Newsletter

May 24, 2021

 

 

Leadership Spotlight:

Enhance Your Membership—Join an Online Community Today 

After a year defined by so much time apart and social distancing, we’re excited to bring you new ways to connect. Now, members can network with other leaders by joining one of our three free online communities for physician executives, Asian healthcare leaders and LGBTQ healthcare leaders. The communities’ platform makes it easier than ever for peers to connect in real time through discussion threads, share resources and best practices, and crowdsource innovative ideas and solutions. To stay up to date on the latest from our free online communities, follow these steps:

  • Log in to my.ache.org.
  • Under “Helpful Links” on the right-hand side, click the last option, “My Communities.”
  • Click the “Add” button to choose the online communities you wish to join. An MD or DO degree is required to join the Physician Executives Community.
  • Watch your inbox for your welcome email and instructions to access your new community. The email will arrive within 24 hours.

If you have any questions or you don’t receive your welcome email, please contact communitymanager@ache.org. 

ACHE Would Like Your Input on Our Strategic Plan  

ACHE annually examines its Strategic Plan with a continuing focus on meeting the evolving needs of our members and the healthcare leadership field. The three-year Strategic Plan focuses on ACHE’s roles as a catalyst for the field, connector of leaders across the continuum of care and a trusted partner to our members. This year, the Board of Governors will undertake a thorough review of the plan to ensure the relevancy of our vision, mission, values and strategic initiatives. If you would like to provide your feedback, please take a moment to review the 2021–2023 Strategic Plan and send us your thoughts, comments and ideas for improvement. Please direct your email response to the ACHE Executive Office at strategicplan@ache.org. The deadline for comments is June 7.

Call for Nominations for the 2022 Slate

ACHE’s 2021–2022 Nominating Committee is calling for applications for service beginning in 2022. ACHE Fellows are eligible for any of the Governor and Chairman-Elect vacancies and are eligible for the Nominating Committee vacancies within their districts. Those interested in pursuing applications should review the candidate guidelines for the competencies and qualifications required for these important roles. Open positions on the slate include:

  • Nominating Committee Member, District 1 (two-year term ending in 2024)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 4 (two-year term ending in 2024)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 5 (two-year term ending in 2024)
  • Four Governors (three-year terms ending in 2025)
  • Chairman-Elect

Applications to serve and self-nominations must be submitted electronically to jnolan@ache.org and must be received by July 15. All correspondence should be addressed to Heather J. Rohan, FACHE, chairman, Nominating Committee, c/o Julie Nolan, American College of Healthcare Executives, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 1900, Chicago, IL 60606-6698. To review the Candidate Guidelines, visit ache.org/CandidateGuidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Nolan at (312) 424-9367 or jnolan@ache.org.

Earn ACHE Education Credit at the Virtual National Health Equity Summit 

Next month, earn ACHE Face-to-Face Education credit when you attend one of two ACHE-sponsored sessions at the Virtual National Health Equity Summit, June 7–10.

Join ACHE June 9 for a mini-summit session, “More Than Words: The Role of Boards of Directors in Health Equity Accountability,” and earn 1 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credit. This event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE, executive director, The Equity Collaborative. For more information on registering for the mini-summit and earning credit for attendance, visit the continuing education page for the event. Participants must attend the live broadcast of the session to receive credit, and they will have until June 14 to claim credit for their attendance.

ACHE will also offer the plenary session, “Governance & Health Equity: Leveraging Boards for Maximum Impact,” June 10. Moderated by Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, president/CEO, Atrium Health Navicent, a panel will discuss the role that the boards of directors of healthcare organizations hold in advancing health equity.

In total, those who attend the Virtual National Health Equity Summit, produced by GHC LLC, can earn up to 28 hours of ACHE Qualified Education credit. View the agenda here, and register free of charge today.

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Mental Health: Medicare Covers Preventive Services

In recognition of Mental Health Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reminding healthcare professionals that Medicare covers mental health preventive services. These include initial preventive physical examination, annual wellness visits and depression screenings. Additionally, patients pay nothing if you, their provider, accept assignment. During the month of May, which is recognized as Mental Health Month, CMS encourages providers to talk to your patients about their emotional, psychological and social well-being. For more information, visit the following resources: