Executive War College 2026
New Orleans, LA • April 28-29, 2026
Executive War College is where laboratory leaders focus on what’s next. Meet JTG Consulting Group to move from strategy to execution across EHR and LIS support, including Epic Beaker, along with optimizations, validations, and integrations.
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Why Choose JTG?
JTG Consulting Group, The Lab IT Experts™, delivers specialized Lab IT consulting services across Epic Beaker and Epic Aura implementations, optimizations, and upgrades, as well as EHR and LIS support across all major vendors. Our team also supports middleware and instrument integrations, Lab IT staff augmentation, and outreach implementation and optimization. Trusted by 100+ health systems, laboratories, and vendors, JTG brings 715+ years of combined Lab IT experience. Our vendor-agnostic approach ensures tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes and long-term success.​
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Exclusively Focused on Lab IT
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715+ Years of Combined Lab IT Experience
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Vendor Neutral, Laboratory Focused
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Trusted by 100+ Health Systems and Reference Labs​
Featured Services
Epic Beaker and Epic Aura Implementations, Optimizations, and Upgrades
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EHR & LIS Support Across All Major Vendors
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Middleware & Instrument Upgrades and Integrations
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Lab IT Staff Augmentation
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Outreach Implementation & Optimization
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Who is attending EWC?
Session
Balancing Implementation and Optimization in Epic Beaker for Large Health Systems and Community Labs: Improving Performance and Stability Through Smarter Prioritization and Governance
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 2:30pm- 3:20pm
This presentation provides an overview of the primary challenges laboratories face when prioritizing and executing lab and non-lab changes following an Epic Beaker implementation. It will highlight practical tools and strategies used to govern, prioritize, and execute changes efficiently while maintaining operational stability.
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Drawing on real-world experience from large health system deployments, the session will share approaches to managing competing priorities, structuring governance, and sequencing work effectively. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can apply to support both ongoing optimization efforts and future implementations.
Carlos A. Vega II M.S., MBA, MB(ASCP)CM
Director, Laboratory Information Systems
Baylor Scott and White Health
Susan Mize, PMP
Chief Services Officer
JTG Consulting Group
Speakers
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Contact JTG Consulting Group today to discover how we can transform your laboratory's capabilities and drive the best outcomes for you and your patients.