2025 NMA Annual Meeting

2025 NMA Annual Membership Meeting
Friday, August 22

Embassy Suites
1040 P Street
Lincoln, NE
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Get ready to lead, learn, and make an impact. The NMA Annual Membership Meeting is your chance to connect with colleagues, dive into the issues shaping medicine, and celebrate the power of physician leadership. This isn’t just another meeting—it’s a day to spark ideas, strengthen your voice, and move our profession forward. Reserve your place today and be part of the momentum.

PRE-CONFERENCE 

7:00-8:00 AM     Early Rounds: Retired Physicians’ Coffee Chat
Are you retired—or thinking about it soon? Join fellow physicians for coffee and conversation about life after medicine. From staying connected to the profession to finding purpose in new projects, hobbies, or volunteer work, this casual gathering offers space to share ideas and inspiration. Hosted by Robert Wergin, MD, NMA President-Elect. No registration required if only attending the coffee.

AGENDA

8:00-8:30 AM    Registration & Breakfast

8:30-9:30 AM    The Future of Patient Care and Digital Health
Presented by Bobby Mukkamala, MD, President, American Medical Association

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 

With excitement and expectations around health care technology and AI reaching a fever pitch, the AMA is working to ensure that these tools deliver on their promise in the clinical world by leveraging insights and expertise of physicians into the design of digital health. AMA is pushing Congress and administration to implement the right regulatory framework for health AI that protects patients and builds trust among physicians – two essential ingredients as the future of health care technology comes into focus. AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, will discuss the high stakes of technology proliferation in health care and what it means for doctors and patients. 

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10:00-11:30 AM    State Senator Panel & Legislative Update

The NMA advocacy team will open this session with a legislative update, followed by a panel of Nebraska state senators recognized for their leadership on health care policy. They will share insights from the 2025 session, discuss emerging issues, and participate in a Q&A with attendees.

Senator John Arch
Senator Eliot Bostar
Senator John Fredrickson
Senator Mike Jacobson

Moderator: Kristen Hassebrook, Mueller Robak 

12:00-1:00 PM    Physician Appreciation Luncheon & President Inauguration

• Annual Award Recipient Recognition
• Inauguration of 2025-2026 President Robert Wergin, MD

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1:30-2:30 PM    Dream Big, Dream Like a Champion
Presented by Coach John Cook, Former Head Coach, Nebraska Volleyball

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ 

In this inspiring keynote, Coach John Cook shares the philosophies, values, and leadership principles that defined his legendary coaching career. Drawing parallels between building championship teams and leading in high-pressure environments, Coach Cook explores how the foundations of trust, motivation, and shared goals translate across professions. Physicians and healthcare teams, like athletes, face ongoing challenges in staying focused, overcoming burnout, and performing at the highest level. Coach Cook offers practical insights on fostering resilience, maintaining a strong team culture, and leading with intention. His message is candid, energizing, and deeply relevant to those leading in today’s demanding health care landscape.

3:00-4:00 PM    NMA Annual Business Meeting & Resolutions

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4:00-5:00 PM    2025-2026 NMA President’s Reception: Robert Wergin, MD

Join 2025-2026 NMA President Robert Wergin, MD, for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. If you can’t make it for the entire day, feel free to register just for the reception to kick off the weekend and network with peers while celebrating the practice of medicine in Nebraska.

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2025 NMA Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your physician-focused solutions at one of Nebraska’s premier medical gatherings! We offer exhibitor tables and sponsorship opportunities for key meeting segments, giving your business valuable visibility throughout the day. Connect with physician leaders while supporting the future of health care.

2025 NMA Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

We have exhibitor tables and meeting segment sponsorships to help your business have a presence throughout the day! Learn more about the various annual meeting opportunities to promote your physician-focused solutions.

NMA Annual Sponsors

The Nebraska Medical Association is grateful for the ongoing support of our annual sponsors. From NMA Advocate magazine ads to a presence at our annual meeting, annual sponsorship provides your business the opportunity to connect with the physicians of Nebraska.

Please take a moment to visit the websites of our 2025 NMA Annual Sponsors: