HEALTHCARE CAPITAL PLANNING

Executive Perspectives on Growth, Strategy and the Future

Hear directly from healthcare system executives on their strategic planning outlook for the next 2–3 years. This exclusive panel brings together health system leaders to share insights on capital planning priorities, growth strategies, and how the design and construction industry can best position itself as a trusted partner.

What You’ll Hear

Executive panelists will tackle the critical questions shaping healthcare facility investment today:

Speakers

Rania Sadrack is Principal and Director of National Healthcare Strategy at TLC Engineering Solutions, where she leads the firm’s healthcare strategy and Center of Excellence while partnering with leadership to drive strategic initiatives and client growth nationwide. She also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, helping guide long-term priorities. A recognized voice in the healthcare industry, Rania frequently speaks at national conferences including Health Care Design (HCD), Healthcare Facilities Symposium (HFS), and the Vanderbilt Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium, amongst others. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and an MBA in Healthcare Management and Policy from the University of Miami. Deeply engaged in industry leadership, she serves on the UCF College of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Board and the Association for Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) Central Florida Board, and has held leadership roles with organizations such as AMFP, SMPS, COAA, and Women in Healthcare.

Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP, a native of Middle Georgia, serves as the President of the Gwinnett Hospital Foundation and Vice President for Governmental and Community Affairs for Northside Hospital System. He earned his BBA in Management from Georgia Southwestern State University, an MSA in Public Administration from Columbus State University, and his MHA and MBA from Georgia State University. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Jay is also a Certified Patient Experience Professional. He serves and/or served on various civic, community, and professional organization Boards including Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors, Partnership Gwinnett Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia, United Way, Rotary Club of Duluth, Salvation Army, Leadership Gwinnett, to name a few. Jay is also past State of Georgia Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Georgia State University Institute of Health Administration Board. He's been awarded the Scott Hudgens Distinguished Citizen Award and was the Volunteer Services Recipient at the Gwinnett Chamber Healthcare Awards. Jay has spoken regionally and nationally on subjects ranging from The Impact of Reform on Medicare/Medicaid to Workforce Retention Strategies, Leadership Development, and Organizational Culture.

Amanda Mewborn is Vice President of Planning, Design, and Construction at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Her career is focused on healthcare in design and construction, operations, and revenue cycle. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Health Systems from Georgia Tech. She is also a Registered Nurse and has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University. Amanda is a Lean Black Belt and Quality and Process Improvement Black Belt, and she taught Lean courses for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. She is a Fellow and past president of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Amanda is also a Diplomate member and former president of the Society for Health Systems. She was a founding member of the Georgia chapter of Women in Healthcare. She was also a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.

Shannon Sale is the Chief Administrative Officer for Grady Health System and has been working in health care for over 25 years. She began her career as a consultant with Kurt Salmon, assisting hospitals and health systems across the country with strategic and facility planning. In 2012, she joined the Grady leadership team as the first Vice President of Planning and Business Development. Today, as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer she is responsible for strategic planning, the operations of Grady’s strategic service lines, population health, community benefit, facilities design, management, and safety, project activation, pharmacy, IT, and Grady’s hospital-based ambulance program. Shannon is a member of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Healthcare Improvement (ARCHI), working to advance community partnerships for improved coordination and health outcomes. She currently sits on the Boards of the Essential Hospitals Institute, the research arm for America’s Essential Hospitals, the Southeast Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development, and Agnes Scott College. Shannon is a member of the 2017 Class of Leadership Atlanta. Shannon is a graduate of Wake Forest University and earned her MHA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

AGENDA

7:30 - 8:00 AM:  Registration & Networking

8:00 - 8:30 AM:  Breakfast Buffet

8:30 - 10:00 AM: Program, followed by Q&A

CPSM CEUs: 1.5 hours
Domains: 1 - Marketing Research, 3 - Business Development

Sponsorship Opportunities

GOLD LEVEL ($1,200):

GOLD sponsorship includes two (2) in-person tickets to the program ($150 value)

ALL of the SILVER sponsorship benefits plus:

SILVER LEVEL ($600): 

SILVER sponsorship includes one (1) in-person ticket to the program ($75 value)

ALL of the BRONZE sponsorship benefits plus:

BRONZE LEVEL ($300): 

BRONZE sponsorship includes one (1) in-person ticket to the program ($75 value)

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Bethany Dahl, [email protected], or Michelle Erste, [email protected]

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