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2026 Hospital Patient Flow Management Conference
Revolutionary Strategies to Boost Hospital-Wide Patient Flow and Achieve Value Based Health: Improve Patient Centric Care, Enhance Admission to Discharge, Increase Revenues, Employ Technology/Data Analytics, Address Barriers to Care and More!
May 7 – 8, 2026 • Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel • San Diego, CA
Past Sponsors/Exhibitors & Partners
Overview
Today the nation’s healthcare environment has recognized that enhanced and efficient hospital-wide patient flow is essential in achieving value based health and delivering safe, high-quality patient centric healthcare. Hospitals and health systems are examining how to provide the right care, in the right place, and at the right time while reducing costs and eliminating waste. They are developing and implementing innovative and collaborative based interventions, and employing technology and real-time data information. Such strategies are improving hospital-wide patient throughput to reduce wait times, re-design care management, and move the patient smoothly and efficiently from admission to discharge. Enhanced patient flow results in appropriate high-quality healthcare, improved patient satisfaction, and increased hospital profitability.
We have created a high-level forum featuring knowledgeable leaders and executives from hospitals and health systems who will share their perspectives, valuable insights and expertise on how to be best equipped for the rapidly evolving landscape of Patient Flow Management. Attendees will benefit from learning about best practices and strategies that have been deployed to address the challenges presented under the current healthcare environment impacting hospitals and health systems in effectively managing patient flow. This exclusive event targets senior level executives in order to maximize educational and networking opportunities.
By attending the 2026 Hospital Patient Flow Management Conference, you will learn what others in the Patient Flow Management and Emergency Medicine arenas are doing to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in 2026 and beyond!
We look forward to greeting you in San Diego!
From Hospitals, Health Systems & Providers:
Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Clinical Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers
Also, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers & Executives of:
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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 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
| 7:15 |
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
Chairperson's Opening Remarks |
| 8:15 |
Strategies to Connect Hospital Capacity and Demand to Improve Patient Flow |
| 9:00 |
Essential Components for Implementing Care Coordination and Discharge Procedures to Optimize Patient Flow Management |
| 9:45 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:15 |
Why Everything you Thought was Driving Your Throughput Issues Might be Wrong |
| 11:00 |
Strategies to Reduce Patient Length of Stay through Efficient Care Coordination and Discharge Procedures |
| 11:45 |
The Impact of Accurate Patient Status on Hospital Patient Flow |
| 12:30 |
Luncheon for All Attendees & Speakers |
| 1:30 |
Strategies Within the Emergency Department to Improve Patient Flow Throughout a Health System |
| 2:15 |
Panel Discussion: Best Collaborative Approaches to Patient Flow Management through Hospital Wide Throughput and Care Coordination |
| 3:15 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 3:45 |
Improving Patient Throughput and Experience through Pre-Planning Procedures |
| 4:30 |
Utilizing Technology to Transform the ED and Streamline Patient Flow Management |
| 5:15 |
End of Day One |
Day Two – Friday, May 8, 2026
| 7:15 |
Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
Chairperson’s Recap of Day One |
| 8:15 |
Challenges and Solutions to Optimize Patient Flow and the Patient Experience |
| 9:00 |
Innovative Approaches to Improve and Prevent ED Overcrowding and Boarding |
| 9:45 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:15 |
Enhancing Patient Flow and Hospital Capacity to Deliver Quality Care, Enhance the Patient Experience and Reduce Costs |
| 11:00 |
Transforming the ED to improve Patient Transfers, Discharge and Hospital Wide Throughput |
| 11:45 |
Strategies to Create and Implement a Flexible Staffing Model to Optimize Patient Flow |
| 12:30 |
Conference Concludes |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Key Components to Implement Successful Hospital Wide Throughput to Optimize Patient Flow Management
Speakers To Be Announced
Associate Sponsors
InComm Healthcare is the leader in innovative payment platforms and restricted-spend capabilities, serving over 320 healthcare plans and reaching over 10 million cardholders. Our proprietary OTC Network currently consists of 77,000+ retailer locations. Our online, phone, and mail-order options give members the convenience they expect. Our Dual Network Benefit Card™ is revolutionizing supplemental benefits and incentives by allowing the flexibility to combine multiple benefits on one card, including OTC products, healthy foods, wellness incentives, produce/meal delivery, dental/vision/hearing, and more to help close care gaps for members. Learn more at www.incomm.com/healthcare.
Olio is a care coordination platform that delivers better member experiences and financial results by ensuring consistent engagement from all network providers. Unlike complex care management systems that sit unused, Olio's straightforward design drives the engagement necessary to generate actionable data insights, reduce waste, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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.
PharmaSmart®, headquartered in Rochester, NY, USA, is a world leader in the design, production and distribution of clinically validated blood pressure and vital signs monitoring systems to assist in management of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Our devices are the only health station Kiosks with the clinical validation certification supported by the AMA/AHA and can be found at: (validatebp.org). Our technology also supports the management of obesity, diabetes and immunization compliance. Our products and services are used by pharmacies, worksites and medical clinics across North America, administering over 65 million blood pressure screenings each year.
PlanStreet is a care management platform built for Community-Based Organizations. We help eliminate administrative silos and streamline claims with our native StreetRCM functionality. You can generate, validate, and automate claims directly from your care workflows — reducing denials, cutting administrative costs, and accelerating cash flow. It's compliance-driven revenue optimization, built right into care management.
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Hospitals, Health Systems, Providers |
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Conference Only |
$995 |
$1195 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1195 |
$1395 |
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Standard Rate, Vendors, Solution Providers |
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Conference Only |
$1295 |
$1495 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1495 |
$1695 |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone #: 619-564-3333
*Mention Group Code "WCF" to get the discounted rate of $259/night!
You can also book online at:
https://book.passkey.com/go/wcforum
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