Save the Date 47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium
DATE:
Friday, September 18, 2026
TIME:
08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
LOCATION:
Event Details:
Join healthcare professionals, students, and community leaders for the 47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium, a full-day event dedicated to exploring leadership, innovation, and excellence in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Iowa Memorial Union’s R. Wayne Richey Ballroom in Iowa City, this engaging symposium will feature expert insights, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking discussions designed to inspire both emerging and experienced healthcare leaders.
This year’s keynote speaker, Michelle Niermann, MA ’94, brings over three decades of healthcare leadership experience, including her recent role as Chief Operating Officer at UnityPoint Health. Known for her strategic vision and commitment to organizational excellence, Michelle will share lessons from her distinguished career, offering valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and improving patient care across complex health systems.
Attendees will gain access to a comprehensive program of sessions addressing current challenges and opportunities in healthcare management, along with opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Panels
This panel discussion is approved for ACHE In‑Person Education credits. Participants will receive 1.5 ACHE In‑Person Education credits upon completion of the session.
This panel discussion is approved for ACHE In‑Person Education credits. Participants will receive 1.5 ACHE In‑Person Education credits upon completion of the session.
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast PhD Poster Presentations (outside of R. Wayne Richey Ballroom) |
| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks George L. Wehby, PhD Professor and Head, The John. W. Colloton Chair Department of Health Management and Policy
Tom Mulrooney, MHA ’05 |
| 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. (90 min. panel including Q&A) |
A. James Tinker Lectureship Panel #1 – Healthcare Organizations’ Role in Public Policy 1.5 ACHE In-Person Education credits
Panel Moderator: Brian Kaskie, PhD |
| 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | “Evolving Your Leadership in Service to Your Community” Keynote Speaker Michelle Niermann, MHA ’94 |
| 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch Department of Health Management & Policy Scholarship Awards |
| 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. (90 min. panel including Q&A) |
Donald W. Dunn Lectureship Panel #2 – Healthcare Reimagined: The Next Wave of AI Innovation 1.5 ACHE In-Person Education credits
Panel Moderator: Lauren Lavin, PhD Candidate Panelists: |
| 2:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks George L. Wehby, PhD Professor and Head, The John. W. Colloton Chair Department of Health Management and Policy |
| 3:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |
