Summary - 2026 Annual BETA Symposium

Register now to attend the 2026 Annual BETA Symposium on October 28-29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, California.

The Symposium will be followed by a special introductory session on Friday, October 30, for new BETA HEART® (Healing, Empathy, Accountability, Resolution and Trust) participants and those interested in learning more about it.

Day One | October 28

We will kick off Day One with an Executive Leadership Retreat designed to help executive team members better understand their role in supporting, sustaining, and contributing to the overall success of BETA HEART. We will also host our annual Physician Roundtable Luncheon for members of your medical staff participating in BETA HEART.

Wednesday afternoon launches the Symposium’s educational content with engaging Plenary Sessions that explore timely issues, emerging trends, and key priorities in healthcare.

Day Two | October 29

We will host our Risk Management & Employee Safety, Patient Safety and BETA HEART breakout sessions, specifically focused on managing risk and promoting safe practices across all settings.

Risk Management & Employee Safety Breakout Track participants will hear from Dr. Rathke as he expands on Total Worker Health® and shares practical tools for building a resilient workforce. The track will also include a change management session focused on strengthening program success, as well as a member panel offering firsthand insights and lessons learned from the Employee Safety and Wellness Initiative.

Risk Management & Patient Safety Breakout Track participants will explore timely and innovative approaches to addressing emerging healthcare challenges. Sessions will include practical guidance for responding to immigration enforcement actions in healthcare settings and a presentation highlighting the development and impact of EmPATH Units in improving care for behavioral health patients in crisis. The track will also include interactive presentations from three BETA member organizations, showcasing successful innovations and lessons learned that attendees can apply within their own organizations.

BETA HEART participants are offered HEART in Action – BETA HEART Workshop III, where attendees will witness and participate in a HEART case taken from recognition to resolution, with a focus on the integration of all the domains of BETA HEART, tying it all together.

Day Three | October 30 – Intro to BETA HEART for New and Prospective Participants

Are you new to BETA HEART or interested in learning more about how this communication and resolution program will assist your organization in meeting the Patient Safety Structural Measure? This session will introduce all five domains of HEART. Learn how our comprehensive, principled and systematic approach to communication and resolution of harm events will transform your culture of safety, build an ethical response to harm and work to heal those impacted.

The Symposium will have all the elements you have come to expect, including sharing ideas and learning from other BETA members and exhibitors. We look forward to celebrating BETA Members’ achievements in employee and patient safety initiatives and BETA HEART participation among both BETA and IEHP Members at our Welcome Reception & Awards Dinner on October 28th.

Up to six (6) participants from each facility or insured medical group may attend.

Who should attend?

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Nurse Executives, Chief Medical Officers, Chief of Staff, Medical Group Directors, Physician Leaders for Patient Safety, Patient Safety Officers, Risk Managers, Legal Counsel, Quality Directors, ED and OB Directors, Managers, Physicians and Nurses, Clinical Educators, Patient Representatives, Patient Engagement Personnel, Patient and Family Advisors, Human Resource Professionals, Safety and Occupational Health Professionals, Claims Staff, Chief Strategy Officers and BETA HEART and IEHP Teams.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cine-Med and BETA Healthcare Group. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cine-Med and BETA Healthcare Group. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Patient Safety Professionals: This activity meets the criteria of the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety for CPPS CE hours.

Risk Management Professionals: This program offers continuing education credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of ASHRM designations of fellow (FASHRM) and distinguished fellow (DFASHRM) and towards certified professional in healthcare risk management (CPHRM) renewal.

HR Professionals: BETA Healthcare Group is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

Other Healthcare Professionals

All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, consult your professional licensing board.

Certificates: Participants will receive an email 5-10 business days after the symposium with a link to claim a certificate of credit.

Support: This activity is being provided independent of industry support.