IMGA 2026 Annual Forum
From Survival to Success – Independence Together
The only conference built by and for independent medical groups. Three days of real conversations, actionable sessions, and peer connections – September 24- 26, 2026, The Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UT.
40+ Independent Groups
And Growing
2 Days of Sessions
Benchmarking, AI, and More
Members Only
Exclusive to Independent Group Leaders
Session Topics
A lineup of sessions built around the most pressing challenges – and the most promising breakthroughs – for independent medical group leaders. Miss it, and you’ll be catching up for the rest of the year.
Enhancing Practice Economics
Explore proven strategies to improve margins, strengthen cash flow, optimize payer performance, and grow ancillary revenue.
How Independent Groups Compete for Talent — and Keep It
Discover innovative approaches to recruiting and retention challenges – including compensation design, onboarding, ownership pathways, buy-in structures and leadership development.
Benchmarking That Means Something – Member-Generated Metrics (MGM)
IMGA's proprietary benchmarking data – drawn from 22 member groups and nearly 3,000 providers – delivers the relevant, actionable insights independent practices need to lead.
Legislative Challenges in the Healthcare Landscape: The Insider Every Independent Group Needs to Hear.
Fresh intelligence and sharp analysis on the legislative and regulatory forces shaping healthcare – with updated action plans for navigating federal and state changes ahead.
AI IN ACTION– Real-World AI. Real Results. Real Competitive Advantage.
Hear directly from independent practices on the AI tools actually delivering results today – improving efficiency, enhancing outcomes, and pushing back on payer AI-driven denials.
Shareholder Alignment – Growth Is Hard. Misalignment Is Fatal.
Tackle challenges of physician partner alignment – financial transparency, communication, generational differences, conflict, trust, and accountability – and the strategies keeping strong groups together.
Peer to Peer - Unscripted. Candid. Invaluable.
An open forum for candid peer discussion – share challenges, test ideas, and hear how other leaders are navigating the issues that matter most right now.
Agenda
A high-level schedule of sessions and events – with full details, speakers, and timing to be released.
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
3:00 – 6:00 PM – Attendee Check-in4:00 PM – Steering Committee Meeting
7:30 PM – Opening Reception
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Networking Breakfast
8:00 – 11:30 AM – General Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Luncheon
1:30 PM – Sponsored Activities
6:30 PM – Dinner Reception
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Networking Breakfast
8:00 – 11:30 AM – General Sessions
11:30 AM – Meeting Concludes
IMGA is a network to support and empower independent practices to remain independent with a shared goal of sharing knowledge and data to help navigate challenges we all experience in the healthcare landscape we face.
Pricing
Members
Complimentary registrations included in membership price-
Additional attendees $750 /person
Non-Members
Full conference access-
Sessions, meals & networking included
IMGA 2026 Cancellation Policy
1. Registration is transferable to another qualified individual if submitted in writing to elizabeth@imgalliance.org until the start of the event.
2. Cancellations received in writing at elizabeth@imgalliance.org before 08/24/26 will be granted a full refund. Those received between 08/24/26 and 09/24/26 will receive a 50% refund.
3. No refunds will be issued after 09/24/26.
4. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend (no-shows) without providing written requests as mentioned above.
(Resort reservation changes and cancellations are subject to the hotel policies. Reservations must be canceled seven days in advance.)
WHY YOU NEED TO BE IN THE ROOM
Content you can't stream
Live case demonstrations, real-time Q&A, and hands-on workshops are designed for in-person participation — they don't exist on replay.
Peer learning that changes practice
Hallway conversations and peer roundtables consistently rank as the most valuable part of the meeting. No algorithm surfaces what a colleague will say over coffee.
Insights you can only get from independence
This is a room full of people navigating the same pressures you are — without a health system dictating the agenda. The strategies shared here are built for independent practices, by independent practices.