General Session
What's the Hurry
• Jordan Archer, Tryon Medical Partners
Do we recognize how much of a problem hurry is in our daily lives? What would life look like if we were not hurried? Putting a twist on the NY Times Best Seller "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John M Comer, join the group for a collaborative, engaging conversation around "hurry" in the workplace.

The "ruthless elimination of hurry" in a professional workplace is a strategy to combat the detrimental effects of constant rushing and busyness by intentionally creating space for deliberate, focused, and quality work. This approach emphasizes that true effectiveness comes from presence, not pace, fostering better decision-making, enhanced creativity, improved well-being, and stronger relationships by prioritizing mindfulness, setting boundaries, and slowing down to engage deeply with tasks and colleagues.

Discussion questions will be sent ahead of the summit - come ready to engage!

General Session
Physician Practice Due Diligence
• Joy Hord, Parker Poe
Planning to acquire another physician practice? Anticipate that your practice may combine with another practice or be acquired in the near future? Simply want to make sure that your house is in order before engaging in acquisition or consolidation discussions? We will walk you through the due diligence process, from both the sale and buy side, identify common roadblocks identified during due diligence review and provide you with a few “tricks of the trade.

General Session
When the Unexpected Happens: Unscripted Responses
• Steve DeBiasi, Triangle Regen Medicine and Biologics Center
• Eddie Parrish, EmergOrtho
• Jacob Rodman, Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
Medical practice executives face unprecedented challenges when crises strike - from cybersecurity breaches and natural disasters to challenging physician behaviors and emergencies that can disrupt operations within moments. This interactive session will explore real-world strategies for maintaining organizational stability and clear decision-making during high-stakes situations where there's no playbook to follow. Panelists will share practical frameworks for rapid response coordination, transparent stakeholder communication, and maintaining patient care continuity when normal protocols no longer apply. Attendees will leave with actionable tools for leading through uncertainty and transforming chaotic moments into opportunities for organizational resilience.

General Session
Ancillary Service Lines
• LauraLee Lawley
Given ongoing downward pressure on reimbursement rates, physicians and physician groups continue to investigate outside service lines to supplement their income. In many cases, offering these services “in house” is more convenient for patients, allows patients to receive diagnostic or treatment services more quickly and conveniently and supports value-based care. The repeal of CON in South Carolina, and the partial repeal of CON in North Carolina, has created new opportunities for development of ancillary service lines. This panel discussion will focus on opportunities and challenges, as well as a discussion of how some physician groups have successfully navigated this expansion of services to the benefit of both their patients and their bottom line.

General Session
Unlock Prisons of Uncertainty to Rebuild Culture From the Inside Out
• Rashmi Airan
The future of work demands leaders who can navigate uncertainty with courage and conviction. Yet leaders often remain stuck in prisons of ego, perfectionism, cultural conditioning, and fear of being wrong. Organizations amplify these barriers with silos, toxic cultures, and rigid hierarchies that suffocate creativity and belonging. Rashmi challenges leaders to dismantle these prisons and rise into authentic, clarity-driven leadership.

General Session
Unlocking Value Through Innovation & Strategic Growth
• Ryan Barton, New Charter Technologies
• Jim Brady, Frazier Healthcare
• Reda Chouffani, New Charter Technologies
AI promises to transform every industry – yet 95% of pilots fail to deliver measurable results. In this exclusive session, you’ll gain insider clarity on what AI really is today, where it’s headed, and how to separate hype from reality.

General Session
Best "Practices" - A Panel Discussion featuring Previous Carolinas MGMA Practice of the Year Recipients
• Courtney Bain, Digestive Health
• Sandra Jackson, Eastern Pediatrics
• Charlie Furr, Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center (Moderator)
Moderated panel featuring previous Carolinas MGMA Practice of the Year Recipients. Panelists will discuss key components of the PTY Award including how their practice works with their teams to create a positive and effective culture to serve not just their patients, but their communities. Hear how practices strategically strengthen the long term sustainability of the practices through community outreach.