ACHE of Massachusetts

Early Careerist Networking Mixer
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
ACHE of MA’s 2025 Mentorship Cohort will be gathering at Tony C’s in Assembly Row, and we’re excited to invite Chapter Members to join us for this opportunity to connect and network with fellow healthcare leaders. Whether you’re new to the Chapter, an early careerist or a seasoned mid-career member, this is a great chance to engage with our dynamic community. We look forward to seeing you there! We kindly ask that you register with the form below.
Registration is closed, but we welcome all who can join us as drop-ins!

The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial - Retirement Income Planning
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
ACHE of MA Platinum Sponsor, The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial, is hosting a dynamic financial education program for Chapter members in 2025. Their interactive virtual session in April will focus on Retirement Income Planning. This event is free with registration available via the QR code above.

ACHE of MA Lunch-N-Learn: Navigating with Confidence - Strategies for Healthcare Leaders
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a lunchtime conversation on negotiation strategies for healthcare leaders with Dr. Joshua Weiss, renowned author, international speaker, and senior fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project.
In this interactive session, Dr. Weiss will share practical tools and proven strategies for negotiating effectively. He will discuss how to manage setbacks and failures so you learn from them and become the best negotiator you can be. You will take away actionable insights to help you develop the skills of effective negotiation and cultivate the art of negotiation.
This event is free to members and nonmembers with registration below.

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FACHE Advancement Information Session – Virtual
2025-06-10 16:00 - 16:45
Demonstrate your commitment to excellence with this respected designation!
We invite you to attend our upcoming FACHE Advancement Information Session to gain valuable perspectives on the next step in your professional development.
Current Fellows will lead this virtual session, providing valuable insights into eligibility requirements and proven strategies for FACHE exam preparation. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the credentialing process, along with guidance on leveraging Chapter resources for both achieving and maintaining the FACHE designation.
Topics to be covered include:

Benefits of Earning the FACHE Credential
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Exam Overview
Preparation Strategies and Resources
Recertification Requirements

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.
There is no better time to take an informed step toward earning your credential!
Registration is free with registration – here!
Virtual session providing comprehensive insight and requirements for FACHE advancement.
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New Member Orientation, Second Quarter, 2025
2025-06-17 17:00 - 17:30
Register for this free virtual event at the form below. A meeting link will be sent in advance of the session.
Membership benefits and advancement opportunities.
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The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial - Estate Planning
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Financial Education for ACHE of MA – Estate Planning
Pllatinum Sponsor, The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial, is hosting a dynamic financial education program series for Chapter members in 2025. Their next interactive virtual session will cover the fundamentals of the estate planning process and explore key tax strategies to consider when planning for your estate.
This event is free with registration available via the QR code above.

ACHE of MA Networking Mixer
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join ACHE of MA for a Networking Night at Cold Harbor Brewery!
Connect with fellow healthcare leaders in a relaxed setting at Cold Harbor Brewery, known for its exceptional craft brews. Whether you’re new to the Chapter, an early careerist, or a seasoned professional, this event offers a great opportunity to engage with our vibrant ACHE of MA community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
While this event is free, we ask that you register below for capacity planning.
Casual networking with healthcare professionals.
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2025 ACHE Boston Cluster
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-16
ACHE Boston Cluster: Where Education and Community Converge

Take the next step in your professional development, network with fellow healthcare leaders and gain actionable takeaways at the American College of Healthcare Executive’s 2025 Boston Cluster!
Join your fellow healthcare professionals to discuss the rapidly-changing future of the healthcare industry while developing the skills, knowledge and mindset required to help lead your staff and organization toward new success in 2025 and beyond.
Earn up to 24 ACHE In-Person Education credits.
Visit ache.org/Boston to register!

ACHE of MA's "Leadership on Tap" Series - Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Tree House Brewing Company-Deerfield
Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Tree House Brewing Company-Deerfield
Join us for the first of this summer’s “Leadership on Tap,” a refreshing new 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 – Leadership networking series at local breweries throughout summer.
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ACHE of MA's "Leadership on Tap" Series - Networking at Trillium Brewing Company
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Trillium Brewing Company – Canton, 110 Shawmut Rd, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
Thursday, August 28, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Trillium Brewing Company – Canton
Join us for ACHE of MA’s “Leadership on Tap,” a refreshing new 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 – see form below.
Leadership on Tap Series - Trillium
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ACHE of MA's "Leadership on Tap" Series - Networking at Tree House Brewing Company-Sandwich
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Tree House Brewing Company – Sandwich, 98 Town Neck Road, Sandwich, MA
Thursday, September 11, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Tree House Brewing Company – Sandwich
Join us for ACHE of MA’s “Leadership on Tap,” a refreshing new 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 – see form below.
Leadership on Tap Series
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Virtual Lunch-N-Learn Series: AI’s Impact: From Education to Implementation in Health Care - Save the Date
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
AI’s Impact: From Education to Implementation in Health Care
September 23, 2025
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM ET
Free
Event Overview
Join us for a thought-provoking virtual Lunch & Learn exploring how organizations and academic institutions can successfully adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
This session will provide practical insights into:

Building internal support and aligning leadership
Navigating ethical considerations
Adapting workflows and workforce development
Leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency

Learning Objectives
Attendees will:

Understand how AI is reshaping healthcare—from patient care to operations
Explore strategies for building a supportive AI culture
Learn implementation best practices in real-world settings
Discuss how to prepare students and professionals for an AI-powered future

Featured Speakers:
Uwe Hohgrawe, PhD, FAHA
Associate Dean, Global Learner Access, Strategic Partnerships & AI
College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University
Vijaya Kolachalama, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine & Computer Science
Boston University
Moderator:
Anna Zendell, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor & Program Director, Healthcare Administration/Management
Bay Path University
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading voices at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and education!
To receive the live link for this event, please register at the form below.
Title: AI’s Impact: From Education to Implementation in Health Care
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FACHE INFORMATION SESSION
2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00
September 25, 2025
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Virtual
Demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence by becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)!
We invite you to attend our upcoming FACHE Advancement Information Session to gain valuable perspectives on the next step in your professional development.
Current Fellows will lead this virtual session, providing valuable insights into eligibility requirements and proven strategies for FACHE exam preparation. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the credentialing process, along with guidance on leveraging Chapter resources for both achieving and maintaining the FACHE designation.
Topics to be covered include:

Benefits of Earning the FACHE Credential
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Exam Overview
Preparation Strategies and Resources
Recertification Requirements

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.
There is no better time to take an informed step toward earning your FACHE credential!
Registration is free – contact info@massache.org – add FACHE in Subject Line. A live link will be provided the week of the session.

From Mall to Medicine: Innovating the Future of Outpatient Healthcare
2025-10-07 11:30 - 13:00
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Worth 1.5 virtual interactive education credits from the American College of Healthcare Executives, this virtual panel will discuss how the University of Rochester Medical Center transformed a former retail space into a state-of-the-art outpatient facility. This session will explore how adaptive reuse, innovative design strategies, and integrated care models are driving the creation of sustainable, resilient healthcare environments. From advanced infection control technologies to community-focused planning, featured speakers Scott Hansche, AIA, Paul Rubery, Evangelos Yannas, LEED AP, and moderator George Dealy will share practical insights for healthcare leaders, designers, and facility planners. Don’t miss this forward-looking discussion on the future of outpatient care!
REGISTRATION IS TWO-PART:
(1) Register HERE.
(2) IN ADDITION, you must register with ACHE at the URL below – to receive the live event link. These instructions are as follows:
Event Code: V0340225
Event Title: (V0340225) From Mall to Medicine: Innovating the Future of Outpatient Healthcare
Chapter: ACHE of Massachusetts
Program Date: 10/7/2025
Program URL (event registration link): https://account.ache.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Reg_evt_key=410535e3-b2b8-4442-90c9-617d0feba53c&WebCode=EvtRedirectorTL&site=ACHE
Price:
ACHE Members- $25
Non-members- $40
Students- $10

The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial – Understanding Social Security
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, October 14 – 12:00 Noon-1:00 PM ET
Virtual – FREE
Join ACHE of Massachusetts and sponsor Baystate Financial for a Free, Informative Session: Understanding Social Security!
The Clarendon Team at Baystate Financial is pleased to offer a dynamic financial education program exclusively for Chapter members in 2025. As part of this initiative, they will host an engaging, interactive virtual session in October focused on Understanding Social Security Planning. This event is free to attend, with registration available via the QR code above.
Are you one of the many Americans uncertain about how Social Security works? According to a 2022 Social Security Administration survey, only 27% of respondents accurately understood how benefits are calculated. A 2025 AARP study revealed that just 16% of adults consider themselves “very informed” about the program.
Regardless of where you are in your financial or retirement planning journey, this session is designed to help you gain a clearer understanding of Social Security’s role in long-term planning. Topics will include eligibility requirements, filing strategies, and other key considerations to help you make informed decisions about your financial future. Register at the QR code above!

