ACHE of Indiana 2026 Summit

Leading Through Transformation: Financial, Technological & Human Resilience in Healthcare

Join ACHE of Indiana for our second annual Summit, bringing together healthcare leaders from across Indiana for a full day of timely discussion, strategic insight, and professional connection.

This year’s Summit will explore the evolving realities shaping healthcare leadership today—from financial sustainability and workforce optimization to artificial intelligence, patient experience, and human-centered leadership. Through expert-led panel discussions featuring healthcare executives, operational leaders, attorneys, clinicians, and innovators, attendees will gain practical insight into the opportunities and challenges transforming healthcare delivery.

Designed for healthcare executives, emerging leaders, operational professionals, clinicians, and industry partners, the Summit offers valuable perspectives and actionable takeaways for organizations navigating rapid change.

Panels:

Session 1: Financial Resilience & Alternative Reimbursement Models: Direct-to-Employer Relationships

As healthcare organizations continue to navigate reimbursement pressures and evolving payer dynamics, many systems are exploring innovative partnership models to strengthen financial sustainability. This panel will examine the growing role of direct-to-employer relationships, employer partnerships, and alternative reimbursement strategies shaping the future of healthcare delivery and access.

Panelists:

• Sean Duddy, Director of Business Development, Franciscan Health
• Christy Mehringer, CFO, Daviess Community Hospital
• Dustin Mikesell, VP of Employer Partnerships, Riverview Health
• Jill Mercer, Director, Ascension St. Vincent

Session 2: Technology & Data Innovation: Harnessing AI for Smarter Operations

Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming healthcare operations, decision-making, compliance, and patient care. This session will explore how healthcare organizations can strategically and responsibly leverage AI and data innovation to improve operational efficiency, support clinical transformation, and manage organizational risk.

Panelists:

• Max Maile, Digital Health and AI Advisor, Pivot Health Advisors
• Michael Batt, Attorney and Advisor, Hall Render
• Dennis Sobolewski, Sr. Managing Consultant, Data Science, Tegria
• Corey Cady, Executive Director of Clinical Transformation, Community Health Network

Session 3: Optimizing the Advanced Practice Workforce: Compensation, Productivity & Retention Strategy

Healthcare organizations continue to face growing workforce pressures while expanding utilization of advanced practice providers across care settings. This session will focus on compensation models, productivity expectations, retention strategies, legal considerations, and leadership approaches that support a sustainable and high-performing advanced practice workforce.

Panelists:

• Jeff Moffatt, Senior Manager, Blue & Co. LLC
• Justin D. Harris, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Daviess Community Hospital
• Dr. Rachel Reed, Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Columbus Regional Health
• Maggie Little, Attorney, Krieg DeVault LLP

Session 4: Patient Experience & Human-Centered Leadership

Patient expectations, workforce engagement, and digital transformation are redefining the healthcare experience. This panel will explore how healthcare leaders are building more human-centered organizations through innovation, leadership strategy, communication, and experience-driven care delivery.

Panelists:

• Larry Meade, Director – System Strategy Deployment, Columbus Regional Health
• Jeremy Rogers, VP, Digital Marketing and Experience, IU Health
• Loretta Schmidt, CNO, Lutheran Kosciusko Health
• Tanya Hammon, Director of Experience, Parkview Health

Continuing Education

This program has been developed and is presented locally by ACHE of Indiana. The American College of Healthcare Executives has awarded 6 ACHE In Person Education Credits to this program.

Full Event Agenda

Pricing

• Early Bird (through July 31): $150 Member, $200 Non-Member 
• Standard Pricing (August 1–Sept. 10): $200 Member and $250 Non-Member

Hotel Accommodations

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Plainfield for 171.00 USD per night

Start Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

End Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Book your group rate for ACHE of Indiana Summit - Last Day to Book : Monday, August 17, 2026

Refund & Sick Policy

Refunds for registration fees (excluding processing fees) will be granted through August 31, 2026. Substitutions may be made at any time.

If you are experiencing symptoms of illness or have recently tested positive for a contagious illness, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending in person to help protect the health of fellow attendees. Please contact us if this applies to you and we will do our best to accommodate your situation.