Dr. Anderson is currently teaching at the Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has also been an Adjunct Instructor of healthcare policy and management in the Department of Public Affairs at the Pennsylvania State University, an Affiliated Academic Instructor of healthcare management at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, and a Lead Healthcare Concentration Professor at the Jack Welch Management Institute’s Graduate Online MBA Program at Strayer University. Dr. Anderson education, background, and experience provide a unique perspective on the speaker topics listed under his credentials.

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Fearless innovation! There are very few women innovation speakers, and even fewer who have actually innovated. Julie Austin is both.
Julie is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker. She is an internationally known thought leader on the topic of innovation. She has been a keynote speaker for clients such as Procter & Gamble, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Northrop Grumman, and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Julie will teach you how to generate ideas on a consistent basis, ideas to cut costs, improve sales, create new products, services, business models, ad campaigns, marketing & PR angles, and unique promotions.

Energizing - Inspiring - Empowering

Simon T. Bailey is a Breakthrough Strategist  who has worked with more than 1,700 organizations in 46 countries, and whose life's purpose is to teach 1 billion+ people how to be fearless and create their futures.

He equips companies with the tools necessary to effect cultural transformation resulting in higher employee engagement and platinum customer service experiences. He challenges individuals to dig deep to find and release their inner brilliance and become Chief Breakthrough Officers - personally and professionally.

Jeff is an internationally recognized health futurist and medical economist.

As an independent industry thought leader, he forecasts the evolution of healthcare and develops practical approaches to improving the medical sector of the American economy. He is widely known for his specific proposals to create an efficient and effective healthcare delivery system through multi-stakeholder partnerships and other initiatives focused in the private sector.

Evan M. Benjamin, MD, MS, FACP is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare delivery innovation and quality improvement. As Chief Medical Officer at Ariadne Labs (Harvard School of Public Health) and Associate professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School he focuses on improving healthcare delivery. Dr. Benjamin has a unique view of healthcare delivery, from research to application.

Customer Service ♦ Patient Experience
Teamwork

When Chris worked for Disney, Fortune 500 Companies requested him to train & motivate their top leaders. Chris continues teaching and training leaders using the Disney Approach to Quality Service.

Chris's presentations can also include the philosophy from the book If Disney Ran Your Hospital by Fred Lee. He presented the book and its principles for a 2-day program to the National Health Service in London, England. Chris will customize his presentation to make sure it applies directly to what you are trying to achieve and will make sure your takeaway is exactly what you are looking for.

John Byrnes, MD is the author of The Quality Playbook and founder of Quality BootCamp® and HRO Academy™. As past CMO of 5 health systems in the US, he's widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on quality, safety, and physician engagement. Dr. Byrnes' presentations and workshops are dynamic and immensely practical—always motivating his audience to create a culture of excellence that delivers world-class clinical outcomes.

Anthony Cirillo, FACHE, is an aging and caregiving expert. He not only helps organizations market to boomers and seniors but also helps them address the important issue of family caregivers in the workforce. Anthony helped start the patient experience movement with his article, The Chief Experience Officer, an impetus behind the Cleveland Clinic's creation of the position. Anthony is an expert on aging populations and helps organizations market to boomers and seniors. Anthony is working with medical practices to bring caregiving solutions to their patient populations, positioning caregiving as a social determinant of health and caregiver solutions as a population health tool. An international speaker, he helps healthcare organizations change the experience and tell their story, reaching nearly 10 million people through his large suite of caregiving solutions. Anthony is the ideal opener or closer to any public senior event you are planning.

Carson F. Dye, FACHE, President & CEO of Exceptional Leadership, LLC, is a seasoned leadership consultant with 40-plus years of leadership and management experience. For the past 20 years, he has conducted over 600 leadership searches for a variety of healthcare organizations. These have included CEO, COO, CFO, and physician executive roles in health systems, academic medical centers, universities, and free standing hospitals. Along with his executive search work, teaching, and writing, he has had considerable experience the past two decades in physician leadership and physician engagement.

As a Corporate Put-on Comedian and Emcee, Harry has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, and is frequently rated 'best speaker' at their conferences.

As a stand-up comedian, Harry is a regular opening act for Ray Romano; and as an actor, he has appeared on "Everybody Loves Raymond" (CBS) and "Men Of a Certain Age." (TNT)

Sheila N. Glazov is a best-selling author, internationally known personality expert, and dynamic educator. Sheila's What Color Is Your Brain?® programs for Health Care Professionals help to maximize resiliency and minimize burnout, manage stress and adapt to change, and develop effective communication and teamwork in the workplace!

