
ACHE Blog
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Fall Into These Health Administration Press Books
Jonathon R. Halbesleben, PhD, Gina Luna, Mary-Ellen Piche, LFACHE and Jo Anne Preston
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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The Future of Oncology Diagnosis and Patient Care
Mark Kruzel, MD
Our ultimate goal is to achieve true personalized medicine, where our treatment is tailored specifically for each patient.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Love, Hustle and Grit
As you celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, please spend time with your loved ones and lean into the challenges that require extra hustle and grit.
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A Patchwork of Women’s Health: 5 Ways Healthcare Leaders Can Respond
Douglas Riddle, PhD, DMin
More than a year after the decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, healthcare leaders are dealing with a wide range of effects.
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Why the Healthcare Industry is Ready to Deploy Generative AI Now
There is a clear opportunity for healthcare to embrace and lead this generative AI transformation.
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End the Summer With a Good Book
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, William Auxier, PhD, Alan T. Belasen, PhD, Nikki King and Timothy L. Putnam, DHA, FACHE
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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Is My Cancer Gone? Has My Cancer Returned?
Advancements in precision oncology may help clinicians make decisions about how to best manage their patients’ care.
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6 Questions With an Early Careerist CEO
Meet Parker D. Harris, chair of ACHE’s Early Careerist Committee.
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The Practice of Self-Coaching
Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE
In order to lead others well, we must first lead ourselves well.
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Changing Behaviors
Healthcare CEOs who responded to ACHE’s 2022 Top Issues survey ranked behavioral health and addiction third on a list of 11 concerns.
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Cool HAP Books for Hot Summer Days
Michael E. Frisina, PhD, Robert Frisina, Kevin Joseph, MD, FACHE and Stephen Klasko, MD
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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Driven by Compassion
A retired CEO discusses his eight values for successful healthcare servant leaders.
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The Promises and Challenges of Generative AI
Generative AI is a dynamic and learning technology that can produce varied types of content.
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Add HAP Books to Your Summer Reading List
Diane L. Dixon, EdD, Ryan Donohue, Amer Kaissi, PhD and Stephen Klasko, MD
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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The Price Transparency Opportunity
Let’s explore why price transparency efforts could be a game changer for some enterprising providers.
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We Asked Women: What’s the Story Behind Your Door?
To be seen as a leader in life and work, we first need to see it for ourselves.
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Ensuring Inclusion and Respect in Healthcare
Amir Farooqi, FACHE
Healthcare should be about inclusion and respect and providing the best care and services possible.
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Cleared for Takeoff … Just Stay on Course
For nearly two decades, healthcare organizations have been in pursuit of the elusive status of being a “high reliability organization.”
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Expand Your Professional Journey With HAP
Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Scott A. Mason, DPA, LFACHE and Jo Anne Preston
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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The Secret Sauce of High-Performing Teams
Michael E. Frisina, PhD and Robert Frisina
Leadership behavior is the major factor in the formation of high-performing teams.
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An Innovative Approach to Addressing Staffing Challenges: General Operations Associates
Something had to be done to address employee shortages and alleviate the burden it was causing on existing colleagues.
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Celebrating AAPI Month: Creating a Supportive Environment
Leadership diversity in healthcare is important for creating an inclusive workplace and essential for providing better care to patients and communities.
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Engage Your Workforce With These HAP Books
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, Carson F. Dye, FACHE and Jonathon R. Halbesleben, PhD
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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Racism is Eating Away at Advancements in Healthcare
Douglas Riddle, PhD, DMin and Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE
We all have roles to play in creating a more humane system of healthcare.
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Being Authentic at Work Means Honoring Who I Am
Meet Alexandra Simonton, a member of ACHE’s Early Careerist Committee and a 2022 Thomas C. Dolan Career Accelerator Program scholar.
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Sustaining Care Innovation in a Value-Based World
Theo Koury, MD
Value-based care not only advances quality and equity in healthcare, it accelerates innovation in care delivery.
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Spring Forward With These HAP Books
Diane L. Dixon, EdD, Kevin Joseph, MD, FACHE, Gina Luna and Mary-Ellen Piche, LFACHE
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.
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Delivering Unbiased Healthcare
Our current Black maternal mortality statistics are staggering in a country of wealth.
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The End of Healthcare Facility Master Plans
The best way to unlock the flexibility of service line master plans is to pair data analysis with traditional medical planning.
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AI, Ethics and Interconnected Healthcare Ecosystems
Evolving faster than ever is the blended approach of ethics and artificial intelligence.
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New HAP Books for You!
Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Michael E. Frisina, PhD, Robert Frisina and Stephen Klasko, MD
We have titles for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career and are excited to share our three newest releases.
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Black Maternal Healthcare: A First-Person Perspective
My recent experiences have reenergized my commitment to continue to make the U.S. healthcare space more conducive to mothers.
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Designing a Digital Health Intersection for Women’s Health
Digital health tools provide opportunities to transform gender inequities in the healthcare system.
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3 Components of Transformational Change
Jim Austin
Drawing from my experience as a consultant and educator, I believe transformational change requires three commitments.
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Start the Year With a Good Book
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, Alan T. Belasen, PhD, Gina Luna and Mary-Ellen Piche, LFACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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6 Ways to Effectively Manage Hospital Communication
Communication management is critical to achieving positive results.
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Navigating Virtual vs. Brick and Mortar: The New Era of Healthcare Delivery
Telemedicine has proven to be a key revenue driver and delivery platform that gave providers reach and connection with their patients when in-person care was not possible. But is this sustainable moving forward? Will we return to traditional brick-and-mor...
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“Professional Development is Professional Self-Care”: A Conversation With Early Careerist Committee Chair, Frantz Berthaud
Check out ACHE Blog’s new series featuring ACHE’s early careerist healthcare leaders. First up is Frantz Berthaud, the chair of ACHE’s Early Careerist Committee. Learn more about Berthaud’s role and commitment to professional development in the Q&A below.
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Tie a Bow Around These 3 Books
Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Jonathon R. Halbesleben, PhD, Amer Kaissi, PhD and Natalie D. Lamberton, FACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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Transforming the Future of Patient Care
A decade ago, many questioned the efficacy and value of robot-assisted surgery programs in advancing care. Today, more than 30,000 peer-reviewed publications have assessed these programs, and hundreds of real-world evidence analyses have substantiated the...
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The Noisy Problem of Quiet Quitting in Healthcare
Is "quiet quitting" the response of a tuned-out healthcare workforce or a sign that the work is no longer aligned with our mission? Read Jessica Melton's thoughtful perspective.
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A Conversation on ESG in Healthcare—A Preview
As a global company, Cardinal Health understands the long-term health of our employees, customers, partners and communities depends on a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world. As healthcare institutions and companies, it’s essential we work toge...
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Supporting Future Healthcare Leaders
Asian healthcare leaders are a minority in healthcare management. A stereotype about Indians is that they are either doctors or computer professionals, so creating a space for myself in healthcare management has been a unique challenge. This is slowly cha...
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3 Stocking Stuffers From Our Holiday Sale
Ryan Donohue, Carson F. Dye, FACHE, Stephen Klasko, MD and Jo Anne Preston
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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Creating a Welcoming and Affirming Environment for Your Transgender Patients
When my friend and former colleague Beck Bailey was in a skiing accident, he faced a situation that many transgender people dread—he needed emergency medical care and likely hospitalization. He worried about whether he would be treated with respect and di...
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Every Day is Veterans Day
Alfred A. Montoya, Jr., FACHE
Every year on Nov. 11, the United States pauses to collectively honor those who enlisted or commissioned to serve the nation. Some veterans serve for one tour, while others spend decades in uniform. We serve and return to our communities—some silently, so...
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Honoring Our Veterans Through Health IT Innovation
This month, we observe Veterans Day, a time to celebrate those who’ve answered the call of duty and show them our appreciation. I spent 35 years in uniform, a privilege that gave me a front-row seat to the selfless work the many millions of veterans in ...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—October 2022
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD and Scott A. Mason, DPA, LFACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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The Clinical Lab of the Future … is Here
Work in the clinical laboratory has been transformed in recent years through advances in digital pathology, artificial intelligence, automation and digital information flow. The profound changes brought about by these technologies are only the beginning, ...
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Innovation Plus Implementation Equals Transformation
In late 2017, NorthShore University HealthSystem developed a bold three-year vision and plan, which included converting a full-service hospital into Illinois’ first dedicated orthopaedic and spine hospital, implementing an advanced and innovative clinical...
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Enhancing the Patient Experience Through Innovation and Technology
Mike Peresie is the senior vice president/general manager of Decision Support and Revenue Cycle Management Technology at Change Healthcare. He leads the organizations that manage both the Change Healthcare RCM software portfolio (including Clearance, Assu...
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A Rich History in Alaska Native Healthcare
Learn about one ACHE member’s family history and experience in the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
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Designing an Evidence-Based Healing Environment
Mary-Ellen Piche, LFACHE and Gina Luna
Learn about designing healing environments: efficiency, access to nature, clutter, way-finding, and the healing arts
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—September 2022
Alan T. Belasen, PhD, Carson F. Dye, FACHE and Jonathan Burroughs, MD, FACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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The Racial Differences Hidden in the Data
Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE and Douglas Riddle, PhD, DMin
Learn about the disparities in healthcare that have persisted throughout our history
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Why it’s Important to Reflect on Our Heritage
Marcos Pesquera, president-elect of National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, reflects on his upbringing
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World Patient Safety Day: Learning from Airlines
M. Michael Shabot, MD
Take a look at U.S. airline safety in the recommitment to zero patient harm
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How AI Can Transform Healthcare Management
Learn how healthcare organizations are employing artificial intelligence to gain clinical and operational efficiencies
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—August 2022
Gina Luna and Mary-Ellen Piche, LFACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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Updated Guidelines Remove Barriers for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Recognizing the rising colorectal cancer incidence in younger patients, many organizations have updated their screening guidelines
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Perspectives From ACHE’s Summer Intern
Learn from a Q&A with ACHE’s most recent summer intern Morgan E. Krizan
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When Fuel Gets Added To the Fire
Jeff Prater, MHA, FACHE
Learn from Jeff Prater, of Carson Valley Medical Center, where he has led the hospital through multiple wildfire threats to the area
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—July 2022
Diane L. Dixon, EdD, Ryan Donohue, Amer Kaissi, PhD and Stephen Klasko, MD
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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The Power of Mentoring
Dwayne Keeling is a passionate advocate for mentoring, and he shares his insights about the importance of a mentoring relationship and how to make the most of it
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Transitioning From the Military to Civilian Healthcare
Col(R) Gigi A. Simko, FACHE
Learn about the experience of transitioning from the U.S. Air Force to a civilian healthcare executive role
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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure
Eric W. Ford, PhD, MPH
Learn about the metrics that matter and help managers factor them into operational strategies
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ACHE Membership Rewards Us All
Baljeet S. Sangha, FACHE
Learn about the benefits of the Leader-to-Leader Rewards Program
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—June 2022
Donna Malvey, PhD, Tresha D. Moreland, FACHE, Jo Anne Preston, Jessica L. Sapp, DrPH and Lori Wightman
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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Healthcare's Workforce Crisis Demands Radical, Reasoned Responses
Carla Jackie Sampson, PhD, MBA, FACHE
Learn about healthcare’s workforce crisis, the human capital questions in play, and the need for reasoned responses
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Juneteenth: What If We Were All Free to Be Healthy?
African Americans remain the least healthy ethnic group in the United States. Read how systemic causes of suboptimal black health require equally systemic solutions
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Unlock Healthcare Capacity: Better Hospital Operations and ROI Through AI
Read about healthcare’s opportunity to deploy AI to achieve better return on investment, and what health systems are already achieving
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Leading in Challenging Times
James R. Allard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Read about James R. Allard, chair of ACHE’s LGBTQ Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, and his thoughts on leading in challenging times
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Fixing the Foundations: Top Actions for National Safety Month
Patricia A. McGaffigan, RN, CPPS
Read about ways to embed equity into safety and quality work, and how to protect and support the workforce
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What's On Your Bookshelf—May 2022
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Jonathan Burroughs, MD, FACHE and Natalie D. Lamberton, FACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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Just Culture: A Safety Imperative
Anthony A. Armada, FACHE
Learn about hospitals and health systems’ need for leaders who support cultures that focus on addressing systems issues that contribute to errors and harm
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Rekindling Our Passion for Healthcare
Following the pandemic, healthcare workers are tired and emotionally drained. Read for Swati Bhardwaj’s thoughts on rekindling a passion for healthcare
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The Imperative of Improving Transitional Care
Read about the imperative of improving transitional care, and methods for effecting change
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The Golden Opportunity for Gender Equity in Post-COVID Workplaces
Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE
Read about methods of actively reimagining a healthcare workplace that actively supports women
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What’s On Your Bookshelf—April 2022
Diane L. Dixon, EdD, Danilo Sirias, Christopher Strear, MD and Frank R. Tortorella, FACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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3 Critical Cybersecurity Concerns for Healthcare
Read about the three R’s that have implications for cybersecurity in Healthcare: Russia, ransomware and resiliency
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Earth Day: How 3 Systems Are Reducing Impact
Read about three health systems that are reducing negative environmental impact
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Give Back Today … Feel Good and Have Fun!
A Path Forward: Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Systems-Level Change
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A Path Forward: Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Systems-Level Change
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on burnout in the healthcare community, it is a “preexisting condition.” Burnout is defined as a work-related stress reaction that leads to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of sense of pe...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | March
Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, Donna Malvey, PhD, Jo Anne Preston and Jessica L. Sapp, DrPH
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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The New Public Health Imperative for Hospitals
Kenneth Kaufman
Read about the new public health imperative facing hospitals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Business Case for Workforce Resiliency and Well-Being
Rod Hanners
Read about methods to build workforce resiliency and well-being, and why it is important to do so
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Mitigating Workforce Challenges Through Provider-Consultant Collaborations
Scott A. Mason, DPA, LFACHE
Read about how one of the greatest challenges to the future of U.S. healthcare is not access to financial capital, but access to and the retention of skilled talent
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5 Inspiring Women Leaders #BreaktheBias
Read as five women share their advice for emerging women leaders, their personal mottos, what skills have been useful in furthering their careers
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | February
Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Carson F. Dye, FACHE, Natalie D. Lamberton, FACHE, Brett D. Lee, PhD, FACHE and J. Larry Tyler, LFACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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Using Data Analytics to Improve Hospital Quality Performance
Christine Pitocco, PhD,
Learn about methods of creating a new model to measure hospital performance
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CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: What Hospital Leaders Should Know
Brent Ibata, PhD, JD, FACHE
Enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate began January 27. Here's an explanation of the mandate and useful information for healthcare leaders about enforcement deadlines.
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Celebrate ACHE by Supporting Our Future Healthcare Leaders
Find information about our Senior Executive and Executive Programs, ACHE's day of giving, and info on why it's important to support the next generation of healthcare leaders
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8 Black Pioneers in Medicine and Healthcare You Should Know
Read the inspiring backgrounds of 8 black pioneers in medicine
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | January
Diane L. Dixon, EdD, Tracy L. Duberman, PhD, FACHE, Carson F. Dye, FACHE, Andrew N. Garman, PsyD and Robert H. Sachs, PhD
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press
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Investing in a Culture of Replenishment
Learn methods for prioritizing the replenishment and well-being of your workforce
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Leading a Journey Toward Systemness
Aimee J. Daily, PhD, FACHE
Read about process and structural alignment in the supply chain, human resources and finance functions of a multifunctional health system
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A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem: Asking “Why” to Address Health Outcome Disparities
Mauvareen Beverley, MD,
Read how assumptions and biases interfere with care
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3 Strategies for Reducing Burnout in Your Staff
Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE
Read to see three successful strategies our members are using to reduce staff burnout
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Strategic Planning: Charting a Course
Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE
Embarking on a new strategic plan is an opportunity to amplify strengths and identify new opportunities. This moment is particularly important as we chart a course for our profession in a post-pandemic world. For ACHE, this means elevating what makes us u...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | December
Ryan Donohue, Paul B. Hofmann, DrPH, LFACHE, Stephen Klasko, MD, Stephen F. Messinger, William A. Nelson, PhD, HFACHE and David A. Wofford
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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5 Tips for Engaging Teams in Problem-Solving
Kevin E. O'Connor
Read for five tips for engaging your team in problem-solving efforts
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Meeting Caregivers With Creative Tools for Sense-making and Well-being
Tim S. Moran
Read for tips on worker well-being and pandemic recovery efforts
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Cultivating a Workplace Culture of Belonging
Douglas Riddle, PhD, DMin and Elizabeth Métraux
Learn about strategies for cultivating a workplace culture of belonging through modeling kindness and curiosity
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10 Steps to Build Organizational Resilience
Tresha D. Moreland, FACHE and Lori Wightman
Read for ten different steps to building organizational resilience
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What the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program Means to Me
Rani Morrison, FACHE
This year, I was honored to have been chosen as a Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program Scholar. This was a hugely exciting achievement for me, as I have admired Dolan Scholars from afar since the program’s inception in 2014 and I aspired to eventu...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | November
Robert Barry, PhD, Clifford E. Brubaker, PhD, Kathryn G. Dies, PhD, Anthony K. Jones, Stephen R. Mason, LFACHE, Larry Morgan and Amy C. Smith, DNP, RN, FACHE
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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Top Skills Hospital CEOs Need to Navigate the Pandemic—And Beyond
Jim R. Kendrick Jr., FACHE
Read a robust list of top skills that hospital CEOs need to navigate the pandemic
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31 Years as a TBI Survivor: How VA and ACHE Enhanced My Career and Quality of Life
John W. Sharpe, FACHE
John W. Sharpe, director of SCI&D Rehabilitation Services, describes his experience with VA and ACHE
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Leading Retention From the Top
Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE
Find tips for creating the environment and culture to address workforce challenges
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Pivoting From Physical Therapy
Nichole Wilson, DPT, FACHE
Read about Nichole Wilson’s successful pivot from being a practicing physical therapist to a healthcare executive
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | October
Jim Austin, J. Stephen Lindsey, LFACHE, Tresha D. Moreland, FACHE, Kenneth R. White, PhD, RN, FACHE and Lori Wightman
Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...
