ACHE of Massachusetts

Virtual Lunch-N-Learn - Skills Spotlight: Showcasing Hot Skills for Success in Healthcare
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
“Hot and Transferable:” High Demand Skills
Thursday, January 18, 2024 @ 12-1:00pm
This free event is open to all – membership not required.
The healthcare job market is competitive, and healthcare organizations, including hospitals, have faced significant financial struggles since the pandemic, which have made it even more challenging to find jobs in the healthcare sector. This environment, therefore, necessitates that job applicants and those who want to progress in their careers invest in acquiring and developing transferable and in high demand skills.
One objective of our Lunch-N-Learn events is for speakers to share their experiences and explore skills that helped them succeed in their careers, such as data analytics, quality and performance improvement, innovation, and population health management.
In our first of this year’s series, we will hear insight on skills to deepen and to acquire and how to market these strengths – whether you are vying for that next promotion or position.
Speakers:
Melissa Conway, MPH, FACHE- Associate Director, VA Boston Healthcare System
Rafael Sanchez, MHA, MS- Workforce Analytics Consulting Manager, Ally Financial
Don’t miss this informative event!

ACHE of MA Lunch-N-Learn - Skills Spotlight: Showcasing Hot Skills for Success in Healthcare
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Conversations with Healthcare Champions - Dr. Denise De Las Nueces
2024-02-16 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 9:00-10:00AM
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In the first of ACHE of MA’s Conversations with Healthcare Champions 2024 series, we are thrilled to hear from Dr. Denise De Las Nueces, Interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP), an integrated team of over 600 medical and behavioral health staff, social service providers, and support staff committed to ensuring and delivering equitable and dignified access to comprehensive, high-quality health care.
BHCHP provides medical care, behavioral health care, youth and family services, and case management to nearly 10,000 individuals (adults and children) experiencing homelessness in Boston and beyond each year and serves as an innovator and thought leader at the intersection of health care and homelessness locally, nationally, and internationally.
DENISE DE LAS NUECES MD, MPH, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and addiction medicine specialist with a focus on vulnerable populations. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and subsequently studied at Harvard Medical School, where she received an MD in 2008. She trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program from 2008 to 2011.
Upon completion of residency training, Dr. De Las Nueces was granted a Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, completing a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy from the Harvard School of Public Health in 2012. She joined the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) in 2012. Dr. De Las Nueces was recognized in 2014 as one of Boston’s Top 40 under 40 Leaders by the Boston Business Journal and received a 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health Award in 2018 from the National Minority Quality Forum. She now serves as Interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer of BHCHP and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 9:00-10:00AM
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Free to ACHE of MA Members: ACHE of MA’s Conversations with Healthcare Champions virtual event features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines. These discussions highlight career paths and leadership characteristics. Our featured leaders also provide insight on the key opportunities and challenges leaders face in leading their respective organizations in today’s healthcare environment.

Non-ACHE Members: $15

***Proceeds from this event will support Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s (BHCHP’s) critical mission. Registrants may partner with the ACHE of MA in supporting the care of adults and children experiencing homelessness via the Donation “Ticket” field when registering.

Please contact info@massache.org with any questions.

Staying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 | MA
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024
Staying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis
5-6:30pm VIRTUAL
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Play it Forward: Staying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis
Last year, ACHE of MA held our first program dedicated exclusively to the topic of staffing. The program was timely with 2022 ending just two months earlier. Along with analysis of that data, our speakers presented assessments, projections, and predictions for 2023.
Post pandemic challenges, demographic shifts and other broader economic trends continue to create a healthcare staffing shortage of epic proportions. Labor costs are rising and people to fill the necessary roles are shrinking. The 2024 program will be designed to look at these staffing challenges.
We are thrilled to announce all four speakers from the 2023 program have committed to returning to our 2024 program!
Panelists:

Moderator: Carmen Kenrich, DVP, Strategic Partnerships, Client Experience Partnerships, Client Experience Executive at AMN Leadership Solutions, Merritt Hawkins
Patricia M. Noga, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Vice President, Clinical Affairs, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
Jackie Larson, EVP Advisory Solutions, AYA Healthcare
Therese Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President, Kaufman Hall

NOTE: ACHE has approved this event for 1.5 Virtual Interactive Education hour(s).
The event will be held in the ACHE Learning Management System, which will allow attendees’ education credits to automatically be applied to their MY ACHE account, based on their participation in the event. The multi-step registration process is detailed on the registration page – see embedded link below.
ACHE will cap attendance at 90.
For a limited time, early registration will be offered at last year’s price. To secure your spot, click HERE!

Personal Goals and Wellbeing: Investing 101
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Thursday, March 21st at 12 p.m. EST

Virtual via Zoom

In the next session of our Personal Goals and Wellbeing series for Chapter members, sponsor Baystate Financial’s Clarendon Team will host a free VIRTUAL session focused on the basics of investing and how different kinds of investments may work toward your financial goals.
To register, please click here, https://acheinvestment.rsvpify.com
This session will cover the basics of investing and how different kinds of investments work. You will learn about:

Why you should invest
Risk tolerance
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other types of investments

Featured Speaker

Sean Tucker
Private Wealth Advisor

Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: “Navigating Career Options - Exploring Healthcare Consulting"
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Thursday, April 4 @ 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Are you curious about a career in healthcare consulting and how it could fit into your professional trajectory? Join us for an engaging Lunch-N-Learn event, during which we will delve into the exciting realm of healthcare consulting and discuss the skills needed to excel in this field. Our speakers will also address common concerns such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance and explore the possibilities of transitioning back to the healthcare delivery world after gaining experience as a healthcare consultant.
Moderator:

Daphnie Pierre, MBA, Manager, CFAR

Speakers:

Elizabeth Liebow, MS, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
Shari Robbins, MS, Senior Director, Vynamic, Inizio Advisory
David Rogers, MHA, PMP, Principal Consultant, Systems Evolution, Inc.

Don’t miss this free informative event – open to all – membership not required.

ACHE of MA Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: Skills Spotlight: “Navigating Career Options - Exploring Healthcare Consulting"
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Sponsor-Led Virtual Event: Decoding Healthcare Data with AI: Practical Tips for Unlocking Actionable Insights
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:15 | MA
Organized and Presented by Chapter Sponsor, Dimensional Insight

Presenters:

George Dealy, Vice President, Healthcare Applications, Dimensional Insight, Inc.
Josh Lovering, Healthcare Business Intelligence Consultant, Dimensional Insight, Inc.

Join us for this virtual event to discover practical approaches to data-driven AI that can help advance actionable change at your healthcare organization.
This event is free for ACHE of MA members and authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning offer immense potential for unlocking insights from healthcare data. While generative AI has garnered all the buzz in recent headlines, quantitative AI works behind the scenes on many of healthcare’s most important real-world data challenges. In this virtual education session, we’ll explore the power of quantitative analytical models and algorithms to tackle high-impact healthcare use cases.
You’ll learn how AI teams come together to solve practical problems such as forecasting patient volumes, predicting wait times, optimizing staffing, and more. You’ll walk away empowered to assess data readiness at your organization and become a “citizen data scientist”, drawing your own conclusions and communicating your insights.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the fundamental capabilities of machine learning/AI tools & technologies.
Differentiate between generative and quantitative AI techniques.
Identify the approaches that are most appropriate for addressing specific healthcare use cases.
Learn through a case study how AI and machine learning tools can be applied to practical healthcare information scenarios.
See how “citizen data scientists and data analysts” can take advantage of AI in healthcare settings to inform their own work.

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the ACHE of Massachusetts, is authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
Free for ACHE of MA Members; Non-Members pay $10.
Registration is required at the following:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decoding-healthcare-data-with-ai-tickets-881473259247

Civic Engagement Opportunity with Community Servings
2024-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 | MA
Location: Community Servings, 179 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Networking opportunity to follow – to be announced!
FACHE Preparation: This civic volunteer opportunity supports the ACHE requirement to participate in two healthcare-related volunteer activities and two community/civic volunteer activities within the three years prior to applying for Fellow or recertification.
Join us after at (location to be determined) to network and toast our efforts. Kindly note that personal expenses for this part of the event will be covered individually.
Community Servings Volunteer Information:
In order to volunteer, you must feel 100% healthy and be free of any symptoms of illness, including a cough, fever, chills, body aches, chest congestion, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, or diarrhea.

Dress Code

Long sleeved shirt that fully covers the midriff
Shoes that completely cover the foot (like sneakers)
Long pants without rips or tears or a full length skirt
Hairnets, aprons, and gloves will be provided on site

How to Get Here

Community Servings is located at 179 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
They have parking available on site if you are traveling by car. Please park in either the paved or gravel lots in the front of the building and use the main entrance.
They are located close to the Stony Brook stop on the MBTA Orange Line if you are coming by public transportation.

Registration for this event has been closed.
For questions or more information on this Civic Engagement Committee, please email info@massache.org.

MHA's Emerging Leaders Summit
2024-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 | MA
DATE: Thursday, May 9, 1-5pm
LOCATION: MCLE Conference Center 10 Winter Place Boston, MA
ACHE of MA has again partnered with MHA for its annual Emerging Leaders Summit 2024, scheduled for Thursday, May 9, from 1-5pm. We are thrilled to announce the involvement of ACHE FACHE fellows and other esteemed rising stars for a dynamic panel discussion, “Using Your Compass to Find Your Path.”
The Emerging Leaders Summit is tailored for mid-level professionals who aspire to advance within the healthcare field and develop leadership skills across all sectors of the healthcare industry. The program provides insights on professional and personal development and essential management and leadership techniques to achieve leadership excellence.
Click AGENDA for the entire program lineup.
ACHE of MA members (who are not MHA members) are eligible to register at member pricing below with the discount code, EL2024
As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the ACHE of Massachusetts, is authorized to award a total of 3.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
MEMBER COST:
$149/pp Rate
$129/pp 3+ Group Rate
Register HERE!

FACHE Advancement Information Session – Virtual
2024-05-14 17:00 - 17:30 | MA
This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Whether you’ve already made the decision to embark on the journey toward FACHE or are still contemplating, we invite you to participate in our first FACHE Advancement Information Session in 2024. During the live session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions while receiving a comprehensive overview of the FACHE advancement process. Topics to be discussed include:

Benefits of Advancement
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Exam Overview
Exam Preparation and Resources
Recertification

Register below to gain valuable insights! Please contact info@massache.org with questions.

FACHE Advancement Information Session
Virtual event - Zoom URL to be provided in advance of session.

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Conversations with Healthcare Champions - Steve Walsh, President & CEO, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
ACHE of MA’s virtual Conversations with Healthcare Champions series features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines.
Thursday, May 16 at 12:00 Noon (ET) – ACHE of MA will be one-on-one with Steve Walsh, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association.
Members attend for free; Nonmembers: $15.
Registration is required at – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-healthcare-champions-steve-walsh-president-ceo-mha-tickets-861693858527

About Steve Walsh, JD, MPA
Steve has served as President and CEO of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association since November 2017. He oversees MHA’s mission to create a more accessible, equitable, and coordinated healthcare system for patients on behalf of the association’s 70-plus hospital and health system members.
Steve has been a leading voice for the advancement of Massachusetts healthcare for more than two decades. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Community Hospitals (MCCH), where he led innovative change in care delivery, policy, and regulation to meet the unique needs of community hospitals across the commonwealth.
Prior to MCCH, Walsh served six terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and was appointed Chair of the House Committee on Health Care Financing in 2011. He wrote and oversaw passage of the commonwealth’s 2012 landmark healthcare reform law, Chapter 224, which incentivized utilization of alternative payment methodologies and investment in community health, while encouraging patient empowerment and primary care. He was also a conferee of Chapter 288 of the Acts of 2010, the commonwealth’s small business healthcare legislation.
During his time at MHA, Steve has served as a central coordinator in the healthcare community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, championed passage of a historic Medicaid waiver to accelerate health equity and care quality in Massachusetts hospitals, and led the system’s efforts to support and advance the healthcare workforce.
Steve is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE), has twice been named to Boston Magazine’s list of Most Influential Bostonians, and is regularly among Modern Healthcare’s 300 Most Influential People in Healthcare.
Steve is a graduate of Wesleyan University, the New England School of Law, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Personal Goals and Wellbeing Series: Retirement Income Planning
2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
In the upcoming virtual session of our Personal Goals and Wellbeing series, which is free for Chapter members, sponsor Baystate Financial’s Clarendon Team will offer an in-depth exploration of retirement planning and strategies, including those related to immediate income.
This session will cover topics including:

Sources of Retirement Income: Learn about the various sources of income available during retirement.
Risks Affecting Income: Understand the risks that can impact your retirement income.
Planning for Longevity: Discover strategies for ensuring income that lasts throughout your retirement.