Sheila adapts her innovative sessions to the needs of each client. She brings a unique storytelling spark to her engaging and content-rich keynote presentations and interactive and enlightening workshops. Every program attendee quickly determines their Brain Color personality strengths to build harmonious relationships, and improve their quality of care. There is no better way to be successful in the health care workplace, than to use Sheila’s Brain Color concepts to decode and understanding people’s personalities!

Dr. Groves' presentations engage and present clear and compelling evidence that talent management & succession planning capabilities are vital investments. Four case studies—Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, HCA, and the Cleveland Clinic—illustrate why healthcare organizations must implement Groves' Talent Management Capabilities for leadership development and continuity.

In Dr. Kevin Groves' book, Winning Strategies, his approach to succession planning encompasses not just the CEO, but the entire leadership pipeline. Winning Strategies is the culmination of his work with healthcare organizations over the past 10 years to identify evidence-based succession management and talent development practices.

Mark Hagland is a nationally respected independent healthcare journalist. He has won numerous awards for his journalism. He writes about a wide range of topics and issues, from quality improvement and patient safety to managed care and health market trends, strategic planning, disease management, information technology, health information management, and policy and regulatory issues.

For 12 years, Lisa Hammett has been speaking to audiences about creating work/life balance, mindset, health, wellness, stress management, goal achievement, and habit formation.  She integrates her story of moving past burnout to a happy, healthy, fulfilled life.
Lisa is a dynamic, relatable, transformational speaker and storyteller. She leaves her audience with practical, easy to implement tips that can be incorporated into a busy lifestyle.

Vicki Hess, RN, is known for positively impacting employee engagement in healthcare. Her unique views on employee engagement are evidence-based, relatable, and real world. Organizations that implement Vicki's ideas experience increased productivity, safety, quality, retention, patient satisfaction, creativity, and more. In 2021, Vicki retired, we wish her all the best!

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Do you want to inspire and build your people?

Do you want to create an organizational culture where people can thrive?

These are just a couple of questions Katrina Hutchins, BA, MSW, EdD, asks when engaging organizations and groups on ways to invest in their people and elevate organizational excellence. Affectionately known as “Dr. K”, Katrina is an Inspirational Speaker, Certified Executive Coach, Senior Consultant, Author, Adjunct Professor, Philanthropist, and Founder & President of Re-Source Solutions, a company focused on building organizational excellence. Through customized workshops, seminars, retreats, and keynote addresses, Dr. K’s goal remains the same – to positively and powerfully impact the work and lives of others. She finds great honor in doing so.

Joyce teaches you how to take care of yourself while you take care of others. Words and thoughts impact emotions and healing. Learn how to deliberately reset emotions to the positive for yourself and those around you to deliver hope, comfort, compassion and positive feelings. Discover the secret to a more positive environment and happier teams and a more joyful you. The tools she presents enhance culture, well-being and rapport.

Kent was born in Iowa City , Iowa and other than a few early years of his life spent in Chicago , has resided in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids , Iowa . He attended the University of Iowa like his father and 4 siblings, eventually earning a Masters degree in Counseling and Human Development.

Dr. Jessee is one of the nation's leading experts on physician services management and hospital-physician integration. In particular, he is skilled in the development and implementation of strategies for creating aligned economic interests among physicians, hospitals, and payers. He is also widely recognized as an expert on health policy issues, and the role of governance in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr. Jessee's vast experience includes president of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for over 12 years and VP of Quality & Managed Care at AMA.

Mark David Jones is a highly demanded speaker and acclaimed author—working with dozens of Fortune 500 companies, large governmental agencies and numerous international corporations. Mark’s dynamic and engaging style has earned him a reputation as an inspirational world-class expert – driving audiences to action.

Paul H. Keckley is Managing Editor of The Keckley Report, a healthcare researcher and widely known industry expert on Healthcare Reform and the Future of Healthcare. A favorite of Board Retreats and Senior Leadership, Paul always brings current and timely discussions into his presentations.
In addition to The Keckley Report, he authors a monthly column for Health and Hospital Networks and has published three books and 250 articles.

During the period preceding the passage of the Affordable Care Act, he facilitated sessions between White House Office of Health Reform sessions and major health industry trade groups as private sector input was sought in the legislation.

The author of Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times, and named by Forbes Magazine as “The Man Who Would Save Healthcare,” Dr. Kenagy understands success in healthcare.

Times are difficult.  90% will struggle or fail, while 10% will thrive and grow.  The success factors of the 10% are clear.  Dr. Kenagy will customize a presentation or an inspiring virtual-online experience for you from his Harvard Business School research on the Five Leading Indicators of Success in complex, value-driven healthcare.

The result – your team is ready for the future, whatever it holds.

Eric Kidwell has seen both sides of healthcare. From the corporate suite, to facing a life-threatening diagnosis and back again, his experiences give him a unique perspective on the Patient Experience. Eric's ability to translate the business of healthcare to the human side with humor, experience and real-world examples makes him a sought after choice for conferences and events across the country.

Dr. Kumar is Founder of Quantros, Inc., a leader in web-based healthcare data management and decision support solutions to further patient safety and quality. Today, more than 2,200 healthcare facilities in the USA use Quantros applications to drive improvements in quality of care delivered, patient safety initiatives and compliance programs.

With over 20 years of critical care nursing and administrative leadership experience, Colleen LaCroix loves to share her experiences to inspire and motivate audiences from bedside to C-Suite. Her knowledge across multiple critical care areas, serving as a clinical instructor for a local nursing school, administratively supporting the goals of the private practice and hospital environment, awareness of the changing healthcare economic environment, and importance of strategic planning for the future, she is able to speak and discuss a wide range of  topics from Service Excellence to Nurse Engagement and Quality Improvement.

Dr. Laird was the Executive Medical Director of the AdventHealth Senior Health Program in Orlando for 6 years. She has over 20 years of experience in patient care with an emphasis in senior healthcare. Dr. Laird brings her years of experience and insight she uses with her patients everyday to her speaking on Patient Care, Compassion & Empathy, developing an effective workplace culture as well as caring for the caregivers. Dr. Laird co-authored Beyond Disney - Heartwiring Healthcare Excellence, Restoring the Art of Compassion and Empathy with Fred Lee, now available.

Fred Lee recognized Dr. Laird's true compassion and empathy towards patients and chose her to help him finish his last book: Beyond Disney - Heartwiring Healthcare Excellence, Restoring the Art of Compassion & Empathy, now available.

Fred Lee was the author of: If Disney Ran Your Hospital, the #1 best selling Healthcare Leadership book with over 500,000 copies sold, in 5 languages.

Kristen has been a pioneer, a spirited and innovative thought leader in the fields of Relationship-centered Care, circle practice and integrative care. She excels at guiding individuals and organizations toward authentic, compassionate and positive leadership at all levels of an organization. Kristen models, facilitates and inspires individuals to transform their healthcare cultures into places where they can thrive personally, become stronger team members who therefore, together, deliver exceptional, safe and quality patient & family experiences.

As a registered health care lobbyist for three decades, Scott brings us a real, "from the trenches" perspective on healthcare politics, legislation and the federal budget. He provides insights into the twists and turns of "the sausage making" that occurs in Washington, D.C., and helps us make sense of—at times the comic or Machiavellian aspects of public policy formulation in the nation's capital.

Marofsky redefines “caregiving” to “care-living” and encourages compassionate organizations and providers to incorporate this philosophy at times when a difficult medical diagnosis can be overwhelming. This means building empathic relationships by balancing head and heart and adding hints of hope in the despair. The result will be better outcomes for all parties, including higher patient and job satisfaction.

Dr. Will Miller has earned the reputation as an extraordinary keynote speaker. He is a recognized expert in the area of stress & coping, interpersonal relationships, organizational health, and workplace culture. A therapist and teacher at Purdue University, he lectures at the schools of Organizational Leadership, Management, and Mass Communication on the social environment of the workplace and the impact on productivity. Add his experience as a stand-up comedian in New York for 19 years, and you know your audience will be entertained and connected the entire time.

At GE for almost 20 years, Oster lead teams to design new parts for aircraft engines which ingrained in her what it takes to build a safe product and the importance of meeting customer requirements. Now, Oster applies that knowledge to build high-performing healthcare teams and improve the Patient Experience and navigate families through healthcare crises. Oster shares best practices that can be implemented in healthcare to introduce participants to innovative tactics for rapidly implementing strategies for patient-centric culture change.

