Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference

Lexington, KY US

November 3, 2025 to November 4, 2025

Greetings and welcome to the 11th Annual Gill Affiliate Network Conference, scheduled for November 4, 2025 at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington. This year’s theme, Empowering Care Together, celebrates the collective strength of the network and the shared opportunities we have to drive innovation, elevate clinical care, and expand access to high-quality cardiovascular services across Kentucky.

This year’s conference features experts from across the state, region, and nation to share forward-looking perspectives on the changing landscape of cardiovascular care. Attendees will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn best practices, and explore strategies to advance heart health throughout the region.

In addition to attending the conference, we invite you to mark your calendar for the Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference Reception on November 3, 2025. This evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will offer an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the state. As part of our theme, Empowering Care Together, the reception will also feature a dynamic guest speaker who will share practical, inspiring strategies for leading with purpose and fostering collaboration in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Don’t forget to stay connected with fellow attendees throughout the conference and reception by using #GAN25 to share your conference highlights on social media.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Central Bank Center – near historic Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington – as we exchange ideas, expand knowledge, and empower care across Kentucky, together.

Welcome, Gill Affiliate Network Members

We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care. We look forward to a day of collaboration, shared learning, and empowering care across Kentucky.

AdventHealth Manchester
Manchester, KY

Bluegrass Community Hospital
Versailles, KY

Bourbon Community Hospital
Paris, KY

Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester, KY

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
Danville, KY

Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, KY

Harlan ARH Hospital
Harlan, KY

Harrison Memorial Hospital
Cynthiana, KY

Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Hazard, KY

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
Prestonsburg, KY

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY

Mary Breckenridge ARH Hospital
Hyden, KY

McDowell ARH Hospital
McDowell, KY

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
Paducah, KY

Middlesboro ARH Hospital
Middlesboro, KY

Norton Hospital
Louisville, KY

Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY

Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Louisville, KY

Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Mayfield, KY

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
Greenville, KY

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY

Pineville Community Health Center
Pineville, KY

Pikeville Community Hospital
Pikeville, KY

Spring View Hospital
Lebanon, KY

UK St. Claire
Morehead, KY

Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center
South Williamson, KY

UK King’s Daughters
Ashland, KY

Whitesburg ARH Hospital
Whitesburg, KY

SPECIAL SERVICES

If you require special assistance to attend this event, please contact Rebecca Craft at [email protected] or (859) 285-8083.

An Equal Opportunity University.

Target Audience

Gill Affiliate Network Members

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe successful cardiac programs at the local, state, and national levels
2. Explain market realities impacting cardiovascular service lines
3. Discuss the importance of developing cardiac-based quality improvement programs to improve patient care and outcomes
4. Describe new therapies, technologies, and treatment modalities to care for patients with cardiovascular disease

Additional Information

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Course summary

Available credit:

8.75 ACPE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This knowledge-based activity will award 8.75 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.
8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
8.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8.75 nursing contact hour(s).
8.75 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.
8.75 Participation
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 8.75 hour(s) of participation.

Course opens:

09/01/2025

Course expires:

12/31/2025

Event starts:

11/03/2025 - 6:00pm EST

Event ends:

11/04/2025 - 5:00pm EST

Cost:

$150.00

Add to calendar:

General Sessions – Main Ballroom

Welcome & Introduction

Navin Rajagopalan, MD – Director, Gill Affiliate Network; Rebecca Craft, MS, MBA – Director, Cardiovascular Outreach Operations
8:00am - 8:15am

TBD

Mark Birdwhistell, MPA – Senior VP, Health and Public Policy
8:15am - 8:45am

Fast Access, Lasting Value: Strategic Pathways for Urgent CV Care

Ana Mecurio-Pinto – VP, Care Transformation Services; Jenny Kennedy, DNP, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, FACC – VP, Care Transformation Services
8:45am - 9:30am

Break/Exhibitor Showcase/Travel to Breakout Sessions
9:30am - 09:45am

Breakout Session 1 – Meeting Rooms 6 & 7

Breakout 1A: Strategic Decisions Made Simple: A Framework to Guide Your Team Towards a Brighter Future

Larry Rector, MBA, CPA – Chief Executive Officer
9:45am - 10:30am

Breakout 1B: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Cardiometabolic Therapy at the Crossroads of Cardiology, Diabetes, and Obesity

Kaitlin Hile, PharmD, BCCP – Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiology
9:45am - 10:30am

Recharge & Reach Out

Take a moment to refuel and network with colleagues and exhibitors
10:30am - 11:00am

