Newsletter

November 30, 2020


Leadership Spotlight: A Defining Moment for Leadership

The year 2020 has been unlike any other experienced by most leaders today. The pandemic has tested the skills, strength and resolve of CEOs, and, for many, has been a defining moment in their professional career. A feature story in the November/December 2020 issue of Healthcare Executive magazine delves into how CEOs are leading their organizations during this time. The article offers a snapshot of CEOs who have led with humility and turned to lessons learned from previous disasters they have faced. These lessons prepared them to lead with courage and calm through some of the most demanding circumstances the healthcare field has endured in recent memory. Visit HealthcareExecutive.org to read more of the new issue of ACHE’s official magazine.

Lessons From COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is Bringing Positive Change to Healthcare

At Roche Diagnostics, we are grateful for the countless healthcare professionals who have been working tirelessly and placing themselves at risk in the fight against COVID-19. The pandemic has taken the world by storm, and one area where healthcare systems have sought help is emerging technologies—increasing the integration of telemedicine, telehealth, robotics and digital solutions to share data, augment stretched resources and limit human contact. While implementation efforts have brought new challenges, they have also yielded important learnings.

The power of the global community and transparent sharing of data. From the initial reporting of the novel COVID-19 virus to the global publication of the isolated virus genome sequence, there has been a remarkable open-access sharing of data and best practices. This transparency has facilitated the rapid development of detection and treatment methods and raises the question of whether this type of data sharing could help advance detection and treatment for other global health threats such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

The need to embrace new technologies and rapid change. While the healthcare system is sometimes criticized for its slow uptake of new technologies, the rapid deployment of innovative solutions in the fight against COVID-19 shows that healthcare systems can evolve quickly to fit changing needs. If the pandemic response has demonstrated anything in this area, it is that this agility can help save countless lives and improve patient care worldwide.

For a more in-depth discussion of this topic, visit HealthcareTransformers, a crowdsourced site that shares how thought leaders and decision-makers are addressing the challenges of healthcare.

Roche Diagnostics Corporation, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner, provided the content above.

Tomorrow, You Are Invited to Participate in the Giving Movement

Please join the #GivingTuesday movement tomorrow and make a real difference for the future of healthcare. On this special day, consider donating to the Foundation of ACHE's Fund for Healthcare Leadership by visiting ache.org/GivingTuesday. Your contribution, no matter the size, supports our mission to develop the next generation of executives and leaders through scholarships and other vital resources, including the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program.

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the United States), #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations and philanthropic activities that bring about real change in communities.

Tomorrow, join the giving movement and help strengthen the future of healthcare by donating to the Fund at ache.org/GivingTuesday. We also invite you to share what motivates you to donate by using #MyGivingStory on social media.

Bundled Board Exam Study Resources Available

The FACHE® is the premier credential that builds mastery around a core body of knowledge needed for effective healthcare management, and the Board of Governors Exam Study Bundle has everything you’ll need to prepare to become a Fellow.

The study bundle consists of four books selected specifically to help prepare you for the Exam, including Health Administration Press’ newly released, ninth edition of Information Technology for Healthcare Managers, which offers expert insights into management theory, cutting-edge tech knowledge and a thorough grounding in the healthcare applications of technology.

The Board of Governors Exam Flashcards, also part of the bundle, have been particularly popular with Exam takers. Available for the discounted rate of $395, the bundle is for members in the early stages of exam preparation. Order your copy today.

Data Model Shows How Predictive Analytics Can Help Manage COVID-19 Response

The digitization of healthcare has created a wealth of data that can be valuable to healthcare organizations. The volume of data created, however, presents a problem since humans are not efficient at uncovering obscure patterns in big data sets. That’s why artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly important in data analytics. During a free webinar this Thursday, Mike Harden, senior data scientist, Change Healthcare, will describe how predictive analytics can be leveraged to manage capacity in a crisis. Ronan Segrave, COO, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, part of the multihospital health system Shared Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will discuss the impact a collaborative data model had on Shared Health’s COVID-19 response.

This webinar is made possible in part by the support of Change Healthcare, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner. Register today.

ACHE Graduate Student Scholarships Available Soon

Online applications for the 2021 Dent and McGaw scholarships will open Jan. 4. Offered annually, the Albert W. Dent and Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students enrolled in their final year of graduate programs in health services administration to help finance their education. Each scholarship is worth $5,000. Every year, ACHE awards up to a total of 15 scholarships.

To learn more, visit the Albert W. Dent and Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship web pages for more information.