Chief Executive Officers

The Members formally convene two times per year, spring and fall, for a two-day interactive session. Participants identify the issues they want to explore and the experts they want to hear from. A typical two-day Roundtable seminar will feature 3-5 speakers (outside speakers and/or Members themselves) making presentations on recent trends and innovative projects.

Issues may include topics such as:

• How do we bridge the chasm between hospital administration and practicing physicians? Will we ever be able to create a collaborative advantage for both parties?
• How do you balance the agenda of health systems with the agendas of their operating units? What are effective management control systems that tie the strategies together and keep all parties focused on the appropriate "ball"?
• How do we deal with overcapacity issues and overcrowded ERs?
• How do we get accurate updates and impact predictions on the new technologies driving and shaping our industry?
• What are the successful integration strategies, joint ventures, and physician employment models being implemented across the country?
• What can be done to combat physician who are creating their own for-profit entities?
• How are organizations paying physicians for taking call? What are the national trends?
• How do we continue to meet the challenge of conflicting demands between a reimbursement system focused on driving down costs and a more enlightened customer base which is demanding more services?
• What's new in executive compensation? What has been the result of changing the methods of pay for employees to a performance based system?
• Labor shortages and turnover: How do we recruit and retain the best candidates and assure loyalty? What are organizations doing to address physician, nurse, and technical specialty shortages?

The participants also enjoy the cross-pollination of ideas during "Hot Topic" sessions. Members are encouraged to present the issues/problems they are facing so that fellow Members can advise one another as peer consultants. During these interactive discussions, Members share new innovations and projects-in-process using a "grand rounds" format.

All Roundtable Meetings are skillfully facilitated to avoid wandering discussions and to promote productive dialogue and the efficient use of time spent "around the table." The "think tank" approach of the Roundtable provides a very high quality educational experience one cannot easily find elsewhere.

The Roundtable Dues, Attendance and Guest Policy
Tuitions at these meetings are covered by yearly membership dues. Meeting attendance must be a high priority. A Member is strongly encouraged to send an appropriate substitute in the event he or she is unable to attend a scheduled Roundtable Meeting.

A Member may bring one guest to any Meeting, particularly an individual who is considering membership. Guest registrations are made in advance (at no additional charge)--limited to four total per Roundtable Meeting.

In order to cover the costs of the semi-annual meetings, including speaker fees, appropriate research, and operating expenses, Members pay $2,995 for two consecutive meetings.