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

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

Divisional Meetings

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group | In-Person | 5:30 – 8:00 PM | Networking/Mentorship Graduation Event sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, Chase Brexton Health Care, and Children’s Research and Innovation Campus | Contact us for more information
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | All Divisional Groups | Virtual | 1:30 – 3:00 PM | The Current State of Healthcare

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

Member Organization Events

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM | HealthCare Access Maryland 5k For the Health of It | Volunteer or Register to Run/Walk here
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, Washington, DC | Volunteer or Register here
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, Baltimore, MD | Volunteer or Register here

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)

Check back later

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

CONTACT: Chair- Elizabeth Barnes, Vice President of Program Operations, Easter Seals 301-920-9703 ebarnes@eseal.org and Marcus Bolston, Senior Director, Adult Day Services, Easter Seals 301-920-9713 mbolston@eseal.org

Behavioral Health Divisional Group

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

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

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

Healthcare Policy Divisional Group

Q2: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Q3: TBD
Q4: TBD

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

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

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

Marketing/PR Divisional Group

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

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 elogan@childrensnational.org

Pharmacy Divisional Group

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

Physician Liaison Divisional Group

Q2: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
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

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

Quality Divisional Group

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

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

Volunteer Services Divisional Group

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

Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group

Q2: Thursday, May 1, 2025 | In-Person | Mentorship Graduation/Networking Event | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Q3: TBD
Q4: TBD

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