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Transformation is more than change; it is a change that reshapes entire organizations and sectors. The same forces that transformed retail, movies, books, music and the workplace are exerting their power on hospitals and health systems. Health care executives who have led successful transformation shared their stories and advice.

Panelists discuss the need to harness the benefits of systemness, balance the interplay between centralized and local decision making, create a common organizational culture and improve the consumer experience.

Several years ago, the Betty Ford Center for chemical dependency and recovery merged with Hazelden, a provider of drug and alcohol addiction treatment, to create the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the largest nonprofit of its kind in the nation. Here is an inside look at some of the key decisions and processes involved in this challenging initiative and eight key takeaways to inform your rebranding efforts.

This presentation provides practical guidance to health care leaders and prepares them for the inevitable challenges they will face personally and professionally during integration.

Health systems are increasingly expanding their reach into new geographies through partnerships of all sizes in order to serve new communities and deliver the full care continuum. Learn valuable lessons for branding and marketing success in health care’s merger-heavy market.

Drawing on the work of "Managing Transitions" by author William Bridges, this workshop will explain the process, provide practical tools, and give real-world examples of successful implementation.

LaVone Arthur discusses the successes and lessons learned from the Baylor Scott & White Health merger and integration, as well as opportunities creates as a result.