Top 2025 healthcare conferences for independent practices

As an independent healthcare provider, the only way to stay competitive is to keep up with the latest developments in the industry.

In 2025, many healthcare conferences spotlight topics from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics to public health policy innovation. However, deciding to attend a conference can feel like a gamble when you must balance cost, time, and value.

To help you, we've curated a list of 17 healthcare conferences in the United States that cater to either independent clinics or trending healthcare innovation.

Here’s how we’ve chosen our list of conferences:

Here’s a list of healthcare conferences independent providers should consider attending in 2025.

When and where: February 16–19, 2025, at the Nashville Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee

ViVE is a premier event for digital health decision-makers focusing on transforming healthcare businesses. The conference offers a range of specialty pavilions, including the AI Pavilion, Value-Based Care Pavilion, and InteropNOW! Pavilion, providing interactive demonstrations and discussions on the latest healthcare technologies. Attendees can participate in curated matchmaking programs, such as Provider & Payer Connect and Investor Connect, facilitating efficient networking opportunities.

Who attends: C-suite executives, senior digital health leaders, health providers, health startups and investors, policymakers, and members of the patient community.

Where to register: You can register on the official ViVE website and choose the required pass.

When and where: February 23–26, 2025, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

The AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders. It will be dedicated to improving rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. Attendees will get to hear from top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care and learn how to: 

Rural healthcare providers will be able to gain practical solutions to transform care delivery and their business practices.

Who attends: Healthcare leaders from rural hospitals, clinics, associations, and community health organizations — such as physician executives, nursing administrators, and community leaders.

Where to Register: You can register on AHA’s conference website.

When and where: March 3–6, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois

The HIMSS conference serves as a hub for healthcare innovation. It features over 600 educational sessions on topics like AI, patient care, and digital health — so you can choose your own adventure based on what’s top of mind for you. You can even attend specialty pavilions that focus on areas like AI, cybersecurity, health equity, and patient engagement.

Who attends: Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, C-suite executives, health IT professionals, government officials, and startup leaders.

Where to register: You can register on the official HIMSS website, and advanced pricing ends on February 9, 2025.

When and where: March 4–6, 2025, at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Health 2.0 Conference brings the global healthcare community together to discuss healthcare innovations that help revitalize patient care and healthcare delivery models. It covers a range of topics, from personalized healthcare to AI-powered wearables and the role of medications in weight loss.

Who attends: Healthcare providers, policymakers, investors, startups, and researchers.

Where to register: You can register on the official Health 2.0 Conference website.

When and where: March 6-8, 2025, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Nextech's EDGE 2025 conference focuses on content designed to improve practice performance and help physicians stay up to speed on the latest industry and regulatory changes. The conference will feature more than 130 sessions on administrative, billing, clinical, and general healthcare themes and will also offer networking events and access to industry experts.

Where to register: You can register on the Nextech EDGE website.

When and where: March 12–13, 2025, at the Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia

The HBMA 2025 Innovation Conference focuses on revenue cycle management (RCM). You can see how other healthcare leaders manage their revenue cycles and how newer technologies like AI, automation, and robotic process automation (RPA) help with the process. There will also be 2 sessions focused on what every RCM leader needs to know about cybersecurity.

Who attends: Healthcare business management professionals, including practice managers, billing specialists, and RCM professionals and physicians who want to improve their practice's RCM.executives.

Where to register: You can register on the HBMA website.

When and where: March 24–26, 2025, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

The AAFP Physician Health and Well-being Conference is the only national event focused solely on the well-being of family physicians. Over 3 days, you can explore evidence-based strategies to improve your well-being. The conference includes coaching sessions, wellness workshops, and one-on-one consultations with career experts.

Who attends: Family physicians.

Where to Register: You can register on AAFP’s website and get early bird pricing till February 19, 2025.

When and where: April 30–May 3, 2025, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada

THRIVELIVE 2025, presented by Henry Schein, is a dental education event that offers nearly 100 expert-led courses across areas like clinical and technology, business, practice design, team development, and software solutions. You can even earn up to 13 continuing education (CE) credits by taking their courses.

Who attends: Dental professionals (dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, office managers)

Where to register: You can register on the THRIVELIVE 2025 website.

When and where: April 28–May 1, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois.

Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting will host over 3,000 executive-level attendees and over 675 speakers for 4 days of sessions. The conference is focused on healthcare transformation and covers topics like value-based care, physician leadership, clinician burnout, AI changes, and the revenue cycle. A few keynote speakers include industry leaders and celebrities such as Kevin O'Leary, Michael Phelps, Nick Saban, and Venus Williams.

Who attends: Healthcare leaders and executives

Where to register: You can register on Becker's Hospital Review conference website.

When and where: May 3–6, 2025, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

ATA Nexus 2025 is centered on redefining care delivery through virtual care and telehealth innovation. You’ll get to participate in deep-dive sessions on topics like remote and home-based care, workflow optimizations and workforce support, and the roles of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in healthcare delivery. The conference also offers the following specialized educational tracks designed to minimize navigation between sessions:

Who attends: Experts, clinicians, C-suite leaders, researchers, and investors.

Where to register: You can register on the ATA Nexus 2025 website.

When and where: May 6–7, 2025, in San Diego, California

The Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit is hosted by the California Medical Association (CMA). It brings healthcare leaders and innovators who want to explore the intersection of healthcare and technology under the theme "Building the Future." The topics covered will include AI, health information exchange and Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs), and the evolving role of technology in patient care.

Who attends: Healthcare professionals.

Where to register: You can register on the official CMA website.

When and where: June 22–24, 2025, at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The MGMA Focus | Private Practice Conference is conducted for healthcare leaders and professionals who want to run their practices better and continue providing personalized care. It offers the strategies, tools, and insights you need to improve your practice's operations and bottom line. Some example topics include staffing challenges and practice culture. 

Attendees will get the chance to learn about the latest advancements in healthcare technology and AI, along with steps they can take to leverage these tools to streamline operations and enhance the patient experience. Another topic will be addressing staffing challenges and building a culture of collaboration across your team. Regardless of whether you manage a small group or multiple practice sites, you'll be able to find sessions tailored to the distinct demands of your role and organization and leave with practical and actionable takeaways.

Who attends: Practice managers, physician-owners, operations directors, and executive team members of privately owned practices.

Where to Register: You can register on the MGMA website and get a complimentary pass to the online summit as well.

When and where: July 10–11, 2025, at The Westin Pasadena in Pasadena, California.

The Health Equity Leadership Summit, hosted by Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC), brings together physicians, executives, advocates, and allies who want to learn more about health equity. Over the span of 2 days, attendees will be able to forge connections, engage in hands-on training, and participate in discussions around uplifting California's most underserved communities. The conference also features keynote speakers like Dr. Uché Blackstock, a leading voice in health equity and founder of Advancing Health Equity.

Who attends: Physicians, executives, advocates, allies, and others committed to achieving health equity for all Californians.

Where to register: You can register on PHC’s website and secure a spot with early bird pricing right now.

When and where: August 25-27, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada

RISE West targets senior leaders in the Medicare Advantage and managed care sectors. It explores strategies for achieving operational excellence amid an evolving regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain insights on key themes such as balancing financial and care considerations, Medicare Advantage compliance, AI trends, digital transformation, and the impact of recent CMS changes.

 Who attends: Healthcare providers, senior executives from health plans, government agencies, community-based organizations, and professionals in risk adjustment, HCC coding, quality improvement, finance, and more.

Where to register: You can register on the RISE website.

When and where: September 28-October 1, 2025 in Orlando, Florida

Leaders Conference, hosted by MGMA, gathers healthcare leaders to accelerate the success of ambulatory care and medical practices. Attendees will be able to access tangible ways to strengthen leadership traits like charisma, courage, accountability, and commitment. The Leaders Conference offers opportunities to:

Who attends: Medical practice managers, executives, and aspiring healthcare leaders.

Where to register: You can register on the MGMA website.

When and where: October 5–9, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)'s FMX is one of the most popular conferences for family medicine professionals. It's tailored for providers as it focuses on targeted education to empower patient care, interactive workshops to build clinical skills, and evidence-based resources to grow your practice.

Who attends: Family medicine professionals (physicians, residents, medical students, and care team members).

Where to register: Registration will open in early 2025 on the official AAFP FMX website, and you can register any time before June 15, 2025.

When and where: October 19–22, 2025, at The Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HLTH 2025 is a premier healthcare innovation event — expected to host over 12,000 healthcare leaders and executives. Some of the topics include care delivery, health equity, patient experience, mental and behavioral health, AI and emerging technology, and more. You can also participate in curated matchmaking programs like Market Connect — which connects approved buyers and solutions providers.

Who attends: Healthcare providers, payers, investors, startup leaders, pharmacy and life sciences professionals, government officials, and the patient community.

Where to register: You can register on the HLTH 2025 website.

Now that you have a list of conferences to choose from, here's how you can make the most of your conference experience.

Think about what your practice needs right now. What are your most pressing challenges? Revenue cycle, staffing, technology adoption? Map them out and see which conferences cater to these problems the most.

Also, some conferences offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions. Research them beforehand if you need to maintain your medical license requirements.

Every independent practice faces a similar set of challenges. Whether it’s optimizing your operations or hiring the best in the field, you need to stay on top of everything.

Participate in networking sessions that address those challenges or include other practice owners, vendors, or executives who can help you in the long run. Make sure you have business cards in hand in case you need to exchange contact information with potential partners.

Actively identify and register for the most relevant and valuable presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and materials available at conferences to maximize your learning and professional connections, allowing you to benefit most from the events. 

Carry a dedicated notebook or have a digital way to capture the best ideas. Notate actionable takeaways that you can implement immediately. Consider your current resources, staff capabilities, and budget constraints when you’re evaluating new ideas or solutions.

There's a good chance many vendors, like practice management software or consultants, might be present. Create a focused list of vendors you want to meet and set up meetings beforehand.

You can schedule demos in advance and curate all the information vendors need before attending to expedite the process.

Before heading home, schedule a specific time within 2 weeks of the conference to review your notes and create a plan to prioritize the most important engagements. For example, set up follow-up calls to finalize your plans if you need to use new software or meet with new referral partners.

Healthcare conferences are an excellent opportunity to get advice and mentorship from practitioners who have solved the challenges you're currently facing. Strategically choose events that'll help you tackle the biggest problem areas in your business right now.

The key is to implement what you learn as soon as possible. So, always have a clear implementation plan after each conference you attend.

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