3rd Annual Research Symposium
Thursday, April 26 - Friday, April 27, 2012
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Thank You
We want to thank our sponsors for their continued support of the McCombs Health Care Initiative.
Advisory Board and Steering Committee
Health Care Initiative Advisory Board
- Leslie Carruth, M.B.A.: Health Analysis Specialist, UT System Office of Health Affairs
- Norman Chenven, M.D.: CEO and Founder, Austin Regional Clinic
- Kent Ferguson: President, HealthCare Facilities Development Corp.
- Tim George, M.D.: Chief of Service, Pediatric Neurosurgery of Central Texas, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
- Thomas W. Gilligan, Ph.D.: Dean, McCombs School of Business
- Scott Kelley: General manager, GE Healthcare
- Sean Kelley, M.B.A.: Chief Operating Officer, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialists, and Executive Director, Seton Brain and Spine Institute
- Bryan Grundhoefer, M.B.A.: President/Chief Operating Officer, WellMed Medical Management
- David Laird: President and CEO, Heart Hospital of Austin
- Holly Lanham, Ph.D., M.B.A.: Assistant Professor of Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Reuben R. McDaniel, Jr., Ed.D: Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Regents Chair in Health Care Management, McCombs School of Business
- Biggs Porter: Chief Financial Officer, Tenet Healthcare Corporation
- James Rubin, M.D.: Chief Executive Officer, Tenzing Health
- William Sage, M.D., J.D.: Vice Provost for Health Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
- Jeff Terry: GM & Managing Principal, GE Healthcare, Clinical Operations
2012 Symposium Steering Committee Members
- David Adelman, Ph.D.: School of Law
- Urton Anderson, Ph.D.: McCombs School of Business
- Ronald Angel, Ph.D.: College of Liberal Arts
- Carolyn Brown, Ph.D.: College of Pharmacy
- Jennifer Burke: McCombs School of Business
- Leslie Carruth, MBA: UT System, Office for Health Affairs
- Leanne Field, Ph.D.: College of Natural Sciences
- Joydeep Ghosh, Ph.D.: Cockrell School of Engineering
- John Golden, Ph.D.: School of Law
- Holly Lanham, Ph.D., MBA: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Michael Mackert, Ph.D.: College of Communication
- Reuben R. McDaniel, Jr., Ed.D.: McCombs School of Business
- Violina Rindova, Ph.D.: McCombs School of Business
- Jim Ryan, MBA 2013, MBA Healthcare Association, McCombs School of Business
- Mary Velasquez, Ph.D.: School of Social Work
- David Warner, Ph.D.: LBJ School of Public Affairs
- Linda Yoder, Ph.D., R.N.: School of Nursing
- Yan Zhang, Ph.D.: School of Information
Accommodations, Parking, and Transportation
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Hotel
Just steps away from the center's meeting and dining facilities, the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center hotel offers 276 guest rooms and 21 suites with inspiring views of the university's Main Building Tower, the State Capitol, or our serene central courtyard. Walk to exhibits at the Blanton Museum of Art or shows from the collections of the Harry Ransom Center or the LBJ Library, and enjoy a performance at the famed Performing Arts Center. Or explore the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, cheer the Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium, and shop on colorful Guadalupe Street—all within walking distance.
To book a room call AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Hotel Reservations at 512-404-1900 or 877-744-8822 toll free and indicate you will be attending the McCombs Health Care Symposium to get the special nightly rate ($169).
Maps
The AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is located downtown on the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and University Avenue, at the south entrance to The University of Texas at Austin. The center is four blocks from the Texas State Capitol and eight miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Parking
An underground, attached garage with 525 spaces is available for meetings, hotel and dining guests. You may self-park or use our valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking garage height clearance: 7' 2"
Garage Fees
- Overnight guests may obtain a parking card at the front desk for $14 per night.
- Valet parking is $14 per visit or $21 overnight plus tax.
- Overnight guests may obtain a parking card at the front desk for $14 per night.Valet parking is $14 per visit or $21 overnight plus tax.
Hourly parking
- 0-30 Minutes, No Charge
- 31-60 minutes, $3
- 1-2 hours, $6
- 2-3 hours, $10
- 3-4 hours, $14
- Over 4 hours, $18
Transportation
The hotel provides courtesy transportation for destinations within a two-mile radius of the hotel property. Service is based upon availability.
All major domestic airlines serve the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which opened in 1999 and is 25 minutes from the hotel. Non-stop service is offered to destinations throughout the United States and Mexico. Most major car rental firms operate within the airport, as well as taxis, limousines and an airport shuttle service. Taxis wait at the hotel's cab stand to provide transportation around town. Additionally, the guest services staff is very efficient in arranging private ground transport with the most professional livery services in the region.
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - AUS
512-530-3825
www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport
Car and Driver Services
Sedans Incorporated
888-302-9002 toll free
www.sedans.com
Taxi Services
Yellow Cab
512-452-9999
www.yellowcabaustin.com
Super Shuttle
512-258-3826
National number: 800-BLUE VAN
www.supershuttle.com
Other Accommodations
Downtown
Arboretum Area
- Residence Inn by Marriott, NW: (512) 502-8200 or toll free (800) 331-3131
- Renaissance Austin Hotel: (512) 343-2626 or toll free (800) 468-3571
- Courtyard by the Marriott: (512) 502-8100 or toll free (800) 527-1133
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