ACHE of Massachusetts

ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap” Series – Networking at Cold Harbour Brewing
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, June 25
6:00-8:00 PM
Cold Harbour Brewing
66 Otis St, Westborough, MA
Join us for ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap,” a refreshing series of casual networking events hosted at local breweries across the region. Designed to bring together healthcare professionals in a relaxed, social setting, this series is all about connecting, collaborating, and building community—one pint at a time.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, these events offer the perfect opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and enjoy great conversations over craft brews.
Registration requested for capacity planning purposes, HERE!

ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap” Series – Networking at The Great American Beer Hall
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
The Great American Beer Hall
142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA
Join us for ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap,” a refreshing series of casual networking events hosted at local breweries across the region. Designed to bring together healthcare professionals in a relaxed, social setting, this series is all about connecting, collaborating, and building community—one pint at a time.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, these events offer the perfect opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and enjoy great conversations over craft brews.
Registration requested for capacity planning purposes, HERE!
Parking available onsite.

ACHE’s 2026 Boston Cluster, Where Education and Community Converge
2026-07-27 08:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00 | Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, MA, 02116, United States
July 27-29, 2026
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
24 ACHE In-Person Education credits.
Take the next step in your professional development, network with fellow healthcare leaders and gain actionable takeaways at ACHE’s 2026 Boston Cluster, July 27-29.
Join your fellow healthcare professionals to discuss the rapidly changing future of our industry while developing the skills, knowledge and mindset required to help lead your staff and organization toward new success in 2026 and beyond.
For more information and to register, visit ache.org/Boston .

Educational and Networking Session at the 2026 ACHE Boston Cluster - Hosted by LeanTaaS and ACHE of MA
2026-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, MA, 02116, United States
Monday, July 27, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Register HERE!
Join fellow healthcare leaders in Boston on July 27th for an evening of insights and connection. We’ll kick things off with a talk from Baptist Health Arkansas, then head into a networking reception. Full schedule below.
Please complete the registration form to confirm your attendance. You will receive an email upon form completion and a reminder email prior to the event.
Event Schedule
Session [RSVP Required]: How Baptist Health Arkansas Improved System-Wide Flow with AI

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Westin Copley Place
Learn from industry leader Baptist Health Arkansas (session details below)

Networking Reception

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The Westin Copley Place
Engage with peers

How Baptist Health Arkansas Improved System-Wide Flow with AI
Emergency department (ED) boarding, transfer friction, delayed discharges and lost capacity are not isolated problems, they are daily signs of fragmented operations and misaligned decision-making. In this session, the associate system vice president of the Patient Command Center/Healthline will share how Baptist Health Arkansas addressed these pressures by combining AI-enabled predictive insights with standardized workflows and system-wide alignment.
Designed for healthcare executives and operational leaders, this session will spotlight the leadership decisions and frontline changes that helped Baptist Health Arkansas improve throughput and access, resulting in an increase in admissions, a reduction in geometric mean length of stay (GMLOS) variance and a reduction in opportunity days.
Attendees will also hear how the organization achieved a reduction in discharge processing time, a reduction in ED boarding and a reduction in diversion. Participants will leave with practical strategies to align teams, reduce operational friction and build a more efficient, predictable and reliable approach to capacity management.
*Attendees with receive 1 hour of qualified education credit
Register HERE!

Volunteer Opportunity with the Greater Boston Food Bank
2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA
ACHE of MA is pleased to offer members a range of volunteer opportunities that support professional growth and advancement toward FACHE credentialing. To earn or maintain the FACHE credential, members must complete four volunteer activities within a three-year period, including two healthcare-related activities and two community or civic activities. There is no minimum time requirement, but all volunteer work must be uncompensated and separate from an individual’s professional responsibilities.
Volunteer Opportunity with the Greater Boston Food Bank
September 26, 2026
9:00 AM
Shift Duration: 3 Hours
LOCATION
70 South Bay Ave.
Boston, MA 02118

The Greater Boston Food Bank works passionately to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts by providing neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive. For more information, visit – The Greater Boston Food Bank.

