Innovations in ED Management

Join us in 2025 for a 17-Hour advanced ED operations conference designed for ED leadership teams.

You won’t want to miss our 21st annual conference in sunny San Diego!

This three-day immersion into the challenges of running an ED will provide you and your leadership team with the tools and techniques to create a world-class emergency department.

Hear from “been there, done that” experts who have created successful practices in the ever-changing world of emergency medicine.

Watch the introductory video of the
2025 Innovations in ED Management Conference

Meet the Keynote Speaker

  • Gillian Schmitz, MD

    Gillian Schmitz, MD

    Past President, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

    • Vice Chair of Education at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
    • Faculty, Emergency Medicine Residency, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
    • Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland
    • Nationally Recognized Researcher, Speaker, and Educator

Connect with colleagues while learning new skill sets and operational concepts.

Gain Insight into Cutting-Edge Strategies

Explore the latest solutions designed to improve patient care, streamline operations, and boost overall department efficiency.

Connect With Leading Experts and Industry Peers

Engage with thought leaders and colleagues while sharing knowledge that can reshape your approach to emergency care.

Explore New Technologies and Innovations

Get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding enhancing patient care and operational workflow.

Foster a Culture of Growth and Excellence

Return to your department with fresh perspectives, insights, and actionable strategies that will energize your leadership team.

Experience Over 30 Leading-Edge Topics

  • KEYNOTE: Leveling Up – Raising the Bar for Our Specialty
  • Ten and a Half Things to Improve Patient Satisfaction
  • From the Top: A CEO Talks Capacity and Flow
  • A Leadership Tune Up for ED Leaders
  • Conflict Resolution for EM Leaders
  • What Your Hospitalist Wants You to Know
  • Admission Agreements for EM and Hospitalists – “Quick Hits”
  • Adapting ED Operations (to Staffing and Boarding) Challenges
  • The Real Cost of ED Boarding
  • Unscheduled Care Going Forward
  • Crucial Conversations With Your CEO
  • More Emergency Medicine Financials You Need to Know
  • Do We Have to Admit? Alternative Disposition Programs
  • The Discharge Lounge and What It Means for You
  • No Money No Mission: ED Documentation Changes 2025
  • The 2025 Regulatory RVU Changes: Keeping the Lights On!
  • Educational Local ED Tour: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • And Many More…

Poster Session & Competition

Showcase your work! Submit a poster abstract for a chance to win some great gifts.

The Innovations in Emergency Department Management conference invites you to submit a poster abstract for the annual competition this year. Receive $100 towards your conference registration for each poster submitted. The winner of the competition will also receive $500, and the runner-up will receive $250.

Poster Session Competition

Excellent conference and wealth of information regarding best practices and EM role in reducing healthcare costs.

Quality of speakers overall was simply outstanding. Best faculty of a CME course that I've attended.

Best course I have ever taken. Extremely helpful for a medical director. We have so many new goals to reach now!

Meet Our Expert Faculty

Our energetic and knowledgeable faculty will provide you with proven operational concepts to help effectively manage your emergency department.

Thanks to our sponsors for helping make the Innovations in Emergency Department Management Conference possible.

Can’t make it to the live course? No problem.

The 2022, 2023, and 2024 courses have been professionally recorded and are available for self-study in audio & video formats.

The 2025 Innovations in Emergency Department Management conference will be professionally recorded and made available for self-study in mid 2025.

  • Avoid the expense and hassle of travel
  • Don’t miss family/work obligations
  • Study at your pace and on your own time
  • Available in a variety of formats to suit your needs