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July 11, 2022

 

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Strategies for Combating Health Disparities Today

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-treatment services, according to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health.

 

Health systems have begun to recognize racism as a public health crisis, as the disproportionate impact of the pandemic has laid bare severe disparities afflicting communities of color. Yet, few know what it means to plan and execute initiatives that will have measurable, sustained impacts on inequity and the social causes of poor health outcomes.

In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, ACHE is offering the on-demand course “Leadership Insights: Strategies for Combating Health Disparities” free of charge for a limited time only. Available in our recorded content library, this session features the leaders of three major provider systems working to eliminate systemic inequities in their organizations and across the communities they serve. This session focuses on the challenges of implementing new policies and practices to build an inclusive workplace culture and eliminating healthcare disparities, while at the same time forming community partnerships aimed at creating community health equity.

Between July 11 and Aug. 10, this course is free of charge. Simply enter the discount code JULYPERK2022 when you register online. And, be sure to check out all of ACHE’s other on-demand digital learning offerings. We hope you enjoy this Monthly Membership Perk, and we thank you for being a part of the ACHE community.

Save Your Spot in the Executive Program: Registration Ends July 18

Interested applicants have one week left to register for the Executive Program—a unique, three-session learning program offered this summer and fall. Designed to help the next generation of leaders prepare for the complex, ever-changing healthcare environment, cohorts will meet in three different cities for in-person sessions and site visits, along with virtual learning activities and one-on-one coaching scheduled in between. Additionally, Executive Program participants will earn 42 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits.

 

Check out individual module offerings in Chicago, July 25–27; Cleveland, Sept. 12–14; and Houston, Nov. 7–9. Program attendance is limited to maintain an intimate learning environment.

Visit ache.org/ExecutivePrograms to register by July 18 and learn more.

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Run for Regent-at-Large

The ACHE Board of Governors is calling for applications to serve as Regent-at-Large in Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6 beginning in March 2023. ACHE Fellows are eligible for Regent-at-Large vacancies within their district.

 

The goal of the Board of Governors in appointing Regents-at-Large is to diversify the Council of Regents. The purpose of the Regent-at-Large is to promote diversity in the governance of ACHE with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. For further details, please refer to ACHE’s Statement on Diversity. The responsibilities of the Regent-at-Large—including suggested knowledge, skills and experience for the role—are included in the position description. We encourage interested candidates to review the position description and Statement on Diversity before applying. Appointments will be made by the Board of Governors in December 2022. Candidates should not directly contact members of the Board of Governors to request letters of support.

If you have any questions about running for Regent-at-Large, please contact Caitlin E. Stine, content marketing specialist, Department of Marketing, at cstine@ache.org. Candidates must declare their candidacies by Sept. 19.

Support Leadership Development During Amazon Prime Days 

Did you know that you can give to the Fund for Healthcare Leadership while shopping through the AmazonSmile program? And, during Amazon Prime Days—July 12 and 13—those with Prime memberships can take advantage of the deals offered during this annual shopping event while helping ACHE advance our members and healthcare leadership excellence.

 

When donors shop at Amazon.com through the AmazonSmile program, they can donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the Fund for Healthcare Leadership. There are no fees to do so and no extra costs. Donating is easy: Simply click here to add the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives as your charitable organization of choice, and visit smile.amazon.com the next time you shop.

As a reminder, the Fund for Healthcare Leadership wholly supports the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program and provides scholarships to talented individuals who lack the resources to acquire the skills and training needed to effectively lead through today’s challenges and into the future. If you have already made a contribution to the Fund for Healthcare Leadership this year, we sincerely thank you. If you have yet to donate, please consider doing so today through AmazonSmile or the many other ways you can give.

Recent Grads Can Upgrade to Full Membership for No Additional Cost

Now through Aug. 30, Student Associates can upgrade to full membership for no additional cost and experience all of the benefits of being a Member. Full membership means eligibility for our Early Careerist Network, being able to begin accruing Member tenure toward the one-year ACHE membership requirement to become a Fellow and participating in ACHE’s Leader-to-Leader Rewards Program. Recent graduates can jumpstart their career today by visiting My ACHE to upgrade to Member status. Visit ache.org/Students for more information about upgrading.

Build Your Expertise With Digital Self-Study Courses 

ACHE’s Digital Self-Study Courses allow participants to set their own pace while developing the leadership and management skills needed to advance their careers. Now available in an all-new digital format, each course is worth 6 ACHE Qualified Education credit hours that can be applied toward advancement as a Fellow of ACHE or recertification.

 

Courses explore timely topics and healthcare management fundamentals such as physician engagement, improving clinical performance and reducing burnout in the workforce. Each course includes:

  • Instructions on how to complete the course and earn credits.
  • Course material, including required readings from the corresponding Health Administration Press book and any additional reading.
  • Assessment.
  • Course evaluation form.

Upon purchasing a self-study course, participants will see the course in the “My Online Learning” section of their My ACHE account. From there, they will be directed to ACHE’s learning management system to complete the course within 180 days from the date of purchase. Upon completion of the course, 6 ACHE Qualified Education credits will be applied automatically toward advancement as an ACHE Fellow. For more information, visit ache.org/SelfStudy. For any questions, please email selfstudy@ache.org.