Health & Wellness
Quality & Safety
Quality & Safety:
Expert in Clinical Improvement & Patient Safety
Brent James is known internationally for his work in clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and the infrastructure that underlies successful improvement efforts, such as culture change, data systems, payment methods, and management roles.
Healthcare Administration Leader
As Chairman and CEO of the Virginia Mason Health System, Gary S. Kaplan applied the Toyota Production System to healthcare management – reducing high costs while improving quality, safety and efficiency.
Just Culture Pioneer
As the head of Outcome Engenuity, Marx helps lawmakers, regulatory authorities, and organizational leaders create risk management solutions.
Chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners
Steve Harden is chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners LLC, a team of physicians, astronauts, nurses and pilots that help healthcare organizations implement the best safety practices in high-reliability industries.
Former Governor of Utah & Secretary of Health and Human Services
Mike Leavitt is the founder of Leavitt Partners where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care. In previous roles, Mike served as three-time elected governor of Utah.
"e-Patient Dave"
After being diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer, speaker Dave deBronkart turned to the e-patient movement and used the internet to beat this unbeatable disease.
Patient-Centered Care Advocate
As president of the nonprofit Planetree, speaker Susan Frampton works with hospitals and health centers to implement patient-centered models of care.
Former Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society
Dr. Otis W. Brawley, the former chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society, is responsible for promoting the goals of cancer prevention, early detection, and quality treatment through cancer research and education.