Healthcare Industry Summit

Please join us Thursday, October 19th from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm for our Healthcare Industry Summit featuring local healthcare leaders discussing both present and future trends regarding healthcare in our community. This event will provide industry professionals, and local business leaders interested in the direction of healthcare in our region, insights from medical providers, community foundations, nonprofits and healthcare forecasters who are invested in elevating the quality, access and affordability of healthcare in Ruston-Lincoln Parish and beyond. This summit is a come and go style event - attend for every panel and keynote or attend what fits in your schedule.  

Healthcare Industry Summit Schedule
8:30AM Doors Open
9:00AM Summit Welcome
9:15AM Panel 1: CEO Roundtable of Major Medical Providers in Northeast Louisiana
Topic: Healthcare Executives Panel, The State of Healthcare in our Region 
Confirmed healthcare executives include:

• Northern Louisiana Medical Center 
• Ruston Regional Specialty Hospital 
• St. Francis Medical Center
• Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center  

10:30AM Panel 2: Roundtable of Community Health Providers and Industry Service Providers 
Topic: How to Prioritize and Promote Investments in Public Health 
Confirmed public health advocates include: 

• United Way of Northeast Louisiana 
• Lincoln Agency 
• The Health Hut 
• Crossmark Management Group 
• Temple Baptist Church Counseling Center 

12:00PM Keynote Address: Michael Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM
Healthcare Economist/Exchange Coordinator
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana 
Keynote topic will focus on the cost structure of healthcare and address the complexity employers and employees alike face when making critical health coverage decisions.  8:30AM - 2:00PM Member/Vendor Browse: Healthcare industry specific or adjacent businesses have the option to reserve a booth for the duration of the summit to network with industry peers and engage local businesses to promote their healthcare / public health specific services, offerings or educational insights. For more details about booth setup contact the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber office. 

Light breakfast, coffee and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.