The National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference (NHCPC) will take place from December 1 to 3, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by the Managed Emergency Surge for Healthcare (MESH) Coalition, NHCPC brings together healthcare coalition leaders, emergency management professionals, public health organizations, and government partners to strengthen healthcare preparedness nationwide.
Under the 2026 theme, Harboring Strength: Uniting Coalitions for a Safer Tomorrow, the event will explore emerging preparedness challenges, share lessons learned, and highlight strategies for improving healthcare coalition capabilities. Through more than 50 sessions across four conference tracks, attendees will have opportunities to exchange practical insights and develop partnerships that enhance community resilience.
Key conference topics and opportunities include:
- Healthcare emergency preparedness: Strengthening healthcare systems and coalition capabilities to prepare for and manage complex emergencies.
- Response and recovery coordination: Exploring strategies to improve coordination, resource sharing, and continuity of healthcare operations during and after disasters.
- Coalition collaboration: Connecting healthcare organizations, public health agencies, emergency management professionals, and government partners to address shared challenges.
- Best practices and lessons learned: Sharing successful approaches, emerging solutions, and practical takeaways from healthcare coalitions across the country.
- Community resilience: Advancing partnerships and preparedness strategies that protect healthcare infrastructure and improve outcomes for the communities served.
Connect with Hagerty
Hagerty is proud to participate in NHCPC 2026, where Dr. Gurdeep Singh Nagi and Kaela Hurd will represent our team and engage with fellow attendees at the Hagerty booth. Dr. Nagi brings more than 15 years of experience across healthcare and emergency management, with expertise in program development, project management, leadership training, and healthcare operations. Ms. Hurd specializes in public health policy, program coordination, and emergency preparedness, with experience supporting state health agencies and strengthening emergency response capabilities.
We look forward to connecting with healthcare and emergency management partners to discuss opportunities to strengthen healthcare preparedness and build more resilient communities.
Attending NHCPC 2026? Stop by Booth #517 to meet the Hagerty Team and explore ways to advance healthcare preparedness in your community.
To learn more about this year’s conference, visit the official NHCPC website.
About Our Team
Dr. Gurdeep Singh Nagi is a healthcare and emergency management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical, operational, and academic roles. He brings expertise in program development, project management, leadership training, and healthcare operations, with a strong focus on strategic planning, policy development, and system improvement. At Hagerty, Dr. Nagi helps organizations strengthen operations, align priorities, and enhance their impact on communities through public health and healthcare initiatives. Dr. Nagi earned his Doctor of Medicine from Windsor University School of Medicine and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management from Loyola University Chicago.
Kaela Hurd is a public health professional specializing in policy analysis, program coordination, and emergency preparedness. She has experience providing technical assistance to state health agencies, developing emergency response protocols, and supporting nationwide initiatives to strengthen response capabilities. Her background includes strategic communications, multi-agency coordination, and designing exercises compliant with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). At Hagerty, Ms. Hurd supports public health and emergency preparedness initiatives, helping agencies strengthen response capabilities and coordination across state and local partners.