HealthTrust will host its annual membership conference, HealthTrust University (HTU), back home where it all started 20 years ago – Nashville, Tennessee. More than 4,000 members, exhibitors, board advisors, speakers and staff are expected to attend HTU and its Vendor Fair, Aug. 12–14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Dozens of general and education sessions are planned, allowing executives and health professionals in nursing, pharmacy and supply chain opportunities to earn continuing education credits. Among the keynotes will be John “Jocko” Willink, former Navy SEAL and CEO & co-founder of Echelon Front; and Sekou Andrews, creator of Poetic Voice. Headline entertainers Vince Gill, Jeffrey Steele and others will add excitement each evening as HealthTrust celebrates its platinum anniversary in the Music City.
A highlight of HTU each year is CEO Ed Jones recognizing members for excellence across a number of supply chain dimensions. Jones will present HealthTrust’s highest honor – a Member Recognition Award – to a number of member organizations. Chief Medical Officer John J. Young, MD, will award the annual HealthTrust Innovation Grant. And COO Michael Berryhill will recognize supplier excellence as well as announce the Supplier of the Year.