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2025 USHE Spring Conference
May 15, 2025
7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
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Provo Marriott
101 W 100 N
Provo, UT 84601
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Agenda
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome and introduction to the conference themes and goals.
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Joe Stagg – "Cost Savings in Hospital Applications"
Explore practical and strategic approaches to reduce costs without compromising patient care. Dominic shares real-world insights into energy efficiency, system integration, and operational optimization in hospital environments.
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Vendor Breakout
Network with industry vendors and explore the latest technologies and solutions.
10:15AM – 11:45 AM
Steve Woods – "The Fourth Utility"
This session redefines medical gas systems as the Fourth Utility in healthcare—equally critical as electricity, water, and HVAC. Discover how these invisible systems serve as the lifeline of patient care and what innovations are elevating their reliability, compliance, and integration into modern healthcare infrastructure.
11:45 AM – 12:45PM
Lunch & Vendor Breakout
Enjoy lunch while connecting with vendors and fellow attendees.
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Mike West & Dillon Hofeling – "Robotic Surgery Program"
Dive into the future of surgical innovation. Learn about the design, implementation, and outcomes of advanced robotic surgery programs, including how hospitals are improving precision, reducing recovery times, and transforming the surgical experience.
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Vendor Breakout
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Jonathan Fanning – "Developing Emotional Intelligence"
Emotions influence every interaction—and they’re contagious. Jonathan will explore the decline of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in today's digital world and what it means for leaders, educators, and professionals. Through engaging stories and real-life examples, he introduces a four-part strategy for mastering emotional responses, avoiding “amygdala hijacks,” and teaching EI to others. Expect a highly interactive and humorous session with lasting takeaways.
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle
Wrap-up, key takeaways, and raffle prize announcements.
Tickets
$0.00 Member Registration
$90.00 Non-Member Registration
$385.00 Conference Sponsor - Member
$490.00 Conference Sponsor - Non-Member
