Newsletter

May 26, 2020

Leadership Spotlight: Leading Together Through COVID-19

“Effective leaders are at their best during difficult times, drawing on our experience to respond, rather than react,” writes ACHE CEO and President Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE, in the May/June issue of Healthcare Executive. In her most recent “Perspectives” column, Bowen reinforces the importance of communication and innovation when leading through a crisis, and she underscores the fact that leadership is a team effort.

For more thought leadership as well as webinars and other resources and tools to help guide you through these unprecedented times, please visit ache.org/COVID.

2021 Call for Nominations

ACHE's 2020–2021 Nominating Committee is calling for applications for service beginning in 2021. ACHE Fellows are eligible for any of the Governor and Chairman-Elect vacancies and are eligible for the Nominating Committee vacancies within their district. 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 2 (two-year term ending in 2023)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 3 (two-year term ending in 2023)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 6 (two-year term ending in 2023)
  • Four Governors (three-year terms ending in 2024)
  • 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 David A. Olson, 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.

Online Seminar: Discover Four Pillars of Executive Excellence

Keen self-knowledge, performance, character and commitment: These are the skills needed to build a successful healthcare career in today’s environment. During “The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide,” attendees will learn from the real-life experiences of two accomplished healthcare executives: Laurie K. Baedke, FACHE, FACMPE, director, Healthcare Leadership Programs, Creighton University, and Natalie D. Lamberton, FACHE, CEO, Talas Harbor Healthcare. Early- or mid-career healthcare leaders and those who are transitioning from a clinical to an administrative role are encouraged to take this six-week interactive online seminar, worth 6 ACHE Qualified Education credits. Register today. 

CMS: Billing Requirements Relaxed for Some Lab Tests

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is relaxing billing requirements for a limited number of laboratory tests required for a COVID-19 diagnosis. Any healthcare professional authorized under state law may order these tests. Medicare will pay for these tests without a written order from the treating physician or other practitioner:

  • If an order is not written, you do not need to provide the National Provider Identifier of the ordering or referring professional on the claim.
  • If an order is written, include the NPI of the ordering or referring professional, consistent with current billing guidelines.

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Past ACHE Chairman Officer Shares Insights

Although his early career plans to become a nurse anesthetist never materialized, Charles D. Stokes, FACHE, found other paths to success in healthcare. This year, ACHE recognized Stokes with the Gold Medal Award, which distinguishes executives who exemplify the highest qualities of leadership to improve healthcare services and the health of their communities. Learn more about his achievements and insights in the Journal of Healthcare Management’s May/June Q&A.

The May/June issue also includes research on advanced access patient scheduling, policy and practice related to population health promotion, organizational culture and workplace safety, and leadership metrics at cancer centers.

The Journal of Healthcare Management continues to mark its 65th year of thought leadership and original research with the May/June issue, which is available online to all ACHE members at ache.org/Journals.

Recent Grads: Fellowship Opportunities at Their Fingertips

After graduating from a master’s degree program, a postgraduate administrative fellowship can give students and early careerists the competitive edge they’ll need to succeed in their career. A fellowship enhances existing skills in a low-risk setting and provides valuable exposure to the healthcare management field.

The Directory of Postgraduate Administrative Fellowships is up-to-date, free and easy to use. Recent graduates can use it to review and apply for fellowships around the United States that interest them. Each listing includes application deadlines, the program description and instructions on how to apply.

In addition, you'll find a variety of resources available at ache.org/PostGrad.