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5. We have our best group of hospital and health system executive leader speakers ever for the Becker's 8th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable. Join keynotes George W. Bush, Nikki Haley, Peyton Manning, Lou Shapiro, Laura Frese, MD, Terika Richardson, FACHE, Mike Butler, Mike Slubowski, Penny Wheeler, MD, Elizabeth Nabel, MD, Daniel Morissette, John Couris, James Hinton, Venkat Bhamidipati, and Chuck Stokes. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

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