THE VALUED VOICE

The 11th annual WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference held March 10-11 in Kohler drew more than 180 physician leaders and nearly 50 hospital leaders. More than 70 hospitals, health systems and physician groups were represented at the conference. 

Each year, a growing number of physician and hospital leaders find WHA’s annual Physician Leadership Development Conference is a valuable tool to help new and seasoned physician leaders bridge the gap between their traditional clinical training and the new approaches to decision making and problem solving they need to consider in their leadership roles. 

Crossing Rivers Healthcare CEO Bill Sexton attended the 2016 conference with a team of two physicians and a nurse practitioner. Reflecting on his experience at the event, Sexton said, “This year’s Physician Leadership Development Conference is the best I have attended. Our physician leaders learned skills they could not have through experience or a webinar. These skills are immediately implementable in the workplace and will add both clinical and performance improvement value to patient care. Coupled with the networking opportunities we shared, this made the conference an outstanding value. We are already planning our attendance at next year’s event.”

WHA Chief Medical Officer Chuck Shabino, MD, said physician and hospital leaders alike find great value in participating in the conference. According to Shabino, “The Physician Leadership Development Conference continues to provide a unique opportunity for physician leaders to enhance the skills needed to engage, influence and lead their colleagues and organizations. The value of the conference is evident in the number of ‘conference alumni’ who attend year after year.”

The 2017 event is scheduled March 10-11 at The American Club in Kohler. Mark your calendar, share this date with your medical staff, and encourage your new and potential physician leaders to consider attending as members of your team.