Newsletter

December 21, 2020

 

 

Please note there will not be a Dec. 28 issue of ACHe-news because of the Christmas holiday. ACHe-news will resume Jan. 4, 2021.

Program Spotlight: The 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership—Reimagined  

Registration for ACHE’s 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership is now open. Next year, we invite you to join us March 22–25 as we reimagine leadership, solutions and healthcare during a virtual experience. As healthcare’s premier education and networking event, Congress 2021 will feature more than 70 interactive educational sessions and 175 networking opportunities. Earn up to 12 ACHE Face-to-Face Education and continuing medical education credits for an early-bird fee of only $499 when you register by Feb. 22. Visit ache.org/Congress to learn more.   

Online Dues Renewal Is Quick and Easy

Thank you for your ongoing support of the American College of Healthcare Executives, especially during this difficult year. You are among more than 48,000 healthcare leaders who make a difference in the field by advancing healthcare leadership excellence and keeping our communities safe and healthy. We look forward to continuing to deliver your member benefits in 2021. Automatically renew your ACHE membership today and continue to gain access to exclusive member benefits while staying connected with your healthcare leader peers across the country.

Online auto-renewal is a quick and easy way to ensure continued access to programs, products and services that will support your care for the patients and communities you serve.

For questions about your dues, contact our Customer Service Center at contact@ache.org or (312) 424-9400. 

 

ACHE Member-Led Hospitals Recognized Within IHF’s COVID-19 Response Program 

Six hospitals led by ACHE Members and Fellows were among 103 organizations worldwide recently recognized by the International Hospital Federation’s Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 Program.

IHF selected the winners for the exceptional service they provided in response to the pandemic. Following a call for entries this summer, an international review committee consisting of 16 industry experts from the healthcare field chose 103 hospitals and healthcare systems from 28 countries to be recognized for going “beyond the call of duty.”

These organizations, which include 13 hospitals and health systems from the United States, demonstrated “initiative, agility, and an incredible capacity to innovate under extraordinary circumstances,” according to a Dec. 15 IHF press release.

The six organizations chosen for recognition that are led by ACHE Members and Fellows are:

As part of the recognition program, IHF has featured the stories of select hospitals, including Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, N.Y., in a special feature. Additionally, IHF designated Dec. 15 as a global day of awareness for the selfless dedication of all hospitals and healthcare providers in their fight against COVID-19. 

Your December Gift: Educational Resources Just for You

As your trusted partner in navigating professional transitions or creating a long-term career plan, we are offering you two free career resources this month to support your growth and help propel your career forward.

Optimize your performance as a high-performing executive with mental conditioning during this engaging, interactive webinar. Presented by William F. Martin, PsyD, director and professor/diversity administrator, Health Sector Management, DePaul University, this webinar will provide you with a road map for assessing your current strengths and weaknesses as they relate to optimizing your performance. You will also take away numerous evidence-based strategies to help you achieve high performance without compromising your health, relationships or overall well-being.

You already know that networking is important to your career, but do you know how to network with intent? When you read this chapter on digital networking from Your Healthcare Job Hunt: How Your Digital Presence Can Make or Break Your Career, you will learn how to build meaningful relationships in the digital environment through social media and email. If you like this chapter and want to learn more, take advantage of the ongoing Health Administration Press Holiday Sale. Order the book now through Jan. 30 to receive a 20% discount when you use the promo code HOLIDAY20 at checkout.

You can access both of your December gifts here. 

Students and Host Sites: Register for the 2021 Summer Enrichment Program

Registration is open for the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity’s 2021 Summer Enrichment Program. The Summer Enrichment Program grows and strengthens the pipeline of healthcare leaders from underrepresented groups, and places diverse graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare administration or a related field in 10-week, paid internships across the country. Internships generally will take place from June through August.

ACHE and the Institute are co-promoting the SEP to increase the number of students who participate in the SEP each year and, accordingly, increase the number of host sites. Just as students benefit from experiential learning, healthcare organizations that register to become host sites gain access to the healthcare leaders of tomorrow—former SEP interns are now CEOs and administrators of hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide.

Summer Enrichment Program host sites can accelerate the healthcare field’s efforts to diversify its workforce, leadership teams and governing boards, which contribute to improved patient care for all. Help strengthen equity and inclusion in healthcare organizations—learn more and register today.

CMS Updates for COVID-19 Vaccine Codes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 14 it has updated its payment and HCPCS Level I CPT code structure for specific COVID-19 vaccine information. This announcement was made with regard to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Dec. 11 issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. CMS also announced that during the pandemic, Medicare will cover and pay for the administration of the vaccine, when furnished consistent with the EUA. CMS advises providers to only bill for the vaccine administration codes when they submit claims to Medicare, and not to include the vaccine product codes when vaccines are free. Additionally, CMS shared Pfizer’s fact sheet for healthcare providers administering vaccine regarding the limitations of authorized use. To learn more above the vaccine, please visit the following resources: