UGM 2022
2022 USERS GROUP MEETING
where it all comes to life
AUGUST 22-24
at EPIC'S VERONA CAMPUS
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Collaboration with your peers brings the best ideas to life.
UGM is where healthcare leaders gather for valuable peer-to-peer opportunities and the latest, best ideas from the Epic community.
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Registration
UGM attendees must be fully-COVID-19-vaccinated and will be required to pre-register for the conference. Onsite registration will not be available. Guests will be asked to attest to their vaccination status during the registration process.
UGM is in-person at Epic's campus in Verona, Wisconsin. For those who cannot attend in person, sign up here to watch a live stream of General Session: Executive Address & Cool Stuff Ahead on Tuesday, August 23 from 8:45-noon Central. Additionally, session materials and recordings for most sessions will be available on the Session Archive site post-UGM.
EARLY BIRD (On or Before July 14)
Full: $650 | One Day: $325
STANDARD (After July 15)
Full: $900 | One Day: $450
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
UGM is designed for executives, directors, clinical staff, and other leaders with a strategic focus. Analysts, trainers, and others that work closely with the system for setup, maintenance, and training should attend XGM.
A UserWeb account is required to register. Request an account here.
Program
Program
Times are listed in central time
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Pre-Conference Campfire
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Gather by the campfire to sample some of our favorite flavors of summer.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
Breakfast & Networking
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Advisory Councils
8:30 am - 12:10 pm
Time with your peers in the Epic community is the heart of UGM - and a big part of what makes Epic customers successful. Monday morning's Advisory Councils are grouped by role. The rest of the week features tracks by topic. See full descriptions .
Directors and Associates (DAC)
Financial Leaders (FLAC)
Health Plans & Managed Care (HPMC)
Nursing (NAC)
Perioperative Clinician (PCAC)
Pharmacy (PharmAC)
Physicians (PAC)
Regulatory Programs & Quality Measurement (RPQM)
Chief Information & Digital Officer Roundtable
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
By invitation only
NEW in 2022, this invitation-only meeting focuses on sharing stories of vision and execution as they pertain to digital strategy. Learn about the novel real-life initiatives your peers are undertaking to create better outcomes and experiences in the sometimes nebulous "digital" realm.
Legal Council
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lunch
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
CEO Council Pre-Conference Breakouts
12:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Peer-to-Peer Sessions
1:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Monday afternoon tracks include: Maternal Safety, Opioid Management, Payer & Provider Collaboration, Pediatrics, Promoting Health Equity, Revenue Cycle, Sepsis Management, and Telehealth
CEO Council Reception & Dinner
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
Breakfast & Networking
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Executive Address & Cool Stuff Ahead
(Also offered online)
(Also offered online)
8:45 am - Noon
Gather for a grand exhibition of the year's achievements and new initiatives in the Epic community. R&D leaders present a gallery of new and future innovations, sharing their vision for the history-making breakthroughs beyond the horizon.
Lunch
Noon - 1:30 pm
Chief Information and Digital Officer Roundtable
Noon - 5:00 pm
By invitation only
NEW in 2022, this invitation-only meeting focuses on sharing stories of vision and execution as they pertain to digital strategy. Learn about the novel real-life initiatives your peers are undertaking create better outcomes and better experiences in the sometimes nebulous "digital" realm.
NEW in 2022, this invitation-only meeting focuses on sharing stories of vision and execution as they pertain to digital strategy. Learn about the novel real-life initiatives your peers are undertaking create better outcomes and better experiences in the sometimes nebulous "digital" realm.
CEO Council
12:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Cool Stuff Breakouts
12:30 pm - 5:10 pm
This session series picks up where Tuesday's Cool Stuff Ahead presentation leaves off. Get a deeper dive into the technologies you'll use in the coming years to improve healthcare and the patient experience.
Executive Tracks
12:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Chief and VP-level attendees will gather Tuesday afternoon in these executive tracks:
COO
CFO
Chief Physician
Chief Nurse
Chief Data/Analytics Officers
Peer-to-Peer Sessions
12:30 pm - 5:10 pm
Tuesday afternoon tracks include Comprehensive Care Coordination & Social Care, Infection Control, Revenue Cycle, and Patient Flow
The Curator's Banquet
5:10 pm - 8:00 pm
The UGM tent comes alive with collaborative culture and community. Nobody knows exactly what will happen after hours, but great food and discerning discussion are sure to combine in a night for the history books.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Breakfast & Networking
7:30 am - 8:30 am
International Networking
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Grab breakfast from the Deep Space lobby on your way to meet others from health systems outside of the U.S. Catch up with old friends and make new connections you'll use year-round.
CEO Council
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Chief Information & Digital Health Officer Roundtable
8:30 am - 11:00 am
By invitation only
NEW in 2022, this invitation-only meeting focuses on sharing stories of vision and execution as they pertain to digital strategy. Learn about the novel real-life initiatives your peers are undertaking to create better outcomes and experiences in the sometimes nebulous "digital" realm.
NEW in 2022, this invitation-only meeting focuses on sharing stories of vision and execution as they pertain to digital strategy. Learn about the novel real-life initiatives your peers are undertaking to create better outcomes and experiences in the sometimes nebulous "digital" realm.
Cool Stuff Breakouts
8:30 am - 1:10 pm
This session series picks up where Tuesday's Cool Stuff Ahead presentation leaves off. Get a deeper dive into the technologies you'll use in the coming years to improve healthcare and the patient experience.
Peer-to-Peer Sessions
8:30 am - 1:10 pm
Wednesday's tracks include Analytics & Cognitive Computing, Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention, Cosmos, COVID-19, CRM, Home Health & Hospice, Interoperability, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Population Health, Revenue Cycle, and Sex, Gender, & Names.
Lunch
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Travel
UGM is held at Epic's campus:
1979 Milky Way | Verona, WI 53593
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Contact us at
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FAQs
Is UGM in-person or online for 2022?
UGM is in-person at Epic's campus in Verona, Wisconsin.
For those who cannot attend in-person, the General Session: Executive Address & Cool Stuff Ahead will be livestreamed on Tuesday, August 23 from 8:45-noon central. Sign up here to register for the live stream. Additionally, session materials and recordings for most sessions will be available on the Session Archive site post-UGM.
What are the COVID-19 health & safety precautions?
All attendees must be fully vaccinated. We are following the current CDC guidelines for being fully vaccinated, which does not include a booster.
How do I sign up for a UserWeb account?
To create an account, go to userweb.epic.com.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credit by attending UGM?
UGM is accredited for Continuing Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy Education for in-person attendance. To claim credit, complete an online evaluation for each session you attend. After completing all applicable evaluations, click the Submit Credit Letter button to generate your attendance documentation.
Looking for a general attendance credit letter? Select "Attendance Credit" when completing your evaluations. After completing all applicable evaluations, click the Submit Credit Letter button to generate your attendance documentation.
Looking for a general attendance credit letter? Select "Attendance Credit" when completing your evaluations. After completing all applicable evaluations, click the Submit Credit Letter button to generate your attendance documentation.
How can I view previous UGM session materials & audio recordings?
Previous UGM slides and audio are available on the Session Archive site. A UserWeb account is required to view the materials.
What are future UGM dates?
2023: August 21-23
Are there Mothers Rooms available?
Yes, Mothers Rooms are located throughout the Learning Campus and Deep Space buildings and can be reserved at Mir Information Desk when you arrive onsite.
Each Mothers Room has a power outlet, sink, comfortable chair, and mini refrigerator available for use.
What should I wear?
Whatever you're most comfortable in. Attendees typically dress on the casual side of business casual.
What meals are included at the event?
Breakfast and lunch are provided each day, along with an afternoon snack. Dinner is also provided on Tuesday.
