2026 Hospital Observation Patient Management Conference

Innovations in Observation Patient Management – Prevent Unnecessary Admissions, Maximize Reimbursements and Leverage Evidence-Based Triage Protocols to Improve Short-Term Care Quality 

September 28 – 29, 2026 • Caesars Palace Hotel • Las Vegas, NV

Past Sponsors/Exhibitors & Partners

Overview

The 2026 Hospital Observation Patient Management Conference will bring together healthcare leaders, clinicians, and administrators to explore best practices and new strategies for managing patients in hospital observation units. As observation care continues to grow in importance, the summit will focus on how hospitals can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into optimizing patient flow, improving care coordination, and using data-driven approaches to enhance observation services. The event will also highlight innovative tools and models that support efficiency and quality within this critical area of hospital operations.

Designed as a collaborative forum, the summit will give attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from successful programs, and identify actionable solutions that can be applied within their own organizations. It promises to be a valuable gathering for those committed to advancing the role of observation medicine in the future of healthcare delivery.

We look forward to greeting you in Las Vegas!

From Hospitals & Health Systems:

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Clinical Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers

Also, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers & Executives of:

Also of interest to Health Plans, Payers, Employer Plans, TPAs, Managed Care Organizations Healthcare Consultants, Solution Providers, Vendors, Purchasers, Physician Groups, Behavioral Health Centers, Healthcare Technology Innovators, Data Analytics Providers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Disease Management Organizations, Home Health Care Companies, Third Party Administrators, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Companies, IT & Business Process Outsourcing Companies, Enrollment Brokers and More!

Day One – Monday, September 28, 2026

Day Two – Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Monday, September 28, 2026 • 5:05 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Improving Clinical and Financial Outcomes for Observation Patient Management

Associate Sponsor

For more than 17 years, Connections Health Solutions delivers immediate-access behavioral health crisis care through crisis response centers and mobile crisis teams across the United States. Recognized for its evidence-based model, Connections helps communities improve outcomes, lower costs, and connect people to the care and resources they need. Learn more.

Exhibitors

Conquest Healthcare provides offshore staffing solutions for U.S. healthcare firms. We specialize in delivering Registered Nurses, Medical Coders, and compliance professionals who are U.S.-licensed, experienced, and experts in their fields. Our staff integrates seamlessly into your team, bringing U.S. experience to deliver expert-level support aligned with American healthcare standards and compliance requirements.

Eko Health is a pioneering AI early disease detection company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, ECG devices, software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform, with more than 700,000 devices sold worldwide, helps clinicians detect earlier and manage treatment more effectively to improve patient outcomes. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

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Caesars Palace Hotel
3570 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone #: 866-227-5944

*Mention Group Code 'SCWOR6' to get the discounted rate of $150/night (plus $54.95 resort fee)!

You can also book online at:

https://book.passkey.com/go/SCWOR6

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