Upcoming Events
Come see Zed speak and gain valuable insight into utilizing neuroscience and behavior change to improve your business
ASCENT Annual Education Conference
September 11, 2025
Kansas City
Kansas City
The premier event for ENT practice professionals, offering targeted education, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest industry trends. Join hundreds of peers and explore over 40 educational sessions and an extensive exhibit hall to grow and innovate your practice.
Zed’s Topic
The Real Reason You’re Stretched Thin: Diagnosing and Healing Systemic Dysfunction
More This session discusses the source of burnout and misalignment in medical practices head-on. Often, these symptoms of a deeper problem are seen as the "cost of doing business" in healthcare. It doesn't have to be this way. This "no fluff" session uses audience engagement and feedback to ensure attendees can return to their practice and take immediate action.
CMGMA Fall Conference
September 18 -19, 2025
Denver
Denver
The CMGMA Fall Conference is designed for health care professionals engaged in managing the business of medicine. This program will help you advance your professional knowledge, create connections through networking and acquire up-to-date information on the latest issues affecting your practice.
Zed’s Topic
Why Smart Practices Still Hire the Wrong People
More Most practices treat hiring like a roll of the dice—sometimes you get lucky, often you don’t. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this powerful session, Zed Williamson shares how neuroscience and system design can transform hiring from a guessing game into a reliable, repeatable process.You’ll discover how subtle mental shortcuts sabotage good decision-making, and how a simple shift in process can lead to dramatically better hires. This talk will equip you with a practical approach to building a strong foundation for your culture, protecting your team from bad fits, and finally feeling confident in your hiring decisions.
Arkansas MGMA 2025 Fall Meeting
September 25, 2025
Benton Event Center
Benton Event Center
The Arkansas MGMA Fall Meeting offers dynamic education, new ideas and the inspiration you need to be a successful leader. This meeting was designed to give you current tools and networking time with your peers. In a professional and fun environment, we strive to provide you information that will help you navigate the daily challenges of running your practice.
Zed’s Topic
How to Stop Solving the Wrong Problems
More In this session, Zed Williamson, Founder of Physician Growth Accelerator, will show you how most recurring problems in private practice are not people problems at all—they’re system problems disguised as people problems. You’ll learn how to spot and solve the actual root causes behind dysfunction, underperformance, and growth bottlenecks. Learn a proven framework for identifying constraints in your practice systems, communicating changes, and measuring the outcome.
OKMGMA Fall Practice Management Conference
October 9, 2025
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Join us at the OKMGMA Fall Practice Management Conference! We have an awesome day planned for our Masters of Healthcare. Make plans to join us at TopGolf, OKC this October!
Zed’s Topic
Why Smart Practices Still Hire the Wrong People
More Most practices treat hiring like a roll of the dice—sometimes you get lucky, often you don’t. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this powerful session, Zed Williamson shares how neuroscience and system design can transform hiring from a guessing game into a reliable, repeatable process.You’ll discover how subtle mental shortcuts sabotage good decision-making, and how a simple shift in process can lead to dramatically better hires. This talk will equip you with a practical approach to building a strong foundation for your culture, protecting your team from bad fits, and finally feeling confident in your hiring decisions.
Previous Events
Check out previous events and gain valuable insight into improving your business
Mid-West MGMA 2025 Annual Conference
Hilton Minneapolis Park Place
April 10 - 11, 2025
April 10 - 11, 2025
The Mid-West MGMA 2025 Annual Conference is offering an exciting mix of speakers and topics! Explore innovative approaches and practical tools designed to enhance patient care, streamline operations and drive business growth. Take part in interactive sessions and build your network with professionals dedicated to integrating innovation with healthcare priorities, ensuring a healthier future for all.
Zed’s Topic
The Real Reason You’re Stretched Thin: Diagnosing and Healing Systemic Dysfunction
More Are you constantly feeling "stretched thin"? Burnout, staff mistakes, team drama, stagnant income—all of these are symptoms of a deeper issue: systemic dysfunction within your practice. In this session, we’ll dive into the real reasons behind the feeling of overwhelm and frustration that many private practice owners and teams experience.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize the warning signs of systemic dysfunction that are often mistaken for everyday challenges.
