The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for the state’s top healthcare leaders, policymakers, and influencers to convene and discuss the biggest topics facing the provider community.
More than 400 MHA members and partners came together for our Annual Meeting in Boston in 2024. It was an eventful conference addressing topics such as the future of work and the intersection between government and healthcare. We invited nationally renowned experts to speak about innovation and disruption, health equity, climate, politics, and of course…leadership.
Agenda
8 – 9:30 a.m.
General Registration & Breakfast
GENERAL SESSIONS 9:45 – 10:10 a.m. Welcome
Michael Lauf, President & CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare; Incoming MHA Board Chair
10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
Sara Ross: Founder & Chief Vitality Officer, BrainAMPED Reshaping How You Lead and Refueling How You Live
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. The Payer Perspective
Sara Iselin, President & CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Manny Lopes, President & CEO, Fallon Health
Michael Levine, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth
Heather Thiltgen, President, WellSense Health Plan
Moderator: Steve Tringale, President, Mass General Brigham Health Plan
11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Lunch & Book Signing
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.: Awards & Lunch
Stephen J. Hegarty Award
A Celebration of Case Management Workers
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Jason Feifer: Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine Stop Protecting Yesterday and Step Into Tomorrow
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.: Break & Book Signing
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Panel to be announced soon!
3:20 – 4:15 p.m.
The CEO Perspective
Abha Agrawal, M.D., President & CEO, Lawrence General Hospital
Alastair Bell, M.D., President & CEO, Boston Medical Center Health System
Allen Smith, M.D., President & CEO, South Shore Health
Anne Klibanski, M.D., President & CEO, Mass General Brigham
Peter Banko, President & CEO, Baystate Health
Moderator: Doug Banks, Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal
This prestigious event will bring together senior executives and leaders from across the healthcare industry to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing healthcare today.
As a sponsor, you will gain exceptional visibility among a diverse group of attendees, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with key decision-makers in the industry.
Cancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full.
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