National Healthcare Keynote Speaker
Healthcare is changing rapidly, and today’s leaders need more than information…they need perspective.
National keynote speaker Dr. Christie C. Smith combines over three decades of executive healthcare experience with compelling storytelling to inspire audiences, challenge conventional thinking, and deliver practical strategies that improve patient care, strengthen business performance, and drive innovation across the healthcare industry. Whether speaking to executives, healthcare professionals, industry associations, or corporate teams, Dr. Smith leaves audiences informed, empowered, and ready to lead.
Payer Strategy
Gain practical insights into today’s evolving payer landscape, including market access, reimbursement, formulary strategy, and value-based contracting. Dr. Smith shares proven strategies that help healthcare organizations strengthen payer relationships, improve reimbursement outcomes, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Oncology & Specialty Medications
Explore how specialty pharmacy, medically integrated dispensing, and innovative payer strategies are transforming oncology care. Dr. Smith demonstrates how organizations can improve patient access to life-saving therapies while creating financially sustainable care models.
Leadership
Discover the leadership principles required to navigate change, build high-performing teams, and influence healthcare transformation. Drawing from more than 30 years of executive experience, Dr. Smith provides practical guidance for developing resilient leaders who drive meaningful organizational results.
Women in Pharmacy
Learn how women can confidently navigate career advancement, develop executive leadership skills, and build influential professional networks. Dr. Smith inspires audiences with practical strategies for overcoming barriers, leading with purpose, and creating opportunities for the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Healthcare Innovation
Healthcare is evolving rapidly through policy changes, specialty medications, and new models of care. Dr. Smith explains how organizations can embrace innovation, adapt to industry disruption, and position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Upcoming Speaking Events
Healthcare Advocate Summit
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Sept 8-11, 2026 | Las Vegas The Premier Event for Medication Access, Affordability, & Advocacy
This is the premiere event welcoming healthcare advocates, market access, specialty pharmacy, technology solutions, charitable patient assistance programs (CPAP), non-profits, and changemakers to collaborate and learn from the best.