- Diagnose the root causes driving burnout, inefficiencies, and discontent.
- Discover how to heal the dysfunction and create a healthier, more sustainable practice.
If you're ready to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the core issues, this session will provide you with the tools and insights to take back control and thrive.
Medical Economics Practice Academy
March 27, 2025
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Medical Economics® and its lineup of experts reveal money smarts, management strategies and administrative tactics to fuel you for the entire quarter. Our Spring session workshops take on the biggest challenges facing you and your staff in 2025: reimbursement challenges, retaining staff, and technology advances. Learn what you need to keep building your highly efficient, future-focused revenue machine that provides patients with the best possible care.
Zed’s Topic
Rowing Together: How to Rally Your Team to Achieve Practice Goals
More A thriving practice isn’t built by one or two leaders—it takes a fully engaged team rowing in the same direction. But too often, practice goals feel like a solo effort, with staff passively along for the ride. In this interactive, no-fluff session, you’ll gain actionable strategies to align your team, drive measurable behavior change, and create a culture where everyone takes ownership of success.
Learning Objectives:
- Implement strategies to create real, measurable behavior change in your employees
- Increase team alignment and engagement to ensure everyone is working toward shared goals
- Foster a proactive mindset among staff, turning passive participation into active contribution
Leave with practical tools to transform your team into a unified force, achieving practice goals predictably and efficiently.
Alabama MGMA and Florida MGMA 2024 Conference
November 14-15
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa
Destin, FL
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa
Destin, FL
Join us for an engaging conference, "It’s a Brand New Day: A Fresh Outlook on What to Take Home to Your Practice," where healthcare professionals will gain new insights and strategies to enhance their practice and revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Zed’s Topic
The Real Reason You’re Stretched Thin: Diagnosing and Healing Systemic Dysfunction
More Are you constantly feeling "stretched thin"? Burnout, staff mistakes, team drama, stagnant income—all of these are symptoms of a deeper issue: systemic dysfunction within your practice. In this session, we’ll dive into the real reasons behind the feeling of overwhelm and frustration that many private practice owners and teams experience.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize the warning signs of systemic dysfunction that are often mistaken for everyday challenges.
- Diagnose the root causes driving burnout, inefficiencies, and discontent.
- Discover how to heal the dysfunction and create a healthier, more sustainable practice.
If you're ready to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the core issues, this session will provide you with the tools and insights to take back control and thrive.
MGMA Focus | Private Practice Conference
August 22-23
Westin Annapolis Hotel
Annapolis, MD
Westin Annapolis Hotel
Annapolis, MD
Tailored for CEOs, physicians, practice owners, and administrators looking for strategies to maintain independence. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry professionals who have successfully tackled these challenges. The event also features networking opportunities and region-specific discussions in collaboration with various MGMA chapters.
Zed’s Topic
Aligning the Oars: Strategies for Unifying Your Team's Direction
Date & Time: August 22, 4:15 – 4:45 PM
More As a private practice leader, team alignment is crucial for success. Often, a few carry the weight while others coast. In this session, Zed Williamson will share actionable steps to drive immediate behavior change in your employees, ensuring everyone rows in the same direction.
Learning objectives:
- Manage measurable and immediate behavior change with your employees
- Use techniques to increase your team’s alignment and engagement
- Employ strategies that increase proactivity among your existing employees
ASCENT Annual Education Conference
September 16-20
The Main Hotel
Norfolk, VA
The Main Hotel
Norfolk, VA
The premier event for ENT practice professionals, offering targeted education, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest industry trends. Join hundreds of peers and explore over 40 educational sessions and an extensive exhibit hall to grow and innovate your practice.
Zed’s Topic
Achieve Your Goals Without Having to Do Everything Yourself
Date & Time: September 20, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Room 3
More Room 3
The goals of the practice may difficult to achieve. It can feel like one or two leaders are doing everything, and the rest of the staff just seem to be along for the ride. From this interactive “no fluff” session, learn actionable steps on how to drive measurable and immediate behavior change in your employees. Outcome: All staff rowing in the same direction…the team achieving your goals predictably.
Learning objectives:
- Manage measurable and immediate behavior change with your employees
- Use techniques to increase your team’s alignment and engagement
- Employ strategies that increase proactivity among your existing employees
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