MACC Clinical Summit: Meeting the Needs of Patients
The annual summit focused on patient needs, clinical innovation, staff development and caregiver well-being across MACC practices.
Earlier this spring, clinical staff from across Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod (MACC) came together for their annual clinical summit, a day emphasizing collaboration, professional growth and supporting the people who care for patients every day.
“It’s such a positive event that focuses on our CCHC network of skilled physicians and advanced care programs, employee well-being and professional growth and development,” said Elizabeth Dunton, NP, vice president of physician enterprise at Cape Cod Healthcare.
Now in its fourth year, the summit brought together approximately 70 to 80 nurses and certified medical assistants from MACC practices on April 18, 2026, at the Margaritaville Resort in Hyannis for presentations led by physicians and clinical teams, wellness activities and opportunities to celebrate innovation and career growth. This year’s theme, “Meeting the Needs of Our Patients,” reflected the MACC C.A.N. Initiative: Communication, Advocacy, Access and Needs Met—emphasizing the importance of delivering patient-centered care.
Throughout the day, attendees heard from physician speakers across multiple specialties, sharing clinical expertise and specialty updates, including:
• Courtney B. Miller, MD — General Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Thomas Wilson, MD — Neurosurgery
• Naomi Kalliath, DO — Breast Surgery
• Stephen Brooks, MD, FACS, RPVI — Vascular Surgery
One especially meaningful presentation came from the neurology team, which highlighted a performance improvement initiative bringing hospital therapy dogs to caregiver support groups.
Members of the neurology team also shared career pathways supported by Cape Cod Healthcare, sharing examples of professional growth across the organization.
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Andrea Fogarty, now manager of neurology, began her career as a pharmacy technician at Falmouth Hospital, attended nursing school while working at Cape Cod Healthcare, later joined MACC as a nurse and now leads the practice where she built her career.
“Cape Cod Healthcare has supported me at every stage of my career growth, and events like the clinical summit are a reminder of how much we learn from and support one another,” said Carey.
For Fogarty, the presentation gave her an opportunity to reflect on her own career path and the support she received along the way.
“I’m proud to have built my career at Cape Cod Healthcare and to now lead the same practice where I once worked as a nurse,” said Fogarty. “The clinical summit reflects what makes this organization special: a commitment to learning, teamwork and helping caregivers deliver the best possible experience for patients.”
Ted Calianos, MD, Thomas Wilson, MD, Stephen Brooks, MD, and Naomi Kalliath, DO, gathered at the summit to share their expertise across specialties.
Dawn-Marie Fallon, CMA, and Ted Calianos, MD.
Teresa Knight, RN, Meg Braun, RN, Elizabeth Dowdall, RN, Nicole Almas, RN, Kathryn Roth, RN, and Julianne Crisp, LPN.
Meg Braun, RN, Ambulatory Clinical Trainer, supported conversations around education and professional growth.
Martha Ruiz Corona, CMA, Haley Penison, CMA, and Andrea Fogarty, RN, with boxer Moxie from the Dogs on Call program.
Moxie stole the spotlight during a presentation from the neurology team.
Cordelia Grant, RN, Lisa Bartolomei, LPN, Katie Porter, CMA, and Nicole Heney, CMA.
Darijan Suton shared wellness resources and information about the LiveWell program.
Rhiannon Epps, RN, Leslie Baumann, RN, Alisha Turner, CMA, Sarah Dempsey, CMA, Kerry-Ann Ferguson-Harris, CMA.
Teresa Knight and Elizabeth Dunton, vice president of physician enterprise, helped lead a day centered on growth, collaboration and patient care.