To register, visit, https://acheretirementincome.rsvpify.com
Member #s will be required

Midsummer Mixer - Member Summer Networking
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Northeastern University
ACHE of MA Members – You’re Invited!
When: Thursday, June 13, 6-8pm, *Rain or Shine*
Location: Northeastern University – Robinson-Mugar Tent
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Tickets: $25 per person all inclusive (wine, beer, seltzers and Penguin Pizza)
Casual attire encouraged! Mingle with fellow leaders against a backdrop of lighthearted games and summer vibes.
Join us in extending a warm welcome to our latest cohort of Mentees and expressing our gratitude to the Mentors!
This Networking Event is made possible by donations from the ACHE of MA Board of Directors
Registration is required at, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-of-mas-midsummer-mixer-tickets-902352138537?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Charting Your Course: Which Graduate Degree Will Propel Your Healthcare Career?
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Thursday, July 18
12-1:00 pm (ET)
Virtual event – link to be provided to registrants
Don’t miss this free informative event – open to all – membership not required.
Are you looking to advance your career or make a transition into healthcare? Or perhaps you aspire to pursue a leadership path and differentiate yourself from others in the field? Navigating the array of graduate degrees can be overwhelming.
Join our panel of healthcare academic leaders to hear insights on how to choose the best degree to achieve your career goals. Graduate healthcare program faculty and directors from Bay Path, Brown, and Suffolk Universities will discuss key differences between the MBA, MHA, MHM, and MPH, offering guidance to help you find the path that aligns best with your career aspirations.
Moderated by:
Programming Committe ECN Vice Chair, Jim Zheng, MS, CRA, FACHE,
Director of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Needham
Presenters:

Mona Al-Amin, PhD, Associate Professor, Healthcare Administration, Suffolk University
Sandra Ferretti, MHA, Program Director, ScM in Healthcare Leadership; Brown University School of Professional Studies
Anna Zendell, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor and Program Director MS in Healthcare Management, School of Health and Natural Sciences, Bay Path University.

Registration closed.

ACHE's 2024 Boston Cluster - Build a Better Future for Healthcare in Boston
2024-07-29 - 2024-07-31 | Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, MA, 02116, United States
2024 Boston Cluster
July 29–31 (Monday–Wednesday)
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 2024 and beyond.
The Boston Cluster is your opportunity to:

Create meaningful connections with like-minded colleagues.
Participate in innovative, interactive discussions and seminars developed by industry experts.
Further develop your people skills, leadership strategies and business acumen while bringing new solutions back to your organization.
Earn up to 24 ACHE In-Person Education credits toward FACHE® advancement or recertification!

For additional details and to register, visit – www.ache.org/Boston.

2024 Boston Cluster - Complimentary Education Event and Networking Reception sponsored by LeanTaaS -The Path to Profitability: How AI-Powered Capacity and Staffing Optimization Solutions Can Increase EBITDA
2024-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, MA, 02116, United States
Monday, July 29, 5:00-6:00 pm
Networking reception immediately follows 6:00-7:00 pm
Join health system leaders for an education and networking event hosted by Cluster Sponsor, LeanTaaS. The complimentary event will take place on Monday, July 29, concluding the first day of ACHE’s 2024 Boston Cluster. Attendees will receive 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit!
You DO NO need to attend the Cluster to attend this event but registration is required. Click HERE to register.

ACHE of MA Platinum Sponsor – Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Presents - Improving Your Bottom Line: Anesthesia Models Are the Answer
2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:15 | MA
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
12:00 Noon- 1:15 PM (ET)
Virtual
Organized and Presented by Chapter Platinum Sponsor,
Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA)
Presenters:

Melissa Picceri Croad, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, Director of Government Relations
Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Tracy Paul Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
Essential Anesthesia Management

This event is free for ACHE of MA members and authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
During this session, we will:

Explore suggested changes in anesthesia staffing models that limit service duplication, increase care access, and reduce costs
Review evidence demonstrating the cost-effectiveness and safety of CRNA anesthesia-driven anesthesia care model
Discuss strategies to assist centers in navigating federal and state regulatory requirements, bylaws and policies, and the business case for implementing the EDAM

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the ACHE of Massachusetts, is authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
Free for ACHE of MA Members; Non-Members pay $10.
Registration is required at the following:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-your-bottom-line-anesthesia-models-are-the-answer-tickets-950742144347

FACHE Advancement Information Session – Virtual
2024-09-10 17:00 - 17:30 | MA
Whether you’ve already made the decision to embark on the journey toward FACHE or are still contemplating, we invite you to participate in our first FACHE Advancement Information Session in 2024. During the live session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions while receiving a comprehensive overview of the FACHE advancement process. Topics to be discussed include:

Benefits of Advancement
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Exam Overview
Exam Preparation and Resources
Recertification

Register below to gain valuable insights! Please contact info@massache-local.local with questions.
Virtual event – Zoom URL to be provided in advance of session.

ACHE Massachusetts FACHE Mentor Request Form-September 2024

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Conversations with Healthcare Champions – Aimee Brewer, MPH, President and CEO, Sturdy Health
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM ET
Virtual
ACHE of MA’s virtual Conversations with Healthcare Champions series features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines.
Wednesday, September 18 at 12:00 Noon (ET) – ACHE of MA will be one-on-one with Aimee Brewer, MHA, President and CEO of Sturdy Health.
Members attend for free; Nonmembers: $15.
Registration is required at,
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conv-with-healthcare-champions-aimee-brewer-presidentceo-sturdy-health-tickets-950236762737

About Aimee Bioteau Brewer, MPH
Aimee Brewer is President and Chief Executive Officer of Sturdy Health, an independent, non-profit integrated healthcare system based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Sturdy Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and neighboring Rhode Island through its acute care hospital and 26 medical office locations.
Prior to Sturdy, Aimee served as President of the Healthcare Group of NorthBay Health in California during which time she was named Congressional Women of the Year for her exceptional work as a key leader in the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While in California, Aimee served on the Board of Partnership Health Plan, was Board Chair of Solano Coalition for Better Health, a Board Member and Section Chair of the California Hospital Council, and a Board Member of Touro University. Prior to joining NorthBay, Aimee held several leadership positions within HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
Currently, Aimee serves on the Board of Trustee of Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA), as an Advisory Council Member of The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) and was recently appointed Region 1 State Delegate of the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board. Within the community, Aimee is a Corporator of the Hockomock Area YMCA, a Corporator of Bristol County Savings Bank, and a member of the Wheaton College Community Council.
A Simmons University alumnus, Aimee earned a bachelor’s degree with a triple major in biology, chemistry, and sociology of health. She received a master’s degree in public health, emphasizing policy and management, from the University of New Hampshire.
A New England native, Aimee’s return to the region has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

Inclusive Leadership, a DEI Catalyst: "How to be an Inclusive Leader at Each Career Level"
2024-09-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Slalom Consulting, 399 Boylston St Ste 1000, Boston, MA, 02116
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
5:30-8:30pm
Inclusive Leadership, a DEI Catalyst: “How to be an Inclusive Leader at Each Career Level”
ACHE of MA’s 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Panel Event is set to gather a distinguished panel of leaders to discuss the vital aspects of inclusive leadership. To be graciously hosted again this year by Slalom Consulting, this event will highlight the crucial role of DEI in shaping every phase of your journey as a healthcare executive, advancing DEI initiatives within your healthcare organizations, and fostering health equity.
The American College of Healthcare Executives has approved this event for 1.5 In-Person Education credits for advancement or recertification.
PROGRAM
5:30-6:00 – Registration and Networking
6:00-7:00 – Welcome, Introductions, and Panel Discussion
PANELISTS
Moderator:
Shan Mohammed, MD, MPH
Assistant Dean for DEI Educational and Student Initiatives,
Clinical Professor, Northeastern University
Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA
Vice President of Mission & Associate Chief Medical Officer, Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Co-Executive Director of the Health Equity Accelerator
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Tyonne Hinson, DrPH, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Baystate Health
Dominique Morgan, MPH
Chief Operations Officer
Health Leads
7:00-7:30 – Q&A
7:30-8:30 – Networking
TICKETS:
ACHE Members – $35
Non-ACHE Members – $50
The American College of Healthcare Executives has approved this event for 1.5 In-Person Education credits for advancement or recertification.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-leadership-a-catalyst-for-dei-tickets-935918486387

Conversations with Healthcare Champions – Michael Curry, Esq., Mass League of Community Health Centers
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
12 Noon – 1:00 PM ET
Virtual
ACHE of MA’s virtual Conversations with Healthcare Champions series features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines.
Wednesday, October 2 at 12:00 Noon (ET) – ACHE of MA will be one-on-one with Michael Curry, Esq., President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.
Members attend for free; Nonmembers: $15.
Registration is required at – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conv-with-healthcare-champions-michael-curry-presidentceo-mass-league-tickets-948497731247

