Innovation and the Changing Face of Healthcare Delivery

ACHE MN Northern Local Program Council presents:
Innovation and the Changing Face of Healthcare Delivery
October 1, 2026, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kitchi Gammi Club, Duluth
1.5 ACHE In-Person Education Credits
Given the extensive changes in healthcare delivery and the technological landscape overall, there is a necessity to take stock of where the healthcare community stands on change and innovation, specifically regarding the use of technology. This panel will discuss how healthcare organizations and networks are using innovation in technology to improve the value of the healthcare they deliver and the impact of the funding from the Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program.
Speakers:
Sally Buck, MS, FACHE, CEO, National Rural Health Resource Center
Laura Sutter, MPH, Supervisor - Rural Health Transformation Program, Minnesota Department of Health
Ken Westman, MPH, CEO, Riverwood Healthcare Center
Tom Johnson, CNP, CEO, Lakeview Behavioral Health
Agenda:
3:00- 3:15pm – Welcome and Introductions
3:15-4:45pm – Panel Discussion and Q&A
4:45-5:00pm – Closing Remarks, Evaluation
Tickets: ACHE Members - $30 | Non-Members - $50 I Students - Free
Thank you to our event sponsor Essentia Health!