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- Collaboration Helps Solve Population Health Challenges
- Investing in Yourself Yields Tangible Results
- Share Your Thought Leadership
- Registration Opens for IHF World Hospital Congress
Collaboration Helps Solve Population Health Challenges
Patrick Rohan, FACHE, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, Calif., says part of a healthcare leader’s job is recognizing that they can improve lives outside of the four walls of the hospital. “To change the landscape, we must take a holistic view of what it means to care for our patients and recognize that treatment extends beyond surgical procedures or medications.”
In the cover story “Strengthening Communities Through Health Outcomes” in the current issue of Healthcare Executive, Good Samaritan and Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago, have shown how collaborating with their community results in innovative, widespread and long-lasting solutions to pervasive population health challenges. These include investing in new neighborhood care sites, upgrading facilities, creating a food pharmacy and addressing affordable housing.
“We have the data to show the status quo isn’t working,” says Michelle Y. Blakely, PhD, FACHE, president, Advocate Trinity Hospital. Instead of leaving the market, however, Advocate Trinity is “doubling down and disrupting the idea that closing the gap is too difficult.”
Continued engagement will create sustainable results. If the approach is working, it gets replicated, Rohan says. “If it isn’t, we pivot and keep searching for a better solution.”
Investing in Yourself Yields Tangible Results
Mid-career healthcare executives who want to prepare for higher level positions may wish to consider the Virtual Career Accelerator Program that begins Aug. 14.
This 14-week virtual program offers specialized leadership development with a structured curriculum that:
- Cultivates a strong leadership presence.
- Assists leaders in determining their career pathways.
- Expands capacity to navigate career opportunities and challenges.
"Since completing CAP, I’ve seen tangible improvements in my confidence, decision-making, and ability to communicate my ideas effectively,” said Ahmed Elhenawy, FACHE, director of operations, Project Management & Performance Improvement, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles. “It’s been a transformative experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone who is ready to invest in themselves and their future."
This personalized career development program offers interactive live webinars, self-study materials and networking opportunities.
Learn more about the program or register today. For questions about the program, contact Zoe Siftar, ACHE program specialist, at (312) 424-9398 or zsiftar@ache.org.
Share Your Thought Leadership
Do you have an idea for an upcoming Healthcare Executive article or a timely topic for a webinar? Healthcare leaders who have current, actionable knowledge and experience can share their content with the ACHE community by writing an article for Healthcare Executive or presenting a webinar.
Topic suggestions and article proposals for Healthcare Executive magazine are can be submitted through the Article Query Submission Form. Writing guidelines can be found here.
Proposals for in-person seminars, virtual programs and webinars are being accepted through the Seminar/Webinar Proposal Submission. The requirements for submission can be found here.
Registration Opens for IHF World Hospital Congress
A global community of healthcare leaders will be gathering November 10–13 in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 48th World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation.
Co-hosted by the University Hospital of Geneva (Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève), this event is a unique opportunity to connect leaders and decision makers of hospitals, health services and health organizations. This year’s forum will focus on connecting leaders to exchange innovative ideas.
With assistance from the Geneva Sustainability Centre, this year’s conference is organized with sustainability in mind and a reduced carbon footprint.
Visit World Hospital Congress for details and the preliminary program of events.