Come join us for an enlightening event with Dr. Peter Pronovost at The Woodlands Club.

The program for this event will include:

• Overview from the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance on its work with health system CFOs to better understand delivery system finances

• Presentation on the financial challenges facing Maine hospitals from Steve Littleson, CEO of Central Maine Healthcare

• Keynote presentation from Dr. Peter Pronovost, Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer at University Hospitals. Dr. Pronovost will share a framework for hospital efficiency that he developed which led to a 33% decrease in the cost to treat Medicare enrollees, which ultimately allowed the UH system to be profitable on Medicare reimbursement.

Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, is a globally recognized patient safety champion and critical care physician, celebrated for his pioneering work in health care innovation and policy. With over 1000 peer-reviewed publications, he has made significant contributions as a physician executive, researcher, and technology entrepreneur. Dr. Pronovost's notable achievements include the development of safety checklists that have drastically reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections in the U.S., slashing mortality rates akin to those of major cancers by 80%. His efforts have earned him prestigious accolades such as inclusion in Time Magazine's 100 most influential people and a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant.”

To accommodate our speakers and audience, we have decided to move this event to hybrid. A portion of the event will be in person and the keynote will be done virtually. For those who wish to attend virtually, please contact us to get the Zoom webinar link.