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SUMMARY:After Hours Networking Event: Maple Branch Brewery
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome out and join members of ACHE of North Texas and North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ) for this after hours networking event at the Maple Branch Brewery in Fort Worth. \nYour event tickets include two drink tickets and food. \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register early! \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-networking-event-maple-branch-brewery/
LOCATION:Maple Branch Craft Brewery\, 2628 Whitmore Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Virtual New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a brief online orientation to ACHENTX! \nAll new (and new-ish) members of ACHE of North Texas are encouraged to attend this session to hear about how the chapter works\, how we’re organized\, opportunities for you to be invovled and ways you can maximize your ACHE membership. \nAll are welcome! \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-virtual-new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Physician Opportunities in Healthcare Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This event is exclusively for physicians.\n  \nAgenda Highlights: \nOpening Remarks/Presentation:\nDon Taylor\, MHA\nColonel (retired)\, USAF\nProfessor\, Practice in Healthcare Leadership & Management\, Jindal School of Management\nExecutive Director\, Alliance for Physician Leadership \nKeynote Presentation: \nAaron Bujnowski\, FACHE\nPresident\nACHE North Texas \nACHE of North Texas Physician Advisory Committee Introduction:\nDr. Noreen Butte\nPediatrician and a Senior Physician Leader\, Healthcare Information Technology Executive and CMO MedExpanse \nMark Kruzel\, MD\, MBA\nAssociate Medical Director in Oncology\nQuest Advanced Diagnostics \nJohn Marcucci\, MD\nRegional Chief Medical Officer\nBaylor Scott & White DFW – East Region \nMark S. Schnitzer\, MD\, FACHE\nSurgeon\, Educator\, Physician Advisor\, Medical Director and Consultant \nInteractive Session/Q&A: We will conclude with a Q&A session\, inviting feedback on educational needs\, seminar topics of interest\, and challenges faced by our physician peers in advancing their leadership careers. \nA selection of light appetizers will be offered with a cash bar. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nThis event is exclusively for physicians. \nSpeakers Bios: \nDr. Noreen Butte\, a pediatrician\, is a leading figure in Healthcare Informatics\, showcasing an exceptional commitment to innovation and excellence. Her expertise in blending medicine with technology has led to significant breakthroughs in product launches and the establishment of transformative partnerships across the healthcare spectrum. She is especially noted for her contributions to Population Health and the integration of Artificial Intelligence into healthcare. Beyond her clinical expertise\, Dr. Butte’s leadership skills are evident in her ability to inspire teams\, drive change\, and enhance healthcare narratives. Her work in Digital Healthcare and Precision Medicine showcases her ability to forge impactful collaborations with healthcare institutions and government entities\, cementing her status as a pioneering force in reshaping global healthcare. \n  \n  \nMark Kruzel\, MD\, MBA; serves as Associate Medical Director in Oncology at Quest Advanced Diagnostics. \nDr. Kruzel’s role bridges the gap from assay development\, validation to clinical utility and he provides guidance on the appropriate utilization of testing. Recently\, Dr. Kruzel has developed clinical care pathways for oncology focusing on providing access to testing in an efficacious and guideline driven manner. \nDr. Kruzel has extensive research and industry experience ranging from managing an FDA trial site to commercializing a pharmaceutical compound for a start-up company.  He has published numerous peer reviewed journal articles as well as presented abstracts at both local and national conferences.  Through his role at Quest\, Dr. Kruzel has developed key opinion leader strategies which help Quest advance in the field of precision medicine. \nDr. Kruzel received his medical degree from The University of Texas at Houston – McGovern School of Medicine; he received his Master of Business Administration from Cox Business School at Southern Methodist University.  He is an active member of American Society of Clinical Oncology\, Association for Molecular Pathology and American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nDr. John Marcucci graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed residency in Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center / Parkland Hospital. He has been with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano since 2004. First\, serving as the Emergency Department Medical Director\, and then in 2010 became the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer. \nDr. Marcucci took on an expanded role with Baylor Scott & White in 2019 as the Regional Chief Medical Officer of the DFW – East Region overseeing four full-service community hospitals and two specialty heart hospitals. \n  \n  \nDr. Mark Schnitzer is an experienced Surgeon\, Educator\, Physician Advisor\, Medical Director\, and Consultant. \nAn interest in processes and mathematics led him to pursue an unlikely course of pre-medical study: electrical engineering. It was during his Ph.D. studies that he applied to medical school and completed his MSEE and MD concurrently. He completed his clinical training in neurological