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April 2010

Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues Conference

Chicago

Presented by Becker's Hospital Review

April 13-14

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Chicago, IL -- Becker's Hospital Review announces details of the Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues Conference on April 13-14, 2010, at the Westin Hotel on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
-- 37 sessions and 45 speakers focused on immediately useful guidance for hospitals and health systems
-- Gain practical guidance that can be used immediately; topics include 5 Key Concepts for Growing Profits in a Challenging Economic Environment; Strategies for Competing with a Dominant Hospital; Key Trends and Ideas for Improving Hospital Performance and Aligning with Physicians; The Best Ideas for Hospitals Now; and Key Steps to Contain Costs
-- Great speakers from the following hospitals and health systems: CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Hospital Sisters Health System, Aurora BayCare Medical Center, San Luis Valley Regional Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Medical Center at St. Elizabeth Place, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, TriHealth, Baylor Health, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Temple University School of Medicine
-- Study new strategies and ideas for orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology, neurosurgery and more
-- Understand the impact of healthcare reform on hospitals and health systems
-- Limited to 125 attendees
-- Outstanding keynote speakers
-- Early registration discounts end March 1; Additional discounts when registering 2 or more attendees

THERE ARE 4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Online: Register through our secure Web site at www.regonline.com/hospitalandhealthsystemconference.
2. Phone: (800) 417-2035.
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4. Fax: Print the conference brochure (PDF), fill-out the registration on p. 5 and fax it to (866) 678-5755.

Here are just 16 of the 37 sessions:

1. The Best Ideas for Hospitals Now – Chris Karam, FACHE, President & CEO, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System; Dan Moen, CEO, LHP Hospital Group; Paul R. Summerside, MD, Chairman of the Board, Aurora Baycare Medical Center; Alex Rintoul, CEO, Medical Center at St. Elizabeth Place; Moderated by Scott Becker, JD, CPA, Partner, McGuireWoods, LLP

2. The 5 Things Hospitals Should Look For in a Partner – Dan Moen, CEO, LHP Hospital Group, Inc.

3. Developing a Sustainable Physician Strategy – Walter Morrissey, MD, Vice President,
Kaufman Hall

4. The Politics of Healthcare Reform – Ron Brownstein, Political Director, Atlantic Media Company

5. 5 Key Concepts for Growing Profits in a Challenging Economic Environment – Chris Karam, FACHE, President & CEO, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

6. Physician Hospital Relationships: A Review of Evolving Problems and Opportunities – Paul Summerside, MD, Chairman of the Board, Aurora BayCare Medical Center

7. Strategies for Competing with a Dominant Hospital – Alex Rintoul, CEO, Medical Center at St. Elizabeth Place

8. Monetization of Non Core Assets and Outsourcing Facility Development – Michael Bryant, CEO, Methodist Medical Center and Gordon Soderland, SVP, Strategic Relationships, DASCO Companies

9. Hospital Transactions, Current Market Analysis and Valuations – Greg Koonsman, Senior Partner, and Jon O’Sullivan, Senior Partner, VMG Health

10. An Analysis of What Works, What Doesn't: Key Thoughts from 10 Great Partnerships With Management Companies and Hospitals – Joe Clark, EVP and Chief Development Officer, Surgical Care Affiliates

11. Key Trends and Ideas for Improving Hospital Performance and Aligning With Physicians – Bill Southwick, President & CEO, Healthmark Partners; Marc Halley,
President/CEO, Halley Consulting Group; Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Somnia Anesthesia

12. The Best Ideas for Hospital CFOs Now – Faye Deich, Chief Operating Officer, Sacred Heart Hospital; John R. Zell, CPA, MBA, CFO, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center; David Felsenthal, Senior Partner, Principle Valuation; John Thomas, EVP Healthcare REIT; Moderated by Claudia Gourdon, Senior Vice President, National Marketing Manager, Healthcare Finance Group

13. 4 Key Ideas and Concepts to Improve Cardiovascular Program Profitability – Ted Winslow, MD, Sg2

14. 4 Core Ideas and Concepts to Improve Oncology Program Profitability – Lisa Slama, PhD, Director, Sg2

15. Key Steps to Contain Costs – Faye Deich, Chief Operating Officer, Sacred Heart Hospital, Regional Director, Hospital Sisters Health System

16. Distressed Hospital Financing Issues – Shane Passarelli, Senior Vice President, Healthcare Finance Group, and Gary Samson, Partner, McGuireWoods, LLP

For further information, registration and to view the complete brochure, click here.

REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 1 AND RECEIVE $100 OFF THE CONFERENCE FEE

CONFERENCE LOCATION:
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL USA 60611
(312) 943-7200

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Jessica Cole
President and CEO
Becker's Hospital Review
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Cathy Brett
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