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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the President - Josh Floren\, FACHE
DESCRIPTION:Josh Floren\, FACHE\, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano\n  \nJosh is the president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. \n  \nJosh joined Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano in 2013.  Prior to joining the hospital\, he worked as the executive vice president of operations at Parkland Hospital.  Josh has an extensive background in business development\, physician relations\, financial management\, strategic planning\, hospital operations\, performance and quality improvement. \n  \nJosh earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and a master’s in health administration from Washington University in St. Louis\, Missouri.  He completed a fellowship at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston\, WV and while there became a certified Six Sigma Blackbelt by GE. \n  \nJosh currently serves on multiple community boards including the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center and is a past president of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nJosh has been married for 11 years to his wife Valerie.  They have 3 children\, Jackson (8)\, Brooks (6) and Charlotte (2).  He is active in his church and spends much of his time coaching the kid’s baseball and soccer teams. \n  \nTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano\, 6300 West Parker Rd (Medical Office Building 2)\, Bluebonnet Room\, Plano\, TX 75093.  The Bluebonnet room is located on the northwest corner of the campus.  The closest parking is near the Midway Road side of the parking lot. \n  \nRegister Here\n \n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-vice-president-josh-floren-fache/
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SUMMARY:An Ethical-Basis Move from Volume to Value
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Education Event between ACHE East Texas and North Texas Chapters\n6.0 Face-to-Face Credits\nIn this changing healthcare environment\, an essential task for today’s leaders is to move from volume- to value-based care. This organizational shift and new business model may result in unintended consequences including ethical dilemmas. \nJoin us for a proactive seminar that will explore effective\, intentional and practical ways for healthcare leaders to strengthen their organization’s focus on doing the right thing when moving from volume to value-based care. Expert faculty will discuss the linkage between ethics\, quality and value. Hear firsthand from healthcare leaders who have been faced with ethical challenges and learn from the changes they made in their organizations. This engaging presentation and discussion will provide the opportunity for reflection.\nDuring this seminar\, you will: \n\nExplore the ethical basis for avoiding non-beneficial care\nIdentify the challenges in implementing an effective strategy to restrict the use of non-beneficial interventions\nExamine the connection to the growing interest in the “Choosing Wisely” campaign\nUnderstand the role of leaders in ensuring the alignment of organizational values and administrative and clinical practices\nDiscuss how an ethical organization impacts culture\, care delivery and the bottom line\n\n  \nFaculty \nWilliam A. Nelson\, PhD\, HFACHE\, is associate professor of community and family medicine\, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and the Department of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.  Previously\, he was chief of the ethics education services for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for Ethics in Health Care\, which he cofounded. Dr. Nelson is a regular contributor to Healthcare Executive’s Healthcare Management Ethics Column and has authored more than 85 articles and book chapters. Dr. Nelson will lead the presentation and moderate the panel. \nPlus there will also be panel presentation by healthcare executives\, including:\n\n\n\nChristopher Karam\, FACHE\, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System since February 2003\, and has recently been named Chief Experience Officer for CHRISTUS Health System. Interested in health at an early age\, Mr. Karam began his healthcare career in nutrition and exercise physiology with a focus on cardiac rehabilitation. He has more than 30 years of experience in health care\, having held a variety of clinical\, operational and management positions in acute and rehabilitation hospitals. \nMr. Karam has been named one of 24 Hospital Leaders to Know by The Hospital Review and Beckers’ ASC Review\, named one of 58 Hospital and Health Industry Leaders by Hospital Review Magazine\, one of 300 Most Influential People in Healthcare selected out of 400\,000 nominees by Modern Healthcare\, selected as 300 Hospital and Health System Leaders to know by Becker’s Hospital Review\, and was a recipient of the most prestigious leadership award in the Texarkana region\, The Wilbur Award. \nFor the past 10 years\, CHRISTUS St. Michael has ranked in the top of the Press Ganey database for employee satisfaction and has consistently been one of the top leaders in patient satisfaction scores in the CHRISTUS Health System. Under his leadership\, CHRISTUS St. Michael has also received Magnet® designation\, NICHE designation\, been nationally recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters\, named one of the Best Places to Work in the Nation by Modern Healthcare\, named a Becker’s Hospital Review 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare\, received the America’s Best Hospital for Patient Experience Women’s Choice\, and named a Best Place to Work in Texas across all Texas industries. The hospital is an affiliate with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute\, the country’s No. 1 heart hospital\, according to U.S. News and World Report. \nMr. Karam holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).  He also has a master’s degree in exercise physiology with an emphasis in cardiac rehab from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univeristy\, a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from Louisiana State University\, and recently obtained a bachelor’s in theology from St. Gregory’s University. \nDr. Janice Knebl\, DO\, MBA\, received her medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After earning her degree\, she completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville Pennsylvania and a Geriatrics Medicine Fellowship at the Philadelphia Geriatrics Center. Dr. Knebl also received an MBA from Texas Christian University in 2002. She is a Professor of Medicine and the Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians Endowed Chair in Geriatrics at the UNT Health Science Center. She teaches medical students\, residents and fellows along with Interprofessional health care students through the Reynolds Interprofessional Geriatrics Education and Training in Texas Program\, which she directs. Dr. Knebl is the Medical Director of the James L. West Center\, Silverado Care Assisted Living and the Stayton Retirement Community. She has been named annually as a Fort Worth Top Doc\, received the distinguished “Internist of the Year” Award from the American College of Osteopathic Internists and has been awarded the 2013 TCOM Deans Research Award. \nDr. Matt Richardson was appointed as the Director of Public Health for Denton County in the summer of 2014.  Dr. Richardson served as Director of Public Health for the City of Amarillo and Potter/Randall Counties for the previous 9 years.  His prior experience includes public health preparedness and response\, corporate health consulting\, and private physician practice management.  Dr. Richardson has several peer-reviewed publications\, has testified to the Texas Legislature regarding public issues and continues to advocate for public health practice and resources for Denton County and the state of Texas.  He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Abilene Christian University and both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Public Health from the UNT HSC School of Public Health with concentrations of health administration and health management/policy.  Dr. Richardson currently serves on the site review teams for the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) to accredit public health programs and schools across the US.  Matt lives in Argyle with his wife of 20 years and their two daughters. \nJoseph F. Woelkers\, MA\nExecutive Vice President\, Chief Operating Officer\, Chief Business Officer\nAssociate Professor of Medicine\nUT Health Northeast\, (University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler) \nReporting to the President as Executive Vice President\, responsible for all institutional operations.  He serves on behalf of the president in his absence and chairs the executive cabinet of the institution whose membership includes the executive leadership team. \nHis broad experience includes 32 plus years in academic medicine as a senior administrator at three of the largest and complex medical intuitions in the US/world including the University of Michigan\, Johns Hopkins University\, and the University of Florida. In addition\, he has served as the Vice President for Outreach for the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa and worked in the private sector as CEO/President of HealthCare Operations International a company dedicated to building healthcare facilities throughout the world.  His previous position prior to joining UT Health Northeast was CEO of the National Childhood Cancer Foundation which was dedicated to supporting 8\,000 researchers throughout the world conducting pediatric cancer research. \nHis educational background consists of a bachelor and master’s degree (Higher education Administration) from Central Michigan University. He is currently enrolled in the Doctorate program in Healthcare Administration at Central Michigan University. He has completed the fellowship program from the Americas Essential Hospital Association\, and he has completed certificate programs from the University of Michigan and Harvard University. \n\n\n\nPanel Moderator:\nPatrick Simonson\, MHSA\, FACHE\nVice President\nCHRISTUS Trinity Clinic\n\nPatrick has extensive senior leadership experience in multifaceted health services\, primary and specialty care practices\, operations\, business development\, consulting and interim management roles within health systems. He recognizes the value of principle-centered leadership\, innovation\, with attention to strategic and tactical imperatives as well as realistic objectives and metrics. Patrick ensures effective structure\, market and provider driven approaches and sustainable operations.  He applies collaborative\, result oriented methods with clear communication to ensure operational and financial results\, effective change and high performing teams providing excellent care.\n\nPatrick has worked in corporate and health service organizations for 25 years with an emphasis on launching and leading profitable ventures\, coordinating mergers and acquisitions\, achieving significant\, multi-site operations improvements and optimal patient / key learner centered performance.   He is adept at measuring mission and margin\, works well independently and with teams\, is recognized for an ability to manage complexity\, think clearly\, communicate effectively\, and implement strategies. \nCareer success includes leadership positions at Washington Hospital Center\,   IBM Health Industry\, Cerner Corporation\, Lehigh Valley Health Network and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances. \nPatrick earned his BS in Economics at Indiana University of PA and a Masters\, Health Services Management at The George Washington University.  He holds a Healthcare Market Analysis Certificate from the Wharton School at Penn and graduated from the IBM Advanced Management Institute.  Patrick is on the Faculty at DeSales University and Cedar Crest College and is an award winning Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nRegister Now\n 
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Second Quarter Education Event
DESCRIPTION:3.0 Hours Face-to-Face Credits Approved\, 1.5 Per Panel \n3:30 – 5:00pm – Panel 1: Telemedicine in the Healthcare Delivery System \nInnovative benefits of telemedicine are of vital interest amid the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This program will explore the current and future role of telemedicine in the delivery of health care. Technical\, operational\, regulatory and financial aspects of the development of telemedicine programs will be investigated. The expanding role that telemedicine holds in daily medicine and its direction into the future of the healthcare delivery system will be explored. \nModerator:  \n \nMichael R. Hicks\, MD\, MBA\, MHCM\, FACHE\nExecutive Vice President for Clinical Affairs\, University of North Texas Health Science Center\,\nInterim Chief Executive Officer\, Acclaim Physician Group \nDr. Michael Hicks joined the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in 2015 as Executive Vice-President for Clinical Affairs. He also serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Acclaim Physician Group\, Inc. (“Acclaim”)\, the newly formed multi-specialty group practice of the John Peter Smith Health Network. In these roles Dr. Hicks leads several hundred physicians and advanced practice professionals in creating an academic and research oriented group practice dedicated to delivering high value clinical care to the residents of Tarrant County and North Texas today while developing the clinicians and care delivery models for the future. Dr. Hicks leads a UNT Health Science Center team that is partnering with local and national telehealth pioneers to develop educational curriculum and create clinical training opportunities in telehealth for health care students. \nDr. Hicks has held numerous leadership positions in a wide variety of clinical delivery organizations. He is a frequent invited speaker on practice management\, group practice development\, strategic planning\, negotiation and decision-making theory and practice\, consolidation in the health care industry and evolving care delivery platforms and clinician skills needed for the future. Additionally\, Dr. Hicks is a member of the management committee for the recently announced medical school in Fort Worth being collaboratively developed by Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. \nDr. Hicks received his M.D. from West Virginia University School of Medicine\, his residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Hospital in Dallas\, Texas\, as well as the Texas Heart Institute in Houston. He holds advanced management degrees in business (University of Dallas MBA) and healthcare management (Harvard School of Public Health) and has board certification in both Anesthesiology and the medical subspecialty of Clinical Informatics. \nPanelists: \n \nCarl Couch\, M.D.\, MMM\, FAAFP\nVice President\, Innovation\, Baylor Scott & White Health  \nDr. Couch has been an active family physician for 39 years and is currently the Vice President Innovation at Baylor Scott & White and the immediate past President of Baylor Quality Alliance\, a clinically integrated Accountable Care alliance of over 4\,000 physicians and 46 hospitals aligned with Baylor Scott&White Health Care System from 2011-2015. \nPrior to this he was Vice President of Health Care Improvement of Baylor Health Care System\, from 2010-11. He was also the Founding director\, and 13-year Chairman of the Board of Health Texas Provider Network\, an organization of 700 physicians employed by the Baylor Health Care System and Founder of Family Medical Center at Garland\, Texas. \nHe was the founder and Executive Director of ABC Baylor\, the Baylor Health Care System’s 4-day course on clinical quality improvement\, graduating over 2\,800 physicians\, nurses\, and administrative leaders 2001-2011. \nHe was also Co Chairman\, Best Care Committee\, Baylor Health Care System senior quality committee 2005-2011 and Director of Physician Leadership training in Baylor for over 8 years. \nHis interests as a physician leader include Accountable Care\, physician group dynamics\, group practice organization and function\, physician compensation\, physician leadership development\, population health\, systematic quality improvement\, and medical informatics.  As founding President of a large\, successful Accountable Care Organization\, Dr. Couch is a recognized authority in ACO formation\, development\, and management. \nDr. Couch is a Board certified Family Physician\, Diplomat\, American Board of Family Practice; FAAFP\, Fellow\, AAFP. He is an AOA graduate of the University of Florida Medical School and did his Postgraduate training at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He received his Master’s in Medical Management from Tulane University in New Orleans. \nDr. Couch is happily married for 50 years to his wife\, Jo Anna\, who is a certified Personal Life and Executive Coach.  They have two children\, Kimberly McMillin\, MD (who is also a Family Physician in Health Texas and who has two daughters)\, and Dr. Christopher Couch\, Ph.D.\, Chief Technology officer for Lear Corporation in Detroit.  Chris and his wife have a son and daughter.  He enjoys golfing\, boating\, travel\, and is actively involved with his wife as co-teachers in adult education at Heights Baptist Church in Richardson\, Texas\, where he serves as a deacon. \n \nMichael Lemnitzer\, CPA\, CCP\nPhillips Health \nMichael Lemnitzer\, CPA\, CCP (Certified Public Accountant\, Chronic Care Professional Health Coach)\, has over 32 years of healthcare experience\, including 14 years related to geriatrics and long-term care and the most recent 18 years related to remote monitoring in home care and telemedicine. During his healthcare career\, Mr. Lemnitzer has been involved in new startups\, finance\, operations\, reimbursement\, new technology advancements\, regulatory\, legislative\, and strategic business development with increasing responsibilities each year. \nMike joined Philips in 2006 and is responsible for driving success with Population Health Solutions\, formerly known as Hospital to Home. Mike is confident that the healthcare industry will continue to expand\, further increasing benefits including financial\, clinical\, and operational\, and that ongoing new technology advancements and processes will change\, in a positive way\, how healthcare is delivered and managed across high risk/high cost patient populations. \nMike resides in Texas and has a daughter and son. \n \nAlexander M. Nason\nVice President\nSpecialists On Call \nMr. Alexander Nason directs the development of the new services for Specialists On Call. Through this effort\, he leads the strategic planning\, physician development\, sales and implementation of new telemedicine programs. In 2014\, Mr. Nason launched the Teleintensivist (aka Critical Care) service line which supports over 150 critical care beds in 7 states. Mr. Nason evaluates telehealth opportunities and develops appropriate strategies to implement a successful program for the client. Prior to joining Specialists On Call in 2013\, Mr. Nason lead the telehealth programs at Johns Hopkins Medicine where he consulted on telehealth implementations and installations. Successful programs included a pediatric emergency medicine program\, a tele-translation service\, an international tumor board and a global second opinion service. Additionally\, Mr. Nason successfully launched the centralized e-learning platform at Johns Hopkins Medicine to facilitate corporate training across the enterprise. When he left\, the platform had over 1.7 million completions in less than 5 years. \nMr. Nason has more than 25 years of healthcare industry experience in research\, political\, clinical\, academic and consulting environments. Mr. Nason holds a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.A. in Biology from Tulane University. \n  \n5:00-6:00pm – Hors d’oeuvres and Networking \n  \n6:00-7:30pm – Panel 2: Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections \nHAIs are among the leading causes of death in the United States accounting for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99\,000 associated deaths in 2002. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of HHS has shown that about 36% of these infections are preventable through the adherence to strict guidelines by healthcare workers when caring for patients. This discussion will be focused on the causes of hospital acquired infections and the impact leadership can have on the quality\, financial health and safety of their organizations. \nModerator: \n \nKevin Stevenson\, MBA\, FACHE\,\nIntegraNet Health\n \nKevin Stevenson has served in leadership roles in hospitals\, systems and healthcare organizations for over 25 years.  Kevin’s expertise lies in service line development\, physician relations\, branding\, messaging\, crisis communications and operations.  He and his teams have been recognized for leadership in quality\, safety\, patient satisfaction and Kevin was named 2001 Marketer of the Year by the Greater Omaha Chapter of the American Marketing Association. \nA Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives since 2001\, Kevin has served in a variety of roles within ACHE chapters\, including his current service as Secretary of the ACHE of North Texas Chapter\, and on Regent Advisory Councils in Kentucky and in North Texas.  Kevin is passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders and has mentored many both formally through ACHE of North Texas and informally.  In 2014\, Kevin was recognized by ACHE for his contributions with the ACHE Service Award. \nKevin currently serves as a consultant for a number of healthcare-related organizations and ventures and as an adjunct professor for healthcare management at Concordia University in Austin.  He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Baylor University and is a rabid supporter of Baylor football.  He and his wife have two daughters and are active in their church and community. \nPanelists: \n \nMichael Siebert\, M.D.\nMedical Director Infectious Diseases\nChildren’s Health & Infectious Diseases Faculty UT Southwestern  \nDr. Sebert is a member of the Pediatric Infectious Disease faculty at UT Southwestern and serves as the Medical Director for Infection Prevention & Control at Children’s Health.  