Margins are tight, workforce stress is real, and AI has moved from buzzword to daily ops. ACHE Congress 2026 (March 2–4 in Houston, TX) is designed for this exact moment—with all-new content, a “Purpose in Motion” theme, and a program that promises up-to-the-minute insights and actionable takeaways you can put into practice right away. On this week’s podcast, David Bartholomew, FACHE, previews ACHE Congress 2026, discusses why this year’s Congress is one you can’t miss, and what attendees can look forward to. For example:

• Get a grasp on the big picture. Speakers like Cristian deRitis help CEOs cut through the noise, explore the economic context, and make smart strategic choices.
• See the future first. Listen to keynotes and futurist insights (Amy Webb) on the next 10–20 years—and what to do Monday.
• Make AI practical. Attend sessions by experts like Cheryl Pegus and Shiv Rao that delve into workflow, safety, and patient-experience impact (including ambient documentation at scale).
• Level up your leadership. Explore a deep bench of sessions on change, culture, and multigenerational teams (Adam Grant, Patrick Lencioni, Anne Morriss, Scott Hamilton, and more).
• Advance your career—at any stage. Check out an expanded Career Hub, plus larger applied workshops and a student administrative fellowship fair.
• Network with intent. Make designed connections by role and career stage; ~40% first-time attendees each year means fresh perspectives and new collaborators.
• Explore the Innovation Hub. It’s new this year and built with industry partners to tackle real operational problems together.

This podcast makes it clear: if you need a reset, a roadmap, and a sense of connection to a that’s community moving the work forward, this is the room to be in.

The HPSG team looks forward to seeing you at ACHE Congress 2026.

• Quint Studer: Leadership Insights: Rewiring Leader Development—The Right Plan for the Right Person at the Right Time
  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 9:30am - 10:30am CT
• Dan Collard: Genfluence: How to Lead a Multigenerational Workforce
  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 3:15pm - 4:15pm CT