2024 D.C. Delegation
D.C. Delegation highlights the breakthroughs in Nashville’s healthcare industry to leaders in D.C. and creates a two-way dialogue with policy makers, influencers and the Healthcare City.
D.C. Delegation Value & Purpose
Washington D.C. | April 17 - 19, 2024
Engage directly with the political leaders and influencers shaping healthcare legislation and policy during this full council, immersive experience. D.C. Delegation enables council members to build important relationships with industry guests, healthcare policy influencers, and Nashville Health Care Council peers - empowering critical collaboration across sectors. Participate in dynamic discussions about the future of healthcare, intimate networking at the executive level, and groundbreaking industry tours in the nation's capital.
D.C. Delegation creates a two-way dialogue between Capitol Hill and the Healthcare City - be part of the important conversation during a pivotal election year.
Industry Leading Executives: Meet Our Hosts
Our executive hosts will preside over the delegation, offering opportunities to share insights and engage in an intimate setting.
Cindy Baier
Nashville Health Care Council Board Chair President & CEO, Brookdale Senior Living
David Dill
Nashville Health Care Council Past Board Chair and Chairman and CEO, Lifepoint Health
Michael Burcham
Nashville Health Care Council Board Member & Fellows Chair, Chief of Strategy & Talent Development, Shore Capital Partners
Itinerary at a Glance
Healthcare policy and legislative driven dialogue, purposeful connection, and industry immersion experiences are all key elements to the D.C. Delegation. Be part of the important movement during a crucial time, an election year!
>> D.C. Delegation Preparation Reference Materials <<
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Expert Speaker |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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4:00 PM |
Hotel Check-In at the Riggs D.C. |
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5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Welcome Reception - location: Riggs D.C. Atrium |
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6:30 -7:00 PM |
Delegation Level-Set: |
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Defining the Workforce Challenge |
April Hansen, Group President, Workforce Solutions, Aya Heathcare |
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Defining the Behavorial Health Challenge |
J.R. Greene, CEO, Psychiatric Medical Care |
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Defining the AI Challenge |
Edmund Jackson, CEO, UnityAI |
7:00 - 9:00 PM |
Dinner and Keynote |
Amy Walter, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
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6:00 AM |
D.C. Fun Run or Walk - location: meet in Riggs D.C. hotel lobby |
Led by Patrick Saale, VP Strategic Operations, Lifepoint Health |
7:00 - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast - location: Riggs D.C. Atrium |
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9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Address from Tennesse State Senators - location: Hart Senate Office Building, floor 9 |
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) |
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10:15 - 11:00 AM |
Workforce: Supply, Demand, Need |
Moderated by Jessica Wells, PhD, Associate Principal, ECG Management Consulting |
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Panelists: Dr. Bryant Adibe, Jay S. Sugarman Practitioner in Residence, School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University |
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Sheila Pradia-Williams, Deputy Associate Administrator, Health Resources & Services Administration |
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Conor Sheehey, Senior Health Policy Advisor, US Senate Committee on Finance |
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM |
Public Policy Solutions through Realized Parity in Behavioral Healthcare |
Moderated by Navdeep Kang, Chief Quality Officer, Acadia Healthcare |
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Panelists: Shawn Coughlin, President and CEO, National Association for Behavioral Healthcare |
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Eva DuGoff, Senior Health Advisor, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance |
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Sohini Gupta, EVP, Government Affairs and Innovation, AHIP |
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Timothy Hauser, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Program Operations at Department of Labor |
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12:45 - 2:00 PM |
Getting AI Right in Healthcare |
Moderated by Mike Schlosser, MD, SVP Care Transformation and Innovation, HCA Healthcare |
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Panelists: Greg Aaron, GVP, Client Relationships, Oracle |
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Jordan Everson, Public Health Analyst, ONC |
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Stephen Hughes, Director, Healthcare IT Policy, AHA |
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Colleen Nguyen, Senior Health Policy Advisory, Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) |
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3:00 - 3:45 PM |
Cybersecurity Fireside Chat |
Moderated by David Dill, Chairman and CEO, Lifepoint Health |
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John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, American Hospital Association |
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4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Healthcare Reporter Update |
Ben Leonard, POLITICO Pulse |
4:30 - 5:00 PM |
Wrap-Up Discussion |
Facilitated by Apryl Childs-Potter, President, Nashville Health Care Council |
5:00 - 7:00 PM |
D.C. Executive Reception - location: United States Capitol Building |
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Friday, April 19, 2024 |
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7:30 - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast - location: Riggs D.C. Atrium |
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9:30 - 10:15 AM |
Industry Immersion Tours at HHS Secretary's Operations Center and FEMA National Response Coordination Center *please note 2024 Council Fellows will participate in an alternate immersion tour at MedStar Health, Full Council Fellows Agenda |
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12:00 PM |
D.C. Delegation Adjourns |
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