Health Connect South, the largest gathering of decision-makers, innovators, and next-generation healthcare leaders in the southeast, saw another successful turnout for the 2023 conference, held at the Georgia Aquarium on Sept. 21, 2023. Attendees got to hear from the keynote speaker, the newly appointed Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, and had the privilege of hearing from many prominent CEOs and presidents of various healthcare organizations, including:
- Tom Price, MD, the 23rd Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Vijay Trisal, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of City of Hope
- Joon Lee, MD, the CEO of Emory Healthcare
- Candice L. Sauncers, FACHE, the President & CEO of Wellstar Health System
- Kelly Kerner, the President and Chief Philanthropy Officer of Piedmont Healthcare Foundation
Health Connect South’s agenda is designed to cover a wide range of interests and expertise within the healthcare industry and this year’s conference delved into various critical topics, including:
- The Future of Academic Medicine
- Covid-19 Lessons Learned: The Future of Our Public Health response to Transmissible Diseases
- Welcome the Disruptors: Changing the Game of Healthcare
- Healthcare Philanthropy
- Health Equity: Health Accessibility
- Mental Health/Behavioral Health: The Rising Need for Mental Health Services
- Artificial Intelligence: Technology and Role of Healthcare Data
- Longevity Health: Solutions for an Aging Society
Attendees were also able to mingle and network with other healthcare professionals throughout the event. Here’s a look at some photos from the event:
