BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACHE of Massachusetts - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massache.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACHE of Massachusetts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230209T022909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T022909Z UID:5163-1682409600-1682425800@massache.org SUMMARY:The Evolving Healthcare Landscape: Perspectives from Today’s Industry Leaders and Visionaries DESCRIPTION:SPRING FORUM\nThe Evolving Healthcare Landscape:\nPerspectives from Today’s Industry Leaders and Visionaries\nTuesday\, April 25\, 2023\nWaltham Woods Conference Center (Mass Medical Society)\n8:30am-12:00pm \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nA G E N D A \nWhat is the future of value based care and will it deliver on its promise to improve outcomes? What do disruptive market entrants (Amazon\, CVS Health\, Optum and others) mean for traditional healthcare providers? How is the flood of private equity changing the M&A landscape? How are healthcare leaders thinking about the future while dealing with everyday operational issues and a very real labor crisis? Join us as we dive into all these issues with an expert group of panelists and for invaluable networking opportunities! \nOur first speaker will energize the morning with a powerful and engaging keynote address. Award-winning author of “The Freak Factor” and keynote speaker\, Dave Rendall\, will address how to leverage and consider uniqueness not as a weakness but as a strength. Learn how to improve productivity\, increase employee performance and improve relationships for success! \n1.5 Face to Face Credits for panel and 1.5 qualified education credits for the keynote \nA G E N D A \n7:30am: Registration & Breakfast \n8:00am: Welcome & Opening Remarks:\nMichael K. Givens\, FACHE\, ACHE Governor & COO/administrator\, St. Bernards Medical Center\, Jonesboro\, Ark \n8:30am: Keynote Address: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness \n Dave Rendall\, Author of The Freak Factor \n9:45am: Networking/Socializing Break \n10:30am: Perspectives from Industry Leaders \n Moderator: \n Andy Shin\, JD\, MPH\, MBA\, SVP\, Strategy\, MassGeneral Brigham \n Panelists: \n Charlie Buck\, Partner\, Health Industry Practice Group\, McDermott\, Will & Emery \n Jessica Dudley\, MD\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Press Ganey \n Heather Trafton\, President & CEO\, Mass Advantage \n12:00pm: Adjourn for lunch – box lunches to go or stay and network \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSee more below about our special keynote speaker: David Rendall\, author of The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness \n\n\n\nSpecial Keynote Speaker: Dave Rendall\nThe Freak Factor\nDo you want more happiness\, fulfillment\, and energy? Do you want to dramatically improve your productivity and increase employee performance? Do you want to improve your relationships at work and at home? Our parents\, teachers\, and managers have told us that\, if we want to succeed\, we should find and fix our weaknesses. However\, this is the wrong approach because each weakness is also a strength. Find out how to create outrageous personal and professional success by amplifying flaws\, instead of denying them. \n\n\nJoin us at our Spring Forum- always a great opportunity for great speakers\,\nACHE credits\, and catching up with other healthcare leaders.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://massache.org/event/the-evolving-healthcare-landscape-perspectives-from-todays-industry-leaders-and-visionaries-2-5/ LOCATION:Waltham Woods Conference Center\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230404T164544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T164544Z UID:5184-1683738000-1683748800@massache.org SUMMARY:Career Positioning—Strategies for Effective Communications and Relationship Management DESCRIPTION:Career Positioning: Strategies for Effective Communications and Relationship Management\nAn ECN Professional Development Panel Event –  In partnership with Boston Young Healthcare Professionals (BYHP) \nWednesday\, May 10\, 2023 –  5:00-8:00p – Mass General Brigham\, 399 Revolution Dr\, Somerville\, MA \n1.5 ACHE Face to Face Credits –  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThis program is generously\nsponsored by: \nHave You Ever Wondered? \n\nHow to effectively communicate your unique market value in a job search or within an organization?\nHow to develop and maintain strong professional relationships in a diverse healthcare environment?\nWhat interview techniques and communication strategies work best for early careerists?\nHow to manage conflict in the workplace while still maintaining positive relationships?\nHow to effectively communicate career goals and aspirations to superiors or mentors?\n\nModerator: Angelique Kennison\, MPH\, Director\, Regional Clinical Planning\, MaineHealth \nPanelists:\nNatasia Lowe Dryga SHRM-CP\, RACR\, Talent Acquisition Director\, Hebrew SeniorLife \nRebecca Shait\, Director\, Operations Northwell Direct (A Northwell Health Company) \nMichael Wijaranakula\, Director\, Business Development and Corporate Strategy\, Solid Biosciences \nAGENDA\nRegistration and networking 5:00-6:00 \nPanel discussion/Q&A 6:00-8:00 \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn strategies to map your early career development by building your personal brand\, identifying your unique market value\, and establishing strong relationships within the industry.\nGain insights from experienced professionals in the healthcare industry on effective communication and relationship management.\nNetwork and connect with other early careerists in the healthcare industry.\nDevelop leadership skills and position yourself for future advancement.\nEnhance your career prospects and stand out in a competitive job market.\n\nInvestment: \nACHE student members $10 \nStudent non-members $15 \nMembers $20 \nNon-members $30 URL:https://massache.org/event/career-positioning-proactively-managing-your-professional-development-2-5/ LOCATION:Mass General Brigham\, 440 Foley Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02145\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230321T010828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T010828Z UID:5166-1685606400-1685610000@massache.org SUMMARY:Conversations With Healthcare Champions With Dr. Kedar Mate DESCRIPTION:ACHE’s Conversations with Healthcare Champions features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines.  \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWe kick off our 2023 series with Dr. Kedar Mate\, President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Dr. Mate also serves as President of the IHI Lucian Leape Institute\, and is a member of the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College. His scholarly work has focused on health system design\, health care quality\, strategies for achieving large-scale change\, and approaches to improving value. \nPreviously Dr. Mate worked at Partners In Health\, the World Health Organization\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, and served as IHI’s Chief Innovation and Education Officer. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles\, book chapters\, and white papers and has received multiple honors\, including serving as a Soros Fellow\, Fulbright Specialist\, Zetema Panelist\, and an Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellow. Dr. Mate graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History and from Harvard Medical School with a medical degree. \nOur discussion with Dr. Mate will look at: \n· Dr. Mate’s healthcare journey/career path; \n· Meaningful advice and wisdom learned along the way; \n· Characteristics of a successful leader; \n· Key issues for leaders in today’s healthcare environment; \n· Opportunities and challenges IHI is facing. \nJoin us at our Conversations With Healthcare Champions Series and hear from healthcare’s top leaders. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://massache.org/event/healthcare-champions-kedar-mate-april-27-2-5/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230515T013121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T013121Z UID:5186-1686160800-1686171600@massache.org SUMMARY:Tia's Summer Social Event DESCRIPTION:Tia’s Boston\, 200 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, MA 02110\n6:00-9:00pm \n \n  \nACHE of MA’s Early Careerist Network (ECN) Professional Development & Networking and Mentorship Committees are excited to partner up to host a Summer Social! Join us for a night of food\, fun and networking with other healthcare professionals. We will be joined by the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) for this great event. \nOne FREE drink included with admission and food will be served! Cash bar will be available. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nCost: \n\nACHE members – $20\nNAHSE members – $20\nStudent ACHE members – $10\nNon-members – $30\nStudent non-members – $15 URL:https://massache.org/event/tias-summer-social-event-2-5/ LOCATION:Tia’s on the Waterfront\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230412T040802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T040802Z UID:5185-1686830400-1686834000@massache.org SUMMARY:Lunch N Learn - Hiring Your Education: The Best Fit Degree for Your Next Career Step  DESCRIPTION:Hiring Your Education: The Best Fit Degree for Your Next Career Step  \n June 15\, 2023 – Virtual – 12-1pm  \nSummary: From sharpening your current skills to making yourself more competitive for new job opportunities\, a graduate degree could be your next move. Why are many professionals considering getting a master’s degree? According to the National Center for Education Statistics\, earning a master’s degree offers you versatility and opens up your professional options by making you more marketable. A master’s degree may be the best way to break the cycle and get into a job you really enjoy. Pursuing a master’s degree could be the key that unlocks the door to a better career path. Is it time for you to make a change? Learn more during ACHE of MA’s Lunch and Learn on June 12th at 12pm and hear more from our speakers. \nSpeakers:   \nDr. Joni Beshansky\, Boston College – Program Director\, Master of Healthcare Administration  \nSandi Ferretti\, MHSA\, Brown University – Program Director\, Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership \nModerator:  \nNikki Seiler\, MHA\, Manager of Innovation\, MassBio \n\n \n \n 2023 - June 15- ACHE of MA Lunch and Learn: Hiring Your Education: The Best Fit Degree for Your Next Career Step\n \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:* URL:https://massache.org/event/hiring-your-education-the-best-fit-degree-for-your-next-career-step-2-5/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230517T210316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T210316Z UID:5203-1687262400-1687266000@massache.org SUMMARY:Top Emergency Department Challenges DESCRIPTION:Top Emergency Department Challenges-\nAnd How Analytics Can Help\nA Virtual Discussion Led by Clinical/Quality/Analytics Experts\nTuesday\, June 20th – 12:00- 1:00 PM ET (VIRTUAL) \n \nWhile the emergency department is often considered the heart of the hospital\, its daily operations can be impacted by various challenges\, such as capacity issues\, understaffing\, and financial constraints. \nJoin ACHE of Massachusetts and Dimensional Insight for this timely panel discussion about why data is critical to addressing the most pressing challenges in the emergency department. In this webinar\, you will hear from industry experts who will share their insights on how analytics can be leveraged to optimize emergency department operations and improve patient care. \nRegister now to secure your spot and learn how analytics can help overcome the top operational and clinical challenges in the emergency department. This webinar is free and eligible for 1 ACHE Qualified Education credit. \nLearning objectives: \n· Understand the top challenges faced by emergency departments\, including overcrowding\, patient flow\, and staff burnout.\n· Learn how analytics can help address these challenges by providing insights into patient volumes\, staffing levels\, and resource allocation.\n· Discover best practices for implementing an analytics program in your emergency department. \nREGISTER BELOW \n\n\n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:*\n \n (Optional) Any pre-question for panelists? URL:https://massache.org/event/1609-5-2/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T181000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230519T131834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T131834Z UID:5206-1688062200-1688077800@massache.org SUMMARY:Red Sox Healthcare Appreciation Night with ACHE of MA & BYHP DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 29th – 6:10pm\nSEATS ARE LIMITED! \nREGISTER HERE AT EVENTBRITE \nJoin ACHE of MA’s Early Careerist Network (ECN) and Boston Young Healthcare Professionals (BYHP) at the Healthcare Appreciation Red Sox game! \nPlease sign up with the full intention of showing up. We want our members to have equal opportunities to attend. If you are unable to attend after registering\, please contact us immediately so we can provide the opportunity to another member. \nCancellations after 6/21/2023 will not be refunded. \n  \nREGISTER HERE AT EVENTBRITE URL:https://massache.org/event/red-sox-healthcare-appreciation-night-with-ache-of-ma-byhp-2-3/ LOCATION:Fenway Park\, 4 Jersey Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02215 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230713T005311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T005311Z UID:5223-1692259200-1692262800@massache.org SUMMARY:Conversations With Healthcare Champions With Dr. Mark Keroack DESCRIPTION:ACHE’s Conversations with Healthcare Champions features in-depth interviews with healthcare’s most distinguished and influential leaders in a range of disciplines.  \n \nDr. Keroack provides strategic\, financial\, and operational oversight for all services at Baystate Health and its subsidiary health plan\, Health New England. Under his leadership\, Baystate Health has expanded its clinical services\, incorporating two new community hospitals and growing its outpatient practices across the region. The system has been a national leader in adopting population-based approaches to care\, emphasizing prevention\, wellness\, care integration\, and cost containment under a global budget. Baystate Health also has enhanced its role as the sole academic medical center in western Massachusetts\, growing its tertiary services\, elevating its research programs\, and opening a regional medical campus of UMass Chan Medical School. \nDr. Keroack served as Baystate Health’s chief operating officer from 2013 – 2014 and as its chief physician executive from 2011 – 2013. He came to Baystate Health from University HealthSystem Consortium in Oak Brook\, Illinois\, where he served as chief medical officer for 10 years. Prior to his national work\, he served on the faculty of UMass Chan for 12 years\, where he focused on HIV and AIDS care and won five annual teaching awards. Beginning in 1995\, Dr. Kerock took on a more administrative role\, serving as the first president of the 700-physician UMass Memorial Medical Group. He has authored over 50 publications. \nDr. Keroack is a graduate of Amherst College and Harvard Medical School and received his MPH from Boston University. He trained in internal medicine and infectious diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He serves on several local boards focused on improving the quality of life in his native Springfield and across western Massachusetts\, as well as several state and national boards. He is married to Dr. Ann Errichetti\, and they have two grown daughters now living in Massachusetts and Vermont. \nJoin us at our Conversations With Healthcare Champions Series and hear from healthcare’s top leaders. URL:https://massache.org/event/conversations-with-healthcare-champions-dr-mark-keroack-2-5/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230804T013139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T013139Z UID:5224-1693416600-1693427400@massache.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Event at MA/NH Alzheimer's Association DESCRIPTION:Join us for an upcoming Early Careerists/Civic Engagement\nCommittee Volunteering Event\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 30th\n\nWhere: Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH\n309 Waverley Oaks Rd\, Waltham\, MA 02452\n\nTime: 5:30pm-7:30pm (volunteering) 7:30pm (networking nearby)\n\n  \nWhat: In preparation for the annual Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s\, we will be volunteering to help support the administrative needs and the participating walkers.\n\n  \nVolunteers will have the opportunity to connect with walkers via phone calls or by writing thank you notes to be sent out to walkers after the October walk event.\n  \n\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, August 18th (Fill in form below)\n\n  \nFor questions or more information on the Civic Engagement Committee\, please reach out to our Civic Engagement Committee Co-Chairs: Basel Tarab and Sabrina A. Klein via email: info@massache.org\n\n\n \n \n ACHE of MA Civic Engagement Opportunity at Community Servings\n \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:* URL:https://massache.org/event/1656-2-5/ LOCATION:Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH\, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230809T231942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T231942Z UID:5225-1694628000-1694638800@massache.org SUMMARY:Health Equity - The Importance of Community Partnerships DESCRIPTION:APPROVED for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits  \nACHE of MA presents our 2023 Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Panel Event\, Health Equity: The Importance of Community Partnerships. \nLocation: Slalom\, 399 Boylston Street\, 10th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02116.\nTime: 6:00-9:00PM \nJoin ACHE of MA in person for a terrific panel discussion highlighting health equity community partners across the Greater Boston area and opportunities to network with colleagues in the healthcare industry. \nThis program is hosted by ACHE of MA’s Early Careerist Network – All students\, early careerists and career levels and any role types from all sectors are encouraged to attend. \n\n \n\nA G E N D A \n6:00-6:45 – Registration and Networking \n\n\n6:45-7:45 – Welcome\, Introductions\, and Panel Discussion \n                         PANELISTS: \n                              Adrienne Gerlach\, Vice President of Quality and Safety\, South Shore Health \n                             Mimi Lewis\, MSW\, Program Director\, R3 Initiative\, Hebrew SeniorLife \n                             Bhrunil N. Patel\, MHA\, MBA\, Principal\, Strategy & Operations\, Healthcare\, Slalom Consulting \n                             Deborah J Pepper\, B.A.\, M.Ed.\, Executive Director\, Hospitality Homes \n                             Priscilla Wang\, MD\, MPH\, Associate Medical Director\, Primary Care Health Equity\, Mass General Brigham \n7:45-8:30 – Q&A \, Closing remarks \n8:30-9:00 – After panel networking \nSpecial thanks to Slalom for hosting this event! URL:https://massache.org/event/health-equity-the-importance-of-community-partnerships-2-5/ LOCATION:Slalom\, 399 Boylston Street 10th FL\, Boston\, MA\, 02116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230824T225015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T225015Z UID:5226-1695816000-1695819600@massache.org SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: The Value of an Administrative Fellowship DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LUNCH-N-LEARN: \nThe Value of an Administrative Fellowship \nWednesday\, September 27\, 2023 @ 12-1:00pm \nThis free event is open to all – membership not required.\nWhat’s next following completion of your graduate degree? There are many paths to propelling your career including but not limited to a full-time position\, additional education\, and an administrative fellowship. A fellowship can provide unique experiences and insights into our complex health systems\, community health providers\, and payers. Join us for a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and exposure you will gain with a fellowship opportunity. \nSpeakers: \nKerry Maloney– Senior Manager\, Division of General Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital\, Former Administrative Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital \nNadia Tabbal– Product Manager\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois\, Montana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma & Texas\, Former Administrative Leadership Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital \nModerator: \nAbigail Dodds– Business Operations Manager II\, Radiation Oncology and Genetics\, Tufts Medical Center \nDon’t miss this informative event! \n\n \n \n ACHE of MA Lunch-N-Learn\, Sept 27\, 2023: The Value of an Administrative Fellowship\n Virtual event - Zoom URL provided in confirmation. \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:* URL:https://massache.org/event/virtual-lunch-n-learn-the-value-of-an-administrative-fellowship-2-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massache.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LLSERIESFINAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230516T145641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T145641Z UID:5205-1698915600-1698944400@massache.org SUMMARY:Healthcare Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:ACHE of MA’s\nHealthcare Innovation Summit \nThursday\, November 2\, 2023 | 8am-5pm\nJoseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School\nLongwood Medical area – 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur\, Boston\, 02115\nAn interactive day of cross-sector thought leadership\, networking\, and knowledge exchange with leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem: health systems\, health plans\, life sciences\, healthcare technology\, universities.  \nMEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: Attention non-ACHE members! Register now 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 October 1\, 2023\, through December 31\, 2023. 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. \nThe American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has awarded 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits to this program and a total of 4.0 hours of ACHE Qualified Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the ACHE.\nParticipants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualified Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. \nFor a representative list of companies/organizations to be in attendance\, click – Summit.pdf(Review) \nFor special address to members from our Chapter President\, click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Xwo9zWKU5B5Hb5VBNASjwiWOC6ig4Hl/view?usp=drive_link\nInterested in attending but not a member? Click here for a special offer from our Chapter President\, https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NpGCW_vvwqveJrgw2v68W8FO4mgnZal/view?usp=drive_link\n  \n \n\nAGENDA HIGHLIGHTS\n\n> Welcome: ACHE of MA President\n\nAli Raja\, MD\, MBA\, MPH\, FACHE\nExecutive Vice Chair\, Dept of Emergency Medicine at MGH;\nProfessor\, Harvard Medical School\n\n> Opening Remarks: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) – Cambridge\, MA- Newly Named Site for ARPA-H\, the “NASA for Healthcare”\n\n\nDarshak Sanghavi\, MD\nProgram Manager\, ARPA-H\n\n> Keynote Speaker: Anne Morriss\,  Co-author of Move Fast and Fix Things\nAnne Morriss is the best-selling co-author of the recently released\, highly anticipated\, Move Fast and Fix Things. Her prior books include Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business and Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You –hailed as “the definitive guide to leadership today.” \nAnne is a serial entrepreneur\, leadership coach\, and Founder of The Leadership Consortium (TLC)\, a first-of-its kind leadership accelerator that works to build inclusive executive teams and prepare emerging leaders for senior leadership. \n> Cross-Sector Interactive Panel:\nBreaking Down Barriers: Transforming Healthcare