Lets Meet Craig Deao!
NYSHFA | NYSCAL is pleased to introduce you to Mr. Craig Deao, our 73rd Annual Conference & Expo Opening Keynote Speaker.
Craig Deao, MHA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR
Craig is a prominent industry thought leader, accomplished executive, and experienced board member; as a senior leader for Huron’s speaking and conferences teams, he directs thought leadership across Huron’s broader healthcare business. Craig is a highly regarded national speaker on leadership, engagement, quality, and patient safety. He works with medical staff and healthcare executives to create highly reliable organizations where employees want to work, physicians want to practice, and patients want to receive care. He also co-led Huron’s journey to becoming a recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2010. In 2016, Craig harnessed his field experience in healthcare to author the book The E Factor: How Engaged Patients, Clinicians, Leaders, and Employees Will Transform Healthcare. In addition to his full-time work with Huron, he serves as faculty for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Born and raised in New Orleans, Craig received two bachelor’s degrees from Louisiana State University. He received a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota. Craig now lives in Pensacola, Florida, where he serves on the quality committee of his local health system. He is married to Julie and is the proud father of Sam and Jack.
Craig will kick off the conference at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 17th!
Registration is now open! Click here for further details and registration options.
And don’t forget book your hotel room now!
Reservations: Call:(800) 771-7711 Reservation Code: NYSHFA/NYSCAL
Rates*: $139 – Hotel Room; $175 – Tower Room
*Ask the Turning Stone Reservation Specialist for upgraded room rates
Room Block Cutoff Date: Monday, April 25, 2022. Please note: Hotel Rooms might be sold out prior to the cutoff date. You are encouraged to book your room well in advance.
We look forward to seeing you at Turning Stone!
