2026 USCIPP Councils Overview

1 2026 USCIPP Councils NCHL’s Mission The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) is widely recognized as a premier source for evidence- based healthcare leadership practices. NCHL cultivates communities for peer collaboration across organizations and collectively develops industry models and benchmarks to advance healthcare leadership and performance. USCIPP’s Purpose USCIPP operates as a member-driven consortium with a shared advisory and oversight structure. A key benefit of membership is the opportunity to shape the consortium’s strategic direction through participation in one of the USCIPP Councils. USCIPP welcomes nominations from industry experts and thought leaders for appointment to the Advisory Council, Benchmarking & Research Council, or Education & Conference Council. Appointments are selective, term-limited, and determined through a formal nomination process. Advisory Council Purpose: Provide strategic leadership to the USCIPP team at NCHL, guiding the consortium’s continued growth and maturity. The Advisory Council fosters collaboration among senior leaders in international programs to address shared challenges and propose solutions. (New appointments will prioritize candidates in senior leadership roles such as executive director, vice president, chief, or chair.) Roles and Responsibilities • Provide strategic guidance to the USCIPP team at NCHL. • Help position USCIPP within the broader global healthcare services landscape. • Review and make recommendations on organizations seeking USCIPP membership. • Advise on international business development, market engagement, and education initiatives that add value to members. • Identify and prioritize potential international partnerships and collaboration opportunities. • Offer leadership on issues affecting international healthcare at U.S. hospitals. • Guide communications and awareness-building initiatives that elevate USCIPP’s profile. • Actively engage in USCIPP initiatives, including workgroups, calls, and events. • Attend meetings and provide strategic insight during discussions. • Respond promptly to time-sensitive requests for input. • Support additional ad hoc initiatives as priorities evolve. USCIPP Advisory Council USCIPP Benchmarking & Research Council USCIPP Education & Conference Council 2 2026 Advisory Council Meetings • Friday, February 20: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, April 24: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, June 26: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, October 16: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, December 11: 11:00 AM – Noon CT *Meeting dates are subject to change. NCHL will communicate any updates in advance. Benchmarking & Research Council Purpose: Ensure that the USCIPP annual benchmarking survey continues to deliver high-quality, actionable data that reflects current industry trends. The Council provides oversight and strategic direction for USCIPP’s business intelligence, research, and analytics initiatives, helping shape the future of global healthcare practice. (New appointments will prioritize candidates in data- and research-focused roles, such as data analytics, research management, or strategic planning.) Roles and Responsibilities • Provide advisory input to the USCIPP team at NCHL on benchmarking, business intelligence, and research priorities based on member needs and industry trends. • Recommend survey content, data elements, and reporting focus areas to maintain relevance and usefulness for members. • Guide survey design, definitions, methodology, and administration to support consistency, comparability, and data integrity across participating organizations. • Review and test USCIPP data collection tools and instructions to ensure clarity, feasibility, and high- quality data capture. • Participate in the annual benchmarking survey and related USCIPP data initiatives to support strong participation and a robust dataset. • Provide feedback on USCIPP dashboards, reports, and insights to strengthen actionability and decision support for member organizations. • Share market intelligence, emerging trends, and research ideas that can help USCIPP add context to findings and inform future analysis. • Attend meetings and actively contribute insights during discussions. • Respond promptly to relevant communications to support timely decision-making and deliverables. • Support additional ad hoc projects and feedback requests as priorities evolve. 2026 Benchmarking & Research Council Meetings • Thursday, January 22: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT (carry over from 2025) • Friday, March 13: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, May 29: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, August 7: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, October 30: 11:00 AM – Noon CT *Meeting dates are subject to change. NCHL will communicate any updates in advance. Education & Conference Council Purpose: Provide strategic oversight and guidance for USCIPP’s education and learning initiatives. In addition to shaping the content and programming of the USCIPP Annual Meeting, the Council helps define yearly education priorities, strengthen the relevance of educational offerings, and oversee education-aligned 3 workgroups and learning series that promote interorganizational learning and collaboration. (New appointments will prioritize members in roles focused on education, programming, and engagement—such as international program leadership, program development, partnerships/provider relations, and marketing or communications supporting education and event content.) Roles and Responsibilities • Provide guidance on developing and delivering high-value educational content aligned with member needs and industry trends. • Serve as the planning advisory group for the USCIPP Annual Meeting, including agenda structure, themes, and session content. • Review, evaluate, and rank speaker proposals, recommending keynote and panel opportunities. • Oversee education-aligned workgroups and learning series, supporting topic development and review of outcomes. • Recommend topics and formats for webinars, learning series, workgroups and member discussion calls. • Identify opportunities to develop educational resources such as toolkits, guides, or best-practice libraries. • Offer guidance on developing and adopting shared industry standards and practices. • Support strategies to increase engagement in educational initiatives, including identifying speakers and outreach opportunities. • Attend meetings, provide input, and ensure alignment with USCIPP strategic goals. • Respond promptly to requests for feedback on time-sensitive programming decisions. • Support additional ad hoc projects and feedback requests as priorities evolve. 2026 Education & Conference Council Meetings • Friday, January 23: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, March 27: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, May 15: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, August 21: 11:00 AM – Noon CT • Friday, November 13: 11:00 AM – Noon CT *Meeting dates are subject to change. NCHL will communicate any updates in advance. 4 Council Terms & Conditions • Each USCIPP Council comprises up to 15 delegates from different member organizations. • Council appointments are two-year terms, with a maximum of four consecutive years of service on the same Council. After four years, members must rotate off for one term or may serve on another Council. • Delegates are expected to participate actively through meeting attendance, idea generation, and feedback. USCIPP strives for diversity of perspectives and geographic representation across Councils. • Nominations are submitted via the online form and reviewed by NCHL staff and the Advisory Council. • USCIPP may extend appointments for active members without re-nomination annually based on engagement and contribution. Term limits apply. • Regular attendance is essential for continued eligibility. Temporary substitutions, while sometimes necessary, should remain exceptional. • Appointments are made on behalf of the member organization. If a delegate cannot fulfill their term, a replacement should be nominated. • Confidentiality is required for all discussions involving sensitive or proprietary information. • Acceptance of an appointment requires members to agree with all terms and conditions. These terms ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and inclusivity of USCIPP’s Council governance.