The Independent Physician Summit 2026: Building a Coalition to Unite, Advocate, and Stay Independent
The Independent Physician Summit 2026, hosted by the Association for Independent Medicine (AIM), is a national conference for independent physicians and medical group leaders committed to preserving physician-led practices and strengthening independent medicine.
This annual gathering convenes leaders from across specialties to address the most pressing challenges facing independent healthcare practices, including consolidation, private equity investment, regulatory complexity, and long-term sustainability.
Why Independent Physicians Should Attend
Independent medicine is navigating unprecedented change. The Summit provides a dedicated forum for physician-led practices to collaborate, share strategies, and coordinate advocacy efforts that protect clinical autonomy and patient-centered care.
Attendees will engage in discussions focused on:
- Protecting physician autonomy in an era of consolidation
- Navigating private equity and healthcare market pressures
- Strengthening independent practice sustainability
- Coordinated advocacy at the state and national levels
- Building collaboration across independent physician organizations
Event Details
Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Host Hotel: Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611
A room block is available at the official conference hotel.
This activity has been approved for 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and AOA Category 2-A credits.
Who Should Attend
- Independent physicians
- Physician-owned medical group leaders
- Practice administrators supporting independent practices
- Physicians navigating consolidation or private equity pressures
- Advocacy leaders committed to physician-led care
Registration Now Open
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@join-aim.org.
Registrants who cancel more than 15 days prior to the event will receive a refund of their registration fee, less a $20 administrative processing fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 15 days of the event. Substitutions may be permitted at the discretion of the Association for Independent Medicine (AIM).