His professional interests include prevention of hospital-acquired infections and preparedness for emerging infectious diseases in the healthcare environment.  Prevention of infections associated with central vascular catheters and urinary catheters has been a focus of his work at Children’s. \nDr. Sebert completed residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).  He then joined the faculty at CHOP and conducted research on respiratory tract infections before moving to Children’s in 2014. \n \nPranavi Sreeramoju\, MD\, MPH\, CMQ\, FSHEA\, FIDSA\nAssociate Professor\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\nChief of Infection Prevention\, Parkland Hospital \nAs Associate Professor in Medicine-Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Chief of Infection Prevention at Parkland\, Dr. Sreeramoju has led quality\, safety and process improvement efforts related to healthcare-associated infections and sepsis mortality\, and accelerated training and research in infection-related quality and safety. Key accomplishments during her 10-year tenure in the University of Texas system have been reduction in several HAI in hospitals she served\, implementation of prevention programs including hand hygiene and healthcare personnel vaccination programs\, enhancement of data infrastructures\, and establishment of training programs in healthcare epidemiology. She is currently leading the RITE (Reduce Infections Together in Everyone) program\, an 1115 waiver initiative at Parkland. She chairs the infection prevention and control committee at Parkland and serves on several national and regional quality and safety committees including the education committee of the American College of Medical Quality\, the public policy and government affairs committee of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America\, and the Texas Medical Association Council for Quality and Patient Safety. She has been named as one of the ‘Top 50 leaders in Patient Safety in 2015’ by Becker’s Hospital Review and she is the recipient of the SHEA-APIC Judene Bartley Award for Public Policy and Advocacy in 2015. \n \nBrenda Helms\, RN\, AAS\, BSN\, MBA/HCM\, CIC\, CPHQ\nRegional Director of Clinical Compliance and Accreditation\nBaylor Scott & White Health \n  \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-second-quarter-education-event/
LOCATION:Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney\, 5252 W University Dr.\, McKinney\, TX\, 75071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Chiefs - After Hours Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come listen as local industry leaders share their experience and gain insight on how to build leadership skills and leverage them for professional growth.  Learn from their successes and challenges and be inspired to further pursue your own professional and personal development goals. \nPanelists: \nClay Franklin (HCA) \nBrett Lee\, FACHE (Tenet Healthcare) \nWinjie Miao (Texas Health Resources) \nGeorge Sauer (SavaSeniorCare) \n  \nFacilitator: \nBritt Berrett\, PhD\, FACHE (University of Texas Dallas) \nHors d’oeuvres will be included with regisration.  A cash bar will also be available. \nRegister Now
URL:https://achentx.org/event/cocktails-chiefs-networking-event/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Spring Education Event
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas Spring Education Event  \nJohn Peter Smith Hospital\, Outpatient Clinic Auditorium\, 3rd Floor\, \n1500 S. Main Street\, Fort Worth\, Texas 76104 \nFeb 25\, 2016 \n3.0 Category 1 Credits Approved \n  \nPanel 1: Becoming Accountable: Achieving Success in Population Health Management \n  \nModerator:  \nPaul Aslin\, FACHE\, COO – Clinical Care Associates \nPaul Aslin is the Chief Operating Officer for Clinical Care Associates and Senior Administrative Director at Wise Health System in Decatur\, TX.  He leads their participation in the 1115 Waiver program and has administrative responsibility for eight DSRIP projects and system population health initiatives.  Paul received his Masters in Health Care Administration in 2011 from the University of Texas at Arlington.  As a student\, Paul received the 2010 TORCH Foundation MHA Scholarship Award and was 1st place winner in the graduate division of the 2011 ACHE Richard J Stull Student Essay Competition in Healthcare Management.  He is a member of the inaugural class of the TORCH Leadership and Management Institute Healthcare Fellowship and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.  He serves on the Texas AHEC East North Central Advisory Board and is currently 1st Vice President of the Decatur Lions Club.    Paul resides in Haslet\, TX with his wife\, Amanda\, and three daughters. \n  \nPanelists: \nDaniel W. Varga\, MD.\, Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer \nDaniel Varga\, M.D.\, joined Texas Health Resources in January 2013 as the system’s first chief clinical officer (CCO) and senior executive vice president. As CCO he is responsible for achieving full and seamless integration of the entire Texas Health clinical enterprise\, including quality\, patient safety\, and patient experience initiatives. He also oversees physician relationships\, clinical integration\, care design\, and clinical research and education. \nVarga comes to Texas Health with 24 years of combined experience in patient practice\, medical education and health care administration. He served in a number of senior clinical leadership roles in large health care organizations\, most recently as the chief clinical officer at KentuckyOne Health\, the largest health system in Kentucky. \nPrior to this position\, he served as chief medical officer (CMO) at Saint Joseph Health System in Lexington\, Ky.\, regional vice president-CMO at SSM Healthcare-Saint Louis\, senior vice president and CMO at Norton Healthcare in Louisville\, Ky.\, and founder and president of Community Medical Associates\, a large primary care physician group. \nVarga received a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky and his medical education was at the University of Louisville. He is board certified in internal medicine. \n  \nDanny Irland\, FACHE\, MBA \nAssociate Vice President\, Managed Care Contracting\, Chief Operating Officer\, UT Southwestern Health Systems\, Chief Executive Officer\, UT Southwestern Accountable Care Network \nDanny Irland obtained his BBA degree from the Northwood University. He completed his MBA degree at University of Dallas.\nCurrently\, Danny is responsible for the managed care contracting teams at UT Southwestern Medical Center\, network development\, population management operations\, and running UTSW’s accountable care organization. \n  \nBrent Hardaway\, MS\, Vice President\, Premier healthcare alliance \nMr. Hardaway has 25 years of experience in various facets of health care operations\, planning and strategy development. He is currently responsible for Premier’s Population Health Management Advisory Practice. Since joining Premier (previously Phase 2 Consulting until June 2009) in 1994\, he has led projects ranging from population health strategy to hospital and physician alignment to the development of clinically integrated networks. From 2004 thru 2006 he served as COO of Phase 2\, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RehabCare\, and was responsible for the operations and strategic direction of the 50 person firm\, including transitioning the firm from a partnership to a subsidiary of a publicly traded corporation. Prior to joining Phase 2 Consulting\, he held a number of positions with Kaiser Permanente\, including Director of Planning of its Texas Region\, and Vice President of Planning for the Texas Hospital Association. \nMr. Hardaway speaks nationally on a range of topics\, but most often on the aspects of developing a population health management enterprise. He received his M.S. in Health Care Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio\, Texas and his Bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown\, Texas. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Westlake United Methodist Church and Trinity University Health Care Administration Alumni Association’s Board. \n  \nPanel 2: Integrating the Principles of Patient Centered Care \n  \nModerator \nNancy Vish\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE \nPresident/Chief Nursing Officer \nBaylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital \n  \nNancy Vish has been with Baylor Health Care System since 1996. She currently serves in the combined role of President and Chief Nursing Officer at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital (BHVH). She is a member of the senior executive team and is responsible for all clinical areas. \n  \nHer main focuses as President and CNO are oversight of continued construction and upgrades as well as leading BHVH’s quality program to the top in the Baylor Health Care System. Vish has led the organization in attaining the VHA Clinical Excellence Award\, TMF Clinical Excellence Award\, the ANA Magnet Accreditation in 2007\, AHA Gold Award for Secondary Guidelines and the AHA Fit and Friendly Award. BHVH was also selected by VHA for its blueprinting of the SCIP process. \n  \nPrior to becoming President and CNO in 2005\, Vish was Vice President of Clinical Operations and CNO at BHVH from 2001 to 2005. In this role\, she managed the clinical operations of BHVH as it opened in 2002. Vish was responsible for the overall management\, policies\, procedures and certifications for all clinical operations. \n  \nVish began her Baylor career in 1996 as a program manager and director overseeing the Cardiac Cath Lab\, EP/PM Lab\, Coronary Care Unit and the Interventional Cardiology Unit at Baylor University Medical Center. She coordinated care provided by all members of the medical care team and ancillary departments and provided ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient care. She also provided direct patient care to critically ill adults and their families. Vish operated the budget for each of the units and directed and implemented cost-containment measures to assure the cost-effective operation of the units. \n  \nBefore coming to Baylor\, Vish worked various positions at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville\, Tenn.\, including staff ICU nurse\, nurse instructor of the education department and head nurse of the specialty care unit. She started her career at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh\, Pa.\, in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and then in Trauma and Transplant. She also was a branch manager for the American Home Health Care of Georgia\, Inc. in Dothan\, Ala. \n  \nIn 2004\, Vish was recognized by the Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital Council and Texas Nurses Association District 4 as one of the Great 100 Nurses. Vish currently is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives\, American Association of Critical Care Nursing\, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society\, Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals\, American College of Cardiovascular Administrators\, Society of Critical Care Medicine\, Vascular Nurses Society\, American Nurses Organization\, Texas Organization of Nurse Executives\, and the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nShe has also been published in the American Journal of Cardiology and the American Journal of Operating Room Nurses and has delivered numerous presentations. \nVish received her bachelor’s in nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana\, Pa. She returned to school to receive her master’s in nursing from Vanderbilt University. Vish then continued her education by receiving her doctorate at Texas Women’s University. \n  \nPanelists: \nDan Bent\, Director Service Excellence\, Texas Health Resources \nAs the Director of Service Excellence for Texas Health Resources\, Dan is responsible for leading patient experience initiatives for THR and directing specific patient-centered improvement efforts at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas\, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital\, and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman. \nWith a diverse background in process improvement\, relationship-building\, fundraising\, marketing\, and public and media relations\, Dan joined THR in 2013 after more than five years with Press Ganey where he managed a national consulting team and served as a consultant for non-acute services. Dan’s clients ranged from large\, integrated healthcare systems to multi-specialty medical practices\, surgery centers\, home health agencies\, and urgent care clinics. \nPrior to joining Press Ganey\, Dan served as Fund Development Officer for Memorial Health System of South Bend\, Indiana.  In addition to growing the annual fund and obtaining private support for capital projects\, Dan also received Lean Six Sigma certification from GE Healthcare. He worked on hospital projects that streamlined patient throughput and improved bed availability. \nDan received his Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. He also is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality. \n  \nJohn Phillips\, FACHE\nPresident\, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center \nJohn Phillips is president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center\, having assumed the role in August 2011. He oversees operations of a 168-bed non-profit tertiary\, acute care hospital with more than 1\,000 employees and 200 physicians. Phillips has been instrumental in leading and growing the hospital\, currently undergoing a $118 million expansion\, to continue to meet the needs of the communities in Tarrant\, Johnson and Ellis counties. \nUnder Phillips’ leadership\, Methodist Mansfield was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission for heart attack\, heart failure\, pneumonia\, and stroke during the 2011\, 2012 and 2013 calendar years and earned an “A” Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group® for six consecutive releases. \nUnder Phillips’ guidance\, the hospital earned Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation and the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Silver Award from TMF Health Quality Institute for improving outcomes in patient care and specific national quality measures. Methodist Mansfield was voted Best Hospital and Best Emergency Department by Living Magazine’s Best of Arlington and Mansfield Reader’s Choice Awards. It was named Best Medical Facility in 2015 Best Hospital in 2014 and Best Maternity Ward in 2015 and 2013 by the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce and Focus Daily News Reader’s Choice Awards.  Methodist Health System\, of which Methodist Mansfield is a part\, was named one of the 40 Great Health Systems to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review\, noting the major recognition of the Texas Award for Performance Excellence\, Top 10 Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal\, 11 years in a row\, listed among the top 150 Best Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review five consecutive years\, recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association in 2012\, 2014\, and 2015 and listed among Modern Healthcare’s “40 Fastest Growing Healthcare Companies in America.” \nPhillips earned a MBA from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. \nAmong his many accomplishments\, Phillips was named Executive of the Year from the Fort Worth Business Press and is among Becker’s Hospital Review’s top CEOs. He serves on the Texas Hospital Association Council of Policy Development and HOSPAC. Locally\, Phillips serves on the board of directors for the Tarrant County American Heart Association\, Mansfield Economic Development Corporation\, Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Board\, and Arlington YMCA Community. \n  \nStephen Kimmel\, CFO \nCook Children’s Healthcare System \nStephen Kimmel has served as Chief Financial Officer for Cook Children’s Health Care System since February 2014.  Prior to Cook Children’s\, Stephen served as the CFO of Strategic Management Services and Shared Services for Providence Health & Services\, a multi-state 32 hospital system in the Northwest.  Stephen served as CFO at Hendrick Health System\, a 511 bed not-for-profit system\, located in Abilene\, Texas from for 14 years and prior to that\, as CFO of University Medical Center\, a governmental academic hospital\, in Lubbock\, Texas\, for over 7 years.  Stephen graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1984 and worked in public accounting\, receiving his Texas State board of Public Accountancy certificate in 1987 prior to entering healthcare. \nThroughout his healthcare career\, Stephen has served as a Board member and a Finance Committee member for provider based insurance and HMO organizations.  He is currently a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and serves on the Texas Health and Human Services Hospital Payment Advisory Committee.  Stephen has served on various THA and HHSC policy and hospital advisory workgroups and committees primarily focused on Texas Medicaid reimbursement. \n  \nJohn Peter Smith Hospital\, Outpatient Clinic\, 3rd floor Auditorium\, 1500 S. Main Street\, Fort Worth\, TX 76104 \nParking is available in both the outpatient clinic parking garage as well as the hospital parking garage. Parking will be validated. If parking in the hospital parking garage you can walk across the foot bridge from the hospital side to the 3rd floor auditorium in the outpatient building. There will be signs to direct people to the auditorium. \n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-spring-cluster-education-event/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the President - Nancy Vish\, RN\, PhD\, FACHE & Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:                                        \nNancy A. Vish\, RN\, PhD\, FACHE\, is president and chief nursing officer for the Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. Since 2002\, Dr. Vish has led north Texas’ first hospital dedicated solely to the care and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Her vision and commitment to quality\, patient-centered care have enabled the hospital to become a destination of choice for patients in North Texas\, across the state of Texas and from across the nation\, seeking diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of heart and vascular issues. Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital has become one of the leading heart disease research centers in the country thanks to Dr. Vish’s compassion and dedication to bringing tomorrow’s revolutionary cardiac interventions to patients today. Her laser-like focus on collaboration with world renown cardiologists\, interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons on the medical staff of Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital\, has resulted in evidence-based care being delivered to every patient\, every time. This has led to quality outcomes that consistently place Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital near the top of national quality performance metrics. Thanks to her experience as a nurse and her passion for leadership the hospital has earned many awards and recognitions\, including: \n\nThe Guardian Award for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and the Beacon of Excellence Award in Patient Satisfaction from Press Ganey\nTop Performer on Key Quality Measures from The Joint Commission\nNamed one of the “Nation’s Best Cardiovascular Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review\nMagnet® status for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center\nNamed to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work list in 2012\, 2013\, 2014 and 2015\nTexas Award for Performance Excellence\, the state’s highest honor for quality and organization performance\, from the Quality Texas Foundation\n2014 Mission: Lifeline® Gold Achievement award from the American Heart Association for efforts to provide prompt\, evidence-based care for heart attack patients.\n\n  \nDr. Vish holds a doctor of nursing degree from Texas Women’s University\, a master of science in nursing degree from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Prior to assuming her role as president/CNO for Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital\, she was vice president of clinical operations/CNO for the hospital. She has also served as program manager/director for the cardiac cath lab\, electrophysiology/PM(?) lab\, coronary care unit and interventional cardiology unit at Baylor University Medical Center and as head nurse of the specialty care unit at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville\, TN. She began her nursing career at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh\, PA. \n  \nDr. Vish has received many special honors during her career: \n\nTop 100 Women in Healthcare to Watch by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2012\, 2013 and 2014\nFinalist for D Magazine Top Nurses-Administration\nNominated to attend Leadership Dallas by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce\nProfiled by Health Leaders Media\nGreat 100 Nurses of Dallas\n\n  \nDr. Vish is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives\, past president of the American Association of Critical Care Nursing (Dallas chapter)\, sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Scoiety\, Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals\, American College of Cardiovascular Administrators Society of Critical Care Medicine\, Vascular Nurses Society\, American Nurses Association\, Texas Nurses Association and Texas Organization of Nurse Executives. \nAfter Nancy’s presentation and breakfast\, an optional Procedure Room/Facility Tour will be available.\nClick here to register.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-president-nancy-vish-rn-phd/
LOCATION:Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital\, 621 North Hall Street\, Dallas\, 75226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast with the CEO
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20151208T222005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151208T222347Z
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX & HFMA Joint Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come and join ACHE of North Texas and HFMA for our 2016 Joint Networking Event\, once again being held at the fabulous Dallas Museum of Art. \nRegistration includes: \n\nEntry into the museum\nReserved Room for ACHE/HFMA Members to network\nParking\nHors d’oeuvres\nCash bar\nExhibits open until 9pm\nA lot of great Networking!\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-hfma-joint-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Dallas Museum of Art\, 1717 N Harwood\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20160104T235821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T235821Z
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SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas/Texas Hospital Association Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is joining forces with the Texas Hospital Association to partner on two educational Face-to-Face qualifying sessions during their 2016 Annual THA Conference.  Attendance for these sessions is open to all THA Conference registrants.  Employees of THA member hospitals qualify for their member registration rate. \n  \nConcurrent Breakout Sessions #1 \nJanuary 21\, 9:45 – 11:15 am \n  \nTelemedicine in the Healthcare Delivery System – ACHE Face to Face Panel Session 1.5 hours \n  \nModerator: Robert Early\, MHA\, FACHE\, CEO\, JPS Health  \n  \nPanelists: \nStacy Wilson\, Vice President & Associate General Counsel\, Texas Hospital Association Foundation; \nBrian Henry\, MHA\, Chief Strategy Officer at JSA Health;  \nMichael R. Hicks\, MD\, MBA\, MHCM\, Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs\, University of North Texas Health Science Center & Interim Chief Executive Officer of Acclaim Physician Group\, Inc. \n  \nTelemedicine has become increasingly popular throughout the years. Its innovative benefits are of vital interest amid the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Telemedicine uses a variety of forms of electronic communication technology to provide a convenient method to deliver healthcare services and education. This program will explore the current and future role of telemedicine in the delivery of health care.  The program surveying the various uses and settings of telemedicine will delve into how well this technology has been utilized and received by clinicians and patients.  Technical\, operational\, regulatory and financial aspects of the development of telemedicine programs will be investigated. The expanding role that telemedicine holds in daily medicine and its direction into the future of the healthcare delivery system will be explored. \n  \n  \n  \nConcurrent Breakout Sessions #2\nJanuary 21\, 12:45 – 2:15 am \n  \nSustainability of Healthcare Organizations: A Plan of Action – ACHE Face to Face Panel Session 1.5 hours  \n  \nModerator: David Salsberry\, MPA\, Executive Vice President\, COPE Health Solutions \n  \nPanelists:  \nBrent King\, MBA\, FACHE\, Vice President\, UMC Health System \nKarim Kaissi\, FACHE\, Senior Director\, Accountable Care Operations at Texas Health Resources\,  \nHerd Midkiff\, MBA\, CVA\, Partner-Director Operations at JTaylor \nStan Hupfeld\, MHA\, Chairman of the INTEGRIS Family of Foundations & Consultant INTEGRIS Health\,  \n  \nC-suite executives and clinicians involved in leading organizational change in new and/or renovated tertiary clinical facility planning will discuss issues surrounding sustainability for healthcare institutions into the 21st century in the U.S.\, with regards to the era of healthcare reform\, which is very complex. Within the scope of priorities\, this discussion will emphasize the necessity of understanding the key potential and existing operational and cost problem areas of adaptability for healthcare system sustainability as healthcare providers continue to face future operational challenges. The primary goal of this discussion is to provide an overview of the models of current successes and solutions with a focus on a realistic plan of action. \n  \nTo learn more about this program or to register visit THA website. \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/9878/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel Dallas\, 400 N Olive Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Hospital Association":MAILTO:education@tha.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151207T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20151009T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T171637Z
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SUMMARY:On Location Program
DESCRIPTION:Possibilities\, Probabilities\, and Creative Solutions: \nBreakthrough Thinking for Complex Environments \n6 Face to Face Credit Hours Apply \nGo beyond traditional methods for problem solving and create new approaches that will inspire your team to generate new ideas and facilitate sustainable improvement. \nProgram Objectives: \n\nRealize better bottom-line results with breakthrough strategies that incorporate innovation and creativity.\nLearn to think beyond the “here and now” and focus on better and more future-oriented outcomes.\nHow to stop trying to solve new problems with the same old approaches.\nHow to stop (or start) a “runaway train” at your organization.\nTechniques to anticipate and overcome roadblocks\, objections and those who say\, “We can’t do that.”\nStrategies to improve team performance finesse.\n\nPresented by: \n \nKevin E. O’Connor\, CSP \nDiscover new and creative leadership approaches to solving complex\, multidimensional challenges from seminar leader Kevin O’Connor\, a specialist in educating and coaching leaders whose organizations now think beyond immediate challenges and focus on a comprehensive plan for long-term success. \nMr. O’Connor is a specialist in educating and coaching professionals who are charged with leading professional peers: especially healthcare leaders and their physician partners. Mr. O’Connor’s major areas of focus are leadership\, influence\, innovation and the development of teams of healthcare executives and their physician leaders. Mr. O’Connor teaches at Chicago’s Loyola University and Columbia College\, Chicago’s performing arts school. He holds three master’s degrees and is the author or co-author of seven books\, including the most recent\, Fearless Facilitation. \nWho Should Attend: CEOs\, board members\, physician leaders\, and other mid and senior executives. \nRegistration & Breakfast: 8:15-9:00AM\nProgram: 9:00AM – 3:00PM\nLunch Provided \nRegister Now!  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/on-location-program-possibilities-probabilities-and-creative-solutions-breakthrough-thinking-for-complex-environments/
LOCATION:Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Heart Center\, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
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SUMMARY:General Membership Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Keynote Speaker\nSUSAN DENTZER\n \n\n\nANALYST FOR THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER\nSENIOR POLICY ADVISER: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON\nGLOBAL EXPERT ON HEALTHCARE AND POLICY\n\n\n\n\nSusan Dentzer is Senior Policy Adviser at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, the nation’s largest philanthropy focused on health and health care in the United States. In this role\, she works closely with foundation leaders to carry out the organizational mission of improving the health and health care of all Americans. One of the nation’s most respected health and health policy thought leaders and journalists\, she is also an on-air analyst on health issues on the PBS NewsHour. From 2008 to April 2013\, she was the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs\, the nation’s leading peer-reviewed journal of health policy\, and led the transformation of that journal from a bimonthly academic publication into a highly topical publication and web site with more than 120 million page views annually. From 1998 to 2008\, she led the PBS NewsHour’s health unit as on-air health correspondent\, and was the recipient of numerous honors and awards. \nDentzer is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine and the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Dentzer graduated from Dartmouth\, is a trustee emerita of the college\, and chaired the Dartmouth Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2004. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Overseers of Dartmouth Medical School and is an Overseer of the International Rescue Committee\, a leading humanitarian organization. She is also on the board of directors of Research!America\, an alliance working to make research to improve health a higher priority\, and is a public member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Specialties. A widely admired communicator\, Dentzer is a frequent speaker before a wide variety of health care and other groups\, and a frequent commentator on such National Public Radio shows as the Diane Rehm Show and This American Life. She and her husband have three children and live in the Washington\, DC area. \n\n\nOne hour of Qualified (formerly called Category II) credits apply. \nRegistration and Networking Reception – 5:30-6:30 PM\nDinner and Program – 6:30-9:00 PM\nChapter Awards\n2016 Board Nominations\nStudent Case Study Competition\n  \nRegister Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/general-membership-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The Joule Hotel\, 1530 Main Stret\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T063958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T130917Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Education Event (3 Face to Face Credits)
DESCRIPTION:Fall Education Event\nPanel 1:  The Impact of the ICD – 10:  \nHow Implementation will Affect the Healthcare Executive’s Mission\n(1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply)\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon mandate the conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10. This change will dramatically impact the way in which providers and hospitals perform coding-related activities. Changes will be required with respect to clinical documentation so that coding can be more precise and accurate. This\, in turn\, could have a significant impact on the revenue cycle. During this panel\, experts will discuss how they are preparing for the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10\, the changes it will bring\, and how healthcare executives will manage the change and consequences. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nJason Wachsmann\, M.D.\nAssistant Professor | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center\nAssociate Medical Director of Radiology | Parkland Hospital and Healthcare System \nTerrance Govender\, M.D.\, C-CDI\, CHBC\nDirector\, Healthcare Practice | Navigant \nJulie M Pratt\, RHIA\, CCS\nCorporate Inpatient Coding Manager | Texas Health Resources \nModerated By:\nJames Sammons\, M.D.\, FACHE\nChief Medical Officer | Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital      \n  \n  \nPanel 2:  Technology Innovation Changing the Face of Healthcare Delivery\n(1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nWith the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\, there is a necessity to take stock of where the medical community stands on change and innovation\, specifically regarding the use of technology. The demand for higher quality healthcare at a lower cost creates an imminent need for change and innovation in healthcare delivery.  Healthcare has already seen innovations in the tools used to deliver care\, including pharmacy products\, medical devices\, information technology\, and biotechnology products. This innovation has changed and continues to change the way healthcare is delivered.  This panel will discuss how health systems are using innovation in technology to improve the value of the healthcare they deliver. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nPamela McNutt\nSenior Vice President & CIO | Methodist Health System \nHubert Zajicek\, M.D.\, MBA\nCEO & Founder | Health Wildcatters\n\nBilly Rios\, MBA\, MS\nSpeaker | Expertise on Emerging threats related to Industrial Control Systems (ICS)\, Critical Infrastructure (CI) and Medical Devices \nModerated By:\nCorey Wilson\, MHA\, FACHE\nVice President\, Professional Services | Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth \n  \n3.00 – 3.30PM Registration\n3.30 – 5.00PM Panel 1\n5.00 – 5:45PM Networking & Dinner\n5.45 – 7.15PM Panel 2 \nRegistration Deadline is October 19th. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/quarterly-education-event-3-face-to-face-credits/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151007T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151007T091500
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T063752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151003T121250Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Event
DESCRIPTION:Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast\n \nJoin us for a morning discussion featuring a panel of female healthcare leaders as they share their stories in their journeys to leading change in their professions. Hear about the experiences that have had the greatest impact on their lives and leadership. \nModerated By Very Special Guest: \n \nBritt Berrett\, PhD\, FACHE\nProgram Director – Healthcare Administration | University of Texas at Dallas \nCo-Author of Patients Come Second: Leading Change by Changing the Way You Lead \nPanelists: \nVirginia Rose-Harris\, MBA\, FACHE\nAdministrator – The Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants\, Vice President/Service Line Officer\nTexas Health Resources Presbyterian – Dallas \nKris Gaw\, MBA\nExecutive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer – Hospital Operations\,\nParkland Hospital and Health System \nNancy Vish\, RN\, PhD\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\nPresident and Chief Nursing Officer\nBaylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital \nLaura Irvine\, MHA\, FACHE\nExecutive Vice President for Integration and Alignment\nMethodist Health System \nDownload Full Bios Here \nRegistration & Breakfast: 7.30AM | Program 8.00AM | Q&A: 8.45-9.15AM \nGarage Parking and Valet Available.  Click Here for Map and Directions! \nRegistration Deadline is October 6th.\nSubstitutions can be made at any time. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/womens-event/
LOCATION:La Cima Club\, 5215 North O'Connor Road\, Suite 2600\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150925T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150811T213855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150811T214314Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2015 One Day BOG Review Course: Fundamentals of Healthcare Management
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you prepare to sit for the Board of Governors Exam.  Attend our one day review course! \nConducted By: \nPaula M. Zalucki\, FACHE\nPast Regent | Dallas-Fort Worth Area \n8 Qualified Education Credits (Formerly called Category II Credits) Apply \n**Registration closes Wednesday\, September 9th. No late registrations or walk-ins permitted.** \nRegistration and light breakfast begin at 7:30AM. Course begins at 8.00AM\nFee includes study materials\, light breakfast\, and lunch \n Register Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/fall-2015-one-day-bog-review-course-fundamentals-of-healthcare-management-2-2/
LOCATION:Texas Health Resources\, 612 E Lamar Blvd \, Arlington\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150923T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150923T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150702T002419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T041240Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Administrator - Michael Wiggins\, Children's Medical Center Plano
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Breakfast with the Administrator\, Michael Wiggins\, FACHE\, at Children’s Medical Center Plano. \nThe event will be held in the Speese Conference Center.  A map can be found HERE. \nSpace is limited.  Register Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-michael-wiggins-childrens-medical-center-plano/
LOCATION:Children’s Medical Center Plano\, 7601 Preston Road\, Plano\, 75024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T063009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T135722Z
UID:8815-1440687600-1440703800@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Education Event (3 Face to Face Credits Apply)
DESCRIPTION:Panel 1: Health Insurance Exchanges and their Effect on Healthcare Delivery Organizations\n (1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nBy January 2014\, a Health Exchange had to be operational in every state as a new option for individuals and small employers to purchase health insurance.  This session will examine the structure of federal and state Health Insurance Exchanges and how healthcare leaders can work effectively with these organizations. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nTricia Nguyen\, M.D.\nExecutive Vice President\, Population Health; and President\, Texas Health Population Health\, Education & Innovation Center | Texas Health Resources \nPriscilla Goode\, MAS\nDirector\, Accountable Care Network | UT Southwestern \nBlu Pannoff\, J.D.\nClient Counsel\, Employee Benefits – Public and Private Health Insurance Exchanges | Arthur J. Gallagher \nJesse “Jay” Beck\nVice President\, Strategic Marketing | Texas Health Resources \nModerated By:\nDresdene Flynn-White\, MA\, FACHE\nManagement Consultant\, Strategic Leadership Solutions \n\nPanel 2: Achieving the Triple Aim in Healthcare\n (1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nIn 2007 the Institute for Healthcare Improvement began the Triple Aim Initiative to accomplish three objectives:  improve population health\, improve patient experience\, and reduce the cost of care.  However\, any future efforts that fail to balance each of these objectives will have little to no success at controlling those cost drivers or improving healthcare delivery. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nValerie Anderson\, RN\, BSN\, MAOM\nSystem Vice President\, Clinical Effictiveness and Patient Safety | Methodist Health System \nTony Gilman\nChief Executive Officer | Texas Health Services Authority \nSteve Hadzima\, M.D.\nChief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer | Texas Health Resources Plano \nModerated By:\nBrett Lee\nChief Executive Officer\, Dallas Market | Tenet Healthcare \n3.00 – 3.30 PM Registration\n3.30 – 5.00 PM Panel 1\n5.00 – 5.45 PM Networking & Dinner\n5.45 – 7.15 PM Panel 2\n7.15 – 7.30 PM Wrap-up \nRegistration Deadline is August 24th. \nRegister Now!\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/quarterly-education-event-2/
LOCATION:The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano\, 1100 Allied Drive \, Plano\, 75093
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150702T000440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150722T142033Z
UID:9696-1439629200-1439640000@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Community Service Event
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow ACHENTX members at the DME Exchange and help clean\, repair or refurbish donated medical equipment to prepare them for their next use. Come out and help support the organizations mission\, meet ACHENTX members\, donate unwanted equipment\, and even earn credit towards Fellow status while giving back to your community. \nThe DME Exchange is a nonprofit agency that collects\, repairs and sanitizes durable medical equipment and then distributes them to individuals living in Dallas county who have a doctor’s prescription for the item\, are 200% below the poverty level\, have no insurance coverage or have a gap in coverage. DME equipment includes: canes\, crutches\, walkers\, rollators\, bedside commodes\, tub transfer benches\, manual and power wheelchairs\, hoyer lifts\, hospital beds and mattresses.  Click here for more information. \nIf you cannot attend the event and wish to donate supplies\, please contact Peter Blanchard at peter.blanchard@christushealth.org or 918-752-4249. \n*Dress is casual (0pen toe shoes or sandals are not appropriate).* \nRSVP Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/community-service-event-2/
LOCATION:DME Exchange of Dallas\, 12015 Shiloh Road\, Dallas\, 75228
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150728T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150407T004111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T170043Z
UID:8982-1438108200-1438119000@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Game Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:After Hours Networking Event at the Ballpark  \n\nCome out for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the offices of our host\, Sterling Barnett Little\, while the Rangers take on the New York Yankees. We encourage you to bring a colleague to join you and watch the game from a temperature-controlled indoor lounge with flat screen televisions and indoor/outdoor seating. This is a great event to introduce potential members to the Chapter. All-American ballpark foods will be served including hot dogs\, nachos\, and peanuts with a variety of beverages. \nThe office will be open to guests at 6:30 PM\, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. \nSPACE IS LIMITED AND ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.  \nSterling Barnett Little is a healthcare architectural\, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington\, Texas. Since 1994\, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction\, expansion\, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion. \nRegister Now
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ranger-game-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Ranger Ballpark\, 1000 Ballpark Way\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T055945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8813-1435253400-1435260600@achentx.org
SUMMARY:LPC Education Event - Denton (1.5 Face to Face credits apply)
