Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Ginger Johnson

The ZYXs of Connection

The ABC's tend to get all the glory - so it's time to shine some new light on Connection from Z to A! This rollickingly fun keynote is tailored for this audience, with robust participation in sharing directly relevant ZYXs thinkings and how-to's to use right away. Come ready to have some fun with a new way to think about building teams and the mighty and vital healthcare community. Come and get re energized with your colleagues and Ginger to kick off the Joint Conference in style.

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Speaker: Stu Schaff, FACMPE, FHFMA

What's My Job, Really? Setting Clear Expectations For Docs

Stu Schaff will show participants how they can establish clear expectations for physicians within their own practices, using examples from actual academic and community-based practices. He will also demonstrate specific ways that participants can incorporate best practices for communicating those expectations, regularly reinforcing them, and effectively holding physicians accountable to them, with the goal of improving morale and engagement.

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Speaker: Bonnie Bishop, MPH, CHES

Boundaries That Build: Compassionate Leadership in Action

Bonnie will discuss why boundaries are not barriers but building blocks of trust and accountability, helping leaders manage complexity while modeling respect for themselves and others. At the heart of this work is accessing your empowered “no,” a skill that allows you to assert your needs and limits with confidence and care.

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Speaker: Erik Guzik, PhD

Evolving Approaches to Patient Care: The Promise of Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring For Rural Montana: Opportunities and Challenges

These two sessions will explore the transformative impact of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) on patient care delivery. The first session examines how RPM is redefining healthcare workflows, improving outcomes, and enhancing operational efficiencies, with insights into implementation strategies, emerging technologies, and reimbursement models. The second session focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges of deploying RPM in rural Montana—addressing connectivity barriers, workforce shortages, and payment complexities through real-world case studies and actionable recommendations to improve access and provider capacity.

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Speaker: Dr. Lacy Bangert, DHA, FACMPE

De-implementation: Assessing Regulations and Workflows to Reduce Burden

Typefinder Personality Test: Understanding Yourself and Those You Lead (with complimentary test)

Effective healthcare leadership requires both self-awareness and system-level thinking. This interactive session combines two powerful frameworks: the Typefinder Personality Test to enhance leadership and team dynamics, and de-implementation strategies to reduce administrative burden. Participants will explore how personality types shape communication and decision-making, while also learning practical tools to streamline workflows, debunk regulatory myths, and eliminate low-value practices. With a focus on improving team cohesion and operational efficiency, this session empowers attendees to lead smarter, reduce burnout, and drive meaningful change. Completion of the free personality test prior to the session is encouraged for full engagement.