placing the healthcare of millions of Americans at risk and leaving hospitals and health systems struggling to keep pace with regulatory and legislative changes. One of the top national political analysts in America today and an award-winning journalist, Mara Liasson provides expert analysis of the current state of affairs in Washington. Well-known as a political contributor for Fox News for more than 20 years and a recognizable voice on National Public Radio, Liasson will provide her take on today’s political environment and its impact on the health and welfare of the American people.

David Blumenthal, MD

The Commonwealth Fund, President

Arthur C. Bachmeyer Memorial Address and Luncheon; We Can Provide Better Care at a Lower Cost

The U.S. healthcare delivery system is deeply challenged to provide better patient outcomes, but at the same time do it at lower costs. The key to success in delivery system reform is taking better care of the costliest and most complex patients—those who account for 5 percent of the population but 50 percent of all healthcare spending. Typically, these individuals have multiple conditions that are exacerbated by challenging social needs and a limited ability to care for themselves. Learn from the experience and insight of Dr. Blumenthal. He will share his perspective, drawing on the work of the Five Foundation Collaborative and its efforts to crack the code to improve efficiency and effectiveness of care at a lower cost to this population.

Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM

Johns Hopkins, Senior Vice President / Director, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality

Malcolm T. MacEachern Memorial Lecture and Luncheon; Patient Safety Is Everyone’s Job

The safety and well-being of the patients we care for are top priorities for every member of the healthcare team—not just those at the bedside. During this session, Dr. Pronovost will share his insights on how to help improve patient safety. The author of the book, Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals: How One Doctor’s Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside Out, and myriad articles about patient safety and the measurement and evaluation of safety efforts, Dr. Pronovost will address barriers that still exist in reducing medical errors and optimizing patient safety and how the healthcare delivery team can ensure high-quality outcomes. This lecture is supported by the Alumni Association of the Graduate Program in Health Industry Management of Northwestern University

Bonnie St. John

Consultant/Speaker/Athlete/Author

Leon I. Gintzig Commemorative Lecture and Luncheon; Striving for Excellence Even When Conditions Are Less Than Ideal

Hailed as “one of the five most inspiring women in America” by NBC Nightly News, St. John will challenge attendees to question their own limitations while providing research-based tools and techniques to re-energize our lives to achieve peak performance. As a medal-winning Olympic skier with a physical disability, noted author, former White House official and successful businesswoman, St. John knows about facing challenges. Her remarkable success despite physical adversity taught her that the key to winning is not just bouncing back from obstacles, but doing it faster and more efficiently than your competitors. St. John’s dynamic messages guide audiences to find their individual paths to higher performance, greater productivity and overall success. She will share key examples from her extensive experience in healthcare, finance, insurance, pharmaceuticals and government that provide pertinent tools for positive action that contribute to personal and organizational success. This lecture is supported by the George Washington University Department of Health Services Management and Leadership Alumni Association.