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Speaking
For healthcare professionals who need a speaker who can bring people together in an entertaining manner to teach and provide hope, Dr. Kenneth Cohn is an experienced speaker and member of the National Speakers Association.
He weaves decades of experience into a memorable presentation using personal and professional anecdotes that facilitate interaction and discussion and pave the way for future progress.
Dr. Cohn has given keynote addresses, facilitated medical staff and Board retreats, spoken at conferences, and offered seminars for more detailed learning.
Dr. Kenneth Cohn is currently scheduled to speak at the following healthcare conferences:
American College of Healthcare Executives:
Practical Strategies for Engaging Physicians Seminar
- February 15-16, 2012, Las Vegas, Dr. Robert Schott, Mr. Peter Pavarini, co-presenters, including 2-hour discussion of clinical integration models
- Transforming a Dysfunctional Operating Room Environment,
ACHE Congress Seminar 67x
March 20, 2012, 4:15-5:30 PM CST - Meet the Author of Getting It Done
ACHE Congress, HAP Bookstore
March 21, 2012, 10:15-10:45 AM CST
The Long-Term Care 100 Executive Management Course:
Sustainable Physician-Hospital Alignment
May 6-8, 2012, Naples, FL
New England MGMA:
Changing the Landscape via Authentic Physician Engagement
Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Physician Burnout
May 17, 2012, Rockport, ME
The World Congress Annual Leadership Summit for Hospital and Health System Leaders – Moving from Volume to Value:
Field-tested Collaborative Strategies, Tactics, and Tools to Facilitate the Transition from Volume-based to More Value-based Metrics
May 21-2, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Client Comments
My greatest appreciation for your participation in the Physician Summit! You delivered beautifully! I have heard great compliments about your ‘down to earth’ style and ‘to the point’ message you brought. The doctors connected with you and were able to see themselves in it. The stories were perfect! I couldn’t be more pleased! – Herdley O. Paolini, Ph.D., L.P., Director, Physician Support Services, Florida Hospital
Our physician leaders and executives enjoyed your discussion on physician engagement, financial collaboration, and hospitalist integration. By using the concepts you introduced, there is tremendous potential to improve care and relationships at Aultman. – William Wallace, M.D., President, Medical Staff, Aultman Health System
Dr Cohn is an expert on physician and management collaboration. His presentation was a perfect fit for our group: dynamic, practical and packed with insight into how to overcome barriers and use new approaches to align ourselves for better outcomes and improved relationships.
Some of the comments were: “Very Energetic Speaker”; “Great Communication Tips”; “Great Presentation”; “The information and the way it was presented by Dr Cohn were thought-provoking and interesting”; “Great Motivator”; “Provided very useful info and insight in an entertaining way” ; “Wonderful! And very thought provoking info”; “Wow, thank you for this growth opportunity” ; “Great Speaker and very knowledgeable and well versed” ; “Very engaging.” – Janet Pursley, RN, BSN, MBA, Mercy Advanced Health Management Institute Executive Director
I give Dr. Kenneth Cohn my highest recommendation as an educator, speaker, and contributor for any group of physicians, executives, or other healthcare professionals.
With clarity and levity, Dr. Cohn delivered a powerful keynote addressing relevant issues, such as physician frustration, physician leadership, and change management. , His positive reinforcement of the physician’s journey was truly encouraging, and his expertly researched oratory kept the audience engaged:
- All of the participants agreed or strongly agreed that the presentation content was impactful and relevant and that Dr. Cohn was able to effectively communicate the material and hold the interest of the audience.
Dr. Cohn attended and actively contributed to each aspect of our course, not just as a keynote speaker but as a true faculty member. I am delighted that Dr. Cohn has agreed to be our keynote speaker at our upcoming conferences.- Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, Founder & President OPM EducationJust to acknowledge the high degree of appreciation I had with respect to your presentation, “Practical Stategies for Engaging Physicians.” I was able to take away some excellent concepts and ideas and was much better off for having attended. I really enjoyed your presentation style. Not only was your thorough knowledge of the subject very evident, your enthusiasm and passion manifested themselves throughout your presentation. Of particular note, were the various literary references and storytelling that you utilized to make points much more vividly for the listeners. Again, thanks, and hopefully I will see you in another presentation in the future.- Gary Keller, CEO, Lafayette Hospital
I hesitated to sign up for Dr. Cohn’s seminar Practical Strategies for Engaging Physicians because I thought that it would be like all the rest: general principles, outdated statistics, and platitudes.
Was I surprised! Dr. Cohn is a practicing surgeon and passionate educator who shows case reports of revenues rising, expenses decreasing, and clinical outcomes improving when hospital leaders and physicians use specific techniques that he covers in his two-day seminar.
Dr Cohn discussed physician advisory groups, physician champions, medical staff models, recruitment and retention, and engaging physicians who do not want to be engaged with easy-to-remember case presentations and entertaining anecdotes. He and his practicing physician co-presenter made it easy to interact, reflect, and learn in a safe setting.
What differentiates this course from others became immediately apparent: Dr. Cohn and his co-presenter gained their wisdom through real-life experience – taking disparate groups of administrators and physicians and guiding them to success with tools and techniques that are built to endure. The approximately 200-page binder will be a treasure trove of action ideas for several years to come.
I strongly recommend Dr. Cohn’s seminar to all health care administrators and physician leaders.
Ellen Guarnieri, FACHE, Strategic Consultant, Robert Wood Johnson Health System
Speaking Topics
- Building a Culture of Collaboration from the Ground Up
- A Call to Action: Making sense of healthcare reform (summary)
- Accelerating Physician-Hospital Integration: Moving from Me to We
- Dealing with a Medical Staff in Crisis
- Field-tested Physician Recruitment, Contracting, and Retention strategies
- Engaging Healthcare Professionals in Dealing with End-of-Life Challenges
When you need an experienced, results-oriented, entertaining, and memorable speaker, please contact Dr. Kenneth Cohn today for customized presentations that fit your needs and exceed your audience’s expectations.
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Past Speaking Engagements
Seminars
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- Practical Strategies for Engaging Physicians
- Improving Care Transitions
- The Pulse of Physician-Hospital Relations
- Johns Hopkins Business of Medicine Program – Better Communication for Better Care
Conferences
- American College of Physician Executives, Estes Park Institute, Healthcare Roundtable, Association of Cancer Executives, and Eastern Association of Trauma Surgery on topics related to collaboration, structured dialogue, and burnout
- Ellison Pierce Symposium, Boston Medical Center, Configuring Operating Rooms for the 21st Century, on topics related to communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
Keynote/ International Addresses
Member National Speakers Association
- Creating Your Own Future: Overcoming Physician Frustration
Florida Hospital Medical Staff Retreat - Engaging Healthcare Professionals in Innovation
Sebasticook Valley Hospital - “Advanced Healthcare Communication and Communication Strategies”
Mercy Advanced Health Management Institute, St. Louis, MO - “Engaging Physicians in Improving Care: A Case-Based Approach”
The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association - “Crossing the Chasm: Preparing Healthcare Leaders for Interprofessional Practice”
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration - “Bringing Together Future Healthcare Professionals to Build Open and Honest Communication”
The First Annual Mark Ryan Healthcare Collaboration Symposium, University of Houston-Clear Lake - “The Odyssey of Healthcare Communication”
Independent Doctors Forum, London, UK - “Improving Physician-Hospital Relations: Implications for Our Communities”
First People’s Congress on Healthcare Communication, Beijing, China - “Working as a Team and Communicating with Patients in Oncology”
Instituto Toscano Tumori, Florence, Italy - Medical Staff Models for a Sustainable Future
Missouri Hospital Association - Field-Tested Physician Recruitment Strategies
Maine Hospital Association
Grand Rounds
University of North Carolina, SUNY Stonybrook, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, University of Iowa Medical Center, the Johns Hopkins Business of Medicine Program, and Maine and Baystate Medical Programs on topics relating to physician frustration and leadership strategies
When you want an experienced, results-oriented, entertaining speaker, please contact Dr. Kenneth Cohn today to discuss customized programs to fit your needs.