About this Event
The ACHE East, North, and Midwest Texas Chapters are excited to present our 2026 Multi-Chapter Education Symposium; a dynamic event, offering one, two, three or four-day options (depending upon your chosen sessions). This event has been designed for healthcare leaders, innovators, and emerging executives. Featuring a blend of in-person and virtual programming, this year’s symposium explores the future of healthcare through leadership, technology, strategy, and system transformation.
You can customize your experience by choosing from 15 different panel topics, 7 of which will be offered in-Person and 8 will be offered Virtually. Because some of these panels will be offered concurrently, if you attend the maximum number of 10 sessions (maximum of 4 in-person and 6 virtual), you will earn 15 CEUs (up to 6.0 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credits and 9.0 hours of ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits).
Note: Separate registrations are required for each virtual panel. With your registration for the in-person portion of the event, you will receive a discount code for 25% off each virtual panel for which you choose to register. Pick the panels you want to attend. If you choose not to register for the in-person portion, you may still register for any of the virtual panels at full price.
Join your peers from across the northern part of Texas and beyond, to gain actionable insights, expand your network, and stay ahead in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Summary of Symposium Offerings/Credits:
15 Total Topics from which You can Choose:
· 7 In-Person Education panels, attend up to 4. By registering for this one in-person day, you will receive in your Eventbrite confirmation a 25% off discount code which can be applied to each of the virtual panels. (If you attend all four in-person segments, you will earn 6.0 In-Person credits.)
· 8 Virtual Interactive Education panels, attend up to 6.(If you attend all six, you will earn 9.0 Virtual credits.)
May 14 In-Person Itinerary/Topics
8-8:45 am – Registration and Breakfast
8:45-10:15 am – Panel Topic: Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Moderator: Ken Hutchenrider – President, Methodist Richardson
Panelists:
Mary Wylie, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Baylor Scott & White Medical center – Plano
Jeff Stewart, Vice President Strategic Marketing, CHRISTUS Health
Clint Abernathy, President, Texas health Resources Pl
Break - 10:15 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 12 pm Sessions
Panel Option 1: Quality Management Systems: Ensuring High Quality Care
Moderator: Bert Witherspoon, Founder & Managing Partner, Triaxiom Advisors, LLC
Panelists:
Dr. Amer Aldeen, Chief Medical Officer, US Acute Care Solutions
Jackie Lopez, Director, Ambulatory Quality Management, CHRISTUS Health
Patty Kallal, Director Quality Outcomes THPG/Hospital, Texas Health
Panel Option 2: Inclusive Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator: Cassandra Self, Professional Services and Finance Officer, Texas Health Resources
Panelists:
Hamid Sedique, Executive Director-Northeast Texas, Texas Oncology
Pam Bryant, SVP & Supply Chain Officer, Parkland
Shane Brumit, VP of Business Development, Aramark
12-1pm – Lunch
1 - 2:30 pm Sessions
Panel Option 1: On the Executive Track: Leading People Who are More Experienced Than You
Moderator: Brandon Lewis, President, US Acute Care Solutions
Panelists:
Cody Hunter, President, Methodist Hospital Celina
Vern Rennier, CEO, Oceans Healthcare Longview
Eric Gustaf, Director of Quality Safety and Risk Management, Texas Health Resources Azle
Panel Option 2: Behavior Change and Patient Engagement: The Endgame for Gamification in Healthcare
Moderator: Nick Kagal, Customer Success Executive, Press Ganey
Panelists:
Junaid Kalia, Founder & CEO, SaveLife. AI
Brandi Jaco, Director Patient Experience, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Susan Moats, Regional Chief Nursing Officer/ Vice President of Patient Care Services, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
2:30-3 pm – Break
3 – 4:30 pm Sessions
Panel Option 1: Changing Business Strategies and Aligning Executive Compensation
Moderator: John Carter, Brand Ambassador, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Panelists:
Nelson Mann, Senior Partner, WittKieffer
Stacy Dorsey, SVP & Chief Workforce Officer, Parkland
Cory Edmondson, President & CEO, United Regional Health Care System
Panel Option 2: The Role of Data and Advanced Analytics in Transforming Healthcare
Moderator: Nick Kagal, Customer Success Executive, Press Ganey
Panelists:
James Griffin, CEO, Invene
David Gano, Executive Director, Performance Improvement, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Lisa Kilgore, Director of CMD, Baylor Scott & White
Click the following link to access the May 14 Speakers' Bios: https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/achentxwebsite/wp-media-folder-north-texas-chapter-of-the-american-college-of-healthcare-executives/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-14-Combined-Bios-Headshots.pdf
The above Ticket/registration is for the in-person May 14 day only. Once you have registered for the above event, you will see in your Eventbrite confirmation the discount code for the virtual offerings tied to this symposium. Click the links below each respective event title to learn more/register for one or more of the following Virtual Panels:
Friday, May 15th – Virtual Panels (NOTE: Both of these time slots have two topics running concurrently. Choose one for each time.)
8:00am-9:30 am Sessions
Panel Option 1: Improving the Health Status of Your Community:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986858161245?aff=oddtdtcreator
Panel Option 2: Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations: Resources to Empower Healthcare Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying, Incivility and Disrespect:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986859330743?aff=oddtdtcreator
10:00 am -11:30 am Sessions
Panel Option 1: Designing a More Efficient and Higher Quality Patient-Centered Healthcare Delivery Facilities Model:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986859925522?aff=oddtdtcreator
Panel Option 2: Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986860371857?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday, May 20th – Virtual Panels
12pm -1:30pm - Emergency Department Operational Standards in the 21st Century:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986860800138?aff=oddtdtcreator
2:00pm -3:30 pm - Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Healthcare Leadership:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986861189302?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday, May 28th – Virtual
3:30pm-5:00pm - Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986862203335?aff=oddtdtcreator
5:30pm- 7:00pm - Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986862990690?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, United States
USD 159.30 to USD 318.38
