Speakers - Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference

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Explore highlights from the Nashville Healthcare Sessions—where leading voices have shared fresh ideas and forward-thinking strategies shaping the future of healthcare. As we get ready to bring this energy to Nashville in September, take a look at the world-class speakers featured here and see why healthcare innovators turn to the Nashville Healthcare Sessions to spark what’s next.

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Executive leaders shaping healthcare will share their vision for advancing the future, discuss trending topics, and participate in intimate fireside chats during Sessions 2025.

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Kate Ryder

Founder and CEO, Maven Clinic

Kate Ryder is the founder and CEO of Maven Clinic, the largest

Brad Smith

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Russell Street Ventures

Brad is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Street Ventures,

Sanjay Shetty

President, CenterWell at Humana

Dr. Sanjay Shetty joined Humana in March 2023 as President, CenterWell. He

Annie Lamont

Co-founder & Managing Partner, Oak HC/FT

Annie Lamont co-founded Oak HC/FT in 2014 to invest exclusively in healthcare

Sam Hazen

CEO, HCA Healthcare

Sam Hazen is chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare, one of the

Fahad Tahir

President and CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas

Fahad Tahir, MAS, MBA, FACHE, serves as President & CEO of Ascension

Shawna Gisch

President, Optum Home & Community

Shawna Gish has been with UnitedHealth Group for 14 years, splitting her

Senator Bill Frist

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Frist Cressey Ventures

Senator William H. Frist, MD is a heart and lung transplant surgeon

Anna Haghgooie

Managing Director, Valtruis

Anna Haghgooie is a Managing Director at Valtruis, a Welsh, Carson, Anderson

Tom Mihaljevic, M.D.

Tom Mihaljevic, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer and President, Cleveland Clinic

Tom Mihaljevic, MD, directs Cleveland Clinic, a globally integrated healthcare system with

Eric Evans

CEO, Surgery Partners

Eric Evans has served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Surgery

Leif Murphy

CEO, TeamHealth

Leif M. Murphy joined TeamHealth as president and chief executive officer in

Colleen Lindholz

Colleen Lindholz

President, Kroger Health

As President of Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co.,

David Feinberg, M.D.

David Feinberg, M.D.

Chairman, Oracle Health

As Chairman of Oracle Health, David Feinberg, M.D., is committed to making

Dr. Alex Oshmyansky

CEO & Co-Founder, Cost Plus Drug Company

Alex Oshmyansky is the Founder and CEO of the Mark Cuban Cost

Colleen Nicewicz

Colleen Nicewicz

CEO, Groups Recover Together

Colleen is the CEO of Groups Recover Together, the national leader in

Tim Hingtgen

Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Systems

Tim Hingtgen has served as Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Systems

Marc Watkins, M.D.

Marc Watkins, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health

Dr. Marc Watkins, MSPH, FACOEM, is the chief medical officer of Kroger

Cindy Baier

Former President and CEO, Brookdale Senior Living

Lucinda (“Cindy”) Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member

David Dill

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lifepoint Health

David Dill is chairman and chief executive officer of Lifepoint Health. In

Marcus Whitney

Founder and Managing Partner, Jumpstart Nova

Marcus Whitney, a leader in healthcare innovation, was inspired to create Jumpstart

CHRIS ALTCHEK

Founder & CEO

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CINDY BAIER

Founder & CEO

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ADAM BOEHLER

Founder & CEO

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JED BRODY

Founder & CEO

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NANCY BROWN

Founder & CEO

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Lauren Brueggen

Founder & CEO

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MATT CHANCE

Founder & CEO

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STU CLARK

Founder & CEO

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Andrew Cohen

Founder & CEO

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Dr. Toby Cosgrove

Founder & CEO

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David Dill

Founder & CEO

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