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SUMMARY:Leading with Care: Mental Health\, Equity\, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nA powerful discussion with healthcare leaders and experts on burnout\, resilience\, and building psychologically safe\, equitable workplaces. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an impactful virtual panel in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month\, hosted by the ACHE of North Texas Community\, Culture & Inclusion (CCI) Committee in collaboration with ACHENTX P.R.I.D.E Community and NALHE DFW. This conversation brings together distinguished leaders across clinical care\, behavioral health\, research\, and healthcare administration to explore the realities of burnout\, clinician wellbeing\, and psychological safety in today’s healthcare environment. \n  \nFrom frontline nursing and quality leadership to national behavioral health policy\, organizational consulting\, and pediatric psychology\, our panelists offer a unique blend of lived experience\, research\, and executive insight. Together\, they will examine how workplace culture\, leadership\, and equity intersect with mental health and share practical strategies to support resilient teams and sustainable systems of care. \n  \nAttendees will gain valuable perspectives on fostering psychologically safe environments\, addressing stigma\, and leading with intention to improve both workforce wellbeing and patient outcomes. \n  \nModerator: \nKathy Tbaba\, MSN\, APRN\, CPNP-PC\, PMHNP-BC\nMarket Clinical Manager\nTexas Oncology \nPanelists: \nBrianna Garza\, BSN\, RN\, CPHQ\, LSSGB\nClinical Quality Nurse\nUT Health Austin \nIndira Harris\, DHSc\, LCSW\, BCD\, CAPT\, USPHS\nUS Public Health Service Commissioned Officer (USPHS)\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker\nBoard-Certified Diplomate \nKatherine Thompson\, LPC-S\nFounder and Executive Director\nSpero Psychological Services \nJill West\, Ph.D.\, LP\nDirector\, Psychology Pediatric Psychologist\nScottish Rite for Children \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nBrianna Garza\, BSN\, RN\, CPHQ\, LSSGB serves as Clinical Quality Nurse at UT Health Austin. She is a doctoral student at Duke University and published researcher\, focused on workplace culture and clinician wellbeing. A former ICU nurse and D Magazine Nursing Excellence 2026 honoree\, she brings firsthand clinical experience to quality\, safety\, and healthcare leadership. \n  \n  \n  \nCAPT Indira Harris is a US Public Health Service Commissioned Officer (USPHS)\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, and Board-Certified Diplomate with over 20 years of experience as a subject matter expertise in behavioral health\, whole health and wellness\, resilience\, and meditation. \nSince August 2018\, CAPT Harris has served as Chief of the Behavioral Health Unit within ICE Health Service Corps. In this capacity\, she oversees mental health care and treatment of all individuals detained in ICE custody\, acts as IHSC’s lead behavioral health subject matter expert and national mental health authority\, and serves as lead advisor to ICE leadership on all matters related to detention behavioral health concerns. She also notably led approximately 200 USPHS social work officers as Chair and Senior Advisor of the Social Work Professional Advisory Group\, co-created Operation Corps Strong (OCS) to educate USPHS officers about suicide prevention and other mental and emotional health concerns affecting the service\, co-developed Resilience Through Meditation\, a program that facilitates meditation experiences for hundreds of PHS officers and civilians across 13 federal agencies and 33 different locations nationwide\, and also co-created the esteemed Surgeon General’s Ceremonial Drill Team. \nCAPT Harris is a recipient of esteemed Academy Award Nominee\, Taraji P. Henson’s Boris L Henson Foundation (BLHF) Joy Award in June 2022. She was one of 10 individuals selected nationally due to her work on resilience\, mental health treatment\, and mindfulness/meditation in communities of color and other vulnerable populations. \nCAPT Harris is active in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She served several years as the NASW Health Specialty Section Committee Chair and previously selected as a significant contributor for the NASWs national policy statement on Intimate Partner Violence in 2018. She was also a contributor to the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work. \nCAPT Harris is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work (MSW) from Florida State University. She also holds a doctorate degree in Health Science (DHSc) with a concentration in Telehealth from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale\, FL. \n  \nKathy Tbaba is a Market Clinical Manager for Texas Oncology in South Dallas\, TX and a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has been in nursing leadership for a little over 7 years and has worked in a variety of healthcare settings\, both large and small. Kathy’s passion is incorporating mental health care and knowledge into all aspects of healthcare\, specifically nursing leadership and primary care. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Nursing at Texas Woman’s University\, a graduate program in Nursing at Texas Woman’s University\, a post graduate program at Duke University in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing\, and is now in the DNP program at Texas Woman’s University. Kathy is a native Texan\, born and raised local to the DFW area. She is married and has two daughters\, one living in New York\, and one a sophomore at University of Connecticut. Any time not working or in school\, Kathy enjoys travel\, football and soccer games\, and spending time with friends and family. \n  \nKatherine Thompson\, LPC-S is the Founder and Executive Director of Spero Psychological Services\, where she partners with healthcare organizations and leadership teams to address burnout\, strengthen psychological safety\, and support sustainable workplace cultures. \nKatherine is a speaker and organizational consultant who leads trainings on workplace mental health\, burnout prevention\, and reducing mental health stigma in high-responsibility professions. She has delivered talks for professional associations\, healthcare organizations\, and leadership groups on topics related to burnout\, psychological safety\, and workplace well-being. \nA first-generation professional and bilingual speaker\, Katherine brings both lived experience and professional insight to conversations about leadership\, resilience\, and mental health in healthcare settings. \n  \nJill West\, Ph.D.\, is a Pediatric Psychologist and the Director of Psychology at Scottish Rite for Children\, a renowned pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine hospital in Dallas and Frisco\, Texas. Dr. West completed her doctoral training in School Psychology at Tulane University. She began her career at Children’s Hospital New Orleans\, where she completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology. After completing her fellowship\, Dr. West joined Ochsner Health and practiced for several years as a child clinical and pediatric psychologist\, with a practice focus on patients with chronic medical problems. In 2018\, she became the Section Head for the Child Psychology Department at Ochsner for Children\, which began her journey into clinical leadership. While at Ochsner\, Dr. West successfully grew the Psychology program from one to 19 providers\, including building post-doctoral fellowship and doctoral internship training programs. In 2022\, Dr. West relocated to Dallas to join Scottish Rite\, where she oversees her departmental operations and strategy and continues to provide care for patients\, and she has grown her department from four to twelve providers. In addition\, Dr. West is a facilitator for Schwartz Rounds and serves as the physician champion for staff wellbeing development and Stress First Aid. \nDr. West is active with the Texas and Louisiana Psychological Associations\, the American Psychological Association (APA)\, APA Division 16 (School Psychology)\, APA Division 53 (Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology)\, and APA Division 54 (Pediatric Psychology). She is a member of the Spina Bifida Board of North Texas (SBANT) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). She lives in Dallas with her husband and two children. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/leading-with-care-mental-health-equity-and-the-future-of-healthcare-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits. \n\n\n\n\nNote: If you are a registrant of the in-person (May 14) portion of the 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium\, you are eligible to purchase your ticket for the below referenced virtual panel at a 25% discount. The promo code for that discount is provided to you in your confirmation email from Eventbrite for the May 14 event. \nPreparing for an unplanned or unexpected event\, such as a natural disaster\, pandemic\, civil disturbances\, medical error\, or labor disputes (e.g.