Spots are limited for this opportunity and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please send requests to volunteer to info@massache.org.
Details

Disposable gloves are provided by GBFB.
Hand sanitizer is available onsite.
If you are sick, please reschedule your volunteer shift.

Please note:

Closed-toe shoes are required.
Parking is available in the gated lot located diagonally across the street from the main entrance. (Turn LEFT at Topeka St and South Bay Ave). Cars must be removed by close of business at 4:30pm. All remaining vehicles risk being towed at the owners’ expense.
No weapons or firearms are permitted on GBFB property

Annual Healthcare Summit - No Final Buzzer: Leading in Healthcare When the Game Never Stops
2026-10-16 08:00 - 18:00
Early Bird Tickets are Live ! Register HERE!
2026 Annual Healthcare Summit
“No Final Buzzer” – How Healthcare Leaders Keep Building When the Game Never Stops
Friday, October 16, 2026
Cross Insurance Club,
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
MORNING
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast
Networking
8:00 – 8:05 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:05 – 9:00 AM — Morning Keynote
Chris Herren, motivational speaker and former NBA player, Founder of the Herren Project and Herren Wellness.
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Break
9:15 – 10:45 AM – Morning Concurrent Panels

Whole Health and New Models: How Integrative Care Is Closing Gaps and Delivering Value
As healthcare systems grapple with rising costs and persistent gaps in patient outcomes, integrative and whole-health approaches are emerging as a powerful complement to conventional care. This panel brings together leaders at the forefront of this shift to discuss how models that treat the whole person are moving from the margins into mainstream care delivery, drawing on real-world examples from primary care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management, and addressing how these models reduce fragmentation and close care gaps, what the value equation looks like, and what workforce, reimbursement, and policy shifts are needed to scale them sustainably.
The “Yes” List: What Healthcare Leaders Are Funding Right Now
With budgets tighter and stakes higher than ever, healthcare leaders are being more deliberate about where they place their bets. This session brings together executive health leaders alongside innovators from the technology sector for a candid, forward-looking conversation about what’s actually making the cut—and why. Panelists will share where their organizations are actively investing, which categories of innovation are accelerating fastest, and what separates a pilot that stalls from one that earns lasting budget and buy-in. The discussion will also explore how healthcare and technology partners are evolving their collaboration models to move faster together, offering attendees a practical, insider’s view of the priorities, proof points, and partnership strategies shaping where dollars flow next.

11:00 – 12:30 PM — Afternoon Keynote
John McDonough, Professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discusses his latest book, America’s Wrong Turn: US Health Care in the Neoliberal Era, followed by a response panel discussion.
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Lunch
Presentation of the Annual Torchbearer Inclusive Leadership Award
Student Posters
AFTERNOON
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Afternoon Concurrent Panels |

How to Land Your Next Role
Whether you are job hunting, considering a career pivot, or looking to grow within your current organization, this session will deliver practical tips for standing out—from sharpening your resume and interview approach to building the visibility that leads to promotions. Panelists will share real-world advice on navigating today’s job market and knowing when it’s the right time to make a move, leaving attendees with actionable takeaways they can apply right away.
The Cost of Inaction: Strategic and Cultural Misalignment in Health Systems
The cost of cultural and strategic misalignment in healthcare is measured in billions of dollars and the organizational erosion that undermines a health system’s ability to deliver high-quality patient care—arising when the values and behaviors of frontline staff, management, and executive leadership diverge, driving compounding costs across workforce burnout, patient safety, operational efficiency, strategic execution, and reputation. This session explores how leaders can recognize these patterns, quantify their true cost, and take practical steps to close the gap.

3:15 – 4:15 PM – Healthcare Innovation Showcase
Moderated by Lesley Solomon and featuring Series A startups:

– FamilyWell
– Ecton
– Arbizal
4:15 – 4:20 PM – Closing Remarks
4:20 – 6:00 PM – Networking Reception
Network over cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Early Bird Tickets are Live ! Register HERE!
