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- Congress Registration Opens Nov. 13
- Honoring Veterans: A Commitment Beyond Service
- 3 CEOs Discuss Their Vision
- Monthly Membership Perk:
Successful Payer Negotiations Translate to Improved Patient Outcomes - Call for Proposals: Management Innovations Poster Session
- CMS Update: 2025 Final Payment Rules Released
- Stock Up Now During Holiday Book Sale
Congress Registration Opens Nov. 13
Be one of the first to select your sessions when registration for ACHE’s 2025 Congress on Healthcare Leadership opens Wednesday, Nov. 13. Healthcare’s premier education and networking event is Monday, March 24–Thursday, March 27, in Houston. With the theme of “No Better Time,” this year’s Congress will connect leaders from across the care continuum as they discuss the future of healthcare.
With more than 400 thought leaders from healthcare and beyond, Congress will feature over 170 education and networking sessions and the opportunity to earn 18 ACHE In-Person Education credits. View conference center and venue information here. Learn more about what Houston has to offer visitors here.
Honoring Veterans: A Commitment Beyond Service
David Isaacks, FACHE, may be known as the network executive director of the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network, but he also was a United States Marine, serving eight years on active duty and following in the footsteps of his father. “After my time in the Marine Corps ended, I learned I was eligible for VA healthcare because of my service,” he writes in an ACHE Blog post. “I didn’t fully understand the significance of this benefit.”
Access to timely, high-quality and safe healthcare is the standard for every veteran, and VA healthcare is built on the principle of lifelong relationships with veterans, focusing on prevention through regular care and early intervention. Read Isaacks’ thoughts on proactive care and reflections on the deep personal significance of military service in “Honoring Veterans Through Lifelong Care.”
3 CEOs Discuss Their Vision
Making tough decisions is easier within the context of a clear vision, one that is simple and meaningful. “Every word in our mission statement has meaning, has intent and principles behind it that guide our broader decisions and goals,” says Robert Vissers, MD, CEO, Boulder (Colo.) Community Health.
In Healthcare Executive’s November/December issue, Vissers and two other CEOs describe their experiences refining and executing a strong vision—from the regional health system, university medical center and independent points of view. They stress that being visible within the organization and listening to other perspectives help encourage support and understanding.
“My goal is to make sure the majority of colleagues and physicians are engaged with the organization,” excited about coming to work and connecting with the mission, says Stonish Pierce, FACHE, who leads Trinity Health (Athens) Georgia.
Keeping a long-term vision at the forefront not only paves the way for clearer decision-making but also strengthens connections—both inside and outside of the organization.
Eliminating an unprofitable area might seem easy from an operational perspective, but when evaluated through the lens of the vision, executives can realize the negative impact a decision could have on employees and the community.
Complex work isn’t done by one person, says Kathy Parrinello, FACHE, who leads Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital, Rochester, N.Y. A leader helps “people articulate, communicate and appreciate each other’s expertise and how we work together. That is the best way to succeed.”
Read “Integrating an Unwavering Vision” and other articles in the most recent issue of Healthcare Executive.
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Successful Payer Negotiations Translate to Improved Patient Outcomes
Successful health system executives are skilled in creating strong relationships with payers and leading payer negotiations to improve patient outcomes. At the same time, attempts to lower care costs and improve outcomes can be challenging when incentives are misaligned and competing priorities are at play. A collaborative model necessitates successfully built relations between providers and payers, meaning all involved must have equal roles and make joint decisions, perform clinical integration activities and combine efforts on programs to bolster patient outcomes and quality.
In “Winning Together: Navigating Payer Partnerships for a Sustainable Financial Future,” members can learn more about payer perspective on value-based models, including the key principles, internal competencies needed and alignment strategies for successful engagement.
Ordinarily, the member rate for this webinar would be $49 from the On-Demand Recorded Library, but as this month’s Membership Perk, the recording is complimentary through December 11 and is worth 1 Qualifying Education credit. Take advantage of this benefit by entering the discount code NOVPERK2024 when you register for this session. For other or supplemental topics of interest, be sure to review the entire ACHE on-demand digital learning library.
We hope you enjoy this Monthly Membership Perk, and we thank you for being a part of the ACHE community.
Call for Proposals: Management Innovations Poster Session
Authors are invited to submit narratives of their posters for consideration for the 40th Annual Management Innovations Poster Session to be held in Houston, March 24–26, during the first three days of the 2025 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. This is a great opportunity for authors to showcase the innovative work happening at their organizations with other healthcare leaders.
Innovations in healthcare, social services and government are of primary interest. The innovations should aim to improve quality and efficiency, enhance patient and physician satisfaction, implement electronic medical records, leverage new technologies or echo similar themes. Visit Management Innovations Poster Session for the full selection criteria. Narratives can be submitted using the Start Submission link and are due by Dec. 13, 2024.
CMS Update: 2025 Final Payment Rules Released
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released final payment rules for calendar year 2025. Fee schedule details and payment system information can be found in these fact sheets:
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System
- End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
- Home Health Prospective Payment System
Stock Up Now During Holiday Book Sale
Are you looking for stocking stuffers for your team and colleagues? Order any book now through Jan. 3, and receive a 20% discount on the member and nonmember prices when you use HOLIDAY24 at checkout. This discount excludes any multibook sets and bundles that are already discounted and the ACHE Board of Governors Examination Flashcards.