2025 Annual Healthcare Summit - Leadership Rewired: Building Capacity for AI, Automation, and Innovation in Healthcare - In-Person Credits
2025-10-23 | Cross Insurance Club at Gillette Stadium
Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Cross Insurance Club, Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
REGISTER HERE!
Approved by the American College of Healthcare Executives for 7.5 In-Person and 2 Qualifying Education Credits!
ACHE of MA’s 2025 Annual Healthcare Summit
Leadership Rewired: Building Capacity for AI, Automation, and Innovation in Healthcare
Held again this year at the Cross Insurance Club at Gillette Stadium, the 2025 Healthcare Summit will explore how healthcare leaders can harness emerging technologies—particularly AI and automation—to advance patient-centered care while effectively managing risk and complexity. This premier event features dynamic panel discussions with industry experts, interactive poster sessions, and curated engagement opportunities designed to deliver strategic insights for today’s decision-makers.
Reasons to Join Us!
Participants will engage with leaders at the forefront of innovation and leave with actionable strategies, expanded networks, and the confidence to lead responsibly in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape. Whether you’re shaping policy, driving operations, or guiding clinical transformation, this summit offers the tools and connections needed to lead healthcare forward. You will leave the Summit equipped to:

Assess High-Value AI Opportunities

Review AI deployment across clinical, operational, and administrative domains to identify use cases that align with system goals and deliver measurable ROI.

Ask the Right Questions to Guide AI Investments

Establish a leadership-driven framework for evaluating AI tools and vendors—addressing key strategic, ethical, operational, and financial considerations.

Navigate the Regulatory and Ethical Landscape

Stay ahead of evolving regulations, data privacy requirements, and ethical considerations, and integrate these factors into decision-making and risk management.

Strengthen Organizational Capacity for Innovation

Identify strategies to build a culture of innovation and digital agility across the organization, aligning talent, resources, and leadership around scalable AI initiatives.

Lead with Confidence in AI Strategy Conversations

Leverage shared language and structured messaging to drive informed, forward-looking discussions with boards, clinical leaders, IT teams, and external partners.
REGISTER HERE!
Contact info@massache.org about:
– Group Discounts
– In-Transition Rates
– Start-Up Rates
Credits available (to be announced soon).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

WELCOME – ACHE of MA PRESIDENT

Jack Bailey, MS, FACHE

KEYNOTE SPONSOR- Novo Nordisk

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Brian R. Spisak, PhD
Senior Partner/Program Director of AI and Leadership
Csuite Growth Advisors/Harvard University
POST-KEYNOTE PANEL
Harvard School of Public Health National Leadership Preparedness Initiative
Moderated by:
Ali Raja, MD, MBA, MPH, FACHE
Past President, ACHE of MA
Executive Vice Chair
Dept of Emergency Medicine at MGH
Professor, Harvard Medical School
Panelists:
Brian R. Spisak, PhD – Senior Partner/Program Director of AI and Leadership
Csuite Growth Advisors/Harvard University
Eric McNulty – Author, Speaker, Harvard Educator
Gabriel Aranovich, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Benchmark Health
Sponsored by Signature Summit Sponsor – Benchmark Health

NETWORKING – Sponsor LeanTaaS

PRESENTING SPONSOR – Medicus

CONCURRENT MORNING SESSIONS
AI Literacy at the Top: Rethinking Leadership in the Age of Intelligent Healthcare
Moderated by:
Danielle Solar
Program Director
Bentley University
Panelists:
Dean Cimini, MBA – Microsoft
Ja-Nae Duane, PhD – Serial Entrepreneur; Author, Brown University
Bill Schiano, DBA – Professor, Computer Information Systems, Bentley University

From Hype to Health Outcomes: Evaluating AI’s True Value
Moderated by Program Parter, ECG Management Consultants:

Asif Shah Mohammed, FACHDM
Partner
ECG Management Consultants
Panelists:
Dan Caron –Founder and CEO of Health Universe
Brian Manning– Health Tech Exec and Angel Investor
Sheila Phicil, MPH, MS, PMP, FACHE – “Phicil-itate Change”

LUNCH

AFTERNOON PANEL – Sponsored by Intuitive

The Digital Frontier: Transforming the Future of Healthcare with Da Vinci 5
Hospital executives and clinical leaders will join senior leadership from Intuitive — the makers of the Da Vinci and Ion robotic systems — for a panel discussion on how innovation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are reshaping patient care and surgical education.
Moderated by:
Megan Jenkins, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
NYU Langone Health
Panelists:
Elliott Servais, MD
Section Chief, Thoracic Surgery, Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Jaime Wong, MD, MBA, FRCSC, FACHE
Senior Vice President and Senior Medical Office
Intuitive
Maxwell Laurens, MD, MBA, FAANS
Senior Vice President, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Surgery, Digestive Health, and Urology
Yale-New Haven Hospital

CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS – moderated by Slalom

Pacing Change & Technology Adoption
This panel will explore how organizations can balance the urgent need for technological change with careful evaluation, long-term planning, and sustainable investment. Panelists will discuss how to manage short-term demands without compromising strategic direction and offer practical insights for aligning rapid innovation with long-term value.
Moderated by:
George White
Director, Business Transformation
Slalom
Panelists:
Jen Magaziner, MBA, MPH – VP of Digital Health, Boston Children’s Hospital
Howard Goldberg, MD, CMIO – VP Clinical Informatics, Baystate Health
Ashley Walsh, MHA – Chief Revenue Officer, LeanTaaS

Financial Pressures & Technology in Healthcare
This session will explore the financial implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) Act and how hospital systems are adapting in response. Panelists will discuss the challenges of adopting new technologies under budget constraints, the critical need to drive efficiency through innovation, and strategies for reallocating investments to mitigate financial pressure while advancing care delivery. Panelists forthcoming.
Moderated by:
Becca Mckay, MBA
New England Healthcare Lead
Slalom
Panelists:
Robert Weiss, MBA, MHA, FACHE – Director of Business Operations & Optimization, Brown University Health
Erin Sullivan, PhD – Associate Professor, Healthcare Administration, Suffolk University
Adrienne Tenney – Director, Quality and Operations, Engagys

WRAP UP AND NETWORKING RECEPTION
REGISTER TODAY AT EARLY BIRD RATES HERE!
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
Enjoy complimentary parking just steps away from the Cross Insurance Club entrance — super convenient and totally free in the West Stadium Parking Lot 22. Enter at gate W1 – the West Entrance to the Cross Insurance Club will be straight ahead.

Prefer public transit? No problem — commuter rail options make getting to Gillette Stadium easy from Boston and beyond.
Commuter rail options from downtown Boston!
Morning Trains to Foxboro (Gillette Station):➡️ 5:47 AM from South Station → Arrives at 6:50 AM➡️ 7:20 AM from South Station (also stops at Back Bay & Ruggles) → Arrives at 8:27 AMYou might miss a bit of the welcome session, but you’ll still make it before posters begin!
Afternoon Return Trains from Foxboro:⬅️ 5:50 PM direct⬅️ 6:20 PM via Walpole transfer
The Foxboro Station is right at Gillette—just a 5–10 minute walk to the stadium gates!

New Member Orientation, Fourth Quarter, 2025
2025-11-11 17:00 - 17:45
Join ACHE of MA’s Membership Committee for insight on how to maximize your ACHE membership to enhance your leadership development, expand your professional network, and create new career growth opportunities. Learn more about leadership and volunteer roles within the Chapter and how to get involved.
Register for this free virtual event at the form below. A meeting link will be sent in advance of the session.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mjvrzfs

2025 Annual Business Meeting and Recognition Ceremony
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 699 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 699 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, United States
ACHE of MA’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting
& Recognition Ceremony
Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Mass General Brigham
Assembly Row Campus
Somerville, MA
Join ACHE of MA for an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails as we celebrate a year of accomplishments and recognize the sponsors, members, and volunteers whose commitment continues to drive the Chapter’s mission to advance and connect healthcare leaders.
Tickets $25
Register HERE !

Join Business Partner LeanTaaS for Three Virtual TRANSFORM Summits Focused on Hospital Operations
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:10
ACHE members are invited to attend one or all three Transform Virtual Summits focused on today’s most critical operational challenges!
Transform Virtual Series Schedule

Inpatient Flow Operations Virtual Summit (February 10)
Perioperative Operations Virtual Summit (February 17)
Infusion Center Operations Virtual Summit (February 24)

Health system leaders are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources while maintaining high quality care. To support this work, ACHE of MA is pleased to share an upcoming opportunity from our partner, LeanTaaS.
This February, LeanTaaS is hosting the Transform Virtual Series, a streamlined set of three half day virtual summits focused on the operational areas under the greatest strain, where predictable, AI powered operations can drive real impact.
Each summit features practical strategies and real-world success stories, including results such as reduced length of stay, increased OR case volume, and shorter infusion wait times.
Registration is complimentary and now open.
We encourage ACHE members to take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and explore innovative approaches shaping the future of hospital operations!

FACHE INFORMATION SESSION
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00
February 23, 2026
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Virtual
Demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence by becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)!
We invite you to attend our upcoming FACHE Advancement Information Session to gain valuable perspectives on the next step in your professional development.
Current Fellows will lead this virtual session, providing valuable insights into eligibility requirements and proven strategies for FACHE exam preparation. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the credentialing process, along with guidance on leveraging Chapter resources for both achieving and maintaining the FACHE designation.
Topics to be covered include:

Benefits of Earning the FACHE Credential
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Exam Overview
Preparation Strategies and Resources
Recertification Requirements

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.
There is no better time to take an informed step toward earning your FACHE credential!
Registration is free – contact info@massache.org – add FACHE in Subject Line. A live link will be provided the week of the session.

VA Healthcare Leadership Panel: Shaping the Future of Veteran Care
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
VA Healthcare Leadership Panel: Shaping the Future of Veteran Care
Thursday, February 26 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Live virtual panel via Zoom + audience Q&A
Featuring leaders from Manchester VA, Bedford VA, and the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System
Register HERE!
Panelists:

Kevin Forrest, FACHE, Medical Center Director, Manchester VA Medical Center
Barrett Franklin, MS, MBA, FACHE, CCE, Medical Center Director, Bedford VA Medical Center
Jonathan Kerr, Executive Director, VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

Join us for an exclusive VA Healthcare Leadership Panel exploring the key priorities shaping the future of the VA healthcare system.
Senior VA Medical Center Directors from across New England will share insights into today’s VA healthcare landscape, including strategic and workforce challenges, quality and performance improvement efforts, community partnerships, and what lies ahead for veteran care delivery.
This session is designed for healthcare professionals across clinical, administrative, academic, and community settings who are seeking practical leadership perspectives from one of the nation’s largest and most complex healthcare systems.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the current state of the VA healthcare system nationally and across New England, including recent policy, funding, and care delivery changes impacting veteran populations.
Identify key strategic priorities of VA medical centers and healthcare systems, including access to care, workforce sustainability, digital transformation, and the veteran experience.
Analyze common operational and workforce challenges within the VA healthcare system and compare leadership approaches used to address staffing, capacity, and regulatory demands.
Evaluate the role of partnerships, community care, academic affiliations, and research in shaping the future of veteran healthcare delivery.

Register HERE!

ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership: Healthcare’s Premier Leadership Event
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00
March 2-4
Houston, Texas
Join us at the ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership to advance your professional growth, connect with fellow healthcare leaders, and gain actionable insights you can put to work right away.
Put your purpose in motion March 2–4, 2026, in Houston, where you’ll discover innovative solutions, hear diverse perspectives, and learn how to make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.
Learn more and register at www.ache.org/Congress.

Joint Reception with New England Chapters at ACHE 2026 Congress
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:30
Join New England’s ACHE Chapters at Congress!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM
Marriott Marquis Houston (Official Congress Hotel)
Room – Texas D
Register HERE!
The New England chapters of the American College of Healthcare Executives are coming together for a special joint reception during the 2026 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston.
The ACHE of Northern New England, ACHE of Massachusetts, ACHE of Rhode Island, and The Connecticut Association of Healthcare Executives (CTAHE) invite you to connect with healthcare leaders from across the region at this New England–wide networking event.
Join us for beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres while building meaningful connections, exchanging ideas, and strengthening regional collaboration. Bringing every New England chapter together in one room creates a powerful opportunity to advance shared priorities and energize our collective impact.
Interested in sponsoring?
This high-visibility regional reception offers sponsors a unique opportunity to engage with a highly connected group of New England healthcare executives and decision-makers. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact info@massache.org.
Registration required HERE!

ACHE of MA 2026 Virtual Town Hall
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
ACHE of MA 2026 Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, March 26, 2026
12:00 Noon-1:00 PM ET
Bring your questions to Chapter Leadership and discover valuable professional development opportunities available to members, including educational programs, networking events, and opportunities for civic and volunteer engagement.
Free with registration HERE

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Leadership Dynamic Undermining Healthcare Teams
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Leadership Dynamic Undermining Healthcare Teams
Tuesday, April 14, 2026,
12-1:00pm ET – Virtual
Healthcare leaders are working harder than ever to address burnout, communication breakdowns, and disengagement on their teams. In the healthcare industry, where the pressure and human stakes are high, organizations have invested heavily in programs, policies, and training designed to help. Yet many leaders still feel stuck addressing the same challenges year after year with little lasting improvement.
The problem isn’t a lack of effort. Often, the solutions focus on prescribing behaviors rather than addressing the deeper leadership dynamics that shape how people see and respond to one another.
In this session, we’ll explore the hidden mindset patterns that quietly undermine collaboration, fuel burnout, and distort how leaders see the people they serve and lead. Drawing on real-world examples, including lessons from healthcare environments, we’ll examine why well-intentioned leadership actions sometimes make problems worse and what leaders can do differently.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the leadership dynamics that shape culture and performance, along with practical frameworks that help leaders address conflict, reduce burnout, and restore the human connection at the center of patient care.
Audience participation will be encouraged to ensure an engaging discussion.
Speaker: Victoria Trammel, Vice President of Operations, Leadership Development, and Strategy Implementation, Arbinger Institute
About the Arbinger Institute:
The Arbinger Institute is a global leadership development firm that helps organizations shift mindset, improve culture, and drive change that leads to exceptional results.
Members attend for free
Non-members – $15
Click HERE to register.

In-Person Leadership Panel: How Vulnerability Transcends Hierarchy
2026-04-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Slalom Consulting, 399 Boylston St Ste 1000, Boston, MA, 02116
Wednesday, April 29
5:00-8:00 PM
Slalom Consulting
How Vulnerability Transcends Hierarchy
Panelists:
Moderator: Shari Robbins, CPC – CEO, Robbins Advisory

Panelists:
Rachel Wilson, MHA – COO, Co-Founder, Bluebird Kids Health
Puneet Freibott, DNP, RN, FACHE – CNO, Beth Israel Lahey Health
Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, MPP – Chief Executive Officer, Liza Health
Details on in-person credits forthcoming.
Register HERE!
No matter your title or tenure, vulnerability is a universal human experience and one of the most powerful drivers of trust, connection, and courage inside an organization. This engaging program invites participants from every level to explore how authentic openness can strengthen teams, improve communication, and elevate culture.
Featuring a panel of respected executives who openly share their own stories, this session highlights the truth that vulnerability does not disappear as you move up the corporate ladder. In fact, the higher the role, the more profound, and necessary, vulnerability becomes.
Through interactive activities, reflective prompts, and real conversations, attendees will experience the rawness and relief of realizing: regardless of job title, we all wrestle with doubt, fear, and uncertainty. And when acknowledged rather than hidden, these shared moments of humanity unlock new ways of thinking, collaborating, and leading.
This is not a lecture but an immersive experience. Participants will feel, explore, and witness how vulnerability transcends hierarchy and creates space for genuine connection and growth.
What Makes This Session Stand Out

Open to everyone—from frontline staff to executive leadership.
Executive panelists model vulnerability themselves, demonstrating that openness is not a sign of weakness but of leadership maturity.
Activities invite participants to connect with their own stories while recognizing the shared humanity across all roles.

Key Objectives & Takeaways

Recognize That Vulnerability Is a Universal Experience Across All Roles

Attendees will understand that no title, including those in the C-suite, protects anyone from challenge, doubt, or emotion. Vulnerability connects us all, regardless of hierarchy.

Experience How Authenticity Strengthens Trust and Culture

Through activities and panel dialogue, participants will feel how openness fosters psychological safety, empathy, and improved communication at every level of the organization.

Gain Practical Tools for Bringing Vulnerability Into Daily Interactions

Individuals will leave with actionable strategies for expressing vulnerability in healthy, productive ways that enhance teamwork, collaboration, and leadership presence, no matter their position.
Tickets:
Members – $35
Nonmembers – $50
Register HERE!

New Member Virtual Orientation
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:00-6:00 PM ET
Join ACHE of MA’s Membership Committee for insight on how to maximize your ACHE membership to enhance your leadership development, expand your professional network, and create new career growth opportunities. Learn more about leadership and volunteer roles within the Chapter and how to get involved.
Register for this free virtual event, HERE. A meeting link will be sent in advance of the session.

ACHE of MA 2026 Annual Healthcare Summit
2026-10-16 08:00 - 18:00