Looking at Your World Through a Beltway Crystal Ball,
Federal Health Care Public Policy Outlook

Ilisa Halpern Paul, Senior Policy Advisor for Venable, is known for her engaging and insightful “Beltway Crystal Ball” presentations. With nearly 30 years of experience working in D.C. and helping to shape the outcomes of national healthcare policy as a lobbyist and strategist, Ilisa gives hospitals and healthcare providers nonpartisan insight and information that helps inform decision making.

Increased financial strain on the healthcare ecosystem, an unprecedented political and economic environment created by COVID-19, and the Current Legislative Issues are posing significant challenges to and creating uncertainty for healthcare leaders. Health systems, hospitals, provider associations, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, and other health care organizations need to get a read now on what is likely to happen with respect to health policy and gain insight into how best to plan for various scenarios.

Jerry F. Pogue has over 40 years experience in the healthcare field in executive leadership positions. CEO of Hospitals in Oregon and Washington throughout his career, Regional Vice President for multiple health systems, Chairman for several Hospital Boards, and currently Publisher for Second River Healthcare—an award-winning healthcare leadership publishing company.

Dr. Reinertsen brings his skills and experience to the Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI) in Boston, where he is a Senior Fellow, heading IHI's leadership development sector, and to hospitals and health care systems throughout the United States and Europe. He was a subcommittee member of the Institute of Medicine's work that produced the landmark publications "To Err Is Human" and "Crossing the Quality Chasm," and as an author of papers in major medical journals.

With over 35 years of healthcare management experience, Philip Ronning focuses on accountable care, specialty programs, strategy, organization, integration, culture and more. Ronning has worked with urban to rural markets across the board and a client list of over 300. The American Hospital Association has published eight of his books.

True motivational trainers with a call to action are hard to come by, and Darryl is one of the elite few. After graduating from James Madison University and as a former TV news journalist, Darryl's skills have been honed over 20 years, and he is now a highly sought-after patient experience speaker and trainer. His use of humor, energy, and enthusiasm makes him a favorite for keynotes, workshops, and conferences across the country.

If your team is looking for a digital transformation keynote speaker or an expert to bring your organization innovative ideas on disruption, technology, leadership, and business strategy, John Rossman can offer you an exclusive point of view. Bring the former Amazon executive who helped Jeff Bezos to create a global industry leader to your next event. Bring John Rossman and his insights to your team.

Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, MS is a best-selling author and sustainable behavior change scientist where for decades, she has been a recognized pioneer and leading authority. Because of her comprehensive and artisanal approach to creating sustainable behavior change related to healthy lifestyles and well-being, global organizations bring her in to to accelerate and sustain outcomes. She directs the University of Michigan's Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center.

Diane Sieg, RN gives you and your group practical and life-saving resilience skills that help you thrive in your work and life!  As a former emergency room nurse of 23 years, and today a speaker, author, coach, and yoga teacher, Diane delivers a personal, high energy interaction with heartfelt stories and tangible skills. She sets a positive tone for opening your event or closing it with a bang, sending your attendees home with a clear, strong message about the importance of embracing resilience skills such as engagement, compassion, and mindfulness.

Joe Tye is the leading authority on values-based and leadership skills and strategies, and on building a culture of ownership on a foundation of values in organizations. A powerful and effective speaker on the topics of values, leadership, building a culture of ownership and personal motivation. He is a passionate and dynamic presenter who shares real-world strategies for personal, professional and leadership success.

As President of Valentine Health Advisers and with more than 45 years of health care consulting experience, Mr. Valentine specializes in the area of strategy, transactions, and board governance. Mr. Valentine was the issue editor and an early pioneer on hospital turnarounds (topics in Healthcare Financing: Financially Troubled Hospitals). Mr. Valentine authors the annual "Top 10 Trends in Healthcare" for the Governance Institute (over 16 years). He is a nationally recognized author and speaker on healthcare issues, industry trends and its future outlook.

Viveka is known internationally as the "LinkedIn Expert" and speaks to entrepreneurs, business owners, corporations, and associations on the benefits of marketing with social media, and in particular LinkedIn.
She is the author of "LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day" (John Wiley & Sons, 2012) and has been listed on two of Forbes Most Influential People lists. She is the host of the biggest LinkedIn chat on Twitter: #LinkedInChat (Recently quoted by Mashable as one of the top 10 business chats) and co-moderator of LinkedStrategies, the largest LinkedIn strategy group on LinkedIn. She is constantly learning, sharing and transferring social media skills and strategies.

Dan refuses to accept business as usual - making him an unconventional, yet highly effective, strategist to some of the world's largest companies. Dan and his team help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers.