Newsletter

March 7, 2022

 


Program Spotlight:

Explore the Delivery of Care in Today’s Healthcare Environment 

A new report from McKinsey & Company indicates that patient demand for telehealth is persistent and growing, but it also found that physicians are concerned about the long-term sustainability of telehealth, citing a preference for a return to care provided in-person. Despite the uncertainty around what role telehealth will play in the delivery of care, it’s clear that how the healthcare field delivers care is a hot topic in today’s environment.

This spring, healthcare leaders will have ample opportunity to learn about changes in healthcare delivery at the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, March 28–31, and the Virtual Leadership Symposium, April 11–12. Following are previews of delivery of care-focused sessions at both events.

Congress on Healthcare Leadership:  

Virtual Leadership Symposium:

Visit ache.org/Congress to explore all of this year’s offerings, and be sure to register by March 21 for early bird registration prices. Congress registrants who are interested in attending the Virtual Leadership Symposium can register for that event with a discount of more than 50% off the regular fee by adding it to their in-person Congress registration, or they can register separately just for the Virtual Leadership Symposium.

Donations to Assist Ukraine and Its Refugees

As the horror of the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, ACHE would like to share information from the American Hospital Association about how to provide assistance.

On March 2, the AHA released a special bulletin about how to provide critical humanitarian and refugee assistance needed in Ukraine. The bulletin includes information about the U.S. Ukraine Foundation, a 30-year-old organization that supports the people of Ukraine in their quest for freedom, democracy, a free market economy and human rights. It has established a fund to provide financial support for humanitarian efforts, including covering the costs of sending medical supplies to Ukraine. The fund also supports refugees through the Kyiv Rotary Refugee initiative. Please refer to the AHA special bulletin to learn more about how to assist Ukraine. 

Save $225 on Your FACHE® Journey

Submit your advancement application between now and June 30 and, if approved, ACHE will waive the $225 Board of Governors Exam fee.

When you become board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, you’ll stand out from the crowd as a professional. Earning the FACHE credential demonstrates you have met rigorous standards and proven your competency in all areas of healthcare leadership. We want to thank you for your efforts, which is why when you submit your completed application between now and June 30, along with the $250 application fee and all supporting documents, ACHE will waive the $225 Board of Governors Exam fee for your approved application.

Take the next step toward elevating your professional status today and learn about the requirements to sit for the Board of Governors Exam and resources available to help you prepare here. 

ACHE Executives to Speak at Women’s Healthcare Leadership Webinar

Join ACHE President/CEO Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE; ACHE Chair and Regional President, Northern California, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Carrie Owen Plietz, FACHE; and other women healthcare executives for a March 22 webinar, “Women’s Herstory in Healthcare Leadership: Reflecting on Our Past, Reshaping the Future.” The event, which is being held by the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions, is taking place during Women’s History Month. The other speakers for this webinar are: Lisa Mallory, PhD, executive director, National Association of Health Services Executives, and Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE, CEO, Carondelet Health Network, and president/chair, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives. Paula H. Song, PhD, Richard M. Bracken Chair and Professor of Health Administration, VCU, will moderate the discussion.

By attending this webinar, participants may earn 1 ACHE Qualified Education hour. Learn more and register here.

Turn Your Employed Physician Network Into a Strategic Asset

A strong integrated physician group is essential for any healthcare organization looking to improve patient care within its health system and throughout its community. Employed Physician Networks: A Guide to Building Strategic Advantage, Value, and Financial Sustainability offers a clear framework for a network’s growth, highlighting the key elements that contribute to a successful evolution to high performance. Browse the book’s table of contents and excerpt to learn more, and order your copy of Employed Physician Networks today.

Interested in learning more about this topic? One of the book’s authors, David W. Miller, FACHE, founding partner, HSG Advisors, will be speaking at the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership during “Building Strategic Value With Your Medical Group.” During this session, Miller will identify core elements that will drive employed physician network transformation and he will share how to develop an integrated transformation plan driven by provider engagement.

Visit ache.org/Congress to explore all of this year’s offerings and to register.

IHF Call for Abstracts Extended, Early Bird Registration Open

The International Hospital Federation has extended the deadline to submit oral and poster abstracts for the 45th World Hospital Congress to March 31. IHF is inviting members and nonmembers to submit abstracts for the World Hospital Congress, scheduled to take place Nov. 9–11 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The theme of the upcoming World Hospital Congress is “Global Learnings, Local Actions: Sustainable Healthcare,” and will focus on how healthcare leaders around the world are translating learnings from the pandemic and leading to deliver health services in more resilient and sustainable ways. Abstract submissions are meant to share projects and programs that demonstrate these innovations, models and examples of leadership, and can align with any of the following sub-themes:

  • Improvements in Delivery of Care.
  • The People Agenda.
  • Green Hospitals.

Visit the abstract submission website to learn more and please send any questions to congress@ihf-fih.org.

Additionally, those interested in attending the World Hospital Congress can now register with early bird rates until Aug. 31. Learn more and register here.