Andrea Rice, MHA
Forvis Mazars , Atlanta, GA

Sarah Hereford
Forvis Mazars , Greenville, SC

Over the past five years, our world has undergone seismic shifts, profoundly impacting providers across the health care continuum. The convergence of social, workforce, operational, clinical and financial crises - triggered by the COVID-19 public health emergency - has exposed vulnerabilities in our people, processes, and systems. As we look ahead, providers must assess and understand the new normal to prioritize a renewed focus on planning and execution.

Adam Gobin
Wellstar , Marietta, GA

Ashley B. Hill
Wellstar Southeast Kidney Associates , Atlanta, GA

Dive into a real-life case study of a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at a local hospital, threatening patient care and data security. Learn how the incident unfolded, the hospital’s response strategy, and critical lessons for preventing and mitigating similar attacks. Gain actionable insights to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture and protect against evolving threats.

Kathryn M. Fletcher, CPA, MBA, CGMA
Quality Control Partner / Draffin & Tucker, LLP , Atlanta, GA

Receive an update on A&A issues affecting health care organizations. Address critical issues in health care accounting and finance, including trending topics in auditing and compliance. Also, we will discuss recently effective accounting and auditing pronouncements, including implementation challenges and best practices.

Jennifer Lewin
King & Spalding , Atlanta, GA

John G. Armsby, J.D.
King & Spalding , Atlanta, GA

Thomas H. Hawk III
King & Spalding , Atlanta, GA

Address political and legal developments over the past year and foresight into how we believe policy will develop in 2025. As always, we’ll endeavor to keep a Georgia-focused lens on our update. 

Jill Griffith-Goodwin, CPA, CPC
Forvis Mazars , Charleston, SC

Brian Bell
Forvis Mazars , Cincinnati, OH

Safety net providers play a crucial role in providing affordable health care services to underserved populations. The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a valuable program that enables hospitals to stretch scarce resources and improve patient access to medications. However, the 340B Program is currently facing numerous challenges, including regulating changes, restrictions imposed by manufacturers, and complex compliance requirements. Navigating these challenges can be daunting for organizations participating in the 340B Program. 

Our presentation of the 340B Program is designed to help hospitals enhance their ability to comply with program requirements, optimize savings, and continue to provide essential health care services to their communities. Additionally, we will cover recent 340B Program developments, give an outlook on the future of the 340B Program, and discuss utilizing provider-based status to optimize the program.

Travis L. Patton, CPA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , Washington Dc, DC

Michael Hoffman, CPA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , Washington Dc, DC

Designed specifically for health care and other tax-exempt organizations and their affiliated entities to provide a tax update and address the impact of recent legislation.

Jonna T. Shelton, CPA
Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs LLC , Atlanta, GA

Sarah A. Higginbotham, CPA
Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs LLC , Macon, GA

Receive an overview of the Medicaid and Medicare cost reports and the processes for preparing and submitting them to the appropriate agency/intermediary.

Wendy Gerhardt
Deloitte , Detroit, MI

Leslie Korenda
Deloitte , Detroit, MI

Consumers want affordable, convenient health care. These challenges were prominent during the height of inflation. What are the latest trends? Who are most impacted? What solutions and innovations do consumers seek to address these concerns and fill gaps?

Barry Mathis
Pershing Yoakley & Associates , Knoxville, TN

Understand the potential benefits of AI and ChatGPT in health care, discuss concerns and compliance implications, and explore best practices to implement these technologies.