\, union labor) causes physical\, psychological and emotional stress that can overwhelm employees\, medical staff\, patients and communities. In the event of a crisis\, the quality and efficiency of care delivery may be challenged and typically takes a toll on every part of the organization. Lack of the unknown or uncertainty is also a challenge that healthcare leaders face in the time of crisis. Healthcare leaders need to understand ways to prepare their organization for unforeseen circumstances\, which includes developing a communication plan\, managing organizational resources\, such as medical supplies\, levels of patient care and leveraging local and state resources and funding. \nThis panel discussion will provide insight and perspectives on ways to manage an unforeseen crisis within the healthcare organization and its community. It will include how healthcare leaders can better prepare and respond to a community or healthcare crisis\, health surge event\, or unanticipated response. \nModerator: Jared Shelton\, President\, Texas Health Fort Worth \nPanelists:\nJon Darnell\, Executive Director\, System Imaging\, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center\nWarren Robicheaux\, President & CEO\, Matagorda Regional Medical Center\nRobin Moreno\, Compliance and Privacy Officer\, Texas health Resources \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nJon Darnell is an Executive Director of Imaging Services for Baptist Health\, a multi-hospital healthcare system in Jacksonville\, FL\, where he provides strategic and operational leadership across hospital and outpatient imaging operations. He oversees high-acuity\, high-volume services that are central to clinical decision-making and enterprise patient flow\, with a focus on operational excellence\, workforce engagement\, and access to care. \nJon’s leadership experience includes managing system-wide responses to operational disruptions such as technology downtime\, capacity constraints\, workforce challenges\, and rapid volume surges. He is committed to building resilient organizations through structured crisis preparedness\, transparent communication\, and frontline support. To strengthen emergency response capabilities\, he has completed FEMA’s Incident Command System (ICS) 100\, 200\, and 700 training. \nA recognized leader in imaging strategy and innovation\, Jon also works at the enterprise level to advance technology adoption\, data-driven performance management\, and system integration initiatives that improve patient care and operational stability. \n  \nRobin Moreno\, EdD\, MHA\, FACHE is a seasoned healthcare executive\, educator\, and thought leader with extensive experience in advancing compliance\, privacy\, ethics\, and risk management across complex healthcare systems. She currently serves as Director of Compliance & Privacy at Texas Health Resources where she partners with boards and senior leadership to align compliance strategy with enterprise risk\, operational excellence\, and cultural transformation. \nA Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)\, Robin brings a unique foundation—rising from frontline patient care and oncology research to leadership roles in finance\, compliance\, and privacy. She is a published author\, a frequent speaker at national risk conferences\, and an editorial contributor to several professional peer-reviewed publications. \nRobin also serves as an adjunct professor\, mentoring future healthcare leaders and bridging academic theory with real-world application. Her leadership philosophy—The Department of Know\, not the Department of No—reflects her commitment to building trust\, promoting accountability\, and fostering ethical innovation. \nRecognized for her collaborative style and strategic insight\, Robin translates complex regulations into actionable solutions and facilitates high-impact conversations among executives navigating governance\, risk\, and organizational change. \nOutside of work\, Robin is an avid reader who loves traveling and spending time with family and friends. She is a proud parent of three adult children; a role she embraces with joy and gratitude. \n  \nJ. Warren Robicheaux\, FACHE serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Matagorda County Hospital District and provides executive leadership for all district asset initiatives. \nBefore joining the district in 2018\, Warren served in senior administration and CEO roles at several facilities in the East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System (ETMC). His list of accomplishments ranges from building replacement hospitals and establishing new service lines to leading award-winning quality programs. \nWarren has over twenty years of experience in healthcare and is board certified in healthcare management (FACHE). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Texas A&M University in College Station\, Texas. \n  \nJared Shelton\, FACHE\, serves as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth\, assuming the role in September 2024 after a two-year stint as president at Texas Health HEB. \nShelton’s previous roles included six years as president of Texas Health Allen\, and a term as vice president of Professional & Support Services for Texas Health Dallas. \nHe completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a minor in religion. He also earned a Master of Science in health care administration from Trinity University. Shelton was named the 2024 Trinity University Health Care Administration Alumni Association “Momentum Award” winner\, which recognizes early careerists age 40 and under for outstanding achievements in the field of health care management. \nShelton currently serves as a trustee on the Board of Directors for the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. He is also serving a three-year term as Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives in District 4\, Texas-Northern. He is a past president for the North Texas chapter of ACHE. He has served two terms on the Texas Hospital Association’s “Council on Policy Development” and is also a member of the Wake Forest Athletic Advisory Council. \nOutside of work\, Shelton and his wife\, Kathryn\, enjoy parenthood with their young children — daughters\, Mackenzie and Caroline\, and son\, Jack. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/strategies-for-effective-crisis-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits. \n\n\n\n\nNote: If you are a registrant of the in-person (May 14) portion of the 2026 ACHE East-North-Midwest Texas Multi-Chapter Education Symposium\, you are eligible to purchase your ticket for the below referenced virtual panel at a 25% discount. The promo code for that discount is provided to you in your confirmation email from Eventbrite for the May 14 event. \nNumerous public policy and legislative issues around healthcare delivery and public health affect healthcare organizations and demand involvement of their leaders to respond and adjust organizational policies and procedures. These issues often relate to improving population health\, access and coverage through Medicaid and other programs\, improving value\, addressing consumer issues and workforce shortages\, and more. Learning these issues and being involved in policy and organizational responses is important for healthcare leaders\, regardless of how directly they may be involved. \nModerator: Lance Lunsford\, Senior Partner & Co-Founder\, Groundswell Health \nPanelists:\nSteve Love\, President and CEO Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council\nJorge Leal\, President & CEO\, Laredo Medical Center\nMichaela Bennett\, VP Government Relations\, Children’s Health \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nMichaela Bennett serves as Vice President of Government Relations at Children’s Health. In this role\, she is responsible for developing and leading the implementation of public policy engagement with elected officials and policy makers to further the Children’s Health mission to make life better for children. Before joining Children’s Health in 2013\, Michaela worked in the Texas Senate\, Houston City Hall\, and for multiple political campaigns. Michaela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Boston University. \n  \n  \nSince taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Laredo Medical Center in 2020\, Jorge Leal\, FACHE\, has been a driving force behind the hospital’s transformation and growth. He joined the hospital in 2014 as the Assistant Chief Executive Officer before being appointed as the Chief Operating Officer. His leadership has guided the expansion of key service lines and clinical programs\, strengthened hospital operations\, and significantly enhanced patient care across Laredo\, Webb County and the surrounding South Texas region. \nLeal has led major developments including the opening of a brand new Women’s Imaging Center to increase access to lifesaving screenings and essential women’s health services. He also oversaw the expansion of post-acute care with the opening of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center\, adding eight skilled nursing beds and 16 inpatient rehabilitation beds\, and championed the reopening of the Open Heart program\, where close to 500 open heart procedures have been performed\, and nearly 2000 patients have been positively impacted through its cardiac rehab services since 2022. A key achievement under his tenure was a $6.9 million renovation of the cardiac catheterization lab\, which now offers advanced interventional cardiology in two suites and capabilities for electrophysiology services—bringing first-of-its-kind heart rhythm care to the community. \nIn 2021\, LMC entered a new era in surgical care with the introduction of robotic-assisted surgery\, providing surgeons with greater precision and patients with faster recovery times. A second system was added in 2023\, and in 2025\, the hospital celebrated over 2\,500 robotic-assisted procedures across specialties including general surgery\, urology\, gynecology\, bariatrics and orthopedics. Additionally\, the hospital recently embarked in a joint venture with Gastroenterology Consultants of Laredo where over 3\,000 advanced gastrointestinal procedures have been performed since January 2025. \nAdditionally\, Leal has expanded the hospital’s infusion center\, providing enhanced cancer and infusion therapy services. He has also been instrumental in increasing access to primary and specialty care\, growing the hospital’s provider network from one primary care physician in 2020 to ten\, along with the addition of 16 specialists. He launched primary care residency programs in family medicine and internal medicine\, ensuring a pipeline of future healthcare providers for the Laredo-Webb County area. Since 2025\, 79 resident physicians across five graduate medical education classes have graduated and the programs’ eighth cohort of 16 residents were welcomed with 47 residents currently enrolled. A total of 24 graduates from Laredo’s only GME program have made Laredo their home as physicians that work in various capacities throughout Laredo’s healthcare system. \nLooking ahead\, Laredo Medical Center will expand emergency care access to south Laredo’s growing population with the $22 million Buena Vista ER. A ground breaking was held on June 12\, 2025\, and the grand opening is set for summer 2026. \nBeyond hospital leadership\, Jorge is a dedicated civic and industry leader. He has served on the boards of numerous community organizations including the Laredo Daybreak Rotary\, Laredo Boys and Girls Club\, Mercy Ministries of Laredo (Past Chair)\, United Way of Laredo (2022–2023 President)\, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce (Chairman-elect 2027)\, and others. He currently serves on the United Day School Board and\, most recently\, has been appointed to the City of Laredo Economic Development Advisory Committee. At the state level\, he was elected in 2024 to the Texas Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees and has served on the Council on Policy Development and HOSPAC. He currently serves as Chairman of the Texas Hospital Association’s HOSPAC. Nationally\, he represents Texas as an At-Large Delegate to the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board 7. \nA Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, Jorge earned board recertification in 2026 and was part of the inaugural class of the Texas Hospital Association Leadership Fellows Program. He is a 2018 recipient of the Texas A&M 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight\, which honors recent graduates for achievements in business\, service and leadership. In 2024\, he was honored with the inaugural Outstanding Alumni Award from the Texas A&M Master of Health Administration Alumni Association. In 2025\, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce recognized Jorge as a Business Icon Award honoree\, upon his recognition as the Chamber’s first-ever recipient of the Professional Excellence Award for his commitment to healthcare excellence and community leadership. \nUnder Jorge’s leadership\, Laredo Medical Center has earned national accolades\, including recognition by Becker’s Healthcare Review as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” and as one of “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.” Laredo Medical Center has also been recognized corporate wide for top employee and physician engagement which has lead to back to back awards for our hospital. His visionary leadership has not only improved clinical outcomes and operational performance but also fostered a culture of pride\, empowerment\, and excellence. Jorge Leal is a transformative leader—one whose impact continues to shape a stronger hospital and a healthier Laredo. \nMr. W. Stephen Love is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council which promotes collaboration\, cooperation\, and advocacy on behalf of its 90 member hospitals. The Hospital Council also has approximately 100 Associate Members (business and industry)\, including prominent accounting\, legal and consulting firms. The primary mission is to drive evidence-based improvement in patient care and health equity in North Texas. He was the United Nations Association Award Winner in 2018 for Global Goals. He served as 2015 Chair for the Conference of Metropolitan and Regional Hospitals Association in the United States. He received the 2020 D CEO’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received the Dallas Medical Society’s Millard J. and Robert L. Health Award for a non-physician providing outstanding leadership to the community. He previously served on the Children at Risk Board for North Texas\, Southwest Region Board for the American Heart Association\, and the Chair for the March of Dimes Walk for Babies Campaign\, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Dallas\, and Cure Glaucoma Foundation Advisory Board. He serves on the Southwest Transplant Alliance for organ transplants; North Texas Eye Research Institute; the Metropolitan YMCA Board of Directors and received the 2024 Theodore P. Beasley Distinguished Leadership Award in 2024; the Board of Directors of Prism Health North Texas and the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was the Chair for the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber for 2024-2025. Mr. Love has worked in healthcare management for over 50 years. He has demonstrated leadership in tax exempt\, investor-owned\, specialty and private hospitals in operations\, finance\, and corporate governance. Prior to joining the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council\, Mr. Love was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a Fortune 500 healthcare company that owned over 50 hospitals and managed approximately 200 facilities in the United States. \nLance Lunsford serves as senior partner at Groundswell Health\, a company he co-founded in Austin\, Texas\, focusing on strategic communication and marketing programs for health care organizations. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on the board of the Central Texas chapter. Previously\, he served as SVP of marketing and communications for the Texas Hospital Association\, overseeing all strategic messaging related to legislative and regulatory affairs\, including issues relating to health care delivery and finance. \nPrior to joining THA\, Lunsford worked as director of marketing for UMC Health System\, a 400-bed hospital located in Lubbock\, Texas\, where he built patient volume strategies for a variety of service lines. \nLunsford started his career in journalism as a reporter before becoming city editor of a major West Texas daily newspaper at 24. Lunsford was the first to produce and implement digital content features at multiple newspapers between 2003 and 2007. In June 2024\, Texas Tech University Press will release his new book Inside the Well: The Midland\, Texas Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure. The book chronicles the international media spotlight in the West Texas oil town and the tragedies that followed. The book brings to life the aftermath rescuers faced as they navigated movie deals\, international media\, and scrutiny to become one of first high-profile cases of PTSD among first responders. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/navigating-key-legislative-issues-facing-healthcare-leaders-2/
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX & Quest Diagnostics Networking Event: Digital Pathology & AI in the Lab
DESCRIPTION:  \nBridging innovation & diagnostics\, we are bringing together industry leaders to explore the future of digital pathology in the lab. \n\n\n\nJoin ACHENTX and Quest Diagnostics for a high-impact networking event featuring a dynamic panel on digital pathology and AI in the lab – where you’ll gain real-world insights\, connect with forward-thinking leaders\, and explore how emerging technologies are reshaping diagnostics\, driving efficiency\, and improving patient outcomes. \nModerator: Jared Lange\, FACHE\nVice President\, Operational Transformation\nParkland Health \nPanelists: \nViv Babber\, MD\nChief Executive Officer\nLean Six Intelligence Group \nDr. Mark Kruzel\nMedical Director for Oncology and Consumer-Initiated Testing\nQuest Diagnostics \nJoel Soto\, MT (ASCP)\nDirector\, Laboratory Services\nMethodist Mansfield Hospital \nMonisha Veerapaneni\nAI Governance & Enterprise Transformation Leader\nAuthor/Podcast Host \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nA big thanks to Quest Diagnostics for hosting this event for us! Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be available. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nDr. Viv Babber is a physician leader and AI governance and responsible AI strategist with over 20 years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience. She holds advanced certifications in AI Medicine and AI Ethics\, and has earned the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has achieved a unique\, visionary\, and forward-thinking milestone with ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor certification for global AI management systems (AIMS)\, positioning her among early leaders shaping the adoption of a rapidly emerging standard that supports structured AI governance\, AI risk management\, audit readiness\, and regulatory compliance for organizations deploying AI. \nA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt\, Dr. Babber applies a disciplined\, systems-driven approach grounded in process optimization\, risk reduction\, and operational efficiency to help healthcare systems\, life sciences\, and digital health companies implement safe\, scalable\, and compliant healthcare AI and enterprise AI solutions\, including EHR-integrated AI. As an educator\, advisor\, and speaker\, she positions AI governance as critical infrastructure\, guiding medical and legal professionals to strengthen trust\, safeguard privacy\, and ensure safe\, accountable AI adoption in high-stakes\, high-trust environments. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and has been recognized as an AI75 Impact Innovator among leading AI voices in North Texas for advancing responsible\, enterprise-ready AI. A trusted thought leader\, her articles and AI On Call newsletter deliver clear\, executive-level insights that inform decision-making across AI governance\, compliance\, and AI risk. \nMark Kruzel\, MD\, MBA serves as Medical Director for Oncology and Consumer-Initiated Testing at Quest Diagnostics. In these roles\, he leads strategic efforts to expand access to high-quality diagnostics and advance precision medicine. In his consumer-initiated testing work\, Dr. Kruzel focuses on designing clinically responsible patient-centered testing models that empower individuals while maintaining strong integration with the clinician care continuum. His approach reflects a nuanced understanding of the patient–physician relationship alongside a sophisticated appreciation for the operational\, financial\, and strategic dimensions—the business and the art—of modern medicine. \nDr. Kruzel also serves as a medical liaison to the organization’s national payers\, partnering on reimbursement strategy and evidence development to support coverage for clinically actionable testing pathways. His work spans the full diagnostic lifecycle—from assay development\, validation and clinical utility—while emphasizing appropriate utilization and the implementation of guideline-driven care pathways. \nDeeply committed to improving health outcomes\, Dr. Kruzel is particularly passionate about expanding equitable access to diagnostics for underserved populations. He is passionate about advancing testing pathways that are precise\, efficient\, and capable of informing meaningful clinical decisions. \nWith extensive experience across research and industry\, Dr. Kruzel has managed an FDA clinical trial site and contributed to the commercialization of a novel therapeutic within a startup environment. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at regional and national conferences\, and he continues to pursue scholarship focused on diagnostic access\, payer engagement\, and innovative testing models. \nHe is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)\, the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP)\, and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Dr. Kruzel earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. \n  \n\n\nJared Lange\, FACHE\, joined Parkland Health & Hospital System in March 2019 as an Administrator and was subsequently promoted to Director of Business Sustainability and Development before assuming his current role as Vice President of Operational Transformation. In this capacity\, he oversees several enterprise-wide non-clinical support functions\, including Labor Optimization and Operational Excellence\, Operations Data Services\, the Enterprise Project Management Office\, the Ambulatory Operations Business Office\, and the Patient Access Center. \nPrior to joining Parkland\, Jared held consulting and operational leadership roles across the healthcare industry. He served as a Senior Operations Consultant at CallisonRTKL\, where he helped define future-state operational processes to support the conceptual design of a new healthcare facility. Earlier in his career\, Jared spent seven years with Crothall Healthcare in a variety of hospital support service leadership roles nationwide. \nJared earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wabash College and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Jared serves as a Board Member and Officer for the ACHE of North Texas Chapter and is President of the Wabash College DFW Alumni Board of Governors. \n  \n\nJoel Soto\, Sr. serves as Director of Laboratory and Pathology Operations at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of clinical science and executive leadership\, Joel has built a reputation for walking into complex\, high-stakes environments and improving them — operationally\, culturally\, and strategically. \nAs a senior laboratory executive within Methodist Health System\, Joel has been consistently reliable in closing the gap between vision and execution. He has rebuilt teams from the ground up\, redesigned workflows\, driven measurable clinical outcomes\, and repositioned the laboratory as a competitive advantage and a strategic pillar of patient are. His work spans the full enterprise: financial performance\, workforce development\, regulatory compliance\, and cross-functional clinical integration at the highest levels. \nConcurrently\, Joel founded a real estate investment firm where the same principles of disciplined capital allocation\, calculated risk\, and relentless execution apply. That entrepreneurial experience has sharpened his instincts in ways no leadership course can replicate\, and it is that dual lens as operator and executive that makes his perspective distinct. \nJoel’s conviction is straightforward: emerging technology only becomes transformational when it is met with the right leadership discipline to deploy it with intention to elevate patient outcomes\, strengthen clinical operations\, and advance the standard of care. \n\n  \nMonisha Veerapaneni is a healthcare AI governance and enterprise transformation leader focused on scaling responsible AI adoption across integrated healthcare systems. With a triple background spanning medicine\, healthcare management\, and health informatics — alongside a decade of clinical research experience — she brings an interdisciplinary perspective that connects frontline clinical realities with enterprise operations\, governance\, and digital innovation. She has worked across urban and rural healthcare systems on both the provider and payer sides\, leading multiple multi-million-dollar strategic initiatives. \n  \nShe currently leads artificial intelligence governance and operations across a large integrated health system spanning the clinical enterprise\, health plan\, and medical school. Partnering with senior executive leadership\, she guides enterprise-wide AI governance\, workforce enablement through system-wide education\, and the responsible implementation of enterprise and platform AI initiatives\, including Epic AI. She also serves on the organization’s AI governance committee\, where her work focuses on building the governance and operational infrastructure required for scalable\, compliant\, and clinically grounded AI adoption. \n  \nBeyond her professional work\, Monisha serves on the Board of Directors of a North Texas STEM nonprofit supporting more than 840\,000 students across 1\,200 sites through strategic guidance and partnerships. She is the co-author of Orchestration Sovereignty: Why Enterprises Must Control Their AI Future\, where she co-developed an enterprise framework for AI governance and responsible adoption. Monisha is also the host of the Orchestration Sovereignty podcast and creator of the A3Nexus: AI Orchestration newsletter\, where she writes on enterprise AI governance and the evolving future of responsible AI integration. She has additionally shared her perspectives on healthcare AI through industry panels\, research publications\, and executive discussions centered on enterprise transformation and organizational readiness for AI adoption. \n  \nMonisha pursued medical training in New Mexico\, where she developed an early interest in systems-level healthcare transformation through her frontline clinical experiences. During this time\, she co-authored a nationally featured front-page publication on systemic loxoscelism for EM Resident\, the national magazine of the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA)\, graduated from the EMRA Leadership Academy\, and held multiple leadership roles focused on physician well-being and healthcare leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her frontline experiences during the pandemic ultimately shaped her transition toward enterprise healthcare transformation\, inspiring a broader focus on improving healthcare delivery\, workforce systems\, operations\, and technology implementation at an organizational scale. \n  \nMonisha holds graduate degrees from Boston University and Saint Louis University\, along with executive and AI-focused training from institutions including Harvard Business School\, Stanford University\, Cornell University\, and Johns Hopkins University. Leveraging her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare alongside training in project\, product\, and agile management\, she applies a systems-oriented approach to enterprise transformation and AI implementation. A DFW native\, Monisha earned her BS in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas\, graduating with Collegium V Honors. \n  \n\nRegister Here\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-quest-diagnostics-networking-event-digital-pathology-ai-in-the-lab/
LOCATION:Quest Diagnostics\, 2501 South State Highway 121\, Suite 1100\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CEO - Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson\, MD\, MBA
DESCRIPTION:Leading Beyond Limits and Defying the Odds\n  \nImamu “Mu” Tomlinson\, MD\, MBA\, is the Chief Executive Officer of Vituity\, one of the nation’s largest physician-owned\, multispecialty partnerships\, delivering care to over 13 million patients across emergency medicine\, hospital medicine\, anesthesia\, radiology\, urgent care\, and more. He is also a practicing emergency physician. \nHe is the author of Less Than One Percent. This leadership book challenges conventional definitions of success and examines how societal labels and artificial barriers limit potential\, particularly for those historically underrepresented in leadership. He also hosts the Less Than One Percent podcast\, where he speaks with leaders across healthcare\, business\, sports\, and culture about resilience\, disruption\, and building impact beyond traditional paths. \nA former collegiate basketball player with Jamaican-Canadian roots\, Dr. Tomlinson brings a global and deeply personal lens to leadership. He is a vocal advocate for physician ownership\, frontline-driven innovation\, and inclusive leadership models that better reflect the communities healthcare serves. \nBeyond the C-suite\, he is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through mentorship\, philanthropy\, and community investment. This is realized through Vituity Cares\, the non-profit arm of Vituity that brings clinical services and care to communities in need\, and also funds scholarships and other programs to foster tomorrow’s generations. His work reflects a simple belief. Excellence is everywhere. Opportunity is not. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-imamu-mu-tomlinson-md-mba/
LOCATION:Vituity\, 5215 N O'Connor Blvd\, Suite 1600\, Irving\, TX\, 75039
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SUMMARY:The Inlaid Mosaic: Inclusive Leadership & Safe Healthcare Environments
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nExplore how inclusive leadership fosters psychologically safe healthcare environments support workforce well-being & equitable patient care. \n\n\n\nJoin healthcare leaders from ACHE of North Texas\, NALHE\, and NAHSE for The Inlaid Mosaic: Inclusive Leadership & Safe Healthcare Environments\, a dynamic panel discussion focused on advancing inclusive leadership in healthcare. This event will explore how psychological safety\, workforce belonging\, and leadership accountability shape stronger teams and improve patient trust and care outcomes. \nDesigned for healthcare professionals\, students\, and community partners\, this session offers practical insights and real-world perspectives to support professional growth\, strengthen workplace culture\, and advance equitable\, patient-centered care. \nModerator: Timothy Wilson\, MA (he/him)\nHead of Program Integrity\nParkland Health \nPanelists: \nLaurýn Tamar Minter de Porres\, Ph.D. (she/hers/ella)\nAdministrative Director Workforce Impact\, Office of Talent Management\nParkland Hospital \nCourt Wakefield (they/them)\nVice President\, Digital and Transformation\nMarketing and Communications \nJeffrey Place MBA\, MSN\, RN\, NE-BC (he/him)\nVice President Patient Care\nBaylor Medical Center/BSWH \nLillana (Lilly) Chavez\, MOT\, MBA\, OTR/L (she/her)\nOccupational Therapist\nParkland Health \n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nCourtney Wakefield is a healthcare marketing and digital transformation executive with nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of strategy\, technology\, and mission-driven care. They currently serve as Vice President of Digital and MarCom Transformation at Children’s Health\, where they have spent nine years leading marketing and digital strategy for the region’s largest pediatric healthcare system. A passionate advocate for health equity\, Courtney serves on the Board of Directors of the Resource Center\, Dallas’ largest LGBTQ+ community center\, and previously served as Marketing Chair for Black Tie Dinner\, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ fundraising dinner. \n  \n  \n  \nJeffrey Place is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing administration and leadership within acute care settings for more than 37 years. Educational background: Jeffrey received an Associate degree in Nursing from the State University of New York in 1980. After moving to Texas later in 1980\, Jeffrey received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management\, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)\, and an MBA. In addition\, he completed a Nurse Executive Fellowship at SMU in 2013. Executive roles: Vice President overseeing Patient Care Services including Medical\, Surgical\, Oncology\, Nursing Support Services\, Environmental Services\, Nutrition Services\, oversight of system Transfer Center with leadership spanning over 1\,500 full-time employees and multiple hospital systems since 2015. Current Executive role: Vice President Patient Care Women’s and Children’s\, Oncology\, Wound Care\, Apheresis\, Infusion\, OETC\, Dialysis\, and Vascular Access Services: Early career roles: Served in various clinical and administrative nursing positions including clinical manager\, nursing supervisor\, and staff nurse from 1980 through 1990 \n  \nDr. Laurýn Tamar Minter de Porres (she/hers/ella) is a political scientist and organizational strategist with more than 15 years of experience designing workplace systems that center belonging\, accessibility\, and cultural responsiveness. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of New Orleans\, a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (Psychology) from Tulane University\, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Spanish from Fisk University\, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. \nOriginally from Rochester\, New York\, Dr. Minter relocated to Dallas\, Texas in 2023 to serve as the Administrative Director of Workforce Impact at Parkland Health. Dr. Minter de Porres leads enterprise-wide workforce equity strategy for one of the largest safety-net hospital systems in the country. Her work spans recruitment and retention reform\, anti-ableism infrastructure\, trauma-informed workplace design\, and culturally congruent hiring practices. She authored the organization’s first anti-ableism and accessibility strategic plan\, launched a pilot interviewing process for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodiversities\, and led a comprehensive lactation room and sensory friendly room equity initiative grounded in federal compliance and workforce data. \nHer academic and professional expertise includes African American and Caribbean/Afro-Latino identity politics\, behavioral psychology\, LGBTQ+ youth programming and policy\, and voting/elections. She is receptive trilingual in English\, Spanish\, and French (francais quebecois) and has delivered more than 25 keynotes and training sessions nationwide on youth programming\, workforce inclusion\, and cultural identity. \nDr. Minter de Porres is also the principal consultant of de Porres Enterprises and the founder of Salons by Laurýn. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. She lives in Dallas with her wife\, Miranda\, and their dog Beignet Roux. \nLillana “Lilly” Chavez\, MOT\, MBA\, OTR/L (She/Her) is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Parkland Health with over five years of experience across acute care\, outpatient\, and home health settings. She recently earned her MBA from Texas Woman’s University\, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration\, and is passionate about advancing health equity\, patient access\, and inclusive\, system-level change in healthcare. \nLilly serves as Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group at Parkland Health\, Chair of the Community\, Culture & Inclusion (CCI) Committee for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) North Texas Chapter and Co-Chair for Co-Chair of the Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE). She also previously served as Chair of the PRIDE Community within CCI\, where she supported efforts to advance LGBTQ+ representation and foster more inclusive\, psychologically safe environments for healthcare professionals. \nRecognized with the Parkland ICARE Equity Award (March 2026)\, Lilly is committed to amplifying diverse voices and bridging the gap between frontline care and leadership to advance equitable\, affirming care for all. \nTimothy Wilson is the Head of Program Integrity for Parkland Health\, where he leads enterprise efforts to safeguard public funds and strengthen accountability across managed care operations within Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP). His work centers on driving financial discipline\, regulatory compliance\, and operational excellence in one of the nation’s most complex healthcare environments. \nWith deep experience across Medicaid\, Medicare Advantage\, and commercial health plans\, Timothy has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution\, aligning financial\, operational\, and clinical claim priorities to improve performance and protect healthcare resources. \nPrior to Parkland\, he served as Senior Vice President of Population Health Management at P3 Health Partners and held a key leadership role at Children’s Health\, where he helped launch the system’s health plan. \nTimothy is a nationally recognized healthcare executive\, speaker\, and mentor. He serves on the Editorial Board of Healthcare Executive magazine and is President Elect of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. He also serves on the boards of NAHSE DFW and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of North Texas\, advancing leadership development and strengthening the future of healthcare leadership. \nA compelling voice on program integrity\, value based care\, and executive leadership\, Timothy brings real world insight\, sharp perspective\, and a results driven approach to every stage. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-inlaid-mosaic-inclusive-leadership-safe-healthcare-environments/
LOCATION:Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Hospital\, 5151 Maple Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Networking Event: Power & Presence: Sip. Shop\, & Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join healthcare professionals & leaders from across DFW for an inspiring evening of connection\, conversation\, networking\, & personal growth \n\n\n\n\nPower & Presence: Sip\, Shop & Connect is an evening designed to bring together healthcare professionals and leaders from across the DFW area for meaningful networking\, authentic conversations\, and personal growth. Hosted by the ACHE of North Texas Women’s Healthcare Executive Network and Women in Healthcare\, this event offers attendees the opportunity to build valuable connections\, gain inspiration from fellow leaders\, and invest in both their professional presence and personal development in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nFood and one drink ticket is included. Free parking is available in the parking lots. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/womens-networking-event-power-presence-sip-shop-connect/
LOCATION:Las Colinas Country Club\, 4400 N O'Connor Road\, Irving\, TX\, 75062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ACHE Fellowship Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDemonstrate your commitment to your healthcare career by becoming an ACHE Fellow (FACHE). \n\n\n\n\nAre you a healthcare professional working on your graduate degree? Perhaps you have the years of experience under your belt\, are active in your profession and community and are looking for a way to differentiate yourself from your peers? Earning your board certification in healthcare management from ACHE is an excellent way to do that. The ACHENTX Advancement Committee wants to support you on your journey. Join this informative session as we discuss the pathway and requirements to earning your certification\, share some details about the Board of Governors exam process\, provide some tidbits about the separate Board of Governors Exam Review course (which will be offered later this year by the Advancement Committee and led by local industry professionals). \nSpeakers: \nDay-Vene Gilliam\, FACHE\nSVP of National Network Optimization & Business Development\nAnthem BCBS\Elevance Health \nWarren Poquiz\nOperations\nChildren’s Health System of Texas \nChirag Gosai\nSenior Project Manager\nTexas Health Resources \nSejal Patel\, FACHE\nDirector of Operations\nUS Anesthesia Partners \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/introduction-to-ache-fellowship-virtual-event-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas Better Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an engaging evening of networking\, collaboration\, and community connection at Better Together: Building Bridges Across Healthcare. This event will bring together healthcare leaders\, professionals\, and community organizations from across North Texas to foster meaningful partnerships\, exchange ideas\, and explore opportunities to collectively advance healthcare innovation\, equity\, and community impact. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to expand their professional network\, connect with cross-sector leaders\, and participate in conversations focused on strengthening the future of healthcare through collaboration. The evening will also feature a showcase of participating organizations and professional associations\, including HLA; NCQA; CV Roman; Women in Healthcare; HIMSS; HFMA; HQA; Armanino Advisory; Catalyst Health Group; CareerSpring; NALHE DFW; NAHSE; and ACHENTX’s WHEN\, AHLC\, PRIDE; and more. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-better-together/
LOCATION:Methodist Dallas Medical Center\, 221 W Colorado Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T090000
DTSTAMP:20260528T220219Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CMO: Dr. Sunita Koshy-Nesbitt
DESCRIPTION:Sunita Koshy-Nesbitt\, M.D.\, M.B.A. \nA cardiac electrophysiologist\, Dr. Sunita Koshy-Nesbitt MD\, MBA serves as the chief medical and quality officer for the Texas Health Physicians Group at Texas Health Resources as well as the chief quality officer of the Hospital Channel at Texas Health Resources. In her Hospital Channel role\, she oversees quality outcomes\, infection prevention\, regulatory operations\, as well as quality review and accountability related to all value-based purchasing and public reporting programs. In her physicians group role\, she has oversight of patient safety and risk management\, clinical performance\, quality outcomes\, professionalism and well-being. Texas Health Resources provides 420 access points including 29 hospitals and over 1300 providers serving communities across North Texas. \nIn her prior experience\, she served as SVP and chief population health officer for Southwestern Health Resources Clinically Integrated Network (SWHR CIN)\, which was established by the UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources to optimize care for patients in North Texas. At SWHR CIN\, Dr. Koshy-Nesbitt was responsible for strategies\, technology and operations designed to advance value-based healthcare for quality improvement and clinical effectiveness. Based on quality and cost\, she helped lead the organization to the No. 1 ACO in the United States\, participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) most aggressive payment model\, the Next Generation program\, for 3 years in a row (2017-2019). \nShe is currently a board member and previous President of the American Heart Association Dallas Board of Directors over the years 2019-2021. \nPrior to her roles as a physician leader\, Dr. Koshy-Nesbitt was a practicing electrophysiologist in the community. She completed her training in internal medicine\, and served as chief resident for an additional year\, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. She then went on to complete fellowships in both general cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Additionally\, Dr. Koshy-Nesbitt earned a master’s degree in Healthcare Management and Administration from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas\, where she is currently an adjunct executive professor. \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-cmo-dr-sunita-koshy-nesbitt/
