

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Architecting the Future of Care: Strategy, Leadership, and System Redesign in a Technology-Driven World.About this EventThe ACHE East, North, and Midwest Texas Chapters are excited to present our 2026 Multi-Chapter Education Symposium; a dynamic event, offering one, two, three or four-day options (depending upon your chosen sessions). This event has been designed for healthcare leaders, innovators, and emerging executives. Featuring a blend of in-person and virtual programming, this year’s symposium explores the future of healthcare through leadership, technology, strategy, and system transformation.You can customize your experience by choosing from 15 different panel topics, 7 of which will be offered in-Person and 8 will be offered Virtually. Because some of these panels will be offered concurrently, if you attend the maximum number of 10 sessions (maximum of 4 in-person and 6 virtual), you will earn 15 CEUs (up to 6.0 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credits and 9.0 hours of ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits).Note: Separate registrations are required for each virtual panel. With your registration for the in-person portion of the event, you will receive a discount code for 25% off each virtual panel for which you choose to register. Pick the panels you want to attend. If you choose not to register for the in-person portion, you may still register for any of the virtual panels at full price.Join your peers from across the northern part of Texas and beyond, to gain actionable insights, expand your network, and stay ahead in an evolving healthcare landscape.Summary of Symposium Offerings/Credits:15 Total Topics from which You can Choose:· 7 In-Person Education panels, attend up to 4. By registering for this one in-person day, you will receive in your Eventbrite confirmation a 25% off discount code which can be applied to each of the virtual panels. (If you attend all four in-person segments, you will earn 6.0 In-Person credits.)· 8 Virtual Interactive Education panels, attend up to 6.(If you attend all six, you will earn 9.0 Virtual credits.)May 14 In-Person Itinerary/Topics8-8:45 am – Registration and Breakfast8:45-10:15 am – Panel Topic: Healthcare Leadership in the 4th Industrial RevolutionModerator: Ken Hutchenrider – President, Methodist RichardsonPanelists:Mary Wylie, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Baylor Scott &amp; White Medical center – PlanoJeff Stewart, Vice President Strategic Marketing, CHRISTUS HealthClint Abernathy, President, Texas health Resources PlBreak - 10:15 am – 10:30 am10:30 am – 12 pm SessionsPanel Option 1: Quality Management Systems: Ensuring High Quality CareModerator: Bert Witherspoon, Founder &amp; Managing Partner, Triaxiom Advisors, LLCPanelists:Dr. Amer Aldeen, Chief Medical Officer, US Acute Care SolutionsJackie Lopez, Director, Ambulatory Quality Management, CHRISTUS HealthPatty Kallal, Director Quality Outcomes THPG/Hospital, Texas HealthPanel Option 2: Inclusive Leadership in HealthcareModerator: Cassandra Self, Professional Services and Finance Officer, Texas Health ResourcesPanelists:Hamid Sedique, Executive Director-Northeast Texas, Texas OncologyPam Bryant, SVP &amp; Supply Chain Officer, ParklandShane Brumit, VP of Business Development, Aramark12-1pm – Lunch1 - 2:30 pm SessionsPanel Option 1: On the Executive Track: Leading People Who are More Experienced Than YouModerator: Brandon Lewis, President, US Acute Care SolutionsPanelists:Cody Hunter, President, Methodist Hospital CelinaVern Rennier, CEO, Oceans Healthcare LongviewEric Gustaf, Director of Quality Safety and Risk Management, Texas Health Resources AzlePanel Option 2: Behavior Change and Patient Engagement: The Endgame for Gamification in HealthcareModerator: Nick Kagal, Customer Success Executive, Press GaneyPanelists:Junaid Kalia, Founder &amp; CEO, SaveLife. AIBrandi Jaco, Director Patient Experience, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicSusan Moats, Regional Chief Nursing Officer/ Vice President of Patient Care Services, Baylor Scott &amp; White Medical Center Plano2:30-3 pm – Break3 – 4:30 pm SessionsPanel Option 1: Changing Business Strategies and Aligning Executive CompensationModerator: John Carter, Brand Ambassador, Pinnacle Healthcare ConsultingPanelists:Nelson Mann, Senior Partner, WittKiefferStacy Dorsey, SVP &amp; Chief Workforce Officer, ParklandCory Edmondson, President &amp; CEO, United Regional Health Care SystemPanel Option 2: The Role of Data and Advanced Analytics in Transforming HealthcareModerator: Nick Kagal, Customer Success Executive, Press GaneyPanelists:James Griffin, CEO, InveneDavid Gano, Executive Director, Performance Improvement, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicLisa Kilgore, Director of CMD, Baylor Scott &amp; WhiteClick the following link to access the May 14 Speakers' Bios: https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/achentxwebsite/wp-media-folder-north-texas-chapter-of-the-american-college-of-healthcare-executives/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-14-Combined-Bios-Headshots.pdfThe above Ticket/registration is for the in-person May 14 day only. Once you have registered for the above event, you will see in your Eventbrite confirmation the discount code for the virtual offerings tied to this symposium. Click the links below each respective event title to learn more/register for one or more of the following Virtual Panels:Friday, May 15th – Virtual Panels (NOTE: Both of these time slots have two topics running concurrently. Choose one for each time.)8:00am-9:30 am SessionsPanel Option 1: Improving the Health Status of Your Community: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986858161245?aff=oddtdtcreatorPanel Option 2: Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations: Resources to Empower Healthcare Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying, Incivility and Disrespect: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986859330743?aff=oddtdtcreator10:00 am -11:30 am SessionsPanel Option 1: Designing a More Efficient and Higher Quality Patient-Centered Healthcare Delivery Facilities Model: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986859925522?aff=oddtdtcreatorPanel Option 2: Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986860371857?aff=oddtdtcreatorWednesday, May 20th – Virtual Panels12pm -1:30pm - Emergency Department Operational Standards in the 21st Century: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986860800138?aff=oddtdtcreator2:00pm -3:30 pm - Understanding Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Healthcare Leadership: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986861189302?aff=oddtdtcreatorThursday, May 28th – Virtual3:30pm-5:00pm - Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986862203335?aff=oddtdtcreator5:30pm- 7:00pm - Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986862990690?aff=oddtdtcreator  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ec525df0-3266-11f1-9977-69abb8414888-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ec935e90-3266-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ecca4d10-3266-11f1-88de-4b8b8967f1af-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ecfa0fa0-3266-11f1-9977-69abb8414888-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ed27af50-3266-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plano/2026-ache-east-north-midwest-texas-multi-chapter-education-symposium/100001986841856477
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Nonprofit, Business
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 159.3, max: 318.38, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Plano
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
- **lat**: 33.0150242
- **long**: -96.7896913
- **full address**: Baylor Scott &amp; White The Heart Hospital - Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium being held?
  - **A:** 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Baylor Scott &amp; White The Heart Hospital - Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium range from USD 159 to USD 318 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityACHE MemberUSD 265 + USD 16 feeAvailableNon-MemberUSD 318 + USD 19 feeAvailableStudentUSD 159 + USD 10 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium?
  - **A:** 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium is organized by East TX, North TX & TX Midwest ACHE Chapters.

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