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CMO Exchange
September 16–18, 2026Belgrove Resort and Spa · West Palm, FL
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The Exchange

The HealthLeaders Exchange is a community built for executive peers to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

Led by executives, the Exchange creates a trusted environment for candid conversations, meaningful connections, and the unique sharing of ideas that can't be found in healthcare.

More than a gathering, it's a community focused on the executive experience: bringing leaders together to share actionable insights, challenge perspectives, and build lasting relationships that extend well beyond the event.

Agenda at a Glance

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Wednesday, September 16
  • 8:00 AMMastermind – presented by Smarter Technologies
  • 12:30 PMLunch to Go
  • 3:30 PMPre-Event Session
  • 6:00 PMRegistration & Welcome Reception
CMO Exchange members sharing a laugh during a session
Thursday, September 17
  • 7:00 AMBreakfast
  • 7:50 AMWelcome & Sponsored Roundtable Recap
  • 8:35 AMSponsor Discussion Sessions
  • 9:35 AMRefreshment Break
  • 9:50 AMRoundtable Circuit
  • 10:50 AMBreak
  • 11:00 AMHealthLeaders Media Panel Moderated by CMO Editor Chris
  • 11:50 AMGrab and Go Lunch
  • 12:10 PMSponsor Lunch Session
  • 2:00 PMAfternoon Activities
  • 5:30 PMCocktails
  • 6:30 PMDinner on Site
A CMO Exchange leader making a point during a roundtable
Friday, September 18
  • 7:00 AMBreakfast
  • 8:10 AMMorning Announcement & Case Study
  • 8:30 AMRoundtable Circuit Cont.
  • 9:30 AMIdeas Presentations
  • 10:30 AMKey Takeaways from the Roundtables
  • 10:45 AMAdjourn

CMO Discussion Topics

The expanding operational role of the CMO
01

The expanding operational role of the CMO

How clinical leaders are driving margin improvement
02

How clinical leaders are driving margin improvement

Sustaining physician engagement through change
03

Sustaining physician engagement through change

Building a culture that prioritizes physician wellness
04

Building a culture that prioritizes physician wellness

Fostering accountability and continuous improvement
05

Fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Aligning physician behavior with organizational mission and values
06

Aligning physician behavior with organizational mission and values

Meet the CMOs Driving the Discussion

Connie Savor, MD, MBA

Connie Savor, MD, MBA

CMO

Cepheid

Harpreet Pall, MD, MBA

Harpreet Pall, MD, MBA

CMO

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Rodolphe Taby, MD

Rodolphe Taby, MD

EVP and National CMO

SPC Health

Thomas Balcezak, MD, MPH

Thomas Balcezak, MD, MPH

Chief Clinical Officer

Yale New Haven Health System

Andrea Fernandez, MD

Andrea Fernandez, MD

CMO

Atrium Health

Erik Summers

Erik Summers

CMO

MUSC Health

Seth Rosenbaum, MD, MMM

Seth Rosenbaum, MD, MMM

SVP & CMO

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

Chris Frost, MD

Chris Frost, MD

CMO & Chief Quality Officer

Lifepoint Health

Stephanie Duggan, MD, FACEP, FAAPL, CPE

Stephanie Duggan, MD, FACEP, FAAPL, CPE

Chief Clinical Officer

SSM Health

Tipu Puri, MD

Tipu Puri, MD

CMO

UChicago Medicine

Connie Savor, MD, MBA

Connie Savor, MD, MBA

CMO

Cepheid

Harpreet Pall, MD, MBA

Harpreet Pall, MD, MBA

CMO

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Rodolphe Taby, MD

Rodolphe Taby, MD

EVP and National CMO

SPC Health

Thomas Balcezak, MD, MPH

Thomas Balcezak, MD, MPH

Chief Clinical Officer

Yale New Haven Health System

Andrea Fernandez, MD

Andrea Fernandez, MD

CMO

Atrium Health

Erik Summers

Erik Summers

CMO

MUSC Health

Who Attends

HealthLeaders CMO Exchange Partners

Atlantic Medical Group

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Atrium Health Wake Forest

Baptist Medical Center

Baptist Memorial Healthcare

Cottage Hospital

Denver Health

Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center

Emplify Health (Bellin-Gundersen)

Froedtert Health

LifePoint Health

Luminis Health

Marshfield Clinic Health System

Meritus Health

University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health)

OhioHealth

Owensboro Health

Parkview Regional

Providence Saint John’s Health Center

Providence-Swedish

RWJBarnabas Health

Scripps Health

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System

Sutter Health

Tower Health

UM Capital Region Health / University of Maryland Medical System

UW Health

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The Venue

Belgrove Resort and Spa | West Palm, Florida

Set along Florida’s Atlantic coast, the Belgrove Resort and Spa pairs oceanfront serenity with refined comfort — the ideal backdrop for candid peer conversation. Guests enjoy elegant accommodations, a world-class spa, and inspired coastal dining just steps from the water. Between sessions, West Palm Beach offers sunlit boardwalks, marina views, and the relaxed sophistication that makes this destination unforgettable.

What Our CMOs Say

I keep coming back to the HealthLeaders Exchange.

As a first-timer, I loved this event.

The peer presentations are fantastic.

It’s helpful to speak more honestly within the intimate structure of the Exchange.

This is one of the best events I have attended, and I can’t wait to come back.

Our Sponsor Partners Include

  • AMA Health System Program
  • Ambience
  • Microsoft
  • Solventum
  • AMA Health System Program
  • Ambience
  • Microsoft
  • Solventum

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