LOCATION:Texas Health Resources Pavilion\, 600 E Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, Texas\, 76011
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T203000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170222Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T203000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-08-06/
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Adapting to Local Regulations\, Markets and Trends
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits.\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe combination of national and state legislation\, and local economic conditions\, market trends and health condition trends influence organizational strategies. Healthcare executives are challenged with understanding and addressing the various needs of the population in the community and factors that influence the financial status of the organization. Healthcare executives must lead the organization to adapt to ever-changing situations as well as developing strategies to achieve future goals. \nModerator: Nkem Okafor\nStrategy & Commercial Execution\nNovo Nordisk \nPanelists: \nClaire Hammer\, MHA\, FACHE\nSenior Department Administrator Internal Medicine\nAcclaim Multi-Specialty Grp/JPS \nKevin Rash\nManaging Director\, Healthcare Performance Improvement\nForvis Mazars \nJennifer Tomasik\nVice President\nCFAR \n  \n\nRegister Here\n  \n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nClaire Hammer\, MHA\, FACHE serves as the Executive Department Administrator at Acclaim Health\, a multi-specialty medical group within the JPS Health Network. In this role\, she provides comprehensive operational and financial oversight for a $260 million operating budget supporting a multi-service-line portfolio of more than 500 providers. Partnering closely with physician executives and senior leadership\, Claire leads operational strategy\, administrative governance\, and care delivery transformation. Notably\, she spearheaded optimization strategies within the Primary Care and Surgical service lines\, successfully increasing patient access by an estimated 250 additional visits per week. \nWith over a decade of healthcare administration leadership experience in Tarrant County\, Claire brings extensive on-the-ground execution expertise to regional health planning. Her background includes serving as the Manager of Behavioral Health Business Operations for JPS\, where she oversaw business operations for a comprehensive service line featuring a 20\,000-visit psychiatric emergency center\, multi-bed inpatient facilities\, and integrated behavioral health specialists embedded throughout local primary care sites. Claire holds a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Physiology from the University of Iowa. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). \nNkem Okafor\, FACHE is a healthcare executive\, strategist\, and transformation leader with more than 17 years of experience leading enterprise strategy\, growth\, execution\, and organizational transformation. She currently serves as Director of Commercial Execution at Novo Nordisk\, where she leads commercial execution strategy and implementation across multiple states\, partnering with sales\, market access\, marketing\, and operations to advance enterprise priorities and improve execution. \nPreviously\, Nkem served as Vice President of Strategy and Transformation at Independence Blue Cross\, where she led enterprise strategy\, growth initiatives\, and strategic execution. She also served as System Vice President of Strategy and Planning at Methodist Health System in Dallas and held multiple leadership roles at Houston Methodist\, including global operations\, system integration\, population health\, business development\, and operational improvement. \nNkem is also the Founder of Vieve Enterprises\, a business strategy consulting firm supporting corporate\, not-for-profit\, and government entities with strategic planning\, growth strategy\, business model development\, and operational transformation. She earned her Master of Public Health in Health Management from Yale University and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Nkem is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has been recognized as a Top 15 Business Woman of Dallas and an Exemplary Trailblazer. She is a national speaker on business strategy\, leadership\, healthcare transformation\, health equity\, and organizational growth. \nKevin Rash is a Managing Director in the Healthcare Performance Improvement practice\, leading the Operational\, Labor\, Staffing\, and Margin Transformation initiatives. He applies extensive clinical and executive experience to help healthcare organizations enhance performance\, improve operational efficiency\, and manage major initiatives without disruption. His work includes margin improvement\, workflow productivity optimization\, cost structure management\, and clinical and operational strategy. \nHe brings experience from two specialty hospital builds—orthopedic and rehabilitation—and has led multiple surgery center developments and surgical excellence programs across various care settings. \nBefore joining Forvis Mazars\, Kevin served in hospitals\, trauma centers\, integrated health systems\, and physician clinics. His 30+ years in healthcare include roles as a physical therapist\, service line program leader\, and vice president of operations for a large integrated system\, where he oversaw surgical services\, supply chain\, rehabilitation operations\, surgical clinics\, and anesthesia\, in addition to leading systemwide improvement initiatives. \nKevin is a frequent speaker operational and margin improvement\, workforce strategy\, and surgical services excellence. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is board-certified in healthcare management as a Fellow (FACHE). \nJennifer Tomasik\, SM\, FACHE is a Vice President and Principal at CFAR\, a boutique management consulting firm where she serves on the Board of Directors and is the Healthcare Market Leader. Jenn has been actively engaged in ACHE at the national level and in the Rhode Island Chapter for almost two decades. She is a past President of ACHE RI\, served on the ACHE Council of Regents and has been invited to chair or participate in numerous ACHE committees. As a consultant\, Jenn partners with clients across academic medicine and the healthcare ecology. She is a deep believer in the power of systems-thinking and the role of active engagement of people across all levels of an organization to shape\, own\, and contribute to their strategic future. She is proud to work with some of the most prestigious health systems and academic medical centers in the country and helps her clients move from ideas to action\, whether that be through individual or team-based coaching\, leading large-scale strategy and change work or advising boards on governance. \nJennifer is deeply committed to improving healthcare\, leadership and education in her home state of Rhode Island\, where she resides with her husband and daughters. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and was elected to represent the state on ACHE’s national Board of Regents. She is a recipient of the Regent Awards for Early Careerist and for Senior Healthcare Executive for ACHE of Rhode Island\, where she serves as a member of the Board. She is the Immediate-Past President of the Board of Trustees of the French American School of Rhode Island\, where she led strategic planning\, search\, transition and governance efforts. She also serves on the Board of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute. Jennifer is a member of the Omicron II class of Leadership Rhode Island. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Tufts University and holds a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/best-practices-in-adapting-to-local-regulations-markets-and-trends/
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SUMMARY:Risk Issues We Face in Our Daily Lives
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThis panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits.\n\n\n\n\n  \nSince 2000 and the publication of the Institute of Medicine’s seminal work To ERR is Human\, the healthcare community has placed an increased focus on patient safety issues. Organizations such as the Institute for Healthcare Improvement\, the National Quality Forum\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\, and the Joint Commission have all focused on strategies to improve quality of patient care and to reduce the risk of harm. Organizations are now driving towards “zero harm” initiatives that involve the entire organization to be onboard with the concept to succeed. In today’s challenging healthcare environment\, organizations face many types of risk such as quality and safety\, financial\, competition\, care for the uninsured\, resources for technology\, workforce shortages\, the political and economic environment. The purpose of this program is to explore the impact of the identified risk issues for hospitals. \nModerator: \nHerron Mitchell\, FACHE\nCOO\, Foremost Family Health Centers \nPanelists: \nBarrett Hunter\nDirector of Payor Relations\, Compliance\, and Contract Integrity\, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences \nAjith Pai\, FACHE\nPresident\, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth & Texas Health Hospital Clearfork \nAshley Vertuno\nChief Executive Officer\, Arizona Market I HOPCo \n\nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nBarrett Hunter is the Director of Payor Relations\, Compliance\, and Contract Integrity at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences\, home to Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and academic clinic system. He also serves as the institution’s Privacy Officer. \nBarrett’s path to healthcare began