2026 Hospital Observation Patient Management Summit

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

March 26 – 27, 2026 • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel • Nashville, TN

Overview

The 2026 Hospital Observation Patient Management Summit 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 Nashville!

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 – Thursday, March 26, 2026

Day Two – Friday, March 27, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026 ∙ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Improving Clinical and Financial Outcomes for Observation Patient Management

Speakers To Be Announced

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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
2100 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 877-879-7818

*Mention Group Code "World Conference Forum" to get the discounted rate of $259/night!

You can also book online at:

https://www.loewshotels.com/vanderbilt-hotel/group-world-conference-forum-march-2026

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