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4 Ways to Harness Hospital Employee Retention
Stephen Lothrop
Read four key elements that are essential to managing employee retention
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Shh! How Noise-Managed Facilities Improve Patient Care
Clyde “Ted” Moore III, AIA, ACHA, LEED BD+C
Read for the how and why noise-managed facilities importantly improve patient care
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Consumerism and the Empowered Patient Experience
Laura Anderson
Read about ways to adapt and help enhance the patient experience by providing the tools and information to help empower the consumer
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Latino Leaders in Healthcare
Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE
Read about Monica C. Vargas-Mahar’s experience as a latino leader in healthcare
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Strength, Compassion and Grace: Perspectives on National Hispanic Heritage Month
Astrid Gonzalez Parrilla, OTD, FACHE
Read about the experience of Astrid Gonzalez Parrilla as a latino leader in healthcare
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Protecting the San Carlos Apache Community During the Pandemic
Nam Le-Morawa, DPT
Read about the San Carlos Apache community’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic
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5 Tips for Transitioning Leaders
Explore how one can successfully transition to a new role, even during times as uncertain as the COVID-19 pandemic
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Top Five Most Popular Healthcare Executive Podcast Episodes
Since the launch of our Healthcare Executive Podcast in early 2019, we have connected with numerous healthcare professionals, innovators and industry leaders from across the country. In each episode, these experts share their insights on topics ranging fr...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | September
Carson F. Dye, FACHE, Jason H. Sussman, CPA and Frankie Perry, RN, LFACHE
Check out September's selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of heal...
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High Reliability Organizations: Balancing Safety and Empathy in Patient Visitation Policies
Charles D. Stokes, FACHE
Learn how to best balance safety and empathy in patient visitation policies
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Chapters Play a Vital Role in Advancing Leaders
Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE
Read about the meaningful and powerful benefits of ACHE’s wide-reaching professional network
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Main Line Health: 5 Ways to Foster Equity in Patient Safety
Eileen E. Jaskuta, John J. Lynch III, FACHE and Emma Myers, RN
Read about best ways to foster equity in patient safety for all healthcare leaders
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Tackling Gun Violence: 3 Takeaways for Healthcare Leaders
Read guidance for how healthcare executives can advance strategies that interrupt the cycle of gun violence
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Five Ways Simulation Makes You a Better Leader
Read about simulation education, and the bridge between classroom learning and real-life clinical experience
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5 Benefits of Being a Mentor
David A. Helfer, FACHE
Read to understand five benefits of mentorship – for you and your mentee.
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | August 2021
Carson F. Dye, FACHE, Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, Natalie D. Lamberton, FACHE and John R. Black
Check out August 2021's selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of he...
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Redefining the Standard of Care in Preeclampsia With Biomarker Testing
Liza Kunz, MD, FACOG
Read how biomarker testing provides new options for clinicians and patients
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Experience the Rich Rewards of a VA Leadership Career
Learn more from our colleagues at the Department of Veterans Affairs about the opportunities you can have working at the VA
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Baldrige Hospital Champions Focus, Agility and Process Improvement
John G. Raffoul, DPA, FACHE
Read about Baldrige Hospital’s championing of agility and process improvement during the pandemic
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Operationalizing Data: 3 Steps for Making the Numbers Accessible and Actionable
Anthony Ashby, FACHE
Read here to learn about simple methods of operationalizing data
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Designing for Healthcare Sustainability: A Framework
Shari Blanch and Diana Anderson, MD
Read here to learn about methods of incorporating sustainable practices
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What’s On Your Bookshelf? | July 2021
Thom A. Mayer, MD, FACHE, Robert J. Cates, MD, Kenneth Kaufman and Jonathan Burroughs, MD, FACHE
Check out July 2021's selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of heal...
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Minority Mental Health: The Syndemic Leaders Can’t Ignore
William F. Martin, PsyD
Read how healthcare leaders have an opportunity and responsibility to lead with mental health in mind
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Ethical Leadership in Changing Times
Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE
Read here for a good reminder that the duty of healthcare leadership is to plan, to safeguard and to guide
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