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Thursday April 16 In Person Lunch and Learn
April 16, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
“Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions”
April 16, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at
Maggiano’s Atlanta
Registration Now Open
April 16 Lunch and Learn Approved for 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit!
About the Program
Join us on April 16 at Maggiano’s in Buckhead for our in-person lunch and learn program, “Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions.” The program has been approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit.
No industry has experienced more change and upheaval in recent years than healthcare. Hospitals have been caught up in a sweeping trend of consolidation, and there has been much debate over whether consolidation in the healthcare sector will help or hurt patients, with many arguing that fewer hospitals will lead to higher prices and inferior care. Others argue the exact opposite.
The forces driving change are varied, as are the approaches hospitals are taking to adapt. One of the clearest consequences of change is the recent surge in merger and acquisition activity. As leaders in the healthcare industry, executives must be prepared to lead their organizations, employees, and communities through this transition.
In this session, panelists will share insights and experiences on mergers and acquisitions, including the legal, operational, and tactical aspects of a merger.
Some of the topics covered include:
- What style of leadership do you feel has worked best when leading staff through mergers and acquisitions?
- How do you feel consolidation is improving healthcare delivery?
- How did you address consolidation with your employees and physicians?
- What advice do you have for new healthcare executives who may soon face a merger? What can they do to prepare?
Moderator:
Our April 16 program will be held at Maggiano’s in Buckhead.
Networking Time
Registration opens at 11:30 AM, and we will have 30 minutes of networking time before and after the program, with plenty of time for questions and answers during the program. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM.
Philip Atoyebi, MD, MBA, MPH, FACHE,
Corporate Director, Quality Strategy & Operations,
Emory Healthcare
Panelists:
Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP,
President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs,
GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System
Heather Dexter, MSHA, MBA,
President, Hospital Division,
Emory Healthcare
Kristen Woodrum McDermott,
Healthcare Regulatory and Transactional Partner,
McGuireWoods LLC
Event Details:
April 16, 2026, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
Location:
Maggiano’s Atlanta-Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 816-9650
Agenda:
11:30 am: Check-in, networking, lunch
Noon to 1:30 pm: Education program and lunch
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Networking
2:00 pm: Conclude
CEUs:
1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit
IMPORTANT: ACHE has changed its policy regarding sign-in sheets. We will no longer use sign-in sheets for credit reporting. We will have a QR code at the event that you will use to sign in for credit using ACHE’s form. You will need to complete the form before the educational session ends at 1:30 PM.
COST:
ACHE Member: $55
Non-Member: $75
Student ACHE Member: $20
Student Non-Member: $30
$10 Late Fee added after April 13.
NOTE – Early Registration Deadline Monday, April 13.
No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute.
If you have questions, contact Bruce Lloyd at 404-444-8136 or send an email.