DESCRIPTION:The Impact of the ACA:  How Readmission Penalties Will Affect the Healthcare Executive’s Mission\n(1.5 Face to Face Credits Apply to This Panel) \nThe cost of healthcare has been escalating over the past several years\, with expenditures surpassing $2.7 trillion in 2011. Trying to contain and reduce this growth has become a major policy focus not only at the federal and state levels\, but among employers and consumers as they struggle to keep up with the increasing cost of health insurance. Rising costs are placing an unsustainable strain on state and federal programs and individual and employer sponsored health plans. \nAccording to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)\, hospital and physician services account for over 51% of the cost. So what are the drivers of cost in these areas?: Lack of coordination of services among health providers resulting in inefficiencies and duplication; unnecessary medical treatment\, clinical variation\, and costly medical errors; and a sky rocketing population of people with one or more chronic diseases. In effort to address some of these issues\, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has reduced Medicare payments to hospitals with high 30-day readmission rates. \nJoin us as we discuss how readmission penalties are causing healthcare executives to get creative and consider new and innovative approaches to manage care transitions between community\, inpatient\, and specialty care settings while rethinking their financial strategy. \n***Please note:  This Local Program Council (LPC) Event presents the same topic from our February Education Event and will feature different Panelists and Moderator.  Double credit cannot be awarded to those who attended the session in February.*** \nPlanned in collaboration with the Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (TAHQ). \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nKimberly Hatchel\, DNP\, MHA\, RN\nSenior Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer | Medical Center of McKinney \nJay Duty\, MHA\nVice President of Strategy | Encompass Home Health and Hospice \nJill Studley\, M.D.\nMedical Director | HTPN Elder HouseCalls\nModerated By: \nWilliam Cooksey\, MBA\, BS\, RN\nDirector\, Quality Improvement\, Corporate Cardiovascular Service Line | Baylor Scott&White Health System \n5.30 – 6.00PM Registration and Dinner\n6.00 – 7.30PM Panel \nRegistration Deadline is June 22nd. \nA facility map can be found HERE. \nRegister Now
URL:https://achentx.org/event/lpc-education-event-denton/
LOCATION:Cook Children’s Health Care System
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150520T031532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214916Z
UID:9676-1434477600-1434484800@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Drive and Networking Event - Rain or Shine!!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Drive. Do you know a friend or colleague interested in joining ACHE or would benefit from becoming part of our 1600+ members in North Texas? Invite them to join you at the Dallas Arboretum for an evening of fun\, networking and education. \nIt’s a great way to introduce prospective members to the chapter and to other ACHE members. Our goal is to recruit 20 new members at this event\, so come out and enjoy the botanical garden. \nIf your guest joins ACHE during the event\, both of your names will be entered into a prize drawing! Beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. \n*All members welcome. Please only bring guests interested in the organization. \nOur event will be held at the Alex Camp House.  Please click HERE for a map. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/annual-membership-drive-and-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum\, 8525 Garland Rd. \, Dallas\, TX\, 75218
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150603T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150603T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T055616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T002421Z
UID:8812-1433316600-1433322000@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CEO - UNT Health Science Center
DESCRIPTION:(FULL BIOS) \nRegister Now!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-tarrant-county/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. \, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150429T041404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214916Z
UID:9675-1432886400-1432918800@achentx.org
SUMMARY:2015 Interprofessional Practice Symposium: Putting Theory into Practice
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this symposium is to promote collaboration between academics\, the practice community and supporting health care agencies and organizations to highlight practical aspects of collaborative practice with a focus on academic and practice models demonstrating evidence of improved patient experience\, outcomes and safety. The symposium includes a range of educators and practitioners discussing leading practices and case studies in both a large group and workshop style settings. \nInnovations to improve quality of care and patient safety are a topic of discussion and research within all health professions. Effective interprofessional health care teams have been identified as a factor in improved quality of care and patient safety. Training health care professionals\, health professions students\, patients and their families to function effectively as members of a collaborative team is a common goal across the practice and academic communities and supporting healthcare agencies and organizations. It is vital that the practice and academic communities and supporting health care agencies and organizations work collaboratively on development and dissemination of innovative models supporting collaborative practice. \nBest practices supporting effective collaborative team delivery of care must translate from theory to practice highlighting viable models for dissemination. Increasing exposure between the practice and academic communities provides health professions students with clinical setting examples of effective collaboration. This also informs practitioners of the team training models students are being exposed to and how to carry them into their future practice. \nMultiple continuing education credit types have been awarded for this activity.  Register today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2015-interprofessional-practice-symposium/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center\, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. \, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150407T002221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8979-1431678600-1431705600@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Essentials Institute (HIMSS)
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Essentials Institute: Health IT Trends Supporting the Applicability of Innovation\nTo achieve excellence\, healthcare organizations must continuously focus on transforming change within the culture\, mindset and capabilities of their employees\, while also sustaining a developing\, nurturing and high-performing workplace. The HIMSS Leadership Essentials Institute provides tomorrow’s health IT leaders and executives with the education\, tools and resources needed to advance their careers and lead their organizations to success. During this highly interactive\, one-day\, on-site educational program\, attendees will: \n• Explore core workforce competencies of high-performing leaders – including communication skills\, collaboration and teamwork\, business acumen\, change adaptability and emotional intelligence \n• Hear from nationally recognized and local speakers as they discuss lessons learned from their experiences in health IT \n• Interact with speakers and other attendees by asking questions\, engaging in social media\, responding to polling questions and more.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/leadership-essentials-institute-himss/
LOCATION:Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas\, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln\, Dallas\, TX\, 75231
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150421T181759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214916Z
UID:9078-1431540000-1431547200@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Drive and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Membership Drive. Do you know a friend or colleague interested in joining ACHE or would benefit from becoming part of our 1600+ members in North Texas? Invite them to join you at the Dallas Arboretum for an evening of fun\, networking and education. \nIt’s a great way to introduce prospective members to the chapter and to other ACHE members. Our goal is to recruit 20 new members at this event\, so come out and enjoy the botanical garden. \nIf your guest joins ACHE during the event\, both of your names will be entered into a prize drawing! Beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. \n*All members welcome. Please only bring guests interested in the organization.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/annual-membership-drive-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum\, 8525 Garland Rd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150414T204658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:9014-1429801200-1429817400@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Education Panel - Tarrant County (3 Face to Face Credits Apply)
DESCRIPTION:Spring Education Event\nPanel 1 – Diversity in Healthcare Management: Value-Added Business Sense \n(1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nDiversity in healthcare management is of critical importance and this factor must be recognized in the health care industry as organizations explore their recruitment processes. An increasingly diverse patient population can place pressure on health care organizations to reflect the communities they serve. Healthcare leaders also recognize that diversity brings fresh perspectives and skills provided by diverse employees that can help produce a bottom-line benefit for their organization\, resulting in added value as well as competitive advantage. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nDresdene Flynn-White\, MA\, FACHE\nManagement Consultant\, Strategic Leadership Solutions \nMina Kini\nSenior Director\, Multicultural and Community Health Improvement | Texas Health Resources \nDi Ann Sanchez\, PhD\, SPHR\nFounder/President | DAS HR Consulting and Sanchez & Associates LLC; \nTonya Veasey\nPresident/CEO\, OCG | PR \nModerated By:\nMichael D. Sanborn\, M.S.\, R.Ph.\, FASHP\, FACHE\nPresident and CEO | Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton\n \nPanel 2 – Reinventing Customer Service in Healthcare: Lessons Learned From the Best\n(1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nConsumer-driven services in business and the need for efficiency are accelerating changes in the way organizations operate and compete. Many consumers today are taking greater control of their purchasing power and healthcare decisions and are demanding excellence in service. The challenge is how to give them the best service in a meaningful and economic way. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nFrederick Crampton\nDirector\, Consulting | Sg2 \nKathy Harper\, RN\, MBA\, EDAC\nVice President\, Clinical Coordination | Parkland Health & Hospital System \nPamela Stoyanoff\, MBA\, CPA\nExecutive Vice President and COO | Methodist Health System \nModerated By:\nLinda Nall\, MHSM\, FACHE\nVice President Patient Satisfaction Measurement & Improvement | Texas Health Resources.        \n3.00 – 3.30PM Registration\n3.30 – 5.00PM Panel 1\n5.00 – 6.00PM Networking & Hors d’oeuvres\n6.00 – 7.30PM Panel 2 \nRegistration Deadline is April 20th. \nRegister For This Event
URL:https://achentx.org/event/quarterly-education-panel-tarrant-county-3-face-to-face-credits-apply/
LOCATION:Cook Children’s Health Care System\, 801 7th Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T054731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8810-1429801200-1429817400@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Education Panel - Tarrant County (3 Face to Face credits apply)
DESCRIPTION:Spring Education Event\nPanel 1 – Diversity in Healthcare Management: Value-Added Business Sense \n(1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nDiversity in healthcare management is of critical importance and this factor must be recognized in the health care industry as organizations explore their recruitment processes. An increasingly diverse patient population can place pressure on health care organizations to reflect the communities they serve. Healthcare leaders also recognize that diversity brings fresh perspectives and skills provided by diverse employees that can help produce a bottom-line benefit for their organization\, resulting in added value as well as competitive advantage. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nDresdene Flynn-White\, MA\, FACHE\nManagement Consultant\, Strategic Leadership Solutions \nMina Kini\nSenior Director\, Multicultural and Community Health Improvement | Texas Health Resources \nDi Ann Sanchez\, PhD\, SPHR\nFounder/President | DAS HR Consulting and Sanchez & Associates LLC; \nTonya Veasey\nPresident/CEO\, OCG | PR \nModerated By:\nMichael D. Sanborn\, M.S.\, R.Ph.\, FASHP\, FACHE\nPresident and CEO | Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton\n \n\nPanel 2 – Reinventing Customer Service in Healthcare: Lessons Learned From the Best\n (1.5 Face – to – Face Credits Apply) \nConsumer-driven services in business and the need for efficiency are accelerating changes in the way organizations operate and compete. Many consumers today are taking greater control of their purchasing power and healthcare decisions and are demanding excellence in service. The challenge is how to give them the best service in a meaningful and economic way. \nPanelists: (Full bios can be found HERE)\n \nFrederick Crampton\nDirector\, Consulting | Sg2 \nKathy Harper\, RN\, MBA\, EDAC\nVice President\, Clinical Coordination | Parkland Health & Hospital System \nPamela Stoyanoff\, MBA\, CPA\nExecutive Vice President and COO | Methodist Health System \nModerated By:\nLinda Nall\, MHSM\, FACHE\nVice President Patient Satisfaction Measurement & Improvement | Texas Health Resources.        \n3.00 – 3.30PM Registration\n3.30 – 5.00PM Panel 1\n5.00 – 6.00PM Networking & Hors d’oeuvres\n6.00 – 7.30PM Panel 2 \nRegistration Deadline is April 20th. \nRegistration
URL:https://achentx.org/event/quarterly-education-panel/
LOCATION:Cook Children’s Health Care System\, 801 7th Ave. \, Fort Worth\, 76104
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T053859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8809-1427909400-1427918400@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Chiefs
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails with the Chiefs\nCome listen as local industry leaders share their experience and gain insight on how to build leadership skills and leverage them for professional growth. Learn from their success and challenges and be inspired to further pursue your own professional and personal development goals. \nPanel (Full panel bios can be found HERE): \nBarclay Berdan\, FACHE | Chief Executive Officer | Texas Health Resources\n\nLillee Gelinas\, MSN\, RN\, FAAN | System Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer | CHRISTUS Health \nAlan M. Miller\, M.D.\, Ph.D. | Director\, Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center;\nChief of Oncology for Baylor Health Care System; Pauline Allen Gill Distinguished Chair in Hematological Cancer Research \nJohn G. Moore\, CPA | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Parkland Health & Hospital System \nModerator: \nRobert Earley | President and Chief Executive Officer | John Peter Smith Health Network \n5.30 : Registration\n6.00 – 7.00 : Networking\n7.00 – 8.00 : Panel \nRegister Today
URL:https://achentx.org/event/cocktails-with-the-chief/
LOCATION:CHRISTUS Health\, 919 Hidden Ridge\, Irving\, TX\, 75038
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T053706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8808-1426181400-1426186800@achentx.org
SUMMARY:After Hours Congress Meet & Greet Event
DESCRIPTION:After Hours Networking Event and Congress Meet & Greet\nCome out and join us for a unique\, quarterly networking event at Winewood Grill in Grapevine. In addition to our traditional after hours networking event\, we want to help those attending the Congress on Healthcare Leadership connect before the conference to make Chicago-bound plans. But don’t forget\, this isn’t an event just for those attending Congress. We invite you to join us and meet like-minded professionals who have dedicated themselves to health care. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-congress-event/
LOCATION:Winewood Grill\, 1265 South Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150106T041840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8774-1424962800-1424979000@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Education Event - (3 Face to Face Credits Apply)
DESCRIPTION:PANEL 1: Integrating Acute Into Post Acute Care Settings\n(1.5 Face to Face Credits Apply to This Panel) \nThe Affordable Care Act has made no exceptions for the Acute Care Hospitals\, as they too are faced with ever more regulatory requirements and expanding financial penalties all as they strive to elevate the Standard of Care across the healthcare system. Though these requirements and penalties are not a new phenomena\, Acute Care Hospitals are in a new wave of financial penalties with Medicare payment reductions for readmission to acute care within 30 days of discharge. \nCome listen as our panelists discuss how Acute Care Hospitals are now\, more than ever\, working collaboratively with members of the post acute care continuum to cohesively manage patients. As we continue this path\, Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACs)\, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs)\, Home Health Agencies (HH’s)\, and Continuing Care Retirement Facilities (CCRCs) will play an even greater role in supporting our Acute Care Hospitals in the management of patient populations through the continuum of care. \nFEATURING : (CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIOS) \nModerator:\nMark Boles\, FACHE | Vice Chairman | Patient Advocacy Council\, Inc. \nPanelists:\nChet Bhasin | Service Line Director\, Rehabilitation | Texas Health Dallas\nJan Hamilton-Crawford\, FACHE | Vice President\, Operations | CHRISTUS Continuing Care\nStephanie Madrid | Market CEO | Kindred Dallas\nLoc Trieu\, MD | Regional Medical Director | Questcare Matrix \n\nPANEL 2: The Impact of the ACA:\nHow Readmission Penalties Will Affect the Healthcare Executive’s Mission\n(1.5 Face to Face Credits Apply to This Panel) \nThe cost of healthcare has been escalating over the past several years\, with expenditures surpassing $2.7 trillion in 2011. Trying to contain and reduce this growth has become a major policy focus not only at the federal and state levels\, but among employers and consumers as they struggle to keep up with the increasing cost of health insurance. Rising costs are placing an unsustainable strain on state and federal programs and individual and employer sponsored health plans. \nAccording to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)\, hospital and physician services account for over 51% of the cost. So what are the drivers of cost in these areas?: Lack of coordination of services among health providers resulting in inefficiencies and duplication; unnecessary medical treatment\, clinical variation\, and costly medical errors; and a sky rocketing population of people with one or more chronic diseases. In effort to address some of these issues\, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has reduced Medicare payments to hospitals with high 30-day readmission rates. \nJoin us as we discuss how readmission penalties are causing healthcare executives to get creative and consider new and innovative approaches to manage care transitions between community\, inpatient\, and specialty care settings while rethinking their financial strategy. \nFEATURING: (CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIOS) \nModerator:\nEric Jacobsen \, FACHE | Assistant Director | VA North Texas Health Care System \nPanelists:\nReggie Allen\, MBA\, RN | System Director\, Quality and Clinical Operations | CHRISTUS Health\nBobby Barajas| Vice President Sales & Marketing| Loopback Analytics\nBrenda Blaine\, DNP\, RN-BC\, FACHE\, NEA-BC | CNO/COO | Baylor Medical Center at Irving\nCynthia Hanna\, RN | CEO | Tarantino Healthcare Consultants \n3.00 – 3.30 Registration\n3.30 – 5.00 Panel 1\n5.00 – 6.00 Dinner and Networking\n6.00 – 7.30 Panel 2 \nCatering provided by: \n \n \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/quarterly-education-event/
LOCATION:CHRISTUS Health\, 919 Hidden Ridge\, Irving\, TX\, 75038
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150204T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20150109T032221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8794-1423035000-1423040400@achentx.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CEO - Christopher York\, FACHE
DESCRIPTION:Space Is Limited\, Register Today!
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-christopher-york-fache/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Breakfast with the CEO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T170504
CREATED:20141211T052641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T214917Z
UID:8640-1421949600-1421960400@achentx.org
SUMMARY:After Hours Networking: "Jazz in the Atrium" at the DMA
DESCRIPTION:ACHENTX and HFMA Joint Networking Event \nThursday\, January 22\, 2015\nDallas Museum of Art\n6.00 – 9.00PM \nRegistration includes entry into the museum\, reserved room for ACHE/HFMA members to network\, parking\, hors d’oeuvres\, jazz musicians\, cash bar and exhibits open to 9pm. \nMembers: $20\nNon – Members: $40 \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-networking-at-the-dallas-museum-of-art-jazz-in-the-atrium/
LOCATION:Dallas Museum of Art\, 1717 N. Harwood\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201
CATEGORIES:Networking
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