AAMA Announces Top Keynote Speaker for 2014 National Summit

CHICAGO - Dec. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- December 10, 2013

AAMA Announces Top Keynote Speaker for 2014 National Summit

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – The American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) announced yesterday that Daniel L. Gross, DNSc, RN, will serve as the keynote speaker at AAMA 2014: The National Summit of Medical Administrators.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in hospital administration, Gross’ presentation, Health Care Reform: Riding the Waves of Change, will educate attendees on the changing healthcare climate and provide solutions for successfully navigating said changes.

As the Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations for Sharp Healthcare, Gross oversees four acute care hospitals and three specialty hospitals. His leadership and influence in the healthcare industry is apparent through his extensive involvement in multiple professional organizations. Gross is a member of the American Hospital Association Board of Directors, member and former chair of the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties (HASDIC) Board of Directors, and past chair of the California Hospital Association (CHA) Board of Directors.

Gross has served as a keynote speaker at several PCP conferences within Southern California and has been recognized for his leadership via numerous awards, including Best Integrated Health Care System in California (13th in the nation 2010), Best Health Care Provider, Best Hospital, San Diego Union -Tribune (2007/2009), 100 Most Wired Hospitals (1999-2009) and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient (2007).

“We are thrilled to have secured Mr. Gross for AAMA’s 2014 event,” said AAMA Chair Linda Larin, FACCA, FACHE, MBA. “His presentation will address one of the most pressing challenges healthcare and hospital administrators are facing today – change. This discussion compliments AAMA’s overarching event focus to educate healthcare leaders on relevant industry issues that will help them contribute to their organizations and to grow professionally and personally through connections with peers and leaders.”

About AAMA 2014: National Summit of Medical Administrators: Taking place February 25-28 in Las Vegas, NV, this event will attract industry-leaders in the field of hospital and healthcare administration. Visit aameda.org/2014 for more information on Gross and the 2014 National Summit.

About AAMA: Founded in 1957, the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) is an association of multi-disciplinary healthcare management professionals at all levels, within all types of health organizations. The AAMA seeks to advance excellence in healthcare leadership through individual relationships, multi-disciplinary interaction, practical business tools and active engagement.