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Check-In and Breakfast
Sponsored by Health Advocates Network
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| 9:00 – 9:30 am |
Welcome Remarks
Michael Hartline, Dean, Florida State University College of Business
Richard McCullough, President, Florida State University
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9:30 – 10:00 am
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Presenting Sponsor Keynote
Nick Westfall, CEO, VITAS Healthcare Corporation
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| 10:15 – 11:30 am |
PANEL 1
Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery: Patient-Centric Approaches for All!
This panel will explore the evolving healthcare ecosystem and the impacts of patient choice, telemedicine, cost management, accessibility, and distribution. We'll also examine public healthcare policy and its effects on the productivity, quality, and overall performance of healthcare providers.
MODERATOR:
Michael Sweeney, Professor of Clinical Sciences, Florida State University College of Medicine
PANELISTS:
Jim Boyman, Vice President, GuideWell Health
Travis Butchello, Director of State Government Affairs, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Brandon Stock, Vice President of Innovation and Strategy, VITAS Healthcare
Andrew Wong, Orthopedic Surgeon, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
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| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm |
Lunch – Sponsored by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
PANEL 2
The Florida Healthcare Horizon: Shaping the Future of Care
Florida's rapidly growing and aging population presents unique challenges and opportunities for the healthcare industry. This panel brings together key leaders from academia and healthcare to discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare education, workforce development, and policy. Topics will include the pressing need for more nurses, expanded medical schools and residency programs, solutions for behavioral and mental health care, and the evolving role of insurance coverage. Additionally, we will explore how Florida can position itself as a leader in medical research and innovation.
MODERATOR:
Stacey Patterson, Vice President of Research, Florida State University
PANELISTS
Mark O’Bryant, President and CEO, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Mary Mayhew, President, Florida Hospital Association
Sabin Bass, President and CEO, Capital Health Plan
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| 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
PANEL 3
Capital Markets and the Future of Healthcare Financing
This panel examines how capital markets drive innovation and growth in the healthcare sector. Panelists will discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare financing, examining key trends, emerging opportunities and the role different capital sources play in shaping the industry’s future.
MODERATOR:
Kelsey Syvrud, Assistant Department Chair, Assistant Lecturer and Gene Taylor/Bank of America Banking & Financial Studies Center Director, Florida State University College of Business
PANELISTS:
Erin James Coward, Managing Director, Regional Head of Middle Market Healthcare Services Banking, JP Morgan Chase
Yuriy Onyskiv, Principal, Orlando Health Ventures
John Ransom, Managing Director, Director of Healthcare Research, Raymond James & Associates
Joshua Zenilman, Principal, Ascend Partners
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| 2:45 – 4:00 pm |
PANEL 4
AI, Cybersecurity, and Disruptive Technologies Transforming Healthcare
Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity advancements are set to revolutionize healthcare delivery and patient experiences. This panel will discuss how these innovations may reshape medical practices.
MODERATOR:
Jonathan Fozard, Chief Information Officer, Florida State University
PANELISTS:
Jennifer Crews, Nurse Administrator, Practice Transformation, Professional Development, Academics, and Advanced Care at Home, Mayo Clinic
Bobby Gorantla, Partner, KPMG
Murali Gandhirajan, Global Healthcare and Life Sciences CTO, Snowflake
Wael Younan, Executive Healthcare Strategist, Crowdstrike
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| 4:00 pm |
Closing Remarks
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