surgery and a fellowship in neurosciences critical care at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His final year at Johns Hopkins was in the role of Assistant Chief of Service. \nAfter fifteen years in solo\, private neurosurgical practice and medical staff governance roles\, he was recruited to Hawaii as the sole\, full-time neurosurgeon for Kaiser Permanente with the mandate to set the groundwork for a completely internalized program. That experience led to his invitation to serve as the inaugural medical director of neurosciences and an ambitious project to unify the neurosciences programs across the government hospitals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Once this unification was well underway\, the program was handed off to the Cleveland Clinic. Subsequently\, he served as the inaugural CMO for a start-up telemedicine company in Dubai and as an adjunct associate professor in a graduate program for healthcare administration. \nHe returned to the USA after four years in the Middle East and took on the role of physician advisor for SSM Health. Initially accountable for one hospital\, he was elevated to a regional\, multi-hospital role where he was accountable for insurance denial management including education of clinicians in evidence-based medicine and responsible stewardship as well as holding numerous roles in quality improvement projects. \nMost recently\, he has taken on the role of medical director for a large accountable care organization based in Dallas\, TX. \nDr. Schnitzer is a Fellow of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians and is board certified in healthcare quality and management with added qualification as a Physician Advisor. He is a certified professional in healthcare quality by the National Association for Healthcare Quality and is certified by the American Society for Quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Additionally\, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nDr. Schnitzer has provided a number of invited publications and presentations in the areas of healthcare informatics\, patient safety\, and responsible stewardship and he serves as a senior examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. \nDr. Schnitzer considers himself an interface professional\, like most clinicians who have transitioned into healthcare leadership roles. He maintains a state of constant inquiry and curiosity with the ever-present thought\, “There is something I do not know\, the knowing of which could change everything.” \n  \nDon Taylor is a Professor of Practice in Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Jindal School of Management and the Executive Director of the Alliance for Physician Leadership\, a nationally recognized Healthcare Management Executive MBA for senior physicians. He is also an Adjunct Professor at UTSW Medical Center. \nDon served in the US Air Force for over 27 years in various roles in healthcare operations\, strategy\, and leadership. He has been the CEO of hospitals and served as the COO of USAF Academic Medical Center (6000+ staff) in San Antonio. He also led the largest trauma hospital in Iraq in 2006 as the only non-physician commander (CEO). He has served in Executive Leadership roles in the Veteran’s Administration in various locations. Recently\, he served as the VP of Healthcare Administration for the HHS Emergency Intake Site mission in Dallas. He also served as the Director\, Southwestern Health Resources Integration at UTSW\, where he helped develop an integrated network of care with Texas Health Resources. He offers lectures to emerging and senior leaders at UT Southwestern on leadership\, strategy\, health transformation\, and value-based care\, as well as teaches in the graduate school on the challenges of the US Healthcare System. \nAs a volunteer\, he founded the Air Force Association’s Wounded Airman Program and served on their National Board of Directors supporting 100\,000 members. He is also past Chairman of their Veteran and Retiree Council. He led the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and served on the San Antonio Economic Development Council. He has also published the book\, “The Quiet Heroes: Timeless Reflections of American Airman” which shares the personal experience of a WWII veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. He has been a member of ACHE for almost 20 years. \nDon has a BS in Architecture from UT Arlington and a Master of Health Administration from Penn State. He lives in Southlake\, Texas with his wife Judy Hoberman who is an author\, speaker\, and trainer in the area of sales and leadership \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/physician-opportunities-in-healthcare-leadership/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – Jindal School of Management Building\, 800 W Campbell Rd\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080
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SUMMARY:Certified Lean Six Sigma 8-Hour Yellow Belt Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nCurious about what it takes to become a change maker? Want to learn about process improvement and how to eliminate wastes\, errors\, defects\, and inefficiencies from day-to-day work? \nACHE of North Texas is proud to present an 8-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course. \n  \nThere are 5 Lean Six Sigma levels: White\, Yellow\, Green\, Black and Master Black. The first level is the White Belt. It is the foundational course. Yellow Belt is the second level. You are not required to take the White Belt course before the Yellow\, but if you have very little knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and want to learn more about the foundational aspects of Lean and Six Sigma\, you may want to take the White Belt course first. The Yellow Belt course is required to be completed before the Green Belt course\, as it teaches you the basics of how to use the Lean Six Sigma tools\, methods\, and techniques\, and will help you to be more successful as a Green Belt\, so you won’t be overwhelmed with information when starting out as a new Green Belt. \n  \nThe Yellow Belt builds upon the foundations of what is learned in the White Belt course. You will learn how to bring together a team of Subject Matter Experts and use the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology to identify where the problems are\, determine the root causes\, and implement long-term\, sustainable improvements to eliminate wastes\, errors\, inefficiencies\, and defects from day-to-day processes. \n  \nThe 8-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course was created with healthcare in mind. The scenarios and simulations that are discussed are from a healthcare perspective and were based on real-life process and quality improvement projects that had previously been successfully completed. \n  \nLean and Six Sigma have been proven to be very successful methods to eliminate wastes\, errors\, inefficiencies\, and defects for many\, many years. You can apply these methods\, tools\, and techniques in your home and work lives. This course is 100% online\, is coached/taught in a live Zoom meeting by Certified Master Black Belt\, Tanya Stinson. Tanya will support you throughout the entire course. Once the course is completed\, there will be an online\, open book exam that will be required to be completed. You must pass the certification exam with at least a 70 to get your LSSYB certificate. \n  \nWhat’s included: \n  \n• Discuss Lean\, Six Sigma\, Change Management\, as well as other tools\, techniques\, and methods \n• Simulated Healthcare Environment and Healthcare Project Examples Based on Real-Life Projects That Were Completed \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course e-book \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Toolkit \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate via Email \n• Live Coach Instruction and Support Throughout the Entire Course \n• 100% Success Rate \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCourse Coach/Instructor: Tanya Stinson\, MHQS\, CLSSMBB\, MCBA\, CRP \n  \nFounder/CEO/Master Consultant of Leaning Towards Change\, LLC \n  \nSupervisor of Data Governance at Texas Health Resources \n  \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanya Stinson is very passionate about Performance/Process Improvement and Change Management. Her Motto is “Changing the World\, One Improvement at a Time.” Tanya is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety\, a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma\, and 15+ years’ experience in leading\, coaching\, and mentoring professionals in completing Lean Six Sigma\, Quality\, Compliance\, Risk and Safety initiatives. Tanya has well-rounded and knowledgeable skill sets\, as she has worked in various industries\, such as mining\, utilities\, manufacturing\, technology\, and healthcare. Tanya is passionate about helping others by sharing with them what she has learned and helping to create positive changes within any organization. \n  \nTanya has been working for Texas Health Resources since June 2017. Currently\, she is a Supervisor of Data Governance Support for Texas Health Resources. Tanya was a Performance Engineer/Coach for Texas Health Resources for 4 years. To help others to grow on their PI journeys\, Tanya started a woman owned small business in 2000 called Leaning Towards Change\, LLC. Since moving to the DFW area and starting her small business\, Tanya has successfully coached and certified over 100 White Belts\, over 500 Yellow Belts\, and over 100 Green Belts. Below are just a few of her awards/accolades: \n  \n• Womelle Magazine: She’s Possible – Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023 \n• 2020 ACHE of North Texas Mentor of the Year \n• Trailblazer Award – Texas Health Arlington Memorial\, 2018 for Blood Culture Contamination Reduction Project \n• Quality Award (2) – Texas Health Fort Worth\, 2019 for Neonatal Extubation Process Improvement Project and “Let’s Get Moving” Patient Ambulation Improvement Project \n• Discoverer Award – Texas Health Resources\, 2019 for ED Discharge Scheduling Improvement Project \n• Transformer Award – Texas Health Resources\, 2020 for Interventional Radiology Throughput Improvement Project \n  \nOutside of work\, Tanya is a wife and mother of 4 handsome young men. She loves to fish\, go camping\, and loves classic cars! \n  \nTanya is thankful that you have chosen to read about her accomplishments\, and she looks forward to helping you on your PI journey! She hopes you will love Process/Performance Improvement and Change Management as much as she does! \n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/certified-lean-six-sigma-8-hour-yellow-belt-certification-course-2/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ACHE Fellowship Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:  \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 education session as we discuss the pathway and requirements to earning your certification\, review the Board of Governors exam\, and go over exam preparation material\, including an exam preparation course organized by the Advancement Committee and led by local industry professionals. \nSpeakers:\nBrandon Goertz\, PhD\, FACHE\nVice President of Professional and Support Services\nTexas Health Resources \nDay-Vene Gilliam\, MHA\, FACHE\nStaff Vice President of National Network Optimization & Business Development\nNational Healthcare Solutions \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/introduction-to-ache-fellowship-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:After Hours Networking Event - Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host\, SBL Architecture\, Inc.\, while the Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners. \nComplimentary foods and beverages will be provided by SBL. \nThe suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM\, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. \nSPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS\, SO REGISTER TODAY!!! \nA big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us! \nSBL Architecture\, Inc. is a healthcare architectural\, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington\, Texas. Since 1994\, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction\, expansion\, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-networking-event-texas-rangers-vs-seattle-mariners/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Second Quarter Education Event
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThis event has been approved for up to 3.0 ACHE In Person Education Credits (1.5 per panel).\n\n\n  \n\n\nLearn from those taking the lead with focusing on the wellbeing of their teams\, as well as from those who are focusing on the financial sustainability of their healthcare organizations; earn up to 3.0 ACHE In Person Education Credits; and network with your colleagues from throughout the metroplex. \nHere’s our agenda for the afternoon: \n3-3:30pm – Check-In & Networking \n3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Sustainable Strategies to Support Well-being for Healthcare Professionals \nModerator:\nDawn Zell Wright\, JD\, MBA\, SPHR\, FACHE; System VP for HR Operations; CHRISTUS Health \nPanelists:\nLara Burnside; Partner\, Chief Experience Officer\, Executive Coach; CSE Leadership LLC\nKim Cummings; SVP Human Resources\, Employee Experience; Children’s Health\nBrett Stanley; Director of Wellness; Methodist Health System \n5-5:30pm – Dinner Break \n5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations: A Plan of Action \nModerator:\nSteven Edgar\, FACHE\, PT; Chief Executive Officer; Medical City Denton \nPanelist:\nBob Karl; Chief Financial Officer; CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic\nDawn Coates; Regional Vice President\, AGS\nJamie Hill-Watters; Chief Revenue Officer; Alpha II \n  \nA huge thanks to Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Aramark for hosting us for this event!\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nLara Burnside has spent the last 25 years creating workplaces that honor and value every person – whether they are a patient\, employee or clinician. Her early career in human resources taught her the importance of a people-first mentality. She has built human resources and patient experience departments from the ground up – one being recognized as a recipient of the Malcom Baldrige Quality Award\, one of the highest national honors. She honed her skills in healthcare consulting over the course of a dozen years\, teaching the value of implementing practical tips and tools that provide exceptional patient care. By tapping into clients’ passion and purpose\, she achieved top quartile performance and beyond in more than 200 hospitals across the Unite States. With a focus on physician/clinician engagement\, she has helped organizations reduce burnout\, increase engagement and create a sense of community among care teams. The last decade of Lara’s career has been spent as a senior leader in the hospital setting\, where she created and developed patient experience divisions that embrace best-practice tactics proven to engage patients as partners in their care. This level of excellence led to a public hospital system being recognized by Washington Monthly as the number one hospital for patients in the United States. Lara’s love and desire for people to do and be their best motivated her to develop training programs for leaders\, employees and clinicians. Program results have brought engagement scores to top decile performance. The Patient Experience Mastery Program for physicians achieved profound results – improving every question on the patient experience survey by an average 6.5% top box points. Lara has been recognized four times by Becker’s Healthcare as a top Chief Experience Officer in the United States. Lara has a strong desire to give back to organizations and those providing care. Her expertise in valuing all people is where her heart and passion have always been. \n  \nDawn Coates\, CRCR\, has served the healthcare provider industry for over 30 years and has been an HFMA member for over 20 years. She obtained her Certified Revenue Cycle Representative\, (“CRCR”)\, in 2021. She serves as a director on the Lonestar HFMA chapter board and will be the upcoming Educational Program Chairperson. \nHer experience has focused on business development; however\, she has become a trusted advisor and a problem solver\, working with large health systems\, community hospitals as well as physician groups. She began her career in pharmaceutical sales and later joined BSW in the late 90s\, where she served in BSW’s network expansion. \nShe joined the PwC healthcare practice in 2000\, where she focused on the healthcare revenue cycle as well as working in