About Michael Curry, Esq.
Michael Curry, Esq. is President & CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (the Mass League), which represents 50 health centers, serving over one million patients out of over 300 practice sites. He was named one of the Boston Business Journal Power 50 Movement Makers of 2023 and 2022, one of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color by GetKonnected! and one of Boston Magazine’s 150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2024 and 2023, and a Bostonian of the Year in 2021 (along with his member health centers) by The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine.
He brings over 35 years of experience and results in civil rights advocacy, health reform and health equity. He is a current, nationally elected (4-term) member of the National NAACP’s Board of Directors (2014-present), the Regional Administrator for the New England Area Conference of the NAACP, and the Immediate Past President of the Boston Branch of the NAACP (2011-2016). Attorney Curry is also an Adjunct Professor at both New England Law Boston teaching Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession and Suffolk University’s Moakley Center and Sawyer School of Management teaching a health care management and policy course. He is a highly sought after commencement and keynote speaker, and his presentations include a “quantum leap” through the history of anti-Black racism in America from 1619 to 2024.
In just over three years since Michael assumed the role of CEO at the Mass League, the staff have more than doubled, the organization secured an over $300 million contract with the state to administer the Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program (MA Repay), and launched the Institute for Health Equity Research, Evaluation & Policy after raising just under $8 million dollars.
In 2022, Dr. Curry co-founded the Health Equity Compact in Massachusetts, a collective of over 80 c-suite leaders of color in health care, insurance, philanthropy, government and academia with a mission to realize bold statewide policy and institutional practice changes that center racial justice and health equity. Early wins include: filing an omnibus health equity bill with the Massachusetts Legislature; working with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to produce a ground-breaking report on the Cost of Inequity ($5.9 billion annually); hosting an annual Health Equity Trends Summit that draws over 1,000 leaders and advocates for a day-long discussion on solutions.
Dr. Curry earned a Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from New England School of Law, and later graduated from the inaugural class of the Executive Leadership Council’s Pipeline to Leadership Program. He also has an honorary degree from William James college, a Doctorate in Business Administration from Curry College and Healthcare Administration from Labouré College.
He also serves on numerous boards/commissions/committees, including: Embrace Boston; Eastern Bank’s Board of Advisors; public broadcasting GBH’s Board of Advisors; Alliance for Business Leadership (ABL); the National NAACP Board of Directors (2014-present); Harvard & Legacy of Slavery Initiative’s External Advisory Committee; Harvard School of Public Health’s Community Coalition for Equity in Research (co-Chair); Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (MCSIC); New England Council Board of Directors; Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC); Health Policy Commission’s Advisory Board; RIZE Massachusetts, aimed at dedicated to funding solutions to end the overdose crisis; and the Health Equity Compact (HEC).
He is a frequent Political Commentator on WBUR’s Radio Boston, Morning Edition and Week in Review, Boston Public Radio WGBH with Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, WGBH’s Greater Boston, and New England Cable News, as well as frequently requested to provide reactions to breaking news, presidential and mayoral debates, and state of the union/city addresses.

Central & Western MA Networking Event
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | White Lion Brewing Company, Tower Square, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA, United States
Connect with fellow Central and Western MA members at Springfield’s White Lion Brewing Company! Bring a non-member guest to learn about our Chapter!
Members and Non-Members $20
Register HERE!

2024 Annual Healthcare Summit - Seeking Alpha in Healthcare: Building Financial Resilience Through the Power of Collaboration
2024-11-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Cross Insurance Club at Gillette Stadium
A Day of Collective Insight, Exploration, and Tactical Takeaways
Friday, November 8, 2024
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Register TODAY!
The American College of Healthcare Executives has approved this event for 1.5 In-Person Education and 4.0 Qualifying Education credits for advancement or recertification.

Join us at the Cross Insurance Club (formerly the Putnam Club) at Gillette Stadium for an in-depth event on the financial sustainability essential for the future of our healthcare system! We’ll examine the factors currently impacting margins and, more importantly, explore innovative approaches to safeguard the health and well-being of our communities moving forward!
Why Should You Attend? We’ve designed this year’s event to deliver even more valuable, actionable insights for your team and create ample opportunities to forge new connections with healthcare peers. This Summit is not to be missed!
Our full-day program will delve into the evolving partnership models that healthcare institutions are adopting to build financial resilience and drive transformation. Speakers will discuss how healthcare organizations are leveraging collaborative partnerships to secure investment, expand their reach, enhance operational efficiency, and acquire new competencies.
The 2024 Healthcare Summit will feature dynamic keynotes, expert panels with industry leaders, and conclude with a cocktail networking reception!

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT:
Have you considered becoming an ACHE member? Register now for our 2024 Annual Healthcare Summit and receive a membership discount of $100 off the $160 investment for the first year of membership. This offer includes membership in ACHE and the MA Chapter, effective September 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Contact info@massache.org to join our inclusive and dynamic community of leaders and benefit from informative and engaging programs designed to develop you at every stage of your career

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WELCOME: ACHE of MA PRESIDENT

Ali Raja, MD, MBA, MPH, FACHE
Executive Vice Chair
Dept of Emergence Medicine at MGH
Professor, Harvard Medical School

MORNING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Surviving the Epidemic of Administrative Harm
Nathan will delve into the escalating problem of administrative harm in healthcare. He will critically examine the effects of payer policies and the internal challenges faced by health systems. Nathan’s analysis will highlight current trends and propose necessary changes to enhance patient care and improve healthcare efficiency.

Nathan S. Kaufman
Managing Director
Kaufman Strategic Advisors

MORNING PANEL
Navigating the Crises: Future Pathways for Sustainable Healthcare Financing
Hear from a distinguished panel of Chief Financial Officers, who are skillfully steering their organizations through a landscape of continual change. These panelists will offer a glimpse into their pivotal strategic positions, guiding their organizations to venture into new territories, address evolving challenges, and capitalize on distinctive opportunities.
Moderated by Mark Johnson, MA, CPA, FACHE – Interim CFO at Carewell Health
Panelists:
Marc Bourassa – former CFO of the Massachusetts League of Community Centers
Amale Neary, MBA – CFO, Center for Human Development
Cindy Rios, MBA – EVP and CFO, Beth Israel Lahey Health

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Transformation of American Health Insurance: On the Path to Medicare for All
Dr. Brennan will discuss his newly released book, which explores the pivotal changes in healthcare financing and analyzes long-term trends shaping the current health insurance landscape and the future model that may develop.

Troyen Brennan, MD, MPH
Harvard School of Public Health
former EVP/CMO, CVS Health; former CMO, Aetna,
and former President of Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization

FACILITATED/INTERACTIVE BREAKOUTS
Facilitated breakout sessions will explore the feasibility of Medicare for All and gather attendee insights on preferred futures at represented organizations. The results from these sessions will be synthesized in real-time and reported before our afternoon panel.

AFTERNOON PANEL
Blueprint for Healthcare Prosperity: A Financial Plan of Action
Moderated by Jessica Bartlett, Boston Globe
Panelists:
Sree Chaguturu, MD – CMO CVS Health
Kiame Mahaniah, MD – Undersecretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Michael Dandorph, MHA – CEO Tufts Medicine

Networking Reception: Our full day program will end with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
The American College of Healthcare Executives has approved this event for 1.5 In-Person Education and 4 Qualifying Education credits for advancement or recertification.
Become an ACHE member for special member pricing.
See Discount Details Above and Become a MEMBER HERE!
Register HERE!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available: Click here – Prospectus – or Contact info@massache.org

Lunch-N-Learn: Navigating Crisis in Healthcare: Effective Strategies for Difficult Conversations
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM ET
Healthcare leaders must be highly effective communicators, able to address adversity and crisis with assertiveness and grace. These skills are difficult but can be learned and mastered. Join us for an engaging ACHE of MA Lunch and Learn webinar focused on navigating difficult conversations as a healthcare leader.
Rich Copp, Executive Vice President for the Issues Management Group and longtime communications expert in the healthcare sector, will share essential skills needed to manage challenging conversations about sensitive issues around finances, organizational changes, and other difficult topics. Come learn practical strategies for delivering difficult news with confidence, clarity, and empathy while fostering an open and productive dialogue.
Don’t miss this free informative event: Free for members; nonmembers pay $10.
Registration required for all HERE.

ACHE of MA-Sponsored Panel at MHA’s 2024 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference
2024-12-05 08:00 - 15:00 | The Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Thursday, December 5, 2024
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
ACHE of MA is excited to sponsor MHA’s 2024 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference panel once again! This year’s panel will feature the following exceptional panelists for the topic, Breaking Barriers: The Triumphs and Trials of Female Executives

Lindsay Jubelt, Chief Clinical Officer, Optum Health
Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission
Corbin Petro, Founding CEO Eleanor Health & Benevera Health | Minority Partner Utah Royals (URFC)
Moderator: Alex Drane, CEO and Co-Founder of ARCHANGELS

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the ACHE of Massachusetts, is authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
ACHE of MA members (who are not MHA members) are eligible to register at member pricing by contacting Amy Smalarz at Amy Smalarz ASmalarz@mhalink.org
For additional details, visit 2024 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference.
$249/PP Individual Member
$229/PP Group member 3+
$349/PP Individual Non-Member
$329/PP Group Non-member 3+

Sponsor-Led Webinar with Vynamic Inizio Advisory - Destination Employer: How to Become a Workplace of Choice for Clinicians
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:15 | MA
12:00 Noon- 1:15 PM (ET)
Virtual
Organized and Presented by Chapter Sponsor, Vynamic Inizio Advisory
This discussion will explore strategies to position your healthcare organizations as a ‘destination employer’ for top clinical talent. As the clinical workforce crisis persists, it’s crucial for leaders to reshape the work environment to effectively attract, retain, and engage clinicians for lasting success. We’ll move beyond just competitive salaries and benefits, providing healthcare leaders with actionable strategies to foster a culture of purpose, recognition, and professional growth.
Key takeaways will include:
-An overview of the current clinical workforce crisis, including insights from research on what defines a ‘destination employer.’
-A guide to defining workforce archetypes to create your organization’s specific strategy for becoming a destination employer.
-Practical approaches to implement your destination employer strategy, focusing on enhancing culture, recognition, and professional development.
This topic is particularly relevant for ACHE members and other healthcare professionals, as the clinical workforce shortage remains a significant challenge for many healthcare organizations. Vynamic has successfully collaborated with organizations to rethink their approaches to becoming destination employers, helping them retain top talent in a competitive landscape. Vynamic will share tactical tips and strategies specifically aimed at addressing culture, recognition, and professional growth.
This event is free for ACHE of MA members and authorized to award a total of 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Free for ACHE of MA Members; Non-Members pay $10.

Registration is required HERE.

Virtual Lunch-N-Learn - IQ v. EQ: The Key to Self-Awareness and Effective Healthcare Leadership
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – VIRTUAL
12:00 Noon – 1:00PM ET
Program Description
While IQ is crucial in healthcare, it is EQ that enables leaders to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, cultivate self-awareness, and lead with empathy. ACHE of MA’s first virtual Lunch-N-Learn session of 2025 will delve into the key components of emotional intelligence and demonstrate how they are essential for building trust, fostering collaboration, and enhancing patient care.
Leonard Friedman, PhD, FACHE, Professor at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and Director of the Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHA@GW) program, and a recognized expert in organizational change within healthcare, will provide valuable insights on understanding our strengths and weaknesses and how to adapt for success.
Participants will leave this informative session with practical tools to enhance their emotional intelligence, strengthen their leadership skills, and create a more supportive and productive work environment. Join us for this engaging discussion and discover how emotional intelligence can unlock your full leadership potential – members attend for free; nonmembers pay just $10!
Registration is required for all – HERE!

ACHE of MA Virtual Townhall 2025
2025-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
ACHE of MA President, Jack Bailey, FACHE, and the Chapter Board of Directors invite all members to join us for the ACHE of MA’s 2025 Townhall, during which members will learn about the Chapter’s strategic plan and the initiatives underway to strengthen our role as a catalyst, connector, and trusted partner for healthcare leaders.
This session will also highlight the educational programs planned for the upcoming year, including opportunities for earning education credits and engaging in networking activities and volunteer opportunities.
We look forward to an interactive discussion with our members and encourage you to bring your questions and feedback. Additionally, this Townhall will serve as a special business meeting for voting on the Board Officer position of secretary.
Register in advance, here

ACHE of MA Virtual Townhall - 2025
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Personal Goals and Wellbeing Series: Investing 101
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
January 30, 2025
12 Noon – 1:00 ET
Virtual

Platinum Sponsor Baystate Financial’s PlanWell team has developed a comprehensive financial education program for Chapter members in 2025! Starting the year with Investing 101 provides the perfect opportunity to assess your investment risk tolerance and deepen your understanding of the best investment options for your goals.

PlanWell’s curriculum is crafted to offer members clear insight, empowering you to achieve your personal financial objectives, no matter where you are in your career or life. To learn more and register, click HERE!

New Member Orientation, First Quarter 2025
2025-02-11 17:00 - 17:30 | MA
Tuesday, February 11
5:00 – 5:30 PM ET
Virtual

Register at the form below for this free virtual event. A meeting link will be sent in advance of the session.

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ACHE of MA Virtual Town Hall: Spotlight Membership & Advancement
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join Membership & Advancement Committee Chair Ellen Mahoney and Board Leaders for an overview of 2025 Committee initiatives planned to help you maximize your membership for professional advancement and strategic career growth.
Register in advance, here

ACHE of MA Virtual Townhall: Spotlight Membership and Advancement, 2025
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