2026 National Provider Compensation & Workforce Strategy Conference
April 28-30, 2026 Nashville, Tennessee
The Only Event Bringing Together Experts Nationwide
About the Conference
The AAPCP National Provider Compensation & Workforce Strategy Conference brings together leaders in compensation, workforce planning, valuation, FMV, compliance, analytics, and physician/APP engagement.
This event provides an unparalleled level of depth, practical application, case-based learning, and real-time discussion among national experts.
Keynote Sessions
Advancing Leadership and Strategy
Dr. Sunita Sah
Author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes
Todd Roark, NP
VP of APPs at Sentara Health in Virginia
Ryan Mullins
From Pay to Performance: Translating Incentive Designs into Provider Compensation Outcomes
Topics for everyone
General Sessions and Breakouts
Stories from the Front Lines of Physician Alignment: VBE Implementation
Randy Biernat (Forvis Mazars); Nicole Overby (Columbus Regional Hospital)
Transforming Compensation Through Partnership
Jason Wray-Raabolle, MD (Mayo Clinic Health System); Kevin Cassell (Optum)
Paying Advanced Practice Providers for Call Coverage
Katie Taylor, CPA/ABV, ASA, MBA; Alex Denning, CVA, MPH, MBA (ECG Management Consultants)
Beyond the Benchmark: Strategic Compensation Solutions for Unusual Situations
Angie Caldwell; Derek Long (PYA)
The Bonus Dilemma: Aligning Pay, Compliance, and Performance
Joe Aguilar (HMS); Jae Schmidt (Methodist Health System–Dallas)
Forming a Physician Compensation Advisory Committee
Capri Weyer, MD; Jennifer Andrews; Kyle Dillman (Deaconess Health System)
Using Data to Support Care Team Optimization
Lacey Buckler (SullivanCotter); Chris Feron (University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Compensation Plan Development: Cardiology Case Study
Clayton Northrop (Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting); Erica Flowers (CaroMont Health)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know from an Independent Medical Group but Were Afraid to Ask
Patrick Hurley (Radiology of Indiana); Brad Reay (KSM)
Navigating the Nuances of Rural Healthcare Compensation and Recruitment
Opal Greenway (Korn Ferry); Julie Moore (Hutchinson Regional Medical Center)
Cardiology Compensation Innovation: Negotiation + Access Strategy
Michael A. Stover, Nick Netherton (CBIZ); Rachel Strittmatter (The Ohio State University)
Sustaining Access, Sustaining Practices: The Subsidy Equation
Haley Adams (JTaylor); Nicole Vaccarella (Baxter Health)
Real-World VBE Models: Regulatory and FMV Considerations
Joseph Wolfe (Hall Render); Megan Mueller (Jefferson Health)
Structuring and Valuing Independent Contractor Arrangements
Ben Ulrich, CVA, and, Rich Chasinoff, CVA, (VMG Health)
150+ Organizations Attending
The Details
Embassy Suites - Downtown Nashville
Enjoy the City
Our conference is housed in the Embassy Suites in the core of downtown Nashville. With all events in the hotel, and only a block or two from nightlife, attendees get the best of both worlds.
- Registration Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and our Annual Social Event
- With a Deeply Discounted Rate, Attendees Get Significant Savings Over Normal Rates
8 AM April 28 - 11 AM April 30, 2026
Register Today
Registration Open to AAPCP Members Only
Healthcare Organization Members: $1,000 Per Person
Professional Consulting Members: $1,200 Per Person
- Includes 2 Days of Sessions and 1/2 Day of Small Group Discussion
- Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Social Event