- MASTERCLASSExecutive Connect
Ready to grow your expertise alongside current and future healthcare executives? Executive Connect is a program for aspiring and current executives, designed to help you transform health IT systems, lead organization-wide change, and deliver patient-led care at scale.
Now accepting applications for 2026 programs. Program brochure coming soon!
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Make your career ambitions reality
If you join an Executive Connect cohort, you’ll have access to:
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A transformational learning experience
You'll go through a powerful mix of monthly live, expert-led sessions and self-paced coursework. In small-group settings, you’ll learn from top industry leaders as you explore AI, cybersecurity, digital health transformation, and leadership. The experience is designed to build lasting skills—and lasting connections.
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Personalized executive coaching
Meet monthly with seasoned executive coaches to refine your leadership presence, overcome challenges, and accelerate your career growth. Coaching has been shown to improve performance by up to 70%, and this program gives you direct access to that level of development.
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A high-impact in-person experience
The hybrid program will feature an exclusive 2.5-day in-person event. This immersive gathering features interactive sessions, hands-on learning, and candid conversations with industry leaders—all designed to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your connections. It’s a chance to step away, reflect, and grow alongside a close-knit community of peers.
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Lifelong connections
You’ll build a powerful network of peers—leaders who challenge, support, and grow alongside you. You’ll also join a growing alumni community, expanding your circle of trusted colleagues and collaborators well beyond the program.
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Who is Executive Connect for?
Aspiring Executives
You're poised to make the jump into the C-suite—you just need the right tools and professional connections. The ideal candidate is within 3-5 years of assuming a C-suite role.
Brand-new Executives
You're new to the C-Suite role and looking towards the future. You want to develop the digital health expertise you have to drive change from the top down.
Senior Executives in Healthcare
You’ve been in an executive role for a while, but want to stay ahead of industry trends and network with rising leaders in the healthcare industry.
Organizations
You’re committed to developing and retaining top talent. You’re looking for a high-impact program that equips emerging and established leaders with the executive presence, digital expertise, and strategic mindset needed to lead your organization into the future.
Note: All program participants must be HIMSS members. Not yet a member? Join now.
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Participation Options
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Hybrid Program - $6,499 USD*
A comprehensive 9-month experience that combines structured virtual learning with an immersive, 2.5 day in-person executive experience.
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Structured 9-month cohort-based learning journey
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Exclusive 2.5-day in-person event
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Live virtual sessions and executive-level peer dialogue
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Facilitated small-group coaching sessions
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Ongoing access to the Executive Connect alumni network
Best for: Leaders seeking deeper relationship-building, and high-touch engagement.
*Some additional fees may apply (e.g., travel and accommodations)
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Virtual Program - $3,999 USD*
A fully virtual 5-month experience designed for flexibility while maintaining depth, connection, and executive-level dialogue.
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Structured 5-month cohort-based learning journey
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Live and on-demand virtual sessions
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Facilitated open discussion, networking, and peer coaching
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Ongoing access to the Executive Connect alumni network
Best for: Leaders seeking maximum flexibility while engaging in a rigorous, cohort-based experience.
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Organization Based - Custom pricing available*
Designed for health systems and organizations investing in leadership development across multiple leaders.
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Customized program structure aligned to organizational goals and strategic priorities
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Delivered in virtual or hybrid format based on organizational needs
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Dedicated cohort experience for organizational participants
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Access to the Executive Connect alumni network
*Minimum of 10 participants required. Please contact us to discuss enterprise participation and group pricing options.
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What’s the ROI?
We make your investment worth it. Executive Connect helps you build real relationships with industry leaders, master change management, and empower your decision-making.
The learning you take with you:
Hybrid Program:
- 33 hours of live, instructor-led education
- 9 hours of personalized executive coaching
- 2.5-day in-person immersive experience in Tampa, Florida
- 20 hours of OnDemand learning
- Review courses and materials for CPHIMS®, CPDHTS®, and CAHIMS®
- Access to the Connect Alumni Network
Virtual Program:
- 18 hours of live, instructor-led education
- 5 hours of facilitated open discussion, networking, and peer coaching
- Two cohort options: North America and International (EMEA)
- 10 hours of OnDemand learning
- Review courses and materials for CPHIMS®, CPDHTS®, and CAHIMS®
- Access to the Connect Alumni Network
Program costs:
Executive Connect offers flexible participation options designed to meet the needs of individual leaders and healthcare organizations.
- Hybrid Program: $6,499*
- Virtual Program: $3,999
- Organization Based: Custom pricing available**. Please contact us to discuss group participation and enterprise pricing options.
*Some additional fees may apply (e.g., travel and accommodations)
**Organization Price determined after application based on number of participants. .
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The unparalleled support, guidance, and inspiration from this community has fostered a deep sense of commitment and camaraderie. It’s cultivated a strong spirit of innovation and leadership within us, laying a solid foundation to make a real difference and drive meaningful change in healthcare.
Rachel Greenbaum
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Premium Health Center
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This program is an absolute no-brainer if you’re in healthcare IT. Having been part of the first cohort, I can say with certainty that you’ll be gaining valuable and actionable insights from each and every session.
Patrick Bizeau, CPHIMS, CHCIO, CDH-E
Chief Information Officer, Swiss Medical Network
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One of the best professional development events I have been part of.
2025 Executive Connect Participant
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This was all applicable and relevant to my work in a way I have not been able to access in other programs.
2025 Executive Connect Participant
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This is a phenomenal program for CIO's and aspiring CIOs. The content, comradery, and connections are awe inspiring. Join the next cohort.
Tonya Reeder
CIO, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Meet the Executive Connect Advisory Board
Our advisory board is all movers and shakers. With decades of combined experience, this team helps executives like you address the frontline challenges of healthcare technology.
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Isaiah Nathaniel
Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Delaware Valley Community Health Inc.
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Mitzi Cardenas
CIO, Sr. VP Strategy, BD, and Performance Integration, Truman Medical Centers
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Mike Pfeffer
Chief Information and Digital Officer at Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine, Associate Dean at Stanford University School of Medicine
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Tammy Phillips
Regional CIO, Southwest Region, AdventHealth
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Myra Davis
CIO, Texas Childrens
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Tom Bentley
Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Patrick Bizeau
CIO, Swiss Medical Network
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Brian G. Lane
President and CEO at WellLink Health Alliance and WellLink GPO
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Connie Saltsman
AVP, Clinical Pharmacy Informatics, HCA
Ready to step up as a leader?
