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THMA Spring 2025 COO Forum

May 7–9 2025 | Conrad Washington D.C.

THMA Chief Operating Officer Forum

The Health Management Academy’s (THMA) Chief Operating Officer Forum offers Intimate programming focused on thought leadership and a curated environment for candid conversations not shared beyond the group enables selected industry companies and Leading Health System Chief Operating Officers to engage in mutually beneficial idea exchange and relationship-building.

THMA’s COO Forum gathers twice each year—once in Spring and once in Fall—for an immersive, retreat-style event. The COO Forum is opening space for additional industry members in 2025. We are seeking industry members that can bring important thought leadership and ideas to drive health forward.

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The Value of THMA Industry Convening

Bringing health systems and industry companies together to drive change through retreat-style forums is what we've specialized in for the past 25 years. Join us this Spring and build genuine relationships with health system COOs through intimate discussions, collaborative problem-solving and thought leadership exchange.

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Health System COO Forum Members

“The key component to this group is relationships. There is something about it that feels like a family reunion of getting back together every year.”

Todd Latz

CEO, GoHealth Urgent Care

The Health Management Academy Industry Partner

Spring 2025 Key Topics

Executing on Strategic Priorities

Academy Administrative Fellows Change Management Projects: In these round table discussions, THMA administrative fellows will report on the progress of their Action Project - these projects aim to address key aspects of their health systems overall strategy.

Washington Policy & Regulatory Update

With a new administration, many health system COOs are awaiting what this change will mean for their health system. In this up to the minute briefing hear about what is top of mind for the new administration and how it will impact your organization.

Strategies to Enhance Physician Engagement

As workforce shortages continue to impact health systems, COOs are doubling down on strategies to recruit and retain physicians beyond the traditional compensation package.

Our Convening Experiences

The Power of Relationships With Jeff Jones

Join us as Jeff Jones shares his personal experience with The Health Management Academy, which spans over two decades.

The Power of Vulnerability and Collaboration

Beth Walker, CEO of Oschner Baptist, shares how the open, trust-filled environment among C-suite executives allows them to candidly discuss their challenges.

How THMA Has Deepened Healthcare Relationships

Todd Cozzens, Founder of Transformation Capital, shares how THMA has helped deepen his industry connections and relationships.

Investing in Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders

Andy DeLao, CSO & CMKO at Ge HealthCare, shares his insights and experiences working with The Health Management Academy.

Cultivating Connections with Health System CXOs

Nicole Shingler, VP, Enterprise Revenue Cycle for R1 RCM explains just how much THMA stands apart by cultivating connections within the healthcare industry.

Having a Support System is Critical

Nkem Iroegbu, President of Advocate Health, speaks about having the right support system in the healthcare industry.

How a Sense of Ownership Makes All the Difference

Corey Aferiat, VP at THMA, talks about how members feel a very unique sense of ownership over the forums.

Being Honest & Open in Healthcare

Dennis Murphy President & CEO of IU Health shares how coming to THMA events has helped him professionally.

Industry COO Forum Members

Accepting Applications Through April 16th

Limited opportunity is available and is reserved for companies wanting to partner with Leading Health Systems with operating revenue of $2B or more. We will contact you with additional information within the next few days if your company is the right fit for this exclusive opportunity.

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