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Hammes Healthcare Leaders to Present at 2025 Congress

Hammes Healthcare is thrilled to announce that two of its prominent Operational Readiness Executives, Terri Palazzo and Katherine Kay Brown, will be featured speakers at the 2025 Congress on Healthcare Leadership organized by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). This significant event serves as a platform for education and networking among healthcare leaders across the United States.

On March 26, Palazzo and Kay Brown will lead a session titled "More Than a Snapshot in Time: Operational and Finance Diligence Across the Life Cycle of Capital Projects." They will be joined by Melody F. Dickerson, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for VHC Health. This session promises to provide essential insights into how healthcare executives can rigorously validate operational and financial assumptions crucial for major capital projects. These projects often take five to ten years, encompassing strategic planning, design, construction, and ultimately, occupancy. The discussion will aim to enhance understanding of the intricate processes involved in healthcare facility projects and how leaders can best prepare to capitalize on them.

With a wealth of experience, both Palazzo and Kay Brown focus on ensuring that healthcare organizations are ready to provide optimal patient care when new or renovated facilities open. Their expertise spans clinical operations to financial health.

Profiles of the Speakers

Terri Palazzo has nearly thirty years of clinical and operational experience to her credit. She previously held various leadership roles, including Director of Cardiovascular Surgery, before taking on her current role at Hammes Healthcare. Terri is actively engaged with professional organizations such as ACHE and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACH). She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Georgetown University, further underscoring her commitment to advancing healthcare delivery.

Katherine Kay Brown, also rooted in nursing, brings over twenty years’ worth of experience in the design and operational planning of healthcare facilities. Her dual perspective as both a former nurse and an expert in facility design allows her to intertwine operational efficiency with patient-centered practices. Kay Brown's articles on evidence-based design have influenced best practices in the industry, and she is a sought-after speaker at numerous healthcare conferences. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.

The ACHE Congress

The ACHE Congress, which attracts over 6,000 healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and decision-makers, is a cornerstone event in the healthcare calendar. This year, the congress will be held from March 24 to 27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. It offers a unique opportunity for attending healthcare executives to engage with industry peers, glean valuable insights, and discuss the future of healthcare management.

About Hammes Healthcare

Founded in 1991, Hammes operates as a comprehensive real estate solutions provider, specializing in strategy and planning for healthcare real estate. Their services span project management, development, investment, and property management. Hammes has been consistently recognized as a leader in healthcare development, earning accolades from Modern Healthcare's Construction Design Survey for 26 consecutive years, including 21 years at the top spot. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hammes delivers its services through a network of strategically located regional offices across the United States. For more information about their services, visit their website at www.hammes.com.