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Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 8th
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Carolinas MGMA Leadership Council Meeting |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Conference Welcome + General Session
Revenue Cycle as Strategy: Turning Operational Pressure into Financial Advantage
Chad Peters, Curi Advisory
For many medical practices, the revenue cycle is still treated as a back-office function—reactive, resource-constrained, and under constant pressure. But leading organizations are taking a different approach: elevating the revenue cycle into a strategic driver of financial performance. In this session, Chad Peters of Curi Advisory will explore how practice leaders can reframe revenue cycle as a source of competitive advantage, not just an operational necessity. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will help administrators move beyond day-to-day firefighting and start leveraging the revenue cycle as a strategic asset. |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Opening Session
AI-Powered Practice: From Experimentation to Transformation
Michael Levy, Blue Door Digital Innovations
Lee Phillips, Blue Door Digital Innovations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday practice, creating new opportunities for healthcare organizations to improve efficiency, enhance patient experiences, and address growing workforce challenges. Yet many leaders are still navigating a crowded landscape of emerging technologies and wondering where AI can deliver meaningful value within their organizations.
In this highly interactive workshop, attendees will separate AI reality from hype and explore practical applications that are delivering measurable results across medical practices today. Through real-world examples, peer discussion, and hands-on exercises, participants will identify high-value opportunities within their own organizations and develop a practical roadmap for implementation. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors |
| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Emerging Leaders Meet Up
Sponsored by MagMutual |
| 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Fall Conference High Octane Evening
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Sponsored by Curi |
Friday, October 9th
| 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Registration Open |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast Together |
| 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Welcome Announcements + Business Meeting + Opening Session
Finish the Ride: The Power of Belief at Work and in Life
Dean Otto
When your team is facing pressure, uncertainty, or fatigue—belief becomes the differentiator. Dean Otto’s keynote isn’t just a powerful personal story. It’s a transformational experience that shows teams how to face adversity, lead with purpose, and build a mindset that outlasts the odds. After surviving a life-altering accident and overcoming a 2% chance of walking again, Dean brings hard-won wisdom on resilience, mindset, and human connection to every room he steps into. |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
General Session
Competing for Top Healthcare Talent: Innovative Compensation and Retention Strategies
Martina Young and Pete Mitchell, Gallagher
As competition for physicians and top healthcare talent intensifies, compensation strategies must continue to evolve. This session will explore how healthcare organizations are redesigning compensation plans to successfully recruit, attract, and retain high-performing physicians and clinical leaders.
Attendees will gain insight into national and regional trends in leadership, physician, and staff compensation design, fair market value considerations, and innovative compensation models being implemented by medical groups and hospitals. Presenters will also discuss pay practices that include creative incentives and support structures that enhance recruitment and long-term retention. Special attention will be given to rural market strategies that demonstrate how rural practices can remain competitive in attracting and retaining physicians and high-level healthcare professionals. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Community Service Project
Women's Empowerment and Equity Institute (Learn More) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM |
General Session
The US Healthcare System and What the Future Holds
Ron Howrigon, Fulcrum Strategies
Health care has become one of the main topics of discussion during every election cycle and it will continue to be one of the biggest issues for every administration. Many people are left wondering: what does the future of health care look like? For the past several decades, the health care segment of the U.S. economy has been growing at an alarming rate. Many economists now believe that health care is poised for a major collapse if something isn’t done. Ron Howrigon, President and CEO of Fulcrum Strategies, breaks down the complex system that is health care in the U.S. and helps people gain a deeper understanding of the issues that will arise in 2026 and the years to come. |
| 2:00 PM |
Conference Close
50/50 Raffle + BINGO & Exhibitor Prizes |
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