CEO Council
Now in its fourth year, CEO Council has become the premier private retreat for visionary leaders in health systems and provider organizations. This exclusive gathering will bring together approximately 50 healthcare CEOs for deep discussions on the industry’s most pressing challenges.
An event unlike any other
CEO Council is an invite-only retreat designed for innovative CEOs across leading healthcare organizations. This intimate event offers the unique opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, share strategies, and explore solutions for the future of healthcare.Expect insightful sessions, valuable networking, and a curated experience that showcases the very best of Napa Valley, CA.
Experience a community, not just a conference
CEO Council is more than an event—it’s a gathering of like-minded leaders. Spouses are encouraged to join all social events, including dinners and curated activities. Cedar provides accommodations, activities, and meals for you and your guest.
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
This year’s CEO Council will take place at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, recognized as Travel & Leisure ’s readers’ favorite resort in California in 2023.
Located on the southern edge of Napa Valley, the resort is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Napa and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco. Stanly Ranch is a working ranch and vineyard set on over 700 acres.
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
This year’s CEO Council will take place at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, recognized as Travel & Leisure ’s readers’ favorite resort in California in 2023.
Located on the southern edge of Napa Valley, the resort is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Napa and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco. Stanly Ranch is a working ranch and vineyard set on over 700 acres.
Programming and Schedule
Programming will include keynote presentations, panel discussions and small-group breakout sessions, with a focus on improving healthcare access and affordability, breaking down barriers to innovation and becoming the transformation driver within your organization.
We’re excited to announce Guy Raz, award-winning reporter, creator and podcast host of NPR’s How I Built This as our first keynote speaker. Additional confirmed health system speakers include: Bill Gassen, President & CEO, Sanford Health David Callender, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System Omar Lateef, President & CEO, RUSH University System for Health Penny Wheeler, Cedar Board Member & Former CEO, Allina Health
Attending organizations
AnMed
ApolloMD
Ardent Health Services
Children’s Hospital & Clinics Of Minnesota
ChristianaCare
Consensus Health
El Camino Hospital System
Emerus
Essentia Health
GoHealth Urgent Care
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Keck Medicine of USC
LifePoint Health
Mary Washington Healthcare
Mass General Brigham
Memorial Hermann Health System
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
OrthoVirginia
RUSH University System for Health
Sanford Health
Scion Health
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Surgery Partners
Talkiatry
The University of Vermont Health Network
UC Davis Health
UCLA Health
Unio Health Partners
University of Arkansas Medical Center
University of Chicago Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
US Acute Care Solutions
US Heart and Vascular
Schedule
Day 1: February 24
3:30pm-4:00pm
Council Registration
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Opening Sessions
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Networking Reception
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Dinner
Day 2: February 25
8:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am – 2:00pm
Council Sessions
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Curated Networking Activities
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner and Keynote
Day 3: February 26
7:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast
9:00am – 10:30am
Conference Sessions
11:00am
Departures
Gain strategies to build organizations of the future:
Improving the patient financial experience can drastically improve overall financial conditions for providers and significantly contribute to the bottom line. Sessions will focus on measuring and understanding the ROI of patient engagement initiatives.
Conference sessions will cover diverse topics including the macroeconomic environment, the impact of generative AI and in the healthcare space, navigating increased competition from disruptive market entrants, and lessons in leadership and change management.
Explore the emerging technology behind the connected healthcare financial ecosystem, bringing together providers, payers and financial institutions to enhance the patient financial experience and strengthen provider finances.
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