With the uncertainties in the healthcare financing system, hospitals continue to find ways to innovate and contain costs while improving performance- especially here in Massachusetts, which has such a strong regulatory mandate for cost reduction. Join us at this timely program where we’ll look at the most viable and effective ways hospitals can stay successful in this environment. We’ll hear from national expert, Michael Nugent, on key innovations he is seeing at health systems around the country. We’ll also feature a close look at how Texas Health Resources is leveraging their workforce to gain significant operational efficiencies. We’ll highlight Massachusetts hospitals and healthcare organizations, and take a look at their strategies to provide the best care and reduce overall costs.
9 a.m.
Keynote: Innovation From the Inside Out: Keys to Reducing Operating Costs and the Overall Costs of Care
Michael Nugent, Managing Director, Healthcare Practice, Navigant
10:15 a.m. Networking Break
10:45 a.m.
Case Study: Texas Health Resources' Workforce Transformation
Kathi Cox, Senior Vice President, Integrated Experience, Texas Health Resources
Danielle Dyer, Managing Director, Navigant
12 p.m. LUNCHEON
1 p.m.
Panel: Creating Value Through Strategic Care and Operational Innovations
Christopher Andreoli, M.D., Medical Director, Central Surgical Specialties,
Atrius Health
Robin Hynds, R.N., MSN, CPHM, V.P., Integrated Care
Lawrence General Hospital
Caryn D. Belisle, RPh, MBA, Director of Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance, Quality, and Safety
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Michael Cotugno, RPh, Director, Pharmacy Patient Care Services
Brigham & Women's Hospital
2:30 p.m. Program Adjourns