Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference -- August 6, 2013
Be inspired with a conference addressing women and their impact on the future of healthcare
CHICAGO, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There are 10 days left in Modern Healthcare's early bird registration for the annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, August 6 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, just outside of Nashville. This year's conference is titled Influencing the Future of Healthcare, and will discuss the transforming healthcare industry, mergers and acquisitions, how to get a board appointment and reaching your career goals. The conference is designed to inspire, present actionable insights, promote interaction among attendees to exchange ideas, and extend professional networks. Throughout the day, attendees will engage in discussions that will shape the business of healthcare and their careers.
Speakers just released include the Opening Keynote, Marilyn Tavenner, a Top 25 Women in Healthcare honoree, who is the newly appointed Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agenda is being developed, but the additional confirmed speakers are some of the most high profile and distinguished women in healthcare, including:
- Judy Persichilli, President and CEO of Catholic Health East
- Patricia Powers, Counsel, Waller
- Connie Curran, Founder and CEO at Best on Board, upcoming Chairman of the Board at DeVry, Board of Directors at Hospira and DePaul University, and Board Member at Lurie's Chicago Childrens' Hospital
- Judi North, Board Member at Community Health Systems, Acuity Brand, and Lumos Networks
- Sheila Penrose, Chairman of the Board at Jones Lang LaSalle, Board of Directors at McDonald's and Datacard Group, and General Trustee at Rush University Medical Center
- Shirley Weis, Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President at Mayo Clinic, Board Member at Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees, and Secretary at Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
- Sherrie Barch, President and Co-Founder at Furst Group
- Deborah Bowen, President and CEO of American College of Healthcare Executives
- Christy Lemak, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at University of Michigan, Director of the Griffith Leadership Center at University of Michigan, and Chief Academic Officer of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership
- Susan DeVore, President and CEO of Premier healthcare alliance
Capacity for this conference is limited. Early bird registration base rates begin at $229. For additional rates and the agenda, please visit:
www.modernhealthcare.com/august6women
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