Nathan S. Kaufman, Managing Director, Kaufman Strategic Advisors
The traditional social relationship between physicians and hospitals is becoming a market relationship in an environment of increased regulatory scrutiny. This session will help medical staff leaders understand the economic drivers behind the change, pros and cons, key success factors, return on investment (ROI) of various economic engagement strategies, and how to determine fair market value for various compensation methodologies.

Joseph S. Bujak, M.D., FACP, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Kootenai Medical Center
Why do physicians often find it difficult to successfully lead/manage within healthcare organizations? We will examine the forces that organizationally challenge physician executives, and present approaches that can help overcome those barriers and achieve success.

Todd Sagin, M.D., J.D., Principal, HG Healthcare Consultants, LLC
This presentation will present best practices for addressing escalating requirements regarding credentialing, privileging, and competency evaluation. This session will be taught with numerous case examples and a focus on carrying out this work efficiently and effectively.

Marian C. Jennings, M.B.A., President, M. Jennings Consulting, Inc.
Physicians traditionally have and will continue to lead quality efforts. But tomorrow’s physician leader needs the skills to manage service lines, achieve results from diverse “virtual” teams, be an effective supervisor, deliver financial results, and provide meaningful input into broad policy issues. This session will focus on providing tools and techniques to allow physician leaders to use their time effectively and efficiently in the management world.

Marian C. Jennings, M.B.A.
Most healthcare leaders envision a future with hospitals and physicians more actively engaged and formally aligned to provide affordable, high quality care. The vision often sees physicians as part of the integrated health system. The hard part is, "how do we get there from here?" This session will explore practical approaches to addressing not just the strategic and structural issues, but the political realities and land mines that make change so difficult.

Joseph S. Bujak, M.D., FACP
The pace of change is accelerating exponentially, making the future not only unpredictable, but in fact unknowable. Today’s leaders are required to continually serve as agents of change. Dr. Bujak will explain how facilitated dialogue and the principles of complexity science provide the tools for achieving enhanced communication, mutual understanding, trust, and enhanced creativity in your organization.

Todd Sagin, M.D., J.D.
Using the popular game show format, this session will test the audience’s knowledge while providing insights into a broad range of medical staff issues. From peer review to Joint Commission requirements, see if your knowledge qualifies you as a knowledgeable contestant.

 

 

Joseph S. Bujak, M.D., FACP
What are the consequences of disruptive physician behavior and why is it so often tolerated? While disruptive behavior can frequently be understood, it cannot be excused. While only a few physicians behave badly, tolerance for that behavior hurts everyone, especially patients. This session will discuss this issue, why it occurs, and how to effectively deal with it.

Todd Sagin, M.D., J.D.
Healthcare is a highly litigious landscape. Learn what real and imagined legal liabilities exist for physician leaders. This session will enumerate tactics for avoiding lawsuits and minimizing legal risks. Practical strategies for undertaking suspensions, privileging restrictions, and terminations will be discussed.