the audit and internal audit vertical. This experience led to her commitment to serving the provider space. Dawn also spent several years with a major GPO\, where she assisted members with supply cost reduction efforts and labor redirection. \nDawn joined AGS Health in 2021 and has focused on supporting hospitals\, medical groups\, and integrated delivery networks in the SW with staff management\, budget constraints and overcoming obstacles in non-clinical areas. \nDawn obtained her BS degree from Texas Woman’s University\, with a healthcare administration and business focus. \n  \nKim Cummings serves as Senior Vice President\, Employee Experience for Children’s Health Dallas. In this role\, Kim leads human resources\, talent strategy and talent initiatives for the Children’s Health Dallas campus and service area. \nPrior to joining Children’s Health in 2020\, Kim held various leadership roles within HR across various industries including transportation\, food services and retail. \nKim graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Texas State University. She earned her Master of Human Resource Development and Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) designation and certified employee relations credentials. \n  \nSteven Edgar joined Medical City Denton as Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Since that time the hospital has seen consistent progression in patient experience for services provided in the Emergency Department\, inpatient services\, and for outpatient tests and treatments. In December\, 2023\, Medical City Denton added the Medical City Argyle Surgical Hospital as a second campus of Medical City Denton. Additionally\, Medical City Denton has seen industry-leading performance with infection prevention\, antibiotic stewardship and key accreditations in Chest Pain\, Stroke\, Bariatric Surgery\, Vascular Surgery\, and General Surgery. Edgar has overseen the reaccreditation of the Magnet Program and the designation as Level II Trauma Center at Medical City Denton. \nPrior to his arrival at Medical City Denton\, Edgar held executive leadership positions with Wesley Medical Center and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita\, Kansas. Edgar is a physical therapist and worked for years in the Kansas City\, Missouri metroplex prior to starting his administrative responsibilities. \nEdgar holds a bachelor’s degree in health science-physical therapy from the University of Missouri\, Columbia. He earned a Master of Public Administration – health administration\, from University of Missouri\, Kansas City. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nBob Karl serves as Chief Financial Officer for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. He is responsible for the financial aspects of the organization\, including accounting\, revenue cycle\, and electronic medical record operations. Bob has been with CHRISTUS for over 10 years. Previously he was Vice President of Finance for Seton Clinical Enterprises in Austin\, Texas\, a division of Ascension Healthcare. Bob has over 20 years’ experience in the area of physician practice administration where he has held various titles including Analyst\, Manager\, Director\, and Vice President of Finance. \nBob currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lone Star Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He also served on the HFMA’s National Advisory Council for Strategy and Innovation in Healthcare. He has been a panelist/presenter at various national and regional healthcare meetings. \nBob is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and received his Masters of Professional Accounting from University of Texas in Arlington. \nBob lives in Keller\, Texas with his wife Katie and their four children. \n  \nBrett Alana Stanley is the Director of Wellness at Methodist Health System (MHS)\, one of the leading healthcare providers in Texas. A native of Dallas\, Brett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College in Baltimore\, Maryland. She then went on to teach English in Palencia\, Spain for two years\, where she honed her Spanish language skills. \nSubsequently\, Brett worked for the World Affairs Council\, planning and executing official visits for diplomats from around the world. She also worked for Custom Caregivers which provides non-medical\, in-home care services to the community. \nIn 2017\, Brett joined Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) where she was responsible for developing health education and wellness programming for corporate partners. During her more than five-year tenure at BSWH\, Brett progressed from wellness coordinator to wellness manager and implemented an employee engagement program\, which supported more than 40\,000 employees and beneficiaries. \nIn 2022\, Brett was honored to join the MHS team\, and she has fully embraced the compassionate culture the system boasts. In this role\, she brings over a decade of well-being experience and a knack for creating creative content to empower others to thrive and advocate for their own health and wellness. Brett collaborates with the employee population as a whole to understand their needs and deploy a customized\, engaging and forward-thinking program. \nBrett resides in Dallas\, Texas with her 7-year-old son\, Elam. When she’s not talking passionately about well-being\, she enjoys crocheting\, dancing\, and exploring the latest wellness trends. \n  \nJamie Hill-Walters is the current President-Elect of the HFMA Lone Star Chapter. With 19 years in healthcare\, Jamie executes strategies to grow and sustain revenue while helping hospitals achieve financial goals. She has worked with the largest healthcare systems in the US\, many recognized in US News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals in the United States.” Most recently she was the Chief Revenue Officer at Alpha II\, serving on the leadership team for 2 acquisitions and a strategic investment from TA Associates & Westview Capital Partners. Prior to Alpha II\, Jamie held various leadership positions at Ensemble Health Partners and Healthcare Payment Specialists\, acquired by TransUnion. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nDawn Zell Wright is a transformative executive leader with a demonstrated ability to align operations strategy with business goals\, develop leaders\, and drive action resulting in significant\, sustainable organizational improvements. \nBy designing\, creating\, building\, and implementing a full spectrum of high functioning\, consistent\, centralized\, agile human resources services and teams that leverages best practices and standardizations designed to deliver best in class solutions\, Dawn positions organizations to create incredible employee experiences\, lead the market as a best place to work\, and realize sustainable growth with financial excellence. Her strategic operations partnerships have proven to be a keystone in the unification of highly matrixed\, growing healthcare systems\, better positioning the organizations to fully realize their potential as highly reliable organizations for patient outcomes\, employee experience and community impact. \nDawn joined CHRISTUS Health in November 2021 as System Vice President of Human Resources Operations. Before joining the CHRISTUS Health\, Dawn served UPMC as its Vice President of Human Resources for the Northcentral Region of Pennsylvania and CommonSpirit Health as Catholic Health Initiatives Texas Division’s Director of Human Resources. As a healthcare early careerist\, Dawn served as the Director of Human Resources for Artesia General Hospital in New Mexico where she developed a deep understanding and appreciation of the challenges faced in rural healthcare. \nDawn’s Human Resources expertise is complemented by her experience as an attorney. As a litigator and defense attorney\, she received many peer-nominated awards and client accolades and was often recognized by the local judiciary for tackling tough issues adversely and disproportionately impacting minorities. As a law student\, Dawn was a founding team member of The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Minority Issues\, with a focused resolve of giving a voice to the voiceless by shedding light on issues affecting disadvantaged communities. Dawn’s passion for tackling tough issues related to diversity\, equity\, inclusion and belonging continues to motivate her. In this time of rapid change\, Dawn is focused on removing artificial barriers to build a sustainable pipeline of diverse and inclusive healthcare leaders reflective of the communities served. \nDawn earned her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from Concordia University Texas\, MBA from West Texas A&M\, and Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/second-quarter-education-event-4/
LOCATION:Methodist Dallas Medical Center Hitt Auditorium\, 221 W Colorado Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the President & CEO - Robert Walker\, FACHE
DESCRIPTION:Another great offering in our Breakfast with the CEO series! \n \nRobert L. “Bob” Walker joined Scottish Rite for Children in 1979. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was named President/CEO in 2012. In his role\, Bob is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the organization and continuing its position as one of the top-ranked pediatric orthopedic centers in the world. He works closely with the Board of Trustees\, medical staff and executive leadership to ensure that the highest degree of medical care is provided to our pediatric patients. \nBob has served on the board of the Texas Hospital Association and on its Executive and Audit committees. He is a past chairman of the Texas Hospital Association Foundation Board and was a member of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Children’s Hospital Association Public Policy Committee. Bob is past board chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and served for many years on the Shelton School and Evaluation Center board\, where he was also chairman. Bob serves on the executive committee of the BMW Dallas Marathon\, and he is a member of the advisory boards of The Ronald McDonald House and Camp John Marc. \nA native of Garland\, Texas\, Bob earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) and his Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Bob has been honored by both Garland High School and Texas A&M University-Commerce as an Outstanding Alumnus and was awarded the Senior Leader award by the North Texas Chapter of the ACHE. He is a past recipient of the Dean Leonard A. Duce Award for Excellence in Healthcare\, awarded by the Trinity University Department of Healthcare Administration\, is a past recipient of the Dallas Father of the Year award\, and a past recipient of the Anson Jones Award which is presented annually by the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation. Bob is a 33° Scottish Rite Mason and holds fellowship status in the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-president-ceo-robert-walker-fache/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children – Dallas\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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