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Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program

September 27-30, 2026

The Kellogg Global Hub is located in the heart of Northwestern University’s Evanston campus.

Home to the Kellogg School of Management and Executive Education

2111 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Overview

The ASTS Leadership Development Program equips clinical and administrative leaders with skills and practical insights they need to successfully lead their transplant centers.

    Registration Information

    Secure your place early to benefit from discounted rates. Registration periods are as follows:

    • Early Rate: May 11 – July 20, 2026
    • Regular Rate: July 21 – August 10, 2026
    • Late Rate: August 11 – September 14, 2026
    Registration TypeEarly RateRegular RateLate Rate
    Member$5,799$5,999$6,199
    Member Industry Affiliate$5,999$6,199$6,399
    Non-Member$6,499$6,799$6,999
    Industry$6,799$6,999$7,199

    Cancellation and Refund Policy:

    If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a qualified substitute. Please note that any bank fees incurred during the transfer process will be the responsibility of the registrant initiating the change. Requests for substitution or cancellation must be submitted in writing.

    For cancellations received on or before September 1, 2026, a refund will be issued minus a non-refundable deposit of $500. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after this date.

     

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    Program Agenda

     

    Sunday
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PMLunch (Optional) 
    1:00 - 1:30 PM

    Program Welcome

    		Rajeev Sharma, MD, FACS
    1:30 - 2:45 PMTransplant Contracting: How Agreements Shape Risk, Margin, and BehaviorDavid Mulligan, MD
    2:45 - 4:15 PMMedicare Cost Reporting in Transplant: Essentials and Common ErrorsHenry Randall, MD, MBA, FACS
    4:30 - 6:00 PMFrom Case to Cash: DRGs, Professional Fees, and Financial Performance in TransplantRajeev Sharma, MD, FACS
    6:00 - 6:30 PMNetworking Reception
    6:30 - 8:00 PMDinner and Keynote SpeakerAnthony Bonagura, Senior Medical Director, Optum
    9:00 - 11:00 PMNetworking-Late Bar 

     

    Monday
    8:30 - 11:45 AMLeading Effective Teams: The Science of CollaborationMaryam Kouchaki
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PMLunch 
    1:00 - 4:15 PMManaging the Message in a CrisisNicola Persico, PhD
    4:30 - 6:00 PMTalent ManagementSteve King
    6:00 - 6:30 PMNetworking Reception 
    9:00 - 11:00 PMNetworking-Late Bar 

     

    Tuesday
    8:30 - 10:00 AMCreating and Developing Your StrategyCraig Garthwaite, PhD
    10:15 - 11:45 AMUnderstanding the Changing Healthcare LandscapeCraig Garthwaite, PhD
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PMLunch 
    1:00 - 2:30 PMHuman Centered InnovationDavid Schonthal, MBA
    2:45 - 6:00 PMNegotiationsNicolas Pearce, PhD
    6:00 - 6:30 PMNetworking Reception 
    6:30 - 8:00 PMDinner 
    9:00 - 11:00 PMNetworking-Late Bar 

     

    Wednesday
    8:30 - 10:00 AMScaling Transplant Programs Through Strategic Investment: Lessons from a High-Volume InstituteKiran Dhanireddy, MD
    10:15 - 11:45 AMGovernance and Funds Flow for Transplant Centers: How to Align Structure for Mission SuccessTomoaki Kato, MD, MBA
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PMWrap Up and Evaluation 

     

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