after graduating from the University of Tulsa\, where he played basketball\, and then earning his law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He began his legal career as Assistant General Counsel at the Oklahoma Tax Commission but always intended to move into healthcare. After a few years in state government\, he joined OSU Center for Health Sciences as its first Director of Compliance and Risk Management. \nAt OSU-CHS\, Barrett’s work spans compliance\, privacy\, risk management\, internal policy development\, conflict of interest oversight\, payer relations\, and clinical contract integrity. In 2020\, he was asked to manage the institution’s COVID-19 response\, including its testing and vaccine sites\, while helping develop processes and mitigation strategies to keep patients\, students\, and employees safe. \nIn his current expanded role\, Barrett negotiates terms and reimbursement rates with third-party payers and manages the institution’s clinical contracts. Outside of work\, he continues his connection to basketball by helping coach the Cascia Hall High School Girls Basketball Team with a former college teammate. Barrett and his wife\, Rachael\, have three children and recently welcomed their first daughter earlier this year. \n  \nHerron Mitchell\, MBA\, FACHE\, SSGB is a healthcare executive with over 20+ years of leadership experience spanning both the automotive and healthcare industries. He currently serves as Chief Operations Officer at Foremost Family Health Centers\, where he oversees patient access\, revenue cycle\, facilities\, and strategic growth initiatives to expand care in underserved communities. Prior to this role\, he spent more than a decade at Parkland Health leading multi-site ambulatory operations\, advancing access\, and driving system-wide performance improvement through Lean Six Sigma. Herron began his career with General Motors\, where he built a strong foundation in operational excellence and process improvement. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Lecturer at the University of Virginia\, dedicated to advancing health equity and high-performing care delivery systems. \n  \nAjith Pai\, PharmD\, MBA\, FACHE leads Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth with a steady focus on excellence\, collaboration\, and community impact. Since assuming the role of president in July 2022\, he has guided the hospital through a period of remarkable achievement and growth. Under his leadership\, Texas Health Southwest earned recognition as the #9 hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings\, was named the #1 hospital in Fort Worth and #19 in Texas on Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals list and was honored as a Premier Top 100 Hospital. The hospital also recently embarked on a transformative $223 million expansion\, including a new five‑story patient tower slated to open in 2028. \nBefore joining Texas Health Southwest\, Ajith served as President of Texas Health Cleburne\, where he built strong partnerships with physicians\, strengthened operational performance\, and fostered a culture centered on safety\, quality\, and engagement. Across his leadership roles\, he has remained committed to advancing patient care while nurturing meaningful relationships with employees\, medical staff\, governance leaders\, and the broader community. \nAjith’s professional foundation blends clinical expertise with business acumen. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy and later completed his Master of Business Administration at The University of Texas at Dallas. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, he served as the 2025 Chapter President of ACHE of North Texas. His belief in the power of advocacy has shaped his service beyond the hospital walls—most recently as the 2025 Chair of the Texas Hospital Association Political Action Committee (HOSPAC)\, as a member of the Texas Hospital Association Board of Trustees\, and as a representative on the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 7. \nAway from his professional responsibilities\, Ajith finds his greatest joy in time spent with his family—his wife\, Myriam\, and their three children\, Elyse\, Nikhil\, and Yvette. \n  \nAshley Vertuno is an award-winning healthcare executive recognized for leading large-scale organizational transformation\, accelerating growth\, and building high-performing cultures across complex healthcare enterprises. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience\, she has established a reputation for driving measurable results through operational excellence\, physician alignment\, strategic vision\, and disciplined execution. \nAs Chief Executive Officer of HOPCo’s Arizona Market\, Ashley provides executive leadership across one of the nation’s premier musculoskeletal care platforms. She is responsible for market-wide strategy\, operations\, physician alignment\, growth\, and performance across The CORE Institute\, Elevation Surgery Centers\, and The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital (CISH). Her leadership spans physician practices\, ambulatory surgery centers\, specialty hospital services\, ancillary care offerings\, and strategic growth initiatives throughout Arizona. \nAshley is known for her ability to align physicians\, executive leaders\, and clinical teams around a shared vision while translating strategy into measurable outcomes. Through a physician-partnership model\, she focuses on integrating care delivery\, improving patient outcomes\, strengthening organizational culture\, and driving sustainable growth across the continuum of care. \nPrior to joining HOPCo\, Ashley served as Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital\, where she led a significant organizational transformation. Under her leadership\, operating margin increased from 1.8% to more than 15%\, EBITDA grew at a 37% CAGR\, and the organization expanded key clinical service lines while strengthening physician partnerships and workforce engagement. The hospital earned national recognition from Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery\, as well as Patient Safety Excellence distinctions four consecutive years in a row. \nAshley has built her leadership reputation on the belief that exceptional performance is achieved when culture\, accountability\, and vision align. Her ability to connect strategy to execution has enabled organizations to navigate growth\, transformation\, and increasingly complex healthcare environments while maintaining a relentless focus on quality\, service\, and outcomes. \nA nationally recognized thought leader\, Ashley frequently speaks at leading healthcare conferences and executive forums\, including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)\, Becker’s Healthcare\, and healthcare leadership events across the country. Her areas of expertise include physician engagement\, healthcare transformation\, leadership development\, workforce strategy\, organizational culture\, and building high performing healthcare organizations. \nHer professional honors include the 2024 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Healthcare Executive of the Year from the American College of Healthcare Executives\, the 2024 Baldrige Foundation Award for Healthcare Leadership\, recognition as a Modern Healthcare Emerging Leader\, and inclusion among Palm Beach County’s Top 100 Business Leaders. \nAshley serves on multiple nonprofit and professional boards and remains actively committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders. She currently serves as Forum Officer for the YPO Healthcare Business Network\, helping foster collaboration and leadership development among healthcare executives around the world. \nAshley is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a certified Six Sigma Green Belt. She holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-08-27/
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SUMMARY:2026 Executive Exchange
DESCRIPTION:  \nHealthcare finance leaders converge to break down the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in concise\, high-value executive insights. \n\n\n\n\nJoin a select group of healthcare executives for a practical\, high-value discussion on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Hear short\, candid perspectives from senior leaders on what the changes mean in practice designed to help you make informed decisions and prioritize what matters most in the months ahead. \n\nThis session is open only for those executives currently at VP-level and higher.\n\n  \nSpeakers: \nLauran Billman\nVice President of Federal Affairs for Baylor Scott & White Health \nKeith Cantrell\nChief Revenue Officer for SCP \nDr. Frederick Cerise MD\, MPH\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer for Parkland Health \nMonica Price\, CPA\nVice President and Group Financial Officer for Texas Health Resources \nDr. Imamu Tomlinson\, MD\, MBA\nChief Executive Officer for Vituity \n  \nRegister Here\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nLauren Billman serves as Vice President of Federal Affairs for Baylor Scott & White Health\, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas. In her role\, she helps lead the organization’s federal strategy and represents Baylor Scott & White’s priorities before Congress and the Administration\, with a focus on policies that expand access\, support innovation\, strengthen the healthcare workforce\, and make care easier for customers to navigate. \nPrior to joining Baylor Scott & White Health in 2023\, Lauren spent nearly nine years in Washington\, D.C. on Capitol Hill. Most recently\, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV)\, a member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee where she managed the Congresswoman’s healthcare and international trade portfolios. Lauren also worked for two different members of the House Appropriations Committee\, advising on federal budget and policy matters. \nOriginally from Idaho\, Lauren now resides in Texas. She is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict. \nKeith Cantrell joined SCP Health in 2012 and is a seasoned executive leader in the healthcare industry with more than 25 years of revenue cycle experience. In his role as Chief Revenue Officer\, he is responsible for revenue operations across all service lines and taking innovative strategies to reality that support SCP’s business objectives. Under Cantrell’s leadership\, SCP’s revenue cycle has grown to become a leading practice operation that manages the revenue associated with 10 million annual patient encounters for our 7\,500 providers. Cantrell puts a great deal of emphasis on developing people and leveraging technology to drive positive outcomes. \nPrior to joining SCP\, Cantrell held leadership positions at EmCare\, Deloitte Consulting\, KPMG\, and Arthur Andersen. Cantrell holds a Masters in Health Care Administration from Southwest Texas State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Baylor University. \n  \nFrederick P. Cerise\, MD\, MPH has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland Health since 2014. His previous roles include the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Vice President for Health Affairs and Medical Education of the Louisiana State University System. \nHe is the chairman of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation Board of Trustees and serves on the board of KFF. He previously served as a Commissioner on the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nMonica Price\, CPA\, is the Vice President and Group Financial Officer of Mid-Cities\, North Tarrant & Denton Region with responsibility for eight acute care hospitals\, all part of the Texas Health Resources System. Serving in her position as of mid-2025\, she is responsible for financial operations and key support functions including strategic financial management\, supply chain management\, financial reporting\, budgeting\, decision support\, and patient access. Prior to her current position\, Monica was Group Finance Officer within THR for 3 other hospitals. \n  \n  \nDr. Imamu Tomlinson\, who joined the Vituity Partnership in 2004\, is the Chief Executive Officer of Vituity where he oversees Vituity’s more than 580 practice locations nationwide. His focus is on clinical integration\, strategies that improve patient experience\, and operational efficiency for the health systems Vituity serves. Dr. Tomlinson appointed Vituity’s first Chief Innovation Officer and formalized an innovation team dedicated to supporting care transformation on the front lines as well as collaborating with technology companies to drive the development of tools that empower clinicians to improve care at the bedside. Additionally\, he launched Vituity’s first diversity and inclusion initiative with a focus on growing a talent pipeline of diverse candidates and organization-wide efforts to mentor fellows and providers new in their fields. \nDr. Tomlinson is committed to improving care delivery industrywide and brought awareness to healthcare disparities in underrepresented populations. One of his recent outreach initiatives\, through Vituity’s Foundation\, focuses on promoting and mentoring underrepresented and disadvantaged high school students who have an interest in pursuing STEM majors and potentially going on to medical careers. Dr. Tomlinson’s influential leadership has been recognized by numerous institutions such as: Highly Commended CEO of the Year (2025) by The CEO Magazine-North America\, Modern Healthcare’s 2025 Innovator Award Honoree\, Becker’s Healthcare Great Leaders in Healthcare (2025)\, Becker’s Healthcare 231 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know (2024)\, Becker’s Healthcare Great Leaders in Healthcare (2024)\, Becker’s Healthcare 75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know (2022 & 2023)\, Modern Healthcare 25 Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare (2022)\, Modern Healthcare 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives (2022 & 2021)\, and Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare (2021). \nPrior to his appointment in 2017\, he served as Vituity’s President. As a former Regional Director of the Sequoia Region\, Dr. Tomlinson led the creation of one of Vituity’s first multihospital\, multispecialty\, integrated networks. He also served as a member of the Vituity Board of Directors from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Tomlinson is a former Chief of Staff for the Adventist Health Central Valley Network\, where he continues to practice as an emergency physician. He previously served as Medical Director for Adventist Health’s Hanford and Selma emergency departments\, which received Vituity Practice of the Year distinctions. Dr. Tomlinson also spearheaded an effort to create the network’s Department of Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine and later served as its chair. \nDr. Tomlinson holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from St. Lawrence University and a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio and is board-certified in emergency medicine. In 2012\, Dr. Tomlinson earned an MBA in healthcare administration from California Coast University. \n  \n\nRegister Here\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2026-executive-exchange/
LOCATION:Forvis Mazars\, Forvis14221 Dallas Parkway 1st Floor Conference Room\, Dallas\, TX\, 75254\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas Board of Governors Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nBecome a recognized leader among executives in healthcare management by becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nGuided by North Texas Healthcare Leaders\, Designed for Your Success! \n\n\n\nJoin the ACHE NTX Advancement Committee for our annual Board of Governors Prep Course \n  \nWe’ve brought together a diverse group of seasoned leaders and hospital executives from across North Texas to guide you through our Board of Governors Exam Preparation Course. These accomplished professionals will share their firsthand knowledge\, expertise\, and insights to help prepare the next generation of Fellows. \nParking is free\, Breakfast & Lunch included courtesy of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford catering team. \nSubject Matter Presenters: \nLee Ann Benson\, FACHESenior Vice PresidentChildren’s Health \nMatt Richardson\, DrPH\, MPH\, FACHEDirector of Public HealthDenton County Public Health \nPhaedra Johnson\, RACR\, CCMP\, SHRMHuman Resources OfficerTexas Health Fort Worth Hospital \nHeather Jones\, FACHEVice President & CFOBaylor Scott & White Frisco \nBrandon Goertz\, PhD\, FACHEPresidentTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford \nKen Hutchenrider\, FACHEPresidentMethodist Richardson Medical Center \nToya White\, JD\, MBA\, APRN\, FNP-C\, FACHEPresident & Chief Nursing OfficerTexas Health Kaufman \nNick Kagal\, FACHE\, FHIMSSSenior Client Implementation ManagerPressGaney \nEric Stephens\, FACHEVice President\, Enterprise Data & AnalyticsCatalyst Health Group \n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-board-of-governors-exam-preparation-course-3/
LOCATION:Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB)\, 1600 Hospital Parkway\, Bedford\, TX\, 76022
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 AI in HealthCare: Leadership Essentials – Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of North Texas is excited to be partnering with the ACHE Southeast Texas Chapter to offer you this special opportunity! \nEarn a certificate\, a digital badges\, and up to 20 hours of qualifying ACHE credits in an increasingly valuable area with this program – “AI in Healthcare: Leadership Essentials– Fundamentals”.  GREAT VALUE!\nThis comprehensive AI in Healthcare virtual course\, taught by a faculty of experts\, is designed for healthcare administrators and emerging leaders seeking to understand and guide the integration of artificial intelligence across their organizations. AI has a rapidly expanding influence on clinical operations\, administrative efficiency\, and patients outcomes. This course equips participants with the knowledge to improve long-term strategic direction and lead confidently in an AI-driven healthcare environment. This course will employ a combination of foundational instruction\, hands on application\, and cohort based didactic sessions to give participants a deeper understanding of AI terminology\, data and infrastructure requirements\, risk management\, governance\, and implementation strategy. The course consists of 10 virtual sessions (Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM CT starting July 23rd\, 2026) and will result in participants constructing their own AI implementation plan tailored to the use case they selected. By the end of this course\, participants will be prepared to evaluate\, design\, and oversee AI initiatives within their organizations. They will emerge capable of navigating the operational\, technical\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities of AI in healthcare. \nThroughout the course\, participants will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of core AI concepts\, terminology\, and technologies and how they apply within healthcare settings.\nIdentify\, assess\, and prioritize AI use cases that address meaningful organizational challenges and strategic opportunities.\nAnalyze real-world AI applications in healthcare to understand impact\, feasibility\, ROI\, and key success factors.\nDevelop a comprehensive business case for a selected AI initiative\, including problem definition\, value proposition\, ROI modeling\, and stakeholder alignment.\nEvaluate data readiness\, technical infrastructure needs\, and integration requirements to support effective AI deployment.\nAssess and mitigate clinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI adoption.\nCreate a full implementation roadmap and governance strategy—including milestones\, communication plans\, and change management—to support responsible and successful AI adoption within their organization.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nFoundational AI concepts\, terminology\, and healthcare-specific applications\nIdentifying\, evaluating\, and prioritizing AI use cases within healthcare organizations\nReal-world examples of successful AI implementations and their impact on quality\, efficiency\, and ROI\nBusiness case development for AI initiatives\, including value definition\, cost considerations\, and stakeholder alignment\nData readiness\, interoperability\, infrastructure requirements\, and vendor assessment\nClinical\, ethical\, regulatory\, operational\, and organizational risks associated with AI\nGovernance models\, oversight structures\, and strategies for responsible AI adoption\nChange management\, communication planning\, and leadership strategies for successful implementation\nDevelopment of a complete AI implementation plan and actionable roadmap\n\nClick HERE to see the Spring 2026 course agenda. The Summer 2026 agenda will be available soon!\nMeet Our Summer 2026 Instructors!\nPRICING INFO:\n$450 => ACHE Member\n$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)\n$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member \n*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/summer-2026-ai-in-healthcare-leadership-essentials-fundamentals/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
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