Newsletter

November 9, 2020


Program Spotlight: Webinar: The Path to Rational Drug Use

The COVID-19 crisis has underscored the importance of a well-developed and highly functioning medication use process. As the pandemic continues, health systems will face ongoing critical decision-making on therapeutics and preventative measures such as vaccines.

During this complimentary webinar on Tuesday, healthcare leaders will discover the approach and strategies leading health systems have adopted to assure medication use is safe, effective and available to patients. Paul W. Bush, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, vice president, Global Resource Development and Consulting, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, will describe recognized best practices in achieving the most appropriate use of medications, and identify committee structures, administrative support and resources required for success. He will also discuss the importance of an evidence-based approach to determination of drug use guidelines and protocols, and he will examine how rational drug use influences overall medication expense.

This webinar is free and eligible for 1 ACHE Qualified Education credit. Register today.

Premier Corporate Partners Offer ACHE Year-Round Support

ACHE’s Premier Corporate Partners play a vital role in supporting our mission of advancing healthcare leadership and the field of healthcare management excellence.

These relationships help ACHE support our educational programs and national events, such as the Congress on Healthcare Leadership, and they offer complimentary resources to members, such as webinars, white papers and articles to help address critical issues in your organization.

During this season of gratitude, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Premier Corporate Partners for fostering innovative solutions to the challenges leaders face, especially as our field continues to adapt to a “new normal” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By partnering with ACHE, these leading companies are helping to transform healthcare.

You Are Invited to Participate in the Giving Movement

Please join the #GivingTuesday movement Dec. 1 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/Fund. 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.

Mark your calendar for #GivingTuesday, and please donate to the Fund Dec. 1 to help strengthen the future of healthcare. 

Digital Access to ACHE Journals

Did you know that as an ACHE member you receive free digital access to both the Journal of Healthcare Management and Frontiers of Health Services Management? You can read the most recent issue of these journals as well as our entire archive of past issues.

Simply login to your My ACHE account at my.ache.org and go to ache.org/Journals to access current and archived issues.

Build Resilience With NAHSE Complimentary Session

ACHE members are invited to participate in a Nov. 18 panel discussion, “2020: The Year to Advance, Develop and Elevate Resiliency.” Offered as part of the National Association of Health Services Executives Virtual Conference, the session features panelists Amer Kaissi, PhD, professor, healthcare administration, Trinity University, and Gigi Carter, founder, My True Self PLLC, who will explore how resilience has become an essential skill for Black healthcare leaders and leaders from other marginalized groups. Moderated by Stan Thompson, MD, chief clinical officer, LifePoint and TeamHealth Strategic Partnership, the panelists will also address how the disparate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities is compounded by the elevated recognition of racial injustices, and how all healthcare leaders can advance inclusive workplace cultures to support organizational and individual resiliency.

This session, worth 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits, is hosted by NAHSE. You will need to log in or create an account on the NAHSE website to register for this complimentary session. If you have any questions about the session or registration, please contact NASHE.

Podcast: Community Hospitals: Succeeding During COVID-19 and Beyond

In this episode of the Healthcare Executive Podcast, Jim Kendrick, FACHE, CEO, Community Hospital Corporation, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the priorities and opportunities of rural and community hospitals—already facing challenges from financial and market forces for many years—now and into the future.

Visit HealthcareExecutive.org/Podcast to listen and browse through more episodes. The podcasts are also available by searching for “Healthcare Executive” in Apple Podcasts or on iTunes.