Events

“Speakers were engaging and knowledgeable with great diverse topics!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“Awesome speakers with great energy and passion- kept my attention the whole day!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“These meetings have been great.”

Attendee, Rehab Divisional Group Meeting

“This was my first meeting but I am excited for future topics.”

Attendee, Quality Divisional Group Meeting

‘Topic was so relevant, timely, and important given the five generations currently working in the workforce. I enjoyed learning about the different styles of work style, communications, appearance, policies, and strategies presented. Debbie Hixson gave me much thought in how I interact with our five generations in my work environment. Thanks for an outstanding presentation and enjoyed participants!’

Attendee, HR Divisional Group Meeting

‘These meetings bring a ton of value!’

Attendee, Physician Liaison Divisional Group Meeting

Annual Events

Save the Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Annual Fall Conference | 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Divisional Meetings

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | Supply Chain Advisory Council | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Quality Divisional Group | Virtual | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Volunteer Services Divisional Group | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Interested in joining our collaborative Divisional Group meetings or serving on our planning committees? Contact us at thehealthcarecouncil@healthcare-council.org.

Member Organization Events

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Board Meetings

June 12, 2025
September 11, 2025
December 9, 2025

CEO Coffee Chats

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Guest: Thomas Kleinhanzl, President & CEO, Frederick Health
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Guest: Gregory J. Argyros, MD, President, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Senior Vice President, MedStar Health

Endorsed Partner Webinar Series (Solutions Corner)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Virtual Webinar | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Dynamic CHNAs, Actionable AI: Discover HSR.health’s Approach | Learn how HSR.Health helps health systems move beyond AI hype with clear strategy and risk-aware implementation—ensuring technology investments drive real-world impact aligned with mission priorities. You’ll also hear how HSR.health is transforming Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) from static, compliance-focused reports into dynamic, interactive tools that reveal the social and environmental risks affecting community health—enabling smarter interventions and forward-looking planning. Register here.

Advisory Council

Supply Chain Advisory Council

CONTACT: Chair- Bill Brown, Healthcare Operations, CRGA Design bbrown@crgadesign.com

Divisional Meetings and Contacts:

Allied Health Divisional Group

Q3: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Marcus Bolston, Senior Director, Adult Day Services, Easter Seals 301-920-9713 mbolston@eseal.org

Behavioral Health Divisional Group

Q3: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Dr. Marie Rose Alam, M.D., FAPA, Chief Executive Officer, Spring Grove Hospital Center 410-402-7652, marierose.alam@maryland.gov

Executive Assistant Divisional Group

Q3: Friday, September 26, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Friday, November 7, 2025 | In-Person Luncheon | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chair- Tracie Thomas, Executive Assistant, Office of the President, Howard University Hospital, trthomas@huhosp.org and Co-Chair- Denny Ventura, Operations Manager, denny_ventura@premierinc.com

Facilities & Engineering Divisional Group

Q3: Friday, September 19, 2025 | Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Q4: Friday, December 5, 2025 | Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Todd Cohen, Associate Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate, tcohen@adventisthealthcare.com

Healthcare Policy Divisional Group

Q3: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Matt Gilmore, Partner at Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty, mgilmore@gmpglaw.com and Nathan Barbo, Senior Vice President of Operations, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, nathan.barbo@medstar.net

HR Divisional Group

Q3: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Dione Powell, Vice President of Human Resources, Employee/Labor Relations, Johns Hopkins Health System and Lindsey Brown, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources – Chase Brexton Health Care 410-837-2050

IT Divisional Group

Q3: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Matt MacVey, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Children’s National Hospital 202 476-3734, mmacvey@childrensnational.org

Marketing/PR Divisional Group

Q3: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Q4: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Daniel McEvily, Director of Marketing & Communications, Chase Brexton 410-837-2050 x1050 dmcevily@chasebrexton.org and Kerri Donnelly, Regional Director of Business Development, Montcare 240-507-4841 kdonnelly@mcbethesda.com

Patient Experience Divisional Group

Q3: Thursday, September 25, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00-1:00 PM
Q4: Thursday, November 6, 2025| Virtual | 12:00-1:00 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Katelyn Moser, Senior Director, Patient Experience, MedStar Health katelyn.a.moser@medstar.net and Evelyn Logan, Patient Experience Program Manager, Children’s National Hospital elogan@childrensnational.org

Pharmacy Divisional Group

Q3: Friday, September 12, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 -1:00 PM
Q4: Friday, November 14, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Mahro Ershadi, Chief Strategy and Pharmacy Officer, Chase Brexton Health Care 301-910-5122, mershadi@chasebrexton.org

Physician Liaison Divisional Group

Q3: TBD
Q4: TBD

CONTACT: Chair- Michelle Christ, Physician Liaison, Suburban Hospital, mchris30@jhmi.edu and Co-Chair- Kim Cox, Physician Office Liaison, Sibley Memorial Hospital, kcox17@jhmi.edu

Population Health Divisional Group

Q3: Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Q4: Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

CONTACT: Chair- Mindy Pierce, Senior Director, Nexus Montgomery and Population Health Programs 301-628-3475, mindy_pierce@primarycarecoalition.org

Quality Divisional Group

Q3: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Q4: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CONTACT: C0-Chairs- Kirsten Edler, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSBB, Director of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Infection Prevention, Patient Safety Officer, Frederick Health 240-566-4918, kedler@frederick.health and Maria Costino

Rehab Divisional Group

Q3: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Frank DiGiovannantonio, OTR,CHT, Chief Operating Officer, ProFlex Physical Therapy 301-870-9787, frank@proflexpt.com

Volunteer Services Divisional Group

Q3: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Q4: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Location TBD | 11:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Sarah Walker, CDVS, Manager, Volunteer Services, Holy Cross Health 301-754-7306, sarah.walker001@holycrosshealth.org

Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group

Q3: TBD
Q4: TBD

CONTACT: Chair- Andre D’Souza, Practice Manager, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 202-660-6012, adsouza4@jhmi.edu