Pre-Conference Session
Mastering the Art of Payer Contracting: A Strategy Workshop for Success
Doral Jacobsen, MBA, FACMPE, Prosper Beyond
This working session will guide attendees through creating and implementing an effective payer contracting strategy. It will cover data evaluation, payer engagement, negotiation skills, proposal creation, and contract performance monitoring.

Opening Session 
MGMA Listserv Live - Speed Networking Edition
Step into the dynamic world of Listserv Live – with a twist! This is your gateway to lively discussions, trending topics, and vital conversations within our healthcare community.  

Breakfast Together: Attendees & Exhibitors

Welcome and General Session
Inspired Performance
Eddie Slowikowski
Sponsored by Curi
This performance will inspire participants to discover their greatness and overcome setbacks. Embracing struggles reveals our true character and helps us grow into more well-rounded individuals.

General Session
Culture as the Cure: Leading with Purpose to Attract, Engage, and Retain Talent
Charlie Saffro, CS Recruiting, TEDx speaker
This presentation will explore the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent and fostering a culture of empowerment. Participants will examine how authentic connection and purpose-driven leadership can transform workplaces.

Panel Discussion
Navigating the Benefits and Risks of AI in Healthcare: Insights and Strategies
Dr. Jared Pelo, MD, FACEP, Microsoft, Bionic Health
Jason Netwon, Curi
AI is transforming healthcare by enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes. However, this rapid adoption poses challenges, which will be explored in a workshop providing actionable insights into leveraging AI while mitigating risks.

General Session
Advanced Communication Skills in the WorkForce
Catapult

General Session
Human Trafficking
Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC, Karen Gregory Consulting
Join this lecture to learn how to identify warning signs and support victims of critical issues like human trafficking and domestic violence affecting those in the healthcare system.

General Session
Understanding and Addressing Health Disparities for American Indians in the Carolinas
Dr. Joseph Bell, MD, Children's Health of the Carolinas
Dr. Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Join us for an insightful discussion on the health disparities faced by American Indian communities in the Carolinas, where expert speakers will discuss the contributing factors and share actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to create meaningful, culturally informed change.