Andrea Tietjen
MBA, CPACooperman Barnabas Medical Center2026 National
Collaboration Forum
This forum will focus on financial and operational strategies that advance both organizational performance and patient-centered outcomes. Through expert-led sessions, collaborative dialogue and case-based learning, participants will address how best to navigate evolving performance metrics while ensuring that mission-driven values remain central.
March 25, 2026 Pre-meetings | March 26-27, 2026 Conference
Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek Orlando
Focusing on a theme of Balancing Metrics and Mission, this forum will convene transplant administrators, financial coordinators, quality professionals, OPO and hospital senior leaders, regulatory bodies, corporate partners, and allied healthcare facilities from OPOs to explore financial and operational strategies that advance both organizational performance and patient-centered outcomes. Through expert-led sessions, collaborative dialogue, and case-based learning, participants will address how best to navigate rapidly evolving regulatory change while ensuring that mission-driven values remain central.
The forum will focus on aligning business imperatives—such as regulatory compliance, perfusion and preservation, logistics models, organ acquisition, quality, organ utilization, AI implementation, and staffing/talent—with the core mission of delivering lifesaving care.
In partnership with AST, AOPO, ASTS, Gift of Life Institute, and The Alliance, The National Collaboration Forum provides a unique platform for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, and partnerships that drive sustainable growth and innovation in organ donation and transplantation.
Bradley Adams
JD, CPASouthwest Transplant Alliance
Stacey Doll
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Derek Ginos
MHAIntermountain Medical Center
Richard Hasz
MFS, CPTCGift of Life Donor Program
Celeste Braly
MSN, RN, CPHQUniversity of Wisconsin Health
David Foley
MDUW Health
Steven Potter
MD, FACSMedstar Georgetown Transplant
Barry Massa
Network for Hope
Jon Snyder
PhD, MSHennepin Healthcare Research InstituteThe following pre-meetings are available to add on during the forum registration process. Each carries an additional cost. Space is limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached. Due to capacity limitations, exceptions are not possible.
AI in Action: Emerging Uses across Organ Donation and Transplantation
Pre-Meeting | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1-5pm ET | View Agenda
Artificial intelligence is already influencing how organ donation and transplantation systems operate. This focused pre-meeting will highlight real-world applications of AI being used today across the donation and transplant continuum, with an emphasis on practical use cases, limitations, and responsible adoption.
Participants will explore how AI is being leveraged to support donor identification, clinical decision-making, operational efficiency, and system performance, while engaging in candid discussions about governance, data quality, and ethical considerations. Designed for professionals seeking applied insight rather than theoretical exploration, this session offers an opportunity to learn from early adopters and thought leaders actively navigating AI integration. Learn more…
Continuing Education Information
Nursing: The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance is offering 3.50 hours of continuing education credit for this offering, approved by The California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17117. No partial credits will be awarded. CE credit will be issued upon request within 30 days post-event.
CEPTC: The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance will be offering 3.50 Category I CEPTC credits from the American Board for Transplant Certification. Certified clinical transplant and procurement coordinators and certified clinical transplant nurses seeking CEPTC credit must complete the evaluation form within 30 days of the event.
The Alliance Transplant Payer Collaborative
Pre-Meeting | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1-5pm ET | View Agenda
The Transplant Payer Collaborative pre-meeting convenes stakeholders from across transplant finance, reimbursement, and administration to strengthen dialogue and shared problem-solving in an increasingly complex environment.
This in-person session will focus on payer perspectives, evolving reimbursement models, procedural coding considerations, and strategies to reduce financial and administrative barriers to transplantation. By bringing together payers, transplant programs, and operational leaders, the Collaborative aims to advance best practices, promote alignment, and support equitable access while improving long-term system sustainability and patient outcomes. Learn more…
Early Bird Registration (until January 31, 2026): $1,195.00
Standard Registration (after 11:59pm ET on January 31, 2026): $1,595.00
Cancellation Policy
Due to venue and production costs, registrations are nonrefundable. Substitutions are permitted. A registered attendee may transfer their registration to another member of the same organization by notifying the event organizer in advance of the event. Contact us at [email protected] to arrange.
Nursing
The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance is offering 11.25 hours of continuing education credit for this offering, approved by The California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17117. No partial credits will be awarded. CE credit will be issued upon request within 30 days post-event.
CEPTC
The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance will be offering 11.25 Category I CEPTC credits from the American Board for Transplant Certification. Certified clinical transplant and procurement coordinators and certified clinical transplant nurses seeking CEPTC credit must complete the evaluation form within 30 days of the event.
Host Property: Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek Orlando
14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
The room block is now closed, but space may still be available by calling 866-269-8971. Be sure to identify as part of the National Collaboration Forum.
Alternatively, the following hotels are located nearby on the Bonnet Creek Resort and may have additional availability:
Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek
The following resorts are within an approximate 5-10 minute cab or rideshare ride to the host hotel:
Disney’s Epcot and Disney Springs Area Resorts
Orlando World Center Marriott
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Holiday Inn Orlando
Renaissance Orlando Resort
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
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