General Sessions – Main Ballroom

How to Adapt your CV Care Strategies for a New Generation

Wes Campbell, PhD, MHA, FACHE – Managing Director and Expert Partner
11:00am - 11:45am

Lunch/Exhibitor Showcase/Travel to Breakout Sessions
11:45am - 1:00pm

Breakout Session 2 – Meeting Rooms 5 & 7

Breakout 2A: Beyond the Smoke: The Evidence and Application of Medical Cannabis

Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS – Opioid Stewardship Coordinator
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Breakout 2B: Inside the Chambers: A Hands-On Approach to Structural Heart Interventions

Andrew Leventhal, MD, PhD – Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program; Jimer Battaile, RN, BSN – Structural Heart Program Nurse Coordinator; Jon Gurley, MD – Medical Director, Structural Heart Program; Kate Alnabelsi, PA-C – Structural Heart Advance Practice Provider; Naoki Misumida, MD, FACC, FSCAI – Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Break/Exhibitor Showcase/Travel to Ballroom
1:45pm - 2:00pm

General Sessions – Main Ballroom

New Developments in Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Therapy

Andrew Leventhal, MD, PhD – Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Break/Exhibitor Showcase/Travel to Breakout Sessions
02:45pm - 3:00pm

Breakout Session 3 – Meeting Rooms 5 & 6

Breakout 3A: Affiliate Strategies for Implementing and Sustaining Cardiovascular Quality

Ann Marie Holas-Dryps, MBA, CRA, FACC, ACHE – System Vice President; Clyde Clarke, BSN, RN – Manager, Heart & Vascular Quality Outcomes; Lesli McDonogh, BSN, RN – Quality Director; Lynn Mattingly, RN, BSN – Gill Affiliate Network Clinical Quality and Program Director; Steven White, BA, BSRT, RDCS, RDMS – Chest Pain Program Coordinator
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Breakout 3B: Inside the Chambers: A Hands-On Approach to Structural Heart Interventions (Repeat Session)

Break/Exhibitor Showcase/Travel to Ballroom
3:45pm - 4:00pm

General Sessions – Main Ballroom

Intelligence at Work: AI Meets Cardiology

Cody Bumgardner, PhD – Director, Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Trivia/Conference Concludes

Navin Rajagopalan, MD – Director, Gill Affiliate Network
4:45pm - 5:00pm

Central Bank Center

430 W. Vine St

Lexington, KY 40507

United States

+1 (859) 233-4567

Travel

2025 GILL AFFILIATE NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE & RECEPTION – PARKING INFORMATION

The 2025 Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference and the 2025 Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference Reception will be held at the Central Bank Center (conference venue) & Rupp Arena (reception venue).

Note that parking for the conference and reception is NOT located at the address above. Please refer to the “Parking Instructions” section directly below for further details.

Conference & Reception Parking Instructions**

Parking for the 2025 Gill Affiliate Network Annual Conference & Reception is located at 500 West High Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Please enter the parking lot at Gate 2 by turning left onto Patterson Street from High Street. Take a ticket from the parking booth and proceed to a parking spot. To enter the Central Bank Center, the conference and reception venue, cross the street and enter the facility through the High Street Entrance, which is to the left of Rupp Arena. Once inside, continue down the corridor and proceed down the stairs or escalator. Registration for the conference and reception will be on your right. At registration, you will receive a complimentary parking voucher.

To exit the parking lot at the conclusion of the conference and reception, approach the parking gate and scan the QR code on the complimentary voucher you received at registration. The gate arm will lift allowing you to exit. Note: The ticket you received when entering the parking lot is not required to exit the lot.

For additional instructions, please see the map titled Conference & Reception Parking Map under “Additional Information” in the "Overview" section of the website.

**Note: The Whiskey Club, the location of the conference reception, is in Rupp Arena, but the entrance is through the Central Bank Center.

2025 GILL AFFILIATE NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE & RECEPTION ACCOMODATIONS

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Lexington at a reduced rate of $143/night + tax. Reservations can be made online by visiting: UK HEALTHCARE - Gill Heart. Please note, the reservation deadline is Monday, October 20, 2025. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space/rate available basis.

Hyatt Regency Parking Instructions

For conference guests staying overnight, please enter the parking lot at 500 West High Street, Lexington, KY 40507 through Gate 1. Self-parking for the Hyatt is to the left. To enter the Hyatt Regency, cross High Street and the hotel entrance is to the right. Please bring your parking ticket to the front desk and a hotel representative will provide you with validation instructions.

All planners, speakers, authors, and reviewers involved with content development for continuing education activities provided by the University of Kentucky are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of the activity. Detailed disclosures will be included in participant materials or given prior to the start of the activity.

Moderator(s)