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August 12, 2019

Baltimore Cluster, Sept. 16–19

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Program Spotlight: Boost Physician Engagement to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Join us at two seminars on improving physician relations, each worth 12 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits, during the Baltimore Cluster, Sept. 16–19.

Gain approaches to engage clinicians and align their interests with your organization’s strategic goals during the seminar “Closing the Gap in Physician Engagement, Alignment and Integration in a Value-Based Environment.” This seminar is led by ACHE faculty Richard J. Priore, ScD, FACHE, president and CEO, Excelsior HealthCare Group, and senior research fellow, University of Minnesota, and Mark J. Werner, MD, national director of clinical consulting, The Chartis Group.

During “Physician and Executive Partnerships: Hard Facts, Soft Skills,” learn clear communication tactics that can improve understanding between physicians and executives from ACHE faculty Brian J. Silverstein, MD, director, The Chartis Group, and Thomas A. Atchison, EdD, president, Atchison Consulting LLC.

Learn more and register today.

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Video: Discover the Value of the FACHE® Credential

Listen to healthcare leaders like Nicholas R. Tejeda, FACHE, market CEO, The Hospitals of Providence, as they share their motivation for pursuing the credential.

When you become board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, you’ll stand out from the crowd as a professional who has met rigorous standards and demonstrated your competency in all areas of healthcare leadership. There’s no better time than now to get started. Learn more at ache.org/FACHE.

Watch the video to learn what motivated these Fellows to pursue the credential. 


Early Bird Registration Ends This Week for IHF World Hospital Congress 

The International Hospital Federation is offering discounted registration for its 43rd annual meeting now through Thursday, Aug. 15.

The IHF World Hospital Congress, to be held Nov. 6–9 in Muscat, Oman, is a global forum that brings together leaders of key national and international healthcare organizations, drivers of healthcare policy, management, financial trends and solutions in healthcare management, and service delivery.

This year’s theme is “People at the heart of health services in peace and crisis,” which will explore how health services can be more responsive through better resilience, supportive through appropriate health investments and prospective through health impactful innovations. Join ACHE, AHA and health leaders from around the world to discuss best practices and experiences.

Take a peek at the event program to learn more. Among IHF’s full, group and associate community of members, ACHE is an IHF Premier Member. ACHE members can avail themselves of the discounted rate by entering the promo code IHFCO2019 during registration.


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Vital Skills for Today’s Physician Leaders

The need for more physicians to take on leadership roles in today’s changing healthcare environment has become increasingly evident. Join us in Orlando, Fla., this October for a unique full-day program presented jointly with the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Worth up to 6.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits, “MasterClass: Communication, Negotiation and Teamwork” is designed to equip physician leaders and those aspiring to executive-level positions with the leadership skills and practices needed to communicate and negotiate effectively, supervise solid teams and influence others.

This course includes lectures, interactive forums and case-based strategies to positively affect patient care outcomes and improve personal performance. Course speakers include ACHE faculty Kevin E. O’Connor, consultant, Kevin E. O’Connor & Associates Ltd., Long Grove, Ill., and Craig E. Deao, a member of the senior executive team at the Studer Group, Pensacola, Fla.

Learn more and register today.