2026 Preliminary Program

 

The summit program is constructed around a panel format that facilitates open discussion from a variety of perspectives and, for even greater depth, Q&A involving audience members.
Each panel is comprised of three to four sponsored individuals, plus an FSU moderator. The moderator works closely with each panelist to develop specific discussion topics and field audience questions. Our preliminary program is provided below.
 

    Tuesday, February 10
6:00 – 7:30 pm

SPONSOR RECEPTION – Legacy Hall

An opening reception and networking event will be held at Legacy Hall – the College of Business’ new home. This invitation-only event is limited to sponsors and VIPs.

Sponsored by:

    Wednesday, February 11
8:00 – 9:00 am

CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST

Sponsored by:
9:00 – 9:30 am

WELCOME REMARKS
Michael Hartline, Dean, Florida State University College of Business
Richard McCullough, President, Florida State University

9:30 – 10:00 am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER (TBD)
10:15 – 11:45 am

PANEL 1:  Operational Excellence in Healthcare
Moderator:  TBD

What are the benchmarks that reflect operational excellence?  What are the current issues that facilitate and threaten those goals?  This session will take a deep dive into how organizations can optimize workflows while maintaining high-quality patient care, cost, and access.
11:45 am – 1:15 pm

LUNCHEON:  FSU HEALTH – The Past, Present & Future of Healthcare Education and Research at FSU

Speakers:  Stacey Patterson, Vice President for Research, FSU
                  Jeremy Slaga, Vice President & Chief Clinical Operations Officer, FSU

Hear from FSU’s VP for Research Stacey Patterson and the newly appointed VP and Chief Clinical Operations Officer Jeremy Slaga as they discuss FSU’s role and plans for healthcare on a local, state, and national level.
1:30 – 3:00 pm

PANEL 2: Public Policy Impacts on Healthcare Business Models
Moderator: Deanna Barath, Assistant Professor, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, FSU

Panelists will examine public policy and regulation initiatives impacting the health sector in Florida and beyond. This includes the impacts of restructured public funding on Medicare and Medicaid.
3:15 – 4:45 pm

PANEL 3:  Data Interoperability, Infrastructure & Privacy
Moderator: Jonathan Fozard, Chief Information Officer, FSU

Managing patient data, sharing it across systems, ensuring privacy and security and building scalable tech infrastructure are major challenges and priorities for healthcare providers and patients.  This panel will explore these issues, including the role of AI.
4:45 - 6:00 pm

NETWORKING CLOSING RECEPTION

Drinks and light refreshments will be served.