Through Collaboration and Tech Innovation \nModerated by John Fernandez\, MPA\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Lifespan\, Rhode Island’s first health system\, founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and the Miriam Hospital. \n \n\n> Innovation “Un-Pitch” Session Featuring Early-Stage Entrepreneurs\nModerated by Lesley Solomon\, MBA\, Venture Chair\, Redesign Health \n \nRedesign Health powers innovation in healthcare by developing technologies\, tools\, and insights that lower the barriers to change across the industry. \n  \n  \nCompanies Include:\n  \n \nAnomaly is on a mission to simplify health payment by harnessing modern Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to get to the root causes of waste and inefficiencies between providers and payers. \n \nAstarte Medical delivers clinical intelligence solutions to support nutrition and feeding practices\, optimize care protocols\, and substantially improve pediatric health outcomes while reducing the cost of care.  Our first product\, NICUtrition\, standardizes feeding practices for preterm infants and vulnerable neonates cared for in the neonatal ICU (NICU)\, reducing practice variability\, improving growth and shortening length of stay. \nBaton is committed to empowering credentialing professionals and teams to achieve their highest potential. We are building the first Universal Primary Source that brings fragmented provider information together into a cost-effective SaaS solution to empower credentialing teams and make their jobs immensely more efficient. \n \nOmpractice is a digital health & wellbeing company combining the power of today’s technology with traditional wellness practices to deliver virtual yoga\, tai-chi\, meditation\, and other evidence-backed classes that work for all ages and life experiences. The company partners with healthcare providers and health systems like the VA. Today\, one in ten veterans enjoys free access to Ompractice to help decrease stress\, anxiety\, and isolationism while improving mobility\, balance\, and mental agility. \n \nVivid Health’s mission is to revolutionize healthcare by leveraging Provider Led AI™ technology as a catalyst for transformative operational and clinical advancements.  Our technology allows care teams to provide longitudinal management at scale\, increase engagement\, improve risk and quality scores\, all while expanding provider reach and improving patient outcomes. \n> Breakouts: Innovation Topics Featuring “Un-Pitch” Companies and Industry Experts\nLesley Solomon\, MBA\, Venture Chair\, Redesign Health \nChristian Lagier\, Msc.\, VP\, Digital Innovation\, Baystate Health \nRachel Wilson\, MHA\, Chief Executive Officer\, CIC Health \n Jack Bailey\, MS\, FACHE\, Advisor\, Redesign Health \nYiDing Yu\, MD\, Serial Entrepreneur \n> Closing Keynote: \n \nChristine Schuster\, RN\, MBA\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Emerson Health and Chair of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA)  \n \n  \n> Networking Happy Hour\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities are Available:\nClick here for Sponsorship Prospectus\n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/healthcare-innovation-summit-2-5/ LOCATION:Mate Graphic (1) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20231020T180229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T180229Z UID:5245-1699444800-1699448400@massache.org SUMMARY:Personal Goals and Wellbeing Series: Financial Decisions to Make in Your 30s and 40s DESCRIPTION:To complement programming that supports members’ career growth and development\, ACHE of MA is pleased to launch a new series focused on personal goals and wellbeing! New sponsor Baystate Financial will offer Chapter members the opportunity to join its Clarendon Team for a free in-depth workshop focused on achieving personal financial goals at any stage of career or life. \nFor additional details and to register\, visit  – The Clarendon Team |ACHE • RSVPify \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/personal-goals-and-wellbeing-series-financial-decisions-to-make-in-your-30s-and-40s-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20231115T154730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T154730Z UID:5246-1701907200-1701993599@massache.org SUMMARY:ACHE of MA Sponsored Panel at MHA's Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association has a dynamic program planned for its Annual Women’s Leadership in Healthcare Conference on Thursday\, December 7! \nACHE of MA is pleased to once again sponsor the program’s leadership panel! The accomplished female healthcare executives to be featured will take a deep reflective dive into issues facing women in leadership positions across the healthcare industry\, culling their personal insights on strategies to handle the complex breadth of challenges and opportunities involved in strategic planning\, influencing with and without authority\, managing and sustaining change\, negotiation and conflict resolution\, organizational politics\, and performance improvement strategies\, among other areas encountered at every stage of management. \nAs 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. \n\nACHE of MA members are eligible to register at member pricing by contacting Amy Smalarz atASmalarz@mhalink.org\nFor additional details\, visit Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference (mhalink.org) URL:https://massache.org/event/ache-of-ma-sponsored-panel-at-mhas-annual-women-leaders-in-healthcare-conference-2-5/ LOCATION:Westin\, Waltham\, MA\, 70 Third Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20231221T000536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T000536Z UID:5264-1705579200-1705582800@massache.org SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch-N-Learn - Skills Spotlight: Showcasing Hot Skills for Success in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:“Hot and Transferable:” High Demand Skills\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024 @ 12-1:00pm \nThis free event is open to all – membership not required.\nThe 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. \nOne 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. \nIn 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.  \nSpeakers: \nMelissa Conway\, MPH\, FACHE- Associate Director\, VA Boston Healthcare System \nRafael Sanchez\, MHA\, MS- Workforce Analytics Consulting Manager\, Ally Financial \nDon’t miss this informative event! \n\n \n \n ACHE of MA Lunch-N-Learn - Skills Spotlight: Showcasing Hot Skills for Success in Healthcare\n Virtual event - Zoom URL provided in confirmation. \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:* URL:https://massache.org/event/virtual-lunch-n-learn-hot-and-transferrable-high-demand-skills-2-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240124T235250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T235250Z UID:5265-1708074000-1708077600@massache.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Healthcare Champions - Dr. Denise De Las Nueces DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 16\, 9:00-10:00AM \nREGISTER HERE \nIn 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. \nBHCHP 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. \nDENISE 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. \nUpon 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. \n  \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 16\, 9:00-10:00AM \nREGISTER HERE  \n\nFree 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.\n\n  \n\nNon-ACHE Members: $15\n\n  \n\n***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.\n\n  \nPlease contact info@massache.org with any questions.  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/conversations-with-healthcare-champions-dr-denise-de-las-nueces-2-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20230926T192645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T192645Z UID:5244-1709053200-1709058600@massache.org SUMMARY:Staying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb 27\, 2024 \nStaying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis\n5-6:30pm VIRTUAL\nRegister HERE\nPlay it Forward: Staying Nimble Through the Healthcare Staffing Crisis \nLast 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. \nPost 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. \nWe are thrilled to announce all four speakers from the 2023 program have committed to returning to our 2024 program! \nPanelists: \n\nModerator: Carmen Kenrich\, DVP\, Strategic Partnerships\, Client Experience Partnerships\, Client Experience Executive at AMN Leadership Solutions\, Merritt Hawkins\nPatricia M. Noga\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\nJackie Larson\, EVP Advisory Solutions\, AYA Healthcare\nTherese Fitzpatrick\, Ph.D.\, RN\, FAAN\, Senior Vice President\, Kaufman Hall\n\nNOTE: ACHE has approved this event for 1.5 Virtual Interactive Education hour(s).\nThe 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. \nACHE will cap attendance at 90.\nFor a limited time\, early registration will be offered at last year’s price. To secure your spot\, click HERE! URL:https://massache.org/event/staying-nimble-through-the-healthcare-staffing-crisis-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240228T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T193847Z UID:5283-1711022400-1711026000@massache.org SUMMARY:Personal Goals and Wellbeing: Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 21st at 12 p.m. EST\n\n\nVirtual via Zoom\n\n\nIn 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. \nTo register\, please click here\, https://acheinvestment.rsvpify.com \nThis session will cover the basics of investing and how different kinds of investments work. You will learn about: \n\nWhy you should invest\nRisk tolerance\nStocks\, bonds\, mutual funds\, and other types of investments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\nSean Tucker \nPrivate Wealth Advisor URL:https://massache.org/event/personal-goals-and-wellbeing-investing-101-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240220T175336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T175336Z UID:5266-1712232000-1712235600@massache.org SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: “Navigating Career Options - Exploring Healthcare Consulting" DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 4 @ 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm \nAre 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. \nModerator: \n\nDaphnie Pierre\, MBA\, Manager\, CFAR\n\nSpeakers: \n\nElizabeth Liebow\, MS\, Principal\, ECG Management Consultants\nShari Robbins\, MS\, Senior Director\, Vynamic\, Inizio Advisory \nDavid Rogers\, MHA\, PMP\, Principal Consultant\, Systems Evolution\, Inc. \n\n  \nDon’t miss this free informative event – open to all – membership not required. \n\n \n \n ACHE of MA Virtual Lunch-N-Learn: Skills Spotlight: “Navigating Career Options - Exploring Healthcare Consulting"\n Virtual event - Zoom URL provided in confirmation. \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:*\n \n \n Save and Continue Later URL:https://massache.org/event/virtual-lunch-n-learn-skills-spotlight-navigating-career-options-exploring-healthcare-consulting-2-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T131500 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240405T211950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T211950Z UID:5305-1713960000-1713964500@massache.org SUMMARY:Sponsor-Led Virtual Event: Decoding Healthcare Data with AI: Practical Tips for Unlocking Actionable Insights DESCRIPTION:Organized and Presented by Chapter Sponsor\, Dimensional Insight\n \nPresenters: \n\nGeorge Dealy\, Vice President\, Healthcare Applications\, Dimensional Insight\, Inc.\nJosh Lovering\, Healthcare Business Intelligence Consultant\, Dimensional Insight\, Inc.\n\nJoin us for this virtual event to discover practical approaches to data-driven AI that can help advance actionable change at your healthcare organization.  \nThis 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. \nArtificial 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. \nYou’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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the fundamental capabilities of machine learning/AI tools & technologies.\nDifferentiate between generative and quantitative AI techniques.\nIdentify the approaches that are most appropriate for addressing specific healthcare use cases.\nLearn through a case study how AI and machine learning tools can be applied to practical healthcare information scenarios.\nSee how “citizen data scientists and data analysts” can take advantage of AI in healthcare settings to inform their own work.\n\nAs 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. \nFree for ACHE of MA Members; Non-Members pay $10.\nRegistration is required at the following: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/decoding-healthcare-data-with-ai-tickets-881473259247 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/sponsor-led-virtual-event-decoding-healthcare-data-with-ai-practical-tips-for-unlocking-actionable-insights-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240401T174318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T174318Z UID:5286-1714147200-1714158000@massache.org SUMMARY:Civic Engagement Opportunity with Community Servings DESCRIPTION:Location: Community Servings\, 179 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nNetworking opportunity to follow – to be announced! \nFACHE 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. \nJoin 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. \nCommunity Servings Volunteer Information:\nIn 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. \n\nDress Code\n\nLong sleeved shirt that fully covers the midriff\nShoes that completely cover the foot (like sneakers)\nLong pants without rips or tears or a full length skirt\nHairnets\, aprons\, and gloves will be provided on site\n\n\nHow to Get Here\n\nCommunity Servings is located at 179 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130.\nThey 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.\nThey are located close to the Stony Brook stop on the MBTA Orange Line if you are coming by public transportation.\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event has been closed. \nFor questions or more information on this Civic Engagement Committee\, please email info@massache.org. \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/civic-engagement-opportunity-with-community-servings-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240327T162405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T162405Z UID:5285-1715259600-1715274000@massache.org SUMMARY:MHA's Emerging Leaders Summit DESCRIPTION:DATE: Thursday\, May 9\, 1-5pm \nLOCATION: MCLE Conference Center 10 Winter Place Boston\, MA \nACHE 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.” \nThe 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. \nClick AGENDA for the entire program lineup. \nACHE of MA members (who are not MHA members) are eligible to register at member pricing below with the discount code\, EL2024 \nAs 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. \nMEMBER COST: \n$149/pp Rate\n$129/pp 3+ Group Rate \nRegister HERE! \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/mhas-emerging-leaders-summit-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240403T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T153922Z UID:5304-1715706000-1715707800@massache.org SUMMARY:FACHE Advancement Information Session – Virtual DESCRIPTION:This virtual event is free to attend\, but registration is required. \nWhether 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: \n\nBenefits of Advancement\nEligibility Requirements\nApplication Process\nExam Overview\nExam Preparation and Resources\nRecertification\n\nRegister below to gain valuable insights! Please contact info@massache.org with questions. \n\n \n \n FACHE Advancement Information Session\n Virtual event - Zoom URL to be provided in advance of session. \n \n First Name:*Last Name:*Job Title*Company*Email:*\n \n \n Save and Continue Later URL:https://massache.org/event/fache-advancement-information-session-virtual-3-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240307T180703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T180703Z UID:5284-1715860800-1715864400@massache.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Healthcare Champions - Steve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association DESCRIPTION:  \n \nACHE 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. \nThursday\, 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. \nMembers attend for free; Nonmembers: $15. \nRegistration is required at – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-healthcare-champions-steve-walsh-president-ceo-mha-tickets-861693858527 \n  \n\nAbout Steve Walsh\, JD\, MPA \nSteve 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. \nSteve 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. \nPrior 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. \nDuring 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. \nSteve 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. \nSteve is a graduate of Wesleyan University\, the New England School of Law\, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. URL:https://massache.org/event/conversations-with-healthcare-champions-steve-walsh-president-ceo-massachusetts-health-hospital-association-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240429T205003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T205003Z UID:5306-1716465600-1716469200@massache.org SUMMARY:Personal Goals and Wellbeing Series: Retirement Income Planning DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover topics including: \n\nSources of Retirement Income: Learn about the various sources of income available during retirement.\nRisks Affecting Income: Understand the risks that can impact your retirement income.\nPlanning for Longevity: Discover strategies for ensuring income that lasts throughout your retirement.\n\nTo register\, visit\, https://acheretirementincome.rsvpify.com \nMember #s will be required \n  \n  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/personal-goals-and-wellbeing-series-retirement-income-planning-2-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240508T222915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T222915Z UID:5316-1718301600-1718308800@massache.org SUMMARY:Midsummer Mixer - Member Summer Networking DESCRIPTION:  \nACHE of MA Members – You’re Invited! \nWhen: Thursday\, June 13\, 6-8pm\, *Rain or Shine*\nLocation:  Northeastern University – Robinson-Mugar Tent\nTime:  6:00pm-8:00pm\nTickets:  $25 per person all inclusive (wine\, beer\, seltzers and Penguin Pizza) \nCasual attire encouraged! Mingle with fellow leaders against a backdrop of lighthearted games and summer vibes. \nJoin us in extending a warm welcome to our latest cohort of Mentees and expressing our gratitude to the Mentors! \nThis Networking Event is made possible by donations from the ACHE of MA Board of Directors \nRegistration is required at\, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-of-mas-midsummer-mixer-tickets-902352138537?aff=oddtdtcreator \nVenue Location and Parking URL:https://massache.org/event/midsummer-mixer-member-summer-networking-3-2/ LOCATION:Northeastern University END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240628T183926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T183926Z UID:5327-1721304000-1721307600@massache.org SUMMARY:Charting Your Course: Which Graduate Degree Will Propel Your Healthcare Career? DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 18\n12-1:00 pm (ET)\nVirtual event – link to be provided to registrants\nDon’t miss this free informative event – open to all – membership not required.\nAre 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. \nJoin 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. \nModerated by: \nProgramming Committe ECN Vice Chair\, Jim Zheng\, MS\, CRA\, FACHE\,\nDirector of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Needham \nPresenters: \n\nMona Al-Amin\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Healthcare Administration\, Suffolk University\nSandra Ferretti\, MHA\, Program Director\, ScM in Healthcare Leadership; Brown University School of Professional Studies\nAnna Zendell\, PhD\, MSW\, Associate Professor and Program Director MS in Healthcare Management\, School of Health and Natural Sciences\, Bay Path University.\n\nRegistration closed. \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/charting-your-course-which-graduate-degree-will-propel-your-healthcare-career-2-2-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240506T173216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T173216Z UID:5322-1722211200-1722470399@massache.org SUMMARY:ACHE's 2024 Boston Cluster - Build a Better Future for Healthcare in Boston DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n2024 Boston Cluster\nJuly 29–31 (Monday–Wednesday) \nJoin 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. \nThe Boston Cluster is your opportunity to: \n\nCreate meaningful connections with like-minded colleagues.\nParticipate in innovative\, interactive discussions and seminars developed by industry experts.\nFurther develop your people skills\, leadership strategies and business acumen while bringing new solutions back to your organization.\nEarn up to 24 ACHE In-Person Education credits toward FACHE® advancement or recertification!\n\nFor additional details and to register\, visit – www.ache.org/Boston. URL:https://massache.org/event/aches-2024-boston-cluster-build-a-better-future-for-healthcare-in-boston-2-5/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02116\, MA\, 02116\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240506T175915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T175915Z UID:5315-1722272400-1722279600@massache.org SUMMARY: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 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 29\, 5:00-6:00 pm\nNetworking reception immediately follows 6:00-7:00 pm\nJoin 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! \nYou DO NO need to attend the Cluster to attend this event but registration is required. Click HERE to register. \n  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/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-3-2/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02116\, MA\, 02116\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T131500 DTSTAMP:20260403T093744 CREATED:20240718T214031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T214031Z UID:5329-1724760000-1724764500@massache.org SUMMARY:ACHE of MA Platinum Sponsor – Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Presents - Improving Your Bottom Line: Anesthesia Models Are the Answer DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024\n12:00 Noon- 1:15 PM (ET)\nVirtual\nOrganized and Presented by Chapter Platinum Sponsor\,\nMassachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA)      \nPresenters: \n\nMelissa Picceri Croad\, MSNA\, CRNA\, APRN\, Director of Government Relations\nMassachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthetists\nTracy Paul Young\, MSNA\, MBA\, CRNA\, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer\nEssential Anesthesia Management\n\nThis 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.\nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nExplore suggested changes in anesthesia staffing models that limit service duplication\, increase care access\, and reduce costs\nReview evidence demonstrating the cost-effectiveness and safety of CRNA anesthesia-driven anesthesia care model\nDiscuss strategies to assist centers in navigating federal and state regulatory requirements\, bylaws and policies\, and the business case for implementing the EDAM\n\nAs 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.\nFree for ACHE of MA Members; Non-Members pay $10. \nRegistration is required at the following: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-your-bottom-line-anesthesia-models-are-the-answer-tickets-950742144347 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://massache.org/event/ache-of-ma-platinum-sponsor-massachusetts-association-of-nurse-anesthetists-mana-presents-improving-your-bottom-line-anesthesia-models-are-the-answer-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR