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SUMMARY:Community Event - Crossroads Community Market
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin ACHENTX in supporting Crossroad Community Services—serving hope by helping residents have access to nutrition food. \n\n\n\n\nJoin ACHE for an energizing\, hands‑on volunteer event with Crossroads Community Services\, where we’ll support their Community Market and help neighbors access the nutritious food that directly strengthens community health. This is a chance to make a real impact on the social determinants of health while having fun\, working as a team\, and serving Dallas families with dignity and care. \nWhat you’ll be doing \n\nAssisting shoppers with completing a brief survey and building their grocery order\nHelping shoppers select groceries and guiding them through checkout\nLoading groceries into vehicles with a friendly send‑off\nRe‑stocking market shelves to keep the experience smooth for everyone\nSorting fresh produce as needed\nBuilding emergency food boxes to support families facing urgent needs\n\nSupporting the Community Market is more than volunteering! This is advancing health equity\, reducing food insecurity\, and helping prevent chronic disease by ensuring families have access to nutritious\, balanced meals. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/community-event-crossroads-community-market/
LOCATION:Crossroads Community Services\, 4500 South Cockrell Hill Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75236
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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 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: \nLee Ann Benson\, FACHE\nSenior Vice President\nMaternal-Child Program Development\nChildren’s Health \nEric Stephens\, MBA\, FACHE\, CAP-X\, PMP\nVice President\, Data and Analytics\nCatalyst Health Group \nKatie O’Neal\nStrategic Account Executive\nGE HealthCare \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/introduction-to-ache-fellowship-virtual-event-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Partnerships for Success: Public Health and Health System Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits.\n\n\n\nThe top three functions of public health are to assess and monitor populations\, form public policies to address problems and priorities\, and finally to make sure access to services is provided. Public health challenges that were once found only in certain countries are no longer limited to within those borders. Globalization has increased these challenges. Through globalization\, the public health arena has a significant impact on health administration challenges in the US and on the path that healthcare will take in the foreseeable future. \nModerator: George Roberts\, FACHE\nChief Executive Officer\nNortheast Texas Public Health District \nPanelists: \nW. Stephen Love\nPresident & CEO\nDallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council \nLisako McKyer\, PhD\, MPH\, FAAHB\nProfessor & Chair\, Dept. of Population and Community Health\nUNT Health \nMatt Richardson\, DrPH\, FACHE\nDirector\nDenton County Public Health \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nMr. 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. \n  \nDr. Lisako McKyer was a non-traditional student\, earning a BA in Psychology from California State University Northridge\, where she was awarded a NIGMS-funded undergraduate research training grant under Dr. Maria Elena Zavala and Dr. Carrie Saetermoe. Next\, she pursued doctoral training in two programs at Indiana University; Clinical Science (Psychology 1995-1999 [incomplete])\, and Health Behavior (completed in 2005)\, where she also earned an MPH degree along the way. \nShe started her faculty career at Indiana University\, where she directed the annual statewide school-based ATOD survey at the Indiana Prevention Research Center. She moved to Texas A&M University in 2006\, where she held appointments in the College of Public Health\, the School of Medicine and the School of Education and Human Development. During her 16 years at Texas A&M\, she rose through the ranks to tenured full professor and served in various leadership positions. Prior to joining UNT Health in 2024\, she served as the Inaugural Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine \n  \nDr. Matt Richardson was appointed as the Director of Public Health for Denton County in the summer of 2014. He previously served as Director with the City of Amarillo and Potter/Randall Counties for 9 years. He has authored peer-reviewed publications\, testified to the Texas Legislature regarding public health issues\, and continues to advocate for public health practice and resources for Denton County and the state of Texas. Matt is currently the past president of the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials and was recently appointed as a board member of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. He has been a Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) accreditation site reviewer since 2013\, as both a public health practitioner and site review chair. He is an expert in accreditation efforts across many academic and practice environments—from national public health university programs to individual credentials and certifications. \nHe has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Abilene Christian University and both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Public Health from the University of North Texas. He is currently board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nGeorge T. Roberts\, Jr.\, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) since November 2006. Services provided by NET Health include Community Outreach\, Disease Surveillance\, Environmental Health\, Immunization\, Tuberculosis Control\, Public Health Emergency Preparedness\, Regional Laboratory\, Vital Statistics\, and WIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) Program. NET Health primarily serves Tyler and Smith County but also provides some services in 21 counties in East Texas. The WIC Program serves a 20-county area and Public Health Preparedness serves a 7-county region. \nMr. Roberts has over 45 years of health care experience\, the majority of which was spent in hospital administration\, having previously served at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas\, Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler\, and Henderson Memorial Hospital in Henderson\, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from SMU in Dallas and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis\, Missouri. He is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE) and served as the East Texas ACHE Chapter President in 2023. He is a member of the Board of the Texas Health Institute\, Carter BloodCare\, the Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council\, Mosaic Counseling\, the Tyler Family Circle of Care and the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce. He recently completed his service to the American Board of Preventive Medicine where he served as the First Public Member of the Board. He is Past President of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO)\, and the Past Chairman of the Texas Health Institute. Mr. Roberts is active in a number of church\, community\, and statewide efforts. Mr. Roberts has been married to his wife Leslie for 38 years\, and they have 2 children – Claire (32) and Travis (28). \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/partnerships-for-success-public-health-and-health-system-collaboration/
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SUMMARY:2026 DFW Healthcare Student Summit – ACHE of North Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join healthcare leaders and early careerists for an inside look at executive strategies and the growing impact of AI on the future of health\n\n\n\nThe DFW Healthcare Student Summit is designed for early career professionals and healthcare administration students seeking to learn from and connect with experienced industry leaders. Through two engaging panel discussions\, attendees will gain practical insights into executive decision making\, operational leadership\, and the growing role of AI in healthcare. \nAgenda: \n\n8:30am – 8:50am Coffee\, Check-in\, and Registration\n8:50am – 9:00am Welcome and Introductions\n9:00am – 10:00am Keynote Presentation\n10:00am – 10:10am Break\n10:10am – 11:30am Panel Discussion 1 – Executive Strategies for Driving Value & Better Outcomes\n11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch and Networking (lunch provided)\n12:30pm – 1:50pm Panel Discussion 2 – The Growth of AI in Healthcare\n1:50pm – 2:30pm Optional Networking After/Event Ends\n\nYour ticket includes attendance at the Student Summit\, a light breakfast with coffee and water\, and lunch will be provided at the event as well. \nSpeakers At A Glance: \nAaron Bujnowski\, DSc\, FACHE\nManaging Director\nAlvarez & Marsal \nChad Collins\, FACHE\nVice President Operations\nTexas Health Resources \nFelixia Colón\, FACHE\nSenior Vice President in Business Development\nSCP Health \nRichard J. Dixon\nFounder & Managing Director\nFuture Way Health Strategies\n\nEmily Flahaven\nDirector of Nursing Informatics\nUT Southwestern Medical Center\nDr. Richard G. Greenhill\nPrincipal and Founder\nSmartSigma AI \nLisa Kilgore\nDirector of Enterprise Connected Medical Device Systems\nBaylor Scott & White Health \nChristina Mathis\nChief Executive Officer\nMedical City Las Colinas \n\n\nKris Sanders\, FACHE\nSenior Vice President\, Northern Market Growth & Development\nChildren’s Health Plano \nTimothy Wilson\nHead of Program Integrity\nParkland Health \nBert Witherspoon\, FACHE\nFounder & Managing Partner\nTriaxiom Advisors\, LLC \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nAaron Bujnowski\, DSc\, FACHE\, is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal\, a leading global professional services firm specializing in advisory\, consulting\, and turnaround management. With two decades of dedicated experience in the healthcare industry\, Dr. Bujnowski has built a reputation as a transformative healthcare strategist\, empowering health systems and their leaders to attain sustainable competitive advantage. \nDr. Bujnowski served as the former System Chief Strategy Officer of Texas Health Resources\, a ~$5 billion integrated health system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area\, where he dedicated nearly nine years to developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies. \nDr. Bujnowski holds a Doctor of Science degree in Healthcare Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration with the highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in chemical engineering with a biomedical emphasis from Brigham Young University in Provo\, Utah. \nDr. Bujnowski was honored as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) in 2015. He is a Past President of its North Texas Chapter\, where he leads a diverse community of nearly 2\,000 healthcare executives and managers. \n  \nFelixia Colón\, FACHE\, serves as Senior Vice President in Business Development at SCP Health\, where she leads strategic market development at the executive and health system level. With more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience\, she brings deep expertise in clinical operations\, physician practice management\, and enterprise growth strategy. \nMs. Colón previously led SCP Health’s Telemedicine and Virtual Care service lines\, overseeing expansion across Hospital Medicine\, Emergency Medicine\, and Critical Care Medicine. Under her leadership\, the platform grew from three hospital medicine programs in 2016 to more than 100 sites by 2025\, supporting hospitals nationwide with sustainable\, high-quality clinical solutions. \nHer professional background includes senior leadership roles across multi-specialty\, multi-site physician practices\, including emergency medicine\, academic and private hospital medicine\, transitional care medicine\, tele-nocturnist and eHealth programs\, and post-acute care environments (SNFs and LTACs). She has also led physician outreach initiatives in collaboration with a national health insurance carrier. Prior to joining SCP Health\, Ms. Colón served as Senior Vice President for one of the largest independent physician practices in Texas\, where she held enterprise-wide responsibility for operations\, contracting\, business development\, marketing\, recruiting\, and healthcare payment reform initiatives\, including participation in CMS’s Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) program. \nA native of Jacksonville\, Florida\, Ms. Colón holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Health Administration from the University of North Florida. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and an active leader within the organization\, having served as Regent-at-Large for District IV and former President of the ACHE North Texas Chapter. She has also held multiple elected board and committee leadership roles and serves as faculty for SCP Health’s Medical Leadership Intensive\, focused on developing physician and advanced practice leaders. \n  \n\nRichard Dixon is a healthcare executive\, advisor\, and author focused on system redesign\, digital strategy\, and sustainable care delivery. He works with health systems\, payers\, and public sector leaders to translate emerging technologies\, including AI\, into practical operating models that improve access\, outcomes\, and workforce experience.\nHis work emphasizes responsible adoption\, data integrity\, and governance\, ensuring that technology strengthens care delivery rather than adding complexity or risk. Richard is the author of Care Anywhere and the founder of Future Way Health Strategies\, where he advises leadership teams on building durable\, human-centered healthcare systems.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Richard G. Greenhill has spent over 30 years solving the problems that keep healthcare executives awake at night such as declining quality metrics\, patient safety challenges and the persistent gap between healthcare’s promise and its operational reality. As principal and founder of SmartSigma AI\, he brings rigorous quality science and pragmatic AI implementation expertise to healthcare organizations navigating the intersection of regulatory pressure and technological disruption\, turning strategy into sustainable results rather than failed pilots. Elected by his international peers to the prestigious International Academy for Quality and Safety (IAQS)\, one of the highest lifetime honors in global healthcare quality\, Dr. Greenhill serves as editor-in-chief of the International Journal for Quality in Healthcare\, Communications (Oxford University Press) and as national faculty for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). As a sought-after international speaker on AI in healthcare delivery and a subject matter expert for the World Health Organization and International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua)\, his voice shapes global healthcare policy while his focus remains on what works in real healthcare organizations. He is a honorably retired U.S. Navy veteran with extensive publications in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. Dr. Greenhill brings academic rigor and operational excellence to every engagement\, delivering the strategic clarity and practical implementation support that transforms healthcare organizations. \n\n\n  \nLisa Kilgore serves as Director of Enterprise Connected Medical Device Systems at Baylor Scott & White Health\, where she provides executive oversight for the strategy\, governance\, and operational integration of clinical device ecosystems across the enterprise.\, she leads initiatives that advance interoperability\, cybersecurity resilience\, data integrity\, and clinical technology standardization in support of high-reliability care delivery. \nWith nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in hospitals coast to coast\, a career rooted in enterprise medical device integration and digital health transformation\, Lisa operates at the convergence of biomedical engineering\, health IT\, and executive operations. She partners with clinical\, technology\, and executive leadership to ensure connected medical technologies not only function reliably at scale but also generate actionable clinical data that strengthens outcomes\, operational performance\, and regulatory compliance. \nAs a panelist on The Growth of AI in Healthcare\, Lisa brings a systems-level perspective on how connected devices\, real-time data streams\, and intelligent automation are reshaping care models. Her focus is on building secure\, scalable infrastructures that responsibly enable AI-driven innovation while safeguarding patient safety and enterprise stability. \n  \n\n\nChristina Mathis has served as CEO at Medical City Las Colinas since March 2025. She provides leadership\, strategic direction and direct administrative responsibility for all aspects of financial operations\, clinical quality outcomes and patient experience for the 99-bed acute care hospital with more than 500 employees. The hospital offers comprehensive services\, including Level III trauma services\, cardiovascular\, orthopedic and spine surgery\, robotic surgery\, women’s services and a neonatal ICU (NICU). She proudly serves on the Board of Directors for ACHE North Texas\, Irving Schools Foundation\, Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and Trinity University Healthcare Administration Alumni Board. \n  \n  \n  \nKris Sanders\, FACHE\, currently serves as Senior Vice President\, Northern Market Growth and Development at Children’s Health Plano. She is board certified in Healthcare Administration. She has a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration as well as her Master of Business Administration. Kris currently oversees the leadership and implementation of all Northern Market activity in DFW for Children’s Health. She previously worked at Envision Physician Services\, which she worked as Vice President of Operations. Other previous roles include opportunities at Methodist Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. \nKris is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). She also serves as a board member and President for ACHE North Texas. She is a proud member of National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) where she also serves as the President for the DFW chapter. Other board of director affiliations include Live Oak Surgery Center and Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. She is a proud Leadership Plano Class 39 graduate and was awarded Diversity Leaders “Rising Star” by Modern Healthcare magazine in 2024. In addition to the professional work\, Kris is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated Chi Zeta Omega chapter in Plano\, TX. \n  \n\nTimothy Wilson is the Head of Program Integrity for Parkland Health’s Medicaid managed care organization\, Parkland Community Health Plan. In this role\, he provides enterprise leadership over payment integrity and program oversight\, strengthening financial stewardship\, regulatory compliance\, and operational discipline within a highly regulated managed care environment. His work ensures that healthcare dollars are spent appropriately while supporting high quality care and improved patient outcomes. \n  \nTimothy brings deep experience across population health operations\, managed care\, and enterprise risk management. He has led complex\, large scale portfolios spanning claims operations\, audit and recovery\, appeals\, system configuration\, delegated vendor oversight\, and profit and loss accountability. Prior to joining Parkland\, he served as Senior Vice President of Population Health Management at P3 Health Partners and held an executive leadership role at Children’s Health\, where he helped launch the organization’s health plan. He is known for translating operational complexity into clear executive strategy and for building disciplined operating models that strengthen governance\, improve accuracy\, and drive sustainable performance. \n  \nBeyond his operating roles\, Timothy is a recognized healthcare leader 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 executive development\, governance excellence\, and equity across the healthcare industry. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity\, Inc. \n  \nTimothy holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Image Management and a master’s degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and is a frequent speaker on healthcare operations\, program integrity\, and executive leadership. \n  \n\nBert Witherspoon\, FACHE\, is a board-certified healthcare executive and the Founder & Managing Partner of Triaxiom Advisors\, LLC\, a boutique\, bespoke advisory firm built on one conviction: healthcare works best when it stays deeply personal. Through Triaxiom Advisors\, he helps provider-owned practices\, surgical groups\, and healthcare ventures reclaim control of their future—turning business problems into business solutions grounded in clarity\, operational discipline\, and human-centered leadership. \nHis path into healthcare leadership is uniquely shaped by frontline service. A retired firefighter-paramedic and former president and COO of a private EMS organization\, Bert learned early that the systems behind care matter just as much as the care itself. That frontline-to-boardroom trajectory gives his work a rare blend of operational realism\, empathy\, and strategic rigor. \nHe holds dual graduate degrees (MS and MBA) from The University of Texas at Dallas. In addition to his advisory work\, he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Graduate Healthcare Finance at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth\, a Vocational EMS Instructor at Dallas College\, and an active mentor for the American College of Healthcare Executives at both the local chapter and national levels\, supporting the development of rising healthcare leaders across the country. \nBert’s leadership philosophy is simple but transformative: the future of healthcare depends on building more Clock Builders\, not just more Time Tellers. He believes leaders have a responsibility to grow other leaders—through education\, mentorship\, and a life-long learner’s mindset—so that innovation isn’t a moment but a mindset. In a field as dynamic as healthcare\, he champions the kind of leadership that creates systems\, cultures\, and people capable of sustaining real\, lasting impact. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2026-dfw-healthcare-student-summit-ache-of-north-texas/
LOCATION:UNT Health Science Center – Medical Education & Training Building\, 1000 Montgomery Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, United States
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SUMMARY:DFW Wreaths Across America - Community Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at DFW National Cemetery as we Remember\, Honor\, and Teach by placing wreaths on the graves of our nation’s heroes. \n  \n\n\nOn Saturday\, December 13th\, volunteers from across North Texas will gather at DFW National Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. This moving event honors the sacrifice of our veterans by placing live balsam wreaths on their headstones\, ensuring that every hero is remembered during the holiday season. Participation is free and open to all ages; volunteers may also choose to sponsor a wreath for $17 to help support this mission. \nIf you would like to donate to help support this mission\, please do so directly at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/20315/Overview/ \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/dfw-wreaths-across-america-community-event/
LOCATION:Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery\, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75211
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SUMMARY:Best Approaches in Executive On-Boarding
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Education Credits. \n  \n\n\nReady to elevate your executive impact from day one?\nIn today’s complex healthcare environment\, onboarding isn’t just orientation—it’s a strategic imperative. Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role or guiding others through transition\, this dynamic panel will equip you with the tools to onboard with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. \nJoin moderator Jose Alejandro White\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, and distinguished panelists Beth Guyton\, MAIOP\, ACC\, Ryan Dugan\, MHA\, and Steven Edgar\, FACHE\, PT\, for a candid conversation on how healthcare leaders can accelerate integration\, build influence\, and drive results from the start. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n• Proven frameworks for executive onboarding that align with organizational strategy\n• How to foster trust\, credibility\, and culture-fit in the first 90 days\n• Strategies for navigating complex systems and stakeholder expectations\n• Tips for sustaining momentum and embedding long-term leadership success \nIdeal for newly appointed executives\, succession planners\, HR and compliance leaders\, and anyone committed to intentional leadership transitions in healthcare. \n🔗 Reserve your spot today and invest in your onboarding strategy.\n#ACHENTX #HealthcareLeadership #ExecutiveOnboarding #ACHE #LeadershipSuccess #StrategicTransitions #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipJourney \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nModerator: Jose Alejandro-White\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, MBA\, CNE\, CCM\, FACHE\, FAAN\nNurse Scientist\nMagnet Program & Nursing Research\, UT Southwestern Medical Center \nPanelists: \nSteven Edgar\, FACHE\, PT\nChief Executive Officer\nMedical City Denton \n\nBeth Guyton\, MAIOP\, ACC\nHealthcare Executive\, Consultant\, Speaker\, Executive Coach\, Masters Industrial and Organizational Psychology \n\nRyan Dugan\, MHA\nVice President Human Resources\nMedical City Plano \nSpeakers’ Bios: \n\n\n  \nDr. Alejandro-White joined UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Nurse Scientist in August 2023. Jose currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserves. He most recently served as the Chief Nurse Executive for the Edward J Hines\, Jr. Veterans Administration Health System in Chicago. \nDr. Alejandro-White is a national Past President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and Case Management Society of America (2018-2020). He serves as Treasurer for the American Association of Men in Nursing and previously served as Treasurer for Sigma. Dr. Alejandro-White is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \n\n\nRyan Dugan joined Medical City Plano as the Vice President of Human Resources in August 2022. \nRyan begun his career with Medical City Plano in 2011 as a recruiter. He was later promoted to HR generalist in 2013 and HR Manager in 2014. In the following years\, Ryan served as senior HR Business Partner at Medical City Dallas and Medical City Children’s Hospital and was promoted in 2018 to Vice President of Human Resources at Medical City North Hills before transitioning to Medical City Fort Worth in 2019. Ryan also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Medical City Arlington from July 2021 to August of 2022 when he was promoted to his current role at Medical City Plano. \nHe earned his Masters in Healthcare Administration from UNT Health Science Center and his Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Science from Texas A&M University. \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. \nBeth Guytonis an accomplished healthcare leader and consultant with expertise in executive coaching\, change management\, performance management and patient experience. She is the principle of The Momentum Leader where she coaches leaders on reaching their maximum potential in order to thrive personally and professionally. \nPrior to her current role\, Beth served as the VP of Patient Experience for the Mercy Springfield Communities and before joining Mercy\, Beth led a healthcare consulting firm dedicated to helping hospital drive results through exceptional leadership\, culture\, and processes. \nBeth holds a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from George Mason University and a BA in Advertising from the Manship School of Journalism at Louisiana State University. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)\, a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and has a Certification for Mediation and Negotiation from North Lake College in Irving Texas. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/best-approaches-in-executive-on-boarding/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Proactively Managing Your Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.50 ACHE Virtual Education Credits. \n  \n\n\nReady to take charge of your leadership journey?\nIn today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape\, professional development isn’t optional—it’s strategic. Whether you’re stepping into leadership or sharpening your executive edge\, this dynamic panel will equip you with the tools to lead with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. \nJoin moderator Beth Guyton\, MAIOP\, ACC\, and distinguished panelists Charisse Jimenez\, CPTD\, along with Christi Nguyen\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CENP\, FACHE\, FAAN\, and Viji George\, DNP\, MA\, RN\, RNC-NIC\, NEA-BC\, for a candid conversation on how healthcare leaders can proactively shape their careers\, build influence\, and stay ahead of industry transformation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• How to build a personalized professional development roadmap\n• Ways to identify and maximize growth opportunities within your organization\n• Proven strategies for mentorship\, networking\, and career advancement\n• Tips for balancing leadership responsibilities with lifelong learning \nIdeal for emerging leaders\, seasoned executives\, and anyone committed to intentional growth in healthcare leadership. \n🔗 Reserve your spot today and invest in your leadership future.\n#ACHENTX #HealthcareLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #ACHE #CareerGrowth #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipJourney \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nModerator: Beth Guyton\, MAIOP\, ACC\nHealthcare Executive\, Consultant\, Speaker\, Executive Coach\, Masters Industrial and Organizational Psychology \nPanelists: \nViji George\, DNP\, MA\, RN\, RNC-NIC\, NEA-BC\nMagnet Program Director\nJackson Health System \nCharisse Jimenez\, CPTD\nDirector\, Learning & Development – Design & Deployment\nTexas Health Resources \nChristi Nguyen\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CENP\, FACHE\, FAAN\nChief Nursing Officer\nAscension Providence \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nDr. Viji George has work experience including multinational healthcare clinical & leadership experience as military nursing officer\, staff development administrator\, program director of clinical & nursing excellence\, global leader mentor and leadership consultant. Her achievements include a doctorate in nursing practice on nurse executive leadership\, an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fellow\, a Health Science Research Fellow\, an AMN Chief Nursing Officer Academy alumna\, certified EBP faculty and a certified resiliency training facilitator. Her professional passions have led to international ventures such as becoming Sigma’s Global Leadership Mentoring Community mentor and coordinator\, and active in various committees. She co-founded Indo-American Evidence-based practice fellowship academy through collaboration with Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP. \nShe educates\, engages and empowers others for professional development through active participation in various organizations at a local and national level. She has been an active member of ACHENTX where she has volunteered and served in various roles including secretary of DEI\, Education Committee and an Ambassador\, and helped with various events. In the community she is a proud board member of Hendricks Scholarship Foundation and serves in the roles of student coach/mentor and student coordinator for health science students. She empowers students and early career professionals to design a path for their career\, professional and personal development. \nShe has done professional publications and presented as keynote speaker in national and international forums sharing best practices in healthcare\, professional development\, and wellness. She was nationally highlighted by Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation\, received awards such as DFW Great 100 Nurse\, D Magazine Nurse Excellence in Leadership\, & Visionary Leader award. She currently works in a large healthcare system\, driving the Magnet and Clinical Excellence journey. \nBeth Guyton is an accomplished healthcare leader and consultant with expertise in executive coaching\, change management\, performance management and patient experience. She is the principle of The Momentum Leader where she coaches leaders on reaching their maximum potential in order to thrive personally and professionally. \nPrior to her current role\, Beth served as the VP of Patient Experience for the Mercy Springfield Communities and before joining Mercy\, Beth led a healthcare consulting firm dedicated to helping hospital drive results through exceptional leadership\, culture\, and processes. \nBeth holds a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from George Mason University and a BA in Advertising from the Manship School of Journalism at Louisiana State University. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)\, a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and has a Certification for Mediation and Negotiation from North Lake College in Irving Texas. \nCharisse Jimenez joined Texas Health Resources in 2015 as the program manager for the organization’s first system-wide physician leadership development initiative. She was soon promoted to a leadership role within Texas Health Resources University\, where she currently serves as Director of Operational Design and Deployment. In this role\, Charisse leads strategic learning efforts that transform individuals and teams—designing and deploying leadership pipeline and capability programs for key roles such as physician executives and nurse managers. She also spearheads enterprise growth initiatives\, including Leadership 360s and core competency development in areas like leading change and cultivating innovation. \nHer experience in leadership development includes well over a decade at the American College of Physician Executives where she directed the graduate program in medical management and served as the senior manager of membership and community\, supporting 11\,000 physicians from 42 countries. This unique work connected Charisse not only to influential physicians worldwide but also to faculty from top tier academic institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and University of Southern California who partnered with the organization to provide management training. \nCharisse holds a bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral science from National Louis University and earned the Certified Professional in Training and Development® credential in 2016. \nWhen not working\, Charisse enjoys learning how to be a twenty-first century pioneer in her hobby farm\, primitive camping and hiking with her husband and three sons. \nDr. Christi Nguyen is an experienced nurse leader with over 31 years in the profession\, including 21 years as a nurse executive. Her diverse career spans oncology\, home health\, case management\, wound\, ostomy and continence care\, risk management\, and leadership. She currently serves as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Providence in Waco\, Texas\, and as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UTA MSN Nursing Administration Online Program and UTA DNP Program. \nDr. Nguyen earned dual master’s degrees in Nursing and Healthcare Administration from UT Arlington in 2004 and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Texas Christian University in 2016. She is certified as a Nurse Executive Advanced\, Certified in Executive Nursing Practice\, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). \nShe is an active member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)\, Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (TONL)\, North Central Organization for Nursing Leadership\, and ACHE. Dr. Nguyen serves as the AONL Region 7 Board Director\, President of the DFW Great 100 Board\, and TONL District 7 Director. \nOutside of her professional commitments\, Dr. Nguyen is married and the proud mother of a 22-year-old daughter who is a senior at Texas A&M University. In her free time\, she enjoys gardening\, reading\, and traveling. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/proactively-managing-your-professional-development-as-a-healthcare-leader/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Fall Networking Blitz
DESCRIPTION:A tremendous networking opportunity for new and more seasoned members alike! This event’s theme: Connect Learn Serve. \n  \n\n\nThis event is for all ACHE of North Texas members who want to become more involved and/or become more connected/networked with their fellow ACHENTX members. \nThe ACHE North Texas Membership Committee cordially invites you to the ACHE of North Texas chapter’s next Networking Blitz. This fun event will allow members to get to know one another in meaningful ways. There will be special fun activities\, where personal connections will be made. The intent of this program is to bring members together to get a real in depth view of ACHENTX\, to enable you to meet some of the chapter’s leadership and other fellow ACHE members\, and to help you map out how to best take advantage of the plethora of local and national benefits and opportunities available to you through ACHE. It’s a way to “let us get to know you” as well and become a part of your professional network. \nOur special guest presenter for this event will be: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKris Sanders\, FACHE currently serves as Senior Vice President\, Northern Market Growth and Development at Children’s Health Plano. She is board certified in Healthcare Administration. She has a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration as well as her Master of Business Administration. Kris currently oversees the leadership and implementation of all Northern Market activity in DFW for Children’s Health. She previously worked at Envision Physician Services\, which she worked as Vice President of Operations. Other previous roles include opportunities at Methodist Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. \nKris is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). She also serves as a board member and President Elect for ACHE North Texas. She is a proud member of National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) where she currently serves as the President Elect for the DFW chapter. Kris also serves on the board of directors for Live Oak Surgery Center and Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. She is a proud Leadership Plano Class 39 graduate and was awarded Diversity Leaders “Rising Star” by Modern Healthcare magazine in 2024. In addition to the professional work\, Kris is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated Chi Zeta Omega chapter in Plano\, TX. \n  \nA pizza dinner will be included. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/fall-networking-blitz/
LOCATION:Children’s Health Medical Specialty Center Plano\, Speese Conference Center - 7609 Preston Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75204
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SUMMARY:Combined Networking Blitz - Mentorship Program Orientation
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nWe’re excited to once again be combining two events into one gathering\, enabling our Networking Blitz participants to also connect with our 2025 ACHE of North Texas Mentorship Program mentor and mentee participants. \nWe will start the evening with everyone gathered together for some fun networking activities\, a brief showcasing of the ACHE of North Texas chapter and an exploration of how to maximize your ACHE membership experience. Then\, as the night progresses\, the two groups will separate with 1) the 2025 ACHENTX Mentors and Mentees having an orientation of this year’s Mentorship Program and 2) the Networking Blitz attendees continuing with some additional organized networking opportunities. \nIt’s going to be an evening filled with a lot of fun and TONS of networking! We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \n\nOur guest speakers for this event will be: \nAngie Buckmeier\, MHA\, BSN\, RN\, CONQS\nChief Nursing Officer\nScottish Rite for Children \nAngie Buckmeier is an experienced Chief Nursing Officer with over 35 years of healthcare experience. Currently\, Angie serves as the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Scottish Rite for Children\, where she is responsible for the overall coordination of nursing care\, ancillary support\, and other clinical functions. She joined as a member of the executive team in May 2022 and participates in the formulation\, review\, and revision of standards\, policies\, procedures\, and programs for patient care needs. Angie also oversees the development of nurse staffing plans\, budget planning\, hospital-wide quality assessment and improvement\, and the integration of healthcare technology and information systems. \nPrior to her current role\, Angie held various progressive leadership positions at Medical City Plano/Frisco\, Medical City Children’s Hospital Dallas\, and Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas. She has experience in managing within large healthcare facilities\, achieving high standards of care\, and improving patient outcomes. Angie has also been actively involved in professional affiliations\, advisory boards\, and community involvement\, including serving as a board member for North Texas Make-A-Wish and Richardson Symphony League. \nAngie holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeast Louisiana University\, as well as a certification in Obstetrics and Neonatal Quality and Safety (CONQS) by NCC. Angie recently participated in the Texas Hospital Association Fellowship Program\, where her team presented their white paper on “Prior Authorizations and Retrospective Denials” to the THA Board of Trustees. \n  \n\nCardell Velez MBA\, R.T.(R)(N)(CT)(CNMT)\nAVP\nUT Southwestern Medical Center \nCardell Velez MBA\, ARRT (R)(CT)(N)\, NMTCB(CNMT) is the AVP overseeing Imaging Services\, Heart and Vascular Services\, Apheresis\, First Floor Prep and Recovery and Vascular Access Teams for all UT Southwestern Hospitals and Clinics. He came to UT Southwestern from Highmark Health/Allegheny Health Network (AHN) in Pennsylvania where he served as the System Vice President. At AHN\, he had oversite for 42 hospitals and clinics\, and 21 Breast locations across Pennsylvania and New York. Prior to his time at AHN\, he worked at Texas Health Resources serving in multiple leadership roles. Cardell brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership and has a deep understanding of the operational\, financial\, and strategic needs for a large\, growing healthcare organization. \nCardell is an Air Force veteran who was raised abroad in a military family with his father who also served in the Air Force. While deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom\, Cardell was the Director of Radiology for Baghdad International Airport Hospital. There\, he was responsible for all Radiologic support to Task Force 21 and 3\,500 wounded prisoners of war during the movement from Abu Ghraib prison to Camp Cropper. For his efforts\, he was awarded the United States Air Force Achievement Medal among others. \nCardell completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business and holds a Bachelor of Science from Wayland Baptist University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for North Texas American College of Healthcare Executives. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/combined-networking-blitz-mentorship-program-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children – Dallas\, 2222 Welborn Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219
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SUMMARY:Utilization of PA/NP Workforce in the Current Healthcare Environment
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits. \nEvolution and transformational change is inevitable in the current healthcare environment. Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are the fastest growing healthcare professionals. Medical practices and hospital systems recognize the need to ensure optimal utilization of their PA and NP workforce. National data show employers experience greater profit and productivity when they effectively utilize PAs and NPs. During the panel\, participants will learn more about national trends\, as well as how the PA/NP workforce can have a significant impact on patient access\, outcomes and satisfaction and the positive impact PAs and NPs can have on an organization’s financial bottom line. The panel will discuss techniques to measure and document utilization\, using metrics such as productivity\, quality\, provider work satisfaction and resource utilization. This panel will discuss best practices for building sustainable leadership models and career pathways for PAs and NPs in a healthcare organization or medical practice. \n\n\n  \nModerator: Dr. Jim Allard\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\nVice President & Chief Nursing Officer HCA Healthcare\nMedical City Arlington \nPanelists: \nKaren Holmes\nPhysician Assistant\, Orthopedic Surgery\nBaylor Scott & White \nCharlene Kesee\, DBA\, FACHE\, FACMPE\nClinical Department Administrator\nUT Southwestern Medical Center \nDiana Mendoza\, MPAS\, PA-C\nDirector\, APPs Pediatric Specialties\nUT Southwestern Medical Center \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/utilization-of-pa-np-workforce-in-the-current-healthcare-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241011T170000
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SUMMARY:ACHE of North Texas Board of Governors Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhy become an ACHE Fellow? \n\nDistinguish yourself as a healthcare leader\nDifferentiate yourself from your peers\nShows mastery of a core body of knowledge in healthcare knowledge\n\nThis valuable professional recognition can be achieved now with the help of the ACHENTX advancement committee’s Board of Governor’s exam preparation program. \n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\nTentative Itinerary (topic times are subject to change) \n8:00 – 8:30: Arrival/Breakfast/Introductions/ACHE Background \n8:30 – 9:30: Human Resources – Phaedra Johnson\, RACR\, CCMP\nEntity Human Resources Officer\nTexas Health Resources \n9:30 – 10:15: Laws & Regulations – Toya White\, \, JD\, MBA\, MSN\, APRN\, FACHE \nPresident/Chief Nursing Officer \nTexas Health Resources \n10:15 – 10:30: Break \n10:30 – 11:15: Governance – John Lampert\, \, FACHE\nSystem Director – Strategy and Planning\nTexas Health Resources \n11:15 – 12:00: Professionalism & Ethics – Javier Montemayor \nDivision Ethics and Compliance Officer\nHCA / North Texas Division \n12:00 – 12:30: Lunch \n12:30 – 1:30: Finance – Day-Vene Gilliam\, MHA\, FACHE\nStaff Vice President – National Network Optimization & Business Development\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n1:30 – 2:15: Health Information & Technology – Nick Kagal \n2:15 – 3:00: Quality – Brandon Goertz\, PhD\, FACHE\nVice President Professional and Support Services\nTexas Health Resources \n3:00 – 4:00: Healthcare – Lee Ann Benson\, FACHE\nSenior Vice President\, Maternal-Child Program Development\nChildren’s Health \n4:00 – 5:00: Management\, Leadership & Business – Matt Richardson\, DrPH\, MPH\, FACHE\nHealth Director\nDenton County Public Health \nBreakfast & Lunch Included. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ache-of-north-texas-board-of-governors-exam-preparation-course/
LOCATION:Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB)\, 1600 Hospital Parkway\, Bedford\, TX\, 76022
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SUMMARY:The State of ACHE
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are thrilled the Chair of the ACHE national Board of Governors\, William “Bill” Santulli\, FACHE\, has accepted our invitation to speak with our local ACHE of North Texas audience. \nOur agenda for this virtual event: \n\nOpening comments by our ACHENTX chapter President\, Aaron Bujnowski\, FACHE\nThe State of ACHE – Bill Santulli\, FACHE\nQ&A – Wrap Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \nWilliam P. Santulli\, FACHE\, is president\, Advocate Health–Midwest Region\, Downers Grove\, Ill. \nHe also serves as Chair of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, an international professional society of more than 49\,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals\, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing\, education\, career counseling\, publications and research\, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. \nBoard certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow\, Mr. Santulli served as an ACHE Governor from 2020 to 2023 and has served\, and continues to serve on\, several ACHE committees. \nA leader with an Advocate Health predecessor organization for 21 years\, Mr. Santulli previously served as COO of Advocate Aurora Health\, Downers Grove\, Ill.\, from 2018 to 2022; executive vice president and COO\, Advocate Health Care\, Oak Brook\, Ill.\, from 2003 to 2018; and CEO\, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital\, Downers Grove\, Ill.\, from 2001 to 2003. Prior to joining Advocate Health\, he was COO of the New England Medical Center’s Academic Medical Center\, Boston\, from 1999 to 2001; COO (1996 to 1999) and senior vice president (1992 to 1996)\, Central Iowa Health System\, Des Moines; vice president\, Valley Hospital Medical Center (UniHealth America)\, Van Nuys\, Calif.\, from 1989 to 1992; and assistant vice president\, Good Samaritan Community Healthcare\, Puyallup\, Wash.\, from 1985 to 1988. Earlier in his career he was an administrative fellow\, Healthwest Foundation\, Chatsworth\, Calif.\, from 1984 to 1985; and an administrative resident\, Metropolitan Medical Center\, Minneapolis\, from 1983 to 1984. \nIn addition to his service to ACHE\, Mr. Santulli serves on the boards of Moving Analytics and Renovo Solutions. Previously\, he served as chair of the Illinois Hospital Association and on the boards of Chicago United\, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce\, the Des Moines and Los Angeles chapters of the American Red Cross and the YMCA of Boston\, Des Moines and Los Angeles. In 2022\, Mr. Santulli received the Service Award through ACHE’s Recognition Program. \nMr. Santulli received a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in sociology and health services research from the University of Florida. He also received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-state-of-ache/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Women's Breakfast: Women Leading with Courage and Bravery
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our 2024 ACHE of North Texas annual Women’s Breakfast\, with this year’s theme: Women Leading with Courage and Bravery. \nPamela Bryant\nSenior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer\nParkland Health \nLauren Fisher\nSales for Labcorp\nTrainer & Author \nVR Small\nFounder/CEO\nVeteran Women’s Enterprise Center \nLeora Westbrook\nPresident of Workforce Strategy & Optimization\nAMN Healthcare \n\n  \nA big thanks to AMN Healthcare for hosting us for this event!\n  \n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nPamela Bryant is the Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer for Parkland Health. Parkland is one of the largest public hospitals in the country with more than 1 million patient visits annually. Pamela has over 25 years of supply chain experience and leads a team of over 200 personnel and is responsible for all aspects of the supply chain\, including procurement\, strategic sourcing\, informatics\, logistics\, distribution\, vendor management\, and equipment/asset management. She has a proven track record in driving cost reductions\, supporting dynamic growth\, implementing new initiatives\, improving operational efficiencies\, and driving supplier diversity. \nPamela earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, Virginia\, and her Master of Business Administration degree from Averett University in Danville\, Virginia. She is an advisory board member of The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) and previously served as president of the local North Texas chapter. She also serves as the Board Vice Chair for the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (DFWMSDC) is the Board Finance Chair of the Women’s Business Council Southwest (WBCS) and is a founding member of the Global Health Exchange’s (GHX) Customer Advisory Board. \nLauren Fisher: From Welfare Mom to Empowering Leader \nLauren’s incredible journey from being a welfare mom to amassing 30 years of experience in training and development as well as achieving a successful career in sales with the Fortune 500 company LabCorp\, is nothing short of inspiring. At LabCorp\, a global life sciences company with over 60\,000 employees\, Lauren has trained hundreds in both corporate and personal settings. \nAs a certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer\, Lauren Fisher empowers others to embrace their greatness with proven\, easy-to-implement strategies through speaking engagements and experiential workshops through her company\, Easy Success Strategies\, LLC.  She brings passion\, heart\, and determination to every engagement\, making a lasting impact on everyone she meets. \nOutside of her professional life\, Lauren enjoys feeding her curiosity and passion for learning with books and utilizing various social media platforms. She has a deep passion championing others\, connecting others with like-minded people and helpful resources. Lauren also found an interest in kayaking and even participated in the 2014 Guinness World Record event for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks\, with an astounding 3\,150 boats! \nIn 2017\, Lauren added “published author” to her list of accomplishments with her writing contribution in the anthology “Women Who Inspire\,” which became an Amazon #1 Best Seller. \nLauren Fisher’s story is a testament to the power of resilience\, dedication\, and the belief that anyone can achieve greatness. \nMake it a great day. \nVR Small knows how to turn vision into reality; as the Founder/CEO for the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC)\, she is driving social\, and economic change across our nation. Committed to living her personal slogan “Changing the way we see the world and do business\,” VR is a motivational speaker\, moderator\, educator\, and resolute advocate for long-lasting impactful change. Recognized nationally by the Department of Veteran Affairs\, Center for Women Veterans\, as a Trailblazer “Women Veterans Leading the Way\,” VR strives daily to empower her sisters-in-arms to pave their own path to success\, by providing access to the resources they need to succeed. \n\n\n  \nLeora Westbrook is the President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization at AMN Healthcare\, developing and executing the business plan. Leora oversees strategy\, operations\, technology\, education\, analytics\, and consulting solutions. \nWith more than 20 years of healthcare and professional services experience\, Leora has a record of leading complex organizations\, driving growth\, and delivering transformational outcomes. Known for her servant leadership and collaborative style\, Leora has worked for Fortune 50 companies and launched her consulting practice. \nLeora earned an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/womens-breakfast-women-leading-with-courage-and-bravery/
LOCATION:AMN Healthcare\, 2999 Olympus Blvd\, Suite 500\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019
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SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Chiefs
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for our always popular Cocktails with the Chiefs event where we will hear from some of our prominent healthcare leaders from across the DFW Metroplex. We are excited to learn about upcoming initiatives\, innovations and what the future of healthcare delivery looks like for our healthcare institutions and communities across North Texas. You won’t want to miss this one. \nModerator: \nWill Maddox\nSenior Writer for D CEO Magazine\nEditor of D CEO Healthcare \nPanelists: \nCarmen Bowling\, DNP\, RN\nSenior Vice President\, Women & Infant Specialty Health Division\nParkland Health \nJason Cave\nExecutive Director/Chief Executive Officer\nVA North Texas \nWinjie Miao\nSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer\nTexas Health Resources \nJohn Phillips\nPresident\nMethodist Dallas Medical Center \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nDr. Carmen Bowling has more than 32 years of nursing experience in women’s and children’s services. She has progressive executive leadership experience and has served as a legal nurse consultant. Additionally\, she has developed and mentored young adults from immigrant families to become future leaders in the workforce. Dr Bowling is a visionary leader who has a passion for improving health outcomes for all women. \nDr. Bowling received her BSN and MSN from Wright State University in Ohio. She completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati\, Oh. She is an active member of the Association of Women’s Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses\, National Association of Hispanic Nurses and sits on the Nursing Advisory Board for Duquesne University School of Nursing in Pittsburg\, Pa. \nIn her current role\, Dr. Bowling works to support improving access to care for pregnant and non-pregnant women\, including expanding that care beyond the walls of Parkland. She and her team have several initiatives to support the WISH patients including the implementation of Respectful Maternal Care\, building a doula program\, and addressing mental health needs for pregnant and non-pregnant women. \nDr. Bowling considers herself incredibly honored to be at Parkland and lucky to be able to represent the Division of Women & Infants. She believes it is important to be present and accountable for everything that we do\, and to help who we can with what we can. She reminds all of us that Connection is what makes our time here together better. She is the mom of three wonderful young adult children\, and she is excited about her first grandbaby boy on the way. \nAs the executive medical center director of the nation’s second-largest VA health care system\, Mr. Jason Cave oversees health care services for almost 206\,000 enrolled Veterans in 38 Texas counties and two southern Oklahoma counties\, with an operating budget of $1.8 billion and 6\,600 employees. \nMr. Cave has held key leadership positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since he joined in 2011 as a Presidential Management Fellow. He has served VA Medical Centers of all complexity levels across three different VISNs and VA Central Office. Additionally\, he has performed in various capacities\, including health systems specialist\, financial manager\, general attorney\, public affairs officer\, and emergency manager. Before his appointment\, Mr. Cave detailed as the interim medical center director for VA South Texas Health Care System\, VISN 17\, San Antonio\, Texas\, from June 2022 to January 2023. \nMr. Cave graduated from VISN 4’s Leadership Development Institute Class in 2013\, VA’s Leadership VA Class in 2016\, and VHA’s Health Care Leadership Development Program class in 2019. He holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of New Mexico and a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law in Akron\, Ohio\, including certificates in trial advocacy and dispute resolution. \n  \nWill Maddox is the senior writer for D CEO magazine and the editor of D CEO Healthcare. He’s written about healthcare fraud\, Texas healthcare policy innovation\, leadership\, and the future of healthcare in North Texas. \nWill was just recently recognized by the Texas Hospital Association for his story about Dale Okorodudu\, MD and his work around diversifying the medical profession. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nWinjie Tang Miao serves as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Texas Health Resources. In her role\, Miao is charged with fostering the evolution of the system’s core services and developing an integrated\, high-performance delivery network that is consumer focused. She oversees Texas Health’s Hospital Channel\, physicians’ group and ambulatory and virtual care services\, along with clinical excellence and network navigation functions. \nPrior to assuming the chief operating officer position\, Miao served as Texas Health’s chief experience officer\, leading the organization in elevating the needs and preferences of consumers. With a focus on moving beyond episodic sick care to provide consumers a lifetime of health and well-being\, Miao expanded access to services by opening new channels of care delivery when\, where and how patients prefer. She led the organization’s Connected Health strategy and implementation and was integral in developing capabilities around data and insights\, virtual patient experiences and customer relationship management competencies. \nMiao joined Texas Health in 2000 as an administrative resident at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and served in a progression of leadership roles\, including opening Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance as its inaugural president. She joined the system leadership team in 2015 as senior vice president of system integration and innovation and was instrumental in creating Reliable Care Blueprinting™\, Texas Health’s approach to care design to deliver a safe\, reliable and quality experience in every consumer encounter. \nA biomedical engineering graduate of Johns Hopkins University\, Miao also earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration\, with a concentration in financial management and quality management\, from the University of North Carolina. \nJohn Phillips\, FACHE\, serves as president of Methodist Dallas Medical Center. \nSince stepping into the role in 2018\, Phillips has guided the hospital through accomplishments including recruitment of additional medical staff members to meet the growing needs of the hospitals service area\, further development of the Da Vinci minimally invasive surgical program\, established the MHS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program and numerous hospital expansion and renovation projects providing the hospital’s patients access to high-quality healthcare services. Under his direction\, Methodist Dallas has received accreditations as an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Facility\, ENA ED Lantern Award\, Level I Trauma re-designation and Level III maternal and neonatal intensive care designation. \nPhillips has been a member of the Methodist Health System family since 2011. Philips served seven years as president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center\, a 254-bed non-profit acute care hospital. Under his leadership in Mansfield\, the hospital achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing and opened the $118-million Amon G. Carter Foundation Heart and Vascular Center as well as a new patient tower and $11.8-million professional office building. \nPrior to joining Methodist\, Phillips served as Chief Operating Officer at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana and Chief Operating Officer at Davis Regional Medical Center in North Carolina. \nPhillips earned a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern\, an MBA from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Outside of his role at Methodist Dallas\, Phillips and his wife enjoy family vacations\, hiking and traveling.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/cocktails-with-the-chiefs-5/
LOCATION:Health Wildcatters\, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive #Suite 1330\, Dallas\, TX\, 75247
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SUMMARY:Crushing It\, Personally and Professionally!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nDo you have a colleague who isn’t an ACHE member\, but you think they would enjoy all the organization has to offer? \nAre you thinking about joining ACHE? \nPlease join us for an evening of fun and games at Crush It Sports & Social Lounge on Tuesday\, July 23rd. Come and play either golf\, dodgeball\, or basketball\, network with other healthcare careerists\, and learn about the benefits of joining the North Texas chapter of ACHE. Tickets are $30 per person which includes appetizers\, games\, and one beverage. If you’re a current member and bring a prospective member to the event\, your ticket is $20 – and prospective members attend for free. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/crushing-it-personally-and-professionally/
LOCATION:Crush It! Sports Lounge\, 401 West State Highway 114\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051
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SUMMARY:2024 Better Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an evening dedicated to advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare industry. Hosted by the North Texas chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHENTX) and Vizient Inc. This networking event brings together healthcare professionals \, advocates\, and allies committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare landscape. \nConnect with like-minded individuals passionate about driving positive change in healthcare. To recognize this essential collaboration\, ACHE of North Texas’ Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee has coordinated this event with local chapters of healthcare organizations with one mission – we are ‘’Better Together.” The National Association for Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE)\, the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)\, Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)\, North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ)\, and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) along with ACHENTX and it’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Community of North Texas (AHLC) and Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network (WHEN)\, will co-host a reception for members of these organizations and others who are interested in learning more about the individual and collective work of these groups. \nTogether\, let’s celebrate diversity\, amplify underrepresented voices\, and work towards building a more inclusive healthcare system for all. \nKeynote Presentation by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTherese Gopaul-Robinson\, MPH\nOwner President\nThe Therese GR Company \nTherese Gopaul-Robinson is a leadership consultant and dynamic keynote speaker\, with more than 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational cultures.She is known for inspiring leaders and teams to move beyond the unique challenges of their industry and overcome limiting beliefs to level-up their skills and embrace new opportunities to excel. \nTherese specializes in helping teams improve outcomes through streamlined internal processes\, creating clear production and quality goals\, and implementing training programs.She also partners with leaders for development opportunities that will mitigate crises\, resulting in stronger\, more productive teams. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n  \nParticipating Organizations/Networks/Communities: \nAHLCNTX: \nThe Asian Healthcare Leaders Community of NTX aims to increase representation of Asian-Americans in healthcare leadership in various healthcare settings and at all career stages. The AHLCNTX community addresses this mission through targeted education\, networking\, casual conversations\, publications\, social media spotlights and community visibility initiatives designed to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. \nHFMA: \nHFMA is the nation’s leading membership organization for healthcare financial management executives and leaders. More than 34\,000 members\, ranging from CFOs to controllers to accountants consider HFMA a respected thought leader on top trends and issues facing the healthcare industry. HFMA members can be found in all areas of the healthcare system including hospitals\, managed care organizations\, physician practices\, accounting firms and insurance companies. \nHIMSS: \nHealthcare Information Management Systems Society is a professional organization for healthcare and IT professionals providing leadership\, professional development\, education\, and networking opportunities. The Mission of HIMSS is to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. \nNALHE: \nThe National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. \nNAHSE: \nThe National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) is a non-profit association of Black health care executives founded in 1968 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and development of Black health care leaders\, and elevating the quality of health care services rendered to minority and underserved communities. NAHSE’s purpose is to ensure greater participation of minority groups in the health field. Its basic objective is to develop and maintain a strong viable national body to effectively have input in the national health care delivery system. \nNTAHQ: \nThe North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ) is committed to excellence in healthcare through developing and promoting professional expertise in the art and science of healthcare quality. Additionally\, NTAHQ provides opportunity for collaboration with area colleagues. \nWHEN: \nOur ACHE of North Texas Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network (WHEN) started in 2018 – offering educational and networking opportunities specifically geared toward women working in and around the healthcare industry. These programs include our popular annual Women’s Conferences and annual Women’s Breakfasts – and other periodic gatherings spread throughout the year as well. \nAlso attending\, Vizient’s DNA Groups:\nAbility @ Vizient\nAsian\, Pacific Islander\, Desi and Allies @ Vizient\nBlack @ Vizient\nDimensions @ Vizient\nHispanic/ Latinx @ Vizient\nPride @ Vizient\nVeterans @ Vizient\nWomen @ Vizient \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2024-better-together/
LOCATION:Vizient\, 290 East John W Carpenter Freeway\, Irving\, TX\, 75062
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SUMMARY:Certified Lean Six Sigma 2-Hour White Belt Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nCurious on 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 a 2-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma White 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. 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. \n  \nThe 2-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course will teach you all about Lean and Six Sigma. You will learn who the founders are of the two methods\, as well as what a process is\, and how the two methods were combined and work very well together. \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 foundational 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 LSSWB certificate. \n  \nWhat’s included: \n  \n• Discuss foundational aspects of Lean and Six Sigma \n• Learn how to complete a Waste Walk \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Course e-book \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Exam \n• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certificate via Email \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\nCourse Coach/Instructor: Tanya Stinson\, MHQS\, CLSSMBB\, MCBA\, CRP \nFounder/CEO/Master Consultant of Leaning Towards Change\, LLC \nSupervisor of Data Governance at Texas Health Resources \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \n  \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. \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• 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 \nOutside of work\, Tanya is a wife and mother of 4 handsome young men. She loves to fish\, go camping\, and loves classic cars! \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\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/certified-lean-six-sigma-2-hour-white-belt-certification-course-2/
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SUMMARY:Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits. \nIn today’s changing healthcare environment\, early careerists need skills and strategies to position themselves for the future. You have the freedom to create the career paths that link your talents and interests with the right job. No job comes with a lifetime guarantee\, and flexibility is important. To achieve upward mobility in your career\, you must constantly reinvent your brand. Learn from your peers the necessary steps to take your career path to the next level. This panel will focus on nuts-and-bolts career planning for early careerists in the healthcare sector. \nModerator: \nSunil Sinha\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\, FACP\nVice President of Population Health and Quality\nSentara Health Plans \nPanelists: \nMelissa Arana\nSystem Director\, Clinical Services Department\nBaylor Scott and White Quality Alliance \nMatthew Lin\nUndergraduate Research Fellow\nUniversity of Texas at Dallas \nMarion Spears Karr\, MA\, FACHE\nManaging Partner and Founder\nIn-FLOW Executives \n\nRegister Here\n  \n\nSpeakers Bios: \nMelissa Arana DNP\, MSN\, RN\, CMSRN\, NEA-BC is a System Director of the Clinical Services Department for Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance. With more than 16 years of experience as a Trauma/ General Surgery/Orthopedic/Quality Improvement/ Nurse at Baylor Scott & White Health\, Melissa holds national credentials as a Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (CMSRN) and NEA-BC (Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification) and in 2021 finished up her Doctorate Nursing Program (DNP) at UTA. Melissa also worked at Dallas Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Room as a staff nurse for 15 years. \nMelissa served as a staff nurse\, charge nurse\, unit-based educator and clinical supervisor on a 82 bed Trauma/general surgery/orthopedic unit at Baylor Medical Center in 2007 until 2014. In 2014 until 2017 Melissa served as the Programs Outcomes Manager for the Orthopedic Population where she managed total joint patients and published an article in the Journal of Orthopedic Nursing titled “Reducing length of stay\, direct cost\, and readmissions in total joint arthroplasty patients with an Outcomes manager led interdisciplinary team.” Melissa has also presented multiple poster and podium presentations in her career and has been involved in multiple research studies. \nFrom 2017 to present Melissa has spent the last 6 years as the System Director of the Clinical Services Department at BSWQA. Melissa has designed multiple clinical programs with our direct to employer\, commercial and Medicare contracts (Sleep Apnea\, Low back pain\, Sepsis\, Cardiovascular Surgery\, MA care model\, Medicare Care model\, ESRD). She also leads the ambulatory pharmacy department and the gaps in care department. Melissa has designed and implemented a complex clinical performance compensation program for providers and hospitals related to provider quality and utilization performance. She has designed and implemented provider success/performance programs related to payer contract performance. She has assisted her organization in obtaining $83.6M in total savings in 2022 for MSSP\, which is the highest earned savings nationally for an ACO. \n  \nMatthew Lin is an undergraduate sophomore majoring in Public Health at the University of Texas at Dallas. He graduated in the top 5% of his Californian high school class\, and received a full-ride scholarship to enroll in the Honors program at UTD. He is currently on a pre-medical track whilst self-studying subjects in Healthcare Management\, Economics\, and Health Policy. He recently completed an MIT certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning\, and hopes to contribute to the integration of AI in healthcare delivery as a future practicing physician and health policy contributor. \nHe has varied previous experiences from community-level breast and cervical cancer public health interventions at UTHealth Houston to molecular analysis on the Sars-CoV-2 spike protein under former Bristol Myers Squibb drug researchers. \n  \nDr. Sunil Sinha has served in a variety of clinical and administrative leadership roles and is the Vice President for Quality and Population Health at Sentara Health Plans (SHP) in Virginia. Previously he was the Chief Medical Officer of the BJC medical group in St Louis\, Missouri\, the Chief Medical Officer of ChenMed and JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers in Virginia\, and the Chief Medical Officer at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Richmond\, VA. Prior to joining Bon Secours\, Dr. Sinha served as Director for Medical and Public Health Policy for Pfizer Inc. in New York and Washington\, D.C.\, and as a senior medical officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). He also worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs\, where he served as the Director of the Managed Care Clinical Center of the VA Maryland Health Care System and the Director of Primary Care at the Marion VA Medical Center. \nHe has served as a senior examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program and was appointed by the U.S. Commerce Secretary to serve a three-year term as a national judge. He is past chairperson of the Maryland Performance Excellence Award program\, board member of the Virginia state Baldrige Award program\, and board member and judge of the Illinois ILPeX (Baldrige) award program. He served as a juror for the National Quality Forum’s National Health Care Quality Award and the Joint Commission’s John M. Eisenberg Award. He has been adjunct faculty at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Virginia Commonwealth University and is the Editor in Chief of the Core Body of Knowledge for the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews Healthcare Quality and Physician Advisor certification. He is a certified executive coach from the Center for Executive Coaching. \nHe has served on the American College of Physicians (ACP) Maryland and Illinois Governor’s Councils and with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has served on the national Board of Governors\, as the President for the Maryland Association of Healthcare Executives\, Regent for Maryland\, and on the Board for the Central Virginia Healthcare Executive Group. \nDr. Sinha is a board-certified internist\, completing his medical education in India and an internal medicine residency at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago\, where he served as Associate Chief Resident. He received his MBA from Southern Illinois University\, holds a graduate certificate in information systems from The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and is currently pursuing an MPH from the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health. \n  \nMarion Spears Karr is the Managing Partner and Founder of in-FLOW Executives\, a healthcare-centric executive search and leadership solutions company focused on building highly engaged and focused leadership teams\, support them with proprietary coaching and learning platforms\, and create a “culture of accomplishment”. \n  \nWith over 33 years of experience in healthcare executive recruiting and talent acquisition\, Marion’s spent a great deal of time in the industry focused on understanding it on a macro and micro level and enjoys collaborating with mission-focused leaders from all levels of experience. \n  \nHe is the developer of the Accomplishment Culture© Coaching Model for team and individual leadership growth which is founded on positive psychology thought such as Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi “Flow Theory\,” Elias Porter’s “Relationship Awareness Theory\,” the work of Michael Maccoby on “Strategic Intelligence” along with other influences and his own work over the last 30 years. \n  \nMarion most recent training model development\, The Authentic Gratitude Communication Framework\, equips leaders to harness the power of gratitude to build engagement\, trust\, and promote positive behaviors within team members. Multiple hospitals across the U.S. have been the pilot for this training and a future research project is in the works. \n  \nHaving suffered a traumatic brain injury years ago\, Marion volunteers in organizations that support brain injury research and recovery programs. \n  \nMarion is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)\, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Campbell University and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Liberty University. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/strategically-mapping-your-early-career-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Bubbles and Baseball
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis event is bring brought to by ACHENTX’s WHEN & our host\, SBL Architecture. \n  \n\n\nThis event offers an opportunity to network with women in various stages of leadership\, highlighting the accomplishments of our wonderful female leaders in healthcare\, and also promoting successful businesswomen in our own backyard. The mixer is also open to all\, helping everyone gain experience and connections! \n  \nIt will be the Texas Rangers versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The event will be taking place in the private Globe Life Field suite of SBL Architecture. Space is limited so register early! \n  \nThanks to SBL Architecture for their gracious hospitality in hosting this event! \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/bubbles-and-baseball/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230715T103000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Feed the City Rockwall
DESCRIPTION:  \nACHENTX members\, friends and families come out and join us as we make sandwiches for people in need. \nDate: Saturday\, July 15\nTime: 8:30-10:30am\nLocation: Feed the City Rockwall/On the Border\n747 I-30 Frontage Rd\nRockwall\, TX 75087 \nWho can attend? Anyone! This is a fun event atmosphere for all ages. \nWhat to wear? The color orange represents “Hunger Awareness\,” otherwise closed-toes shoes required. \nWhat to bring? We recommend each person attending bring enough supplies for 25-30 sandwiches \n\n1 loaf sliced bread (prefer wheat)\n1 package deli meat (turkey\, chicken\, ham) nothing from a deli counter\n1 packaged pre-sliced cheese\n1 family size bag potato chips\n1 bag tangerines\n1 box Ziploc sandwich bags\n\n  \nDonations are welcome! Whether or not you are able to attend\, if you would like to make a donation to Feed the City\, you may do so by clicking on Make a Donation button on the Eventbrite tickets page. \nRegister Here\nWHAT IS FEED THE CITY? \nThe first Feed The City happened in Dallas\, Texas on Saturday\, January 10\, 2015. It was created after TangoTab broke the Guinness World Record for the Most People Making Sandwiches Simultaneously. Many participants wanted to do something similar on a regular basis and months following the event… Feed The City was launched. \n  \nFeed The City is a monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need. The lunches consist of sandwiches\, chips\, and fruit. Feed The City events are open to all. \n  \nThere have been nearly 1\,000 Feed The City events that have welcomed over 75\,000 volunteers in 5 countries\, 11 states\, and 53 cities that have provided over 3 MILLION meals to people in need. The event is led and hosted by volunteers who are dedicated to the fight against hunger. Companies\, religious groups\, schools\, organizations have also hosted pop-up events in their communities. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/community-event-feed-the-city-rockwall/
LOCATION:On the Border\, 747 I-30 Frontage Rd\, Rockwall\, TX\, 75087
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T173221
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SUMMARY:Second Quarter ACHENTX Education Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nThese panels have been approved for 1.50 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits Each (3.00 if you attend both). \n  \nItinerary for the day: \n3-3:30pm – Check-In & Networking\n3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Managing for Morale— Effective Management Techniques to Retain Your Staff\n5-5:30pm – Networking Break\n5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Developing Mentoring and Coaching Skills \nThanks to Spin Sci for hosting this event!\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPanel 1: Managing for Morale— Effective Management Techniques to Retain Your Staff \n  \nModerator:  Nick Kagal\, FACHE; Leader of Client Success\, SpinSci Technologies \nPanelists: \nKatie Bata Heeter\, FACHE; Baylor Scott & White Health System; SVP – Human Resources Strategic Business Services \nKathi Cox; Texas Health Resources\, COO; Ambulatory & Virtual Channel \nPriti Jain; Texas Health Physicians Group; Regional Director of Specialty Clinics \n  \nPanel 2: Developing Mentoring and Coaching Skills \n  \nModerator: Dr. Jennifer “J” Alexander\, FACHE; UTSW; Operations Manager of Imaging Systems & Services \n  \nPanelists: \nJohn E. Phillips\, FACHE; Methodist Dallas Medical Center; President \nJackie Sifuentes\, MBA\, LSSYB; Children’s Health; Manager of Patient Capacity Ambulatory Services \nTanya Stinson\, MHQS\, CMBB\, MCBA\, CRP; Leaning Towards Change\, LLC; Founder/Owner/Coach/Consultant \n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \n  \nDr. Jennifer “J” Alexander is the Operations Manager for Imaging Services at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Serving\, collaborating\, and mentoring healthcare professionals is Dr. Alexander’s passion. She frequently attends healthcare conferences and events since she is a passionate scholar. Dr. Alexander has also spoken at colleges\, universities\, and other events on networking\, creating connections\, and the valuable social media tool LinkedIn. She routinely posts healthcare-related content on social media to inform her followers about the fast-evolving healthcare market and the branding and exposure needed to stay relevant. \n  \nShe has earned a doctorate in healthcare administration from the Virginia University of Lynchburg and an MBA and an MHA from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Radiology Administrator with AHRA. \n  \n  \nKatie Bata Heeter is senior vice president of human resources strategic business services at Baylor Scott & White Health\, the largest not-forprofit health system in Texas. The system’s integrated delivery network includes Baylor Scott & White Health Plan\, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute\, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform\, MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1\,100 access points\, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas\, Fort Worth and Temple\, the system offers the full continuum of care\, from primary to award-winning specialty care\, as well as an array of virtual and in-home services. \n  \nIn her role\, Bata Heeter oversees implementation of HR programs that support system leaders in advancing the mission of Baylor Scott & White Health. Previously\, she served as vice president of strategic business services. \n  \nPrior to joining Baylor Scott & White\, Bata Heeter served in multiple human resources leadership roles including vice president and regional executive director at Advocate Aurora Health and its predecessor\, Advocate Health Care. She also previously served as vice president and chief human resource officer at Sherman Health Systems and as human resource director at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. \n  \nBata Heeter received her bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in business management from Northern Illinois University. \n  \n  \nphoto\, headshot\, pic \nKathi Cox is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ambulatory and Virtual Channel at Texas Health. She is charged with forging innovative new models of care for North Texans. \n  \nKathi started her career with Texas Health almost 30 years ago and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility in hospital operations\, information technology and patient and family experience. This diverse background has provided her a wealth of knowledge across the continuum of care that has been paramount to her work to establish a seamless experience for consumers across the Texas Health ecosystem. Her work now includes building and supporting new models of care using both physical and virtual interactions. She brings a passion for the consumer experience and using technology to streamline operations. \n  \nKathi is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and holds an MBA from Western Governors University. In her spare time you will find her playing board games with friends\, smoking meat and making sausage or in the fall cheering on her Texas Longhorns or Dallas Cowboys. \n  \n  \nPriti Jain is an innovative leader\, able to produce actionable insights through lean process improvement\, and engage multi-disciplinary teams to achieve results. She is passionate about mentoring and helping others grow on their healthcare journey. Her expertise spans establishing a quality and risk management program at a hospital level\, driving strategic project deployment at system level\, as well as leading service line and ambulatory practice operations. \n  \nPriti’s accomplishments include leading system level improvement projects yielding substantial savings\, decreasing Serious Safety Events (SSE)s such as deaths and severe harm\, as well as operational dashboard development and deployment at several facilities. In her current role\, as the (Regional) Director of Specialty Care Operations with Texas Health Physicians Group\, she thrives in engaging specialists and practice care teams to optimize patient throughput\, outcomes\, safety\, and optimal experience. \n  \nPriti believes in giving back to the community\, and has been an active member of the ACHE of NTX chapter\, most recently as the chair of the membership and networking committee. She also engages in several local community based organizations like Southlake Association of Gift & Talented and District Advisory Council with Carroll ISD. On the personal front\, Priti enjoys staying active indoors and outdoors\, reading\, cooking\, and spending time with her family. \n  \nNick Kagal served as the Vice President of Marketing & Business Development and is now the leader of Client Success for SpinSci Technologies\, a healthcare technology solutions provider focused on driving patient engagement. Nick previously led Customer Success for the Western United States for Premier Inc.’s Performance Services division supporting informatics solutions and services focused on cost\, quality\, and safety. He has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has held leadership roles with several Dallas/Fort Worth health systems including Parkland Health & Hospital System\, HCA\, and HealthSouth. \n  \nNick received his BA in Biology & Psychology from Austin College and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and is a board member of DFW HIMSS. Nick lives in Plano\, Texas\, and is an avid sports fan\, a weekend warrior athlete\, a long-distance cyclist\, and plays guitar & bass in the local cover band Sonic Dissonance. \n  \nJohn Phillips\, FACHE\, serves as president of Methodist Dallas Medical Center. \n  \nSince stepping into the role in 2018\, Phillips has guided the hospital through accomplishments including recruitment of additional medical staff members to meet the growing needs of the hospitals service area\, further development of the Da Vinci minimally invasive surgical program\, established the MHS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program and numerous hospital expansion and renovation projects providing the hospital’s patients access to high-quality healthcare services. Under his direction\, Methodist Dallas \nhas received accreditations as an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Facility\, Level I Trauma re-designation and Level III maternal and neonatal intensive care designation. \n  \nPhillips has been a member of the Methodist Health System family since 2011. Philips served seven years as president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center\, a 254-bed non-profit acute care hospital. Under his leadership in Mansfield\, the hospital achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing and opened the $118-million Amon G. Carter Foundation Heart and Vascular Center as well as a new patient tower and $11.8-million professional office building. \n  \nPrior to joining Methodist\, Phillips served as Chief Operating Officer at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana and Chief Operating Officer at Davis Regional Medical Center in North Carolina. \n  \nPhillips earned a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern\, an MBA from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Outside of his role at Methodist Dallas\, Phillips\, his wife and two children enjoy family vacations\, hiking and traveling. \n  \n  \nJackie Sifuentes\, MBA\, serves as Manager of Patient Capacity in Ambulatory Services at Children’s Health in Dallas\, Texas. She works with ambulatory department leadership and frontline service representatives to improve and streamline patient appointment request scheduling\, provider appointment utilization\, patient experience\, and increase patient access to ambulatory care. \n  \nJackie is a graduate of the UT Southwestern Aspiring Leaders program\, is EPIC Cadence and Lean Six Sigma certified. She earned her master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas\, Texas and a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Southern Methodist University also in Dallas\, Texas. \n  \nPrior to joining Children’s Health\, Mrs. Sifuentes was with UT Southwestern for over nine years and has an array of experience in the laboratory\, clinical and business administrative setting. She started out exploring her Chemistry degree from SMU in a lab setting in the Touchstone Diabetes Lab. Later\, she felt the need to build on her people skills which lead to becoming a Clinical Staff Assistant in the Internal Medicine Subspecialty Clinic. With that experience she then transitioned to the Central Registration role verifying insurance for outpatient clinics & learning more about managed care. Her Aspiring Leaders project led her to discover process improvement & project management skills within EPIC which she then further developed in her role as a scheduling capacity analyst II. She aims to leverage this experience in the ambulatory access strategy & capacity team growth as these two organization’s partner through the Joint Pediatric Enterprise. \n  \nOutside of work\, she pours into the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE) DFW Chapter by serving as President\, has served as president-elect\, and spearheaded the founding of the National La Mesa Emerging Leaders mentorship program. She also serves on the Hispanic Alumni of SMU board. As a leader of several organizations\, Ms. Sifuentes’s hope is to inspire other Latinos to pursue health care leadership positions to help provide access and representation in underserved communities. \n  \nOriginally born in Ciudad Juarez\, Chihuahua Mexico and raised in El Paso\, Texas\, nothing fills Jackie more than watching a West Texas sunrise. \n  \nTanya Stinson is a Performance Improvement Engineer. She has a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety and is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Tanya has 14 years of experience in leading large Lean Six Sigma transformational initiatives along with training\, coaching\, and certifying others (clinical and non-clinical) in leading performance\, process\, and quality improvement projects. She is extremely passionate about making positive changes that will improve outcomes for the consumer\, employees\, and leadership\, as well as empower project leaders through coaching and mentoring that will help others to become successful and grow the PI culture. She has worked in various Quality and PI settings\, inside and outside of healthcare. Tanya was awarded the 2020 ACHENTX Mentor of the Year award and recently started her own consulting firm\, Leaning Towards Change\, LLC\, and is training\, coaching\, and mentoring students and leaders in getting their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt\, Green Belt\, and Black Belt certifications as well as work with organizations to reduce their defects\, wastes\, inefficiencies\, and costs therefore improving quality\, cost\, efficiency\, safety\, and productivity. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/second-quarter-achentx-education-event/
LOCATION:SpinSci Technologies LLC\, 14850 Quorum Drive #150\, Dallas\, TX\, 75254
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230328T193000
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SUMMARY:After Hours Networking Event: Game Show Battle Rooms
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome out and join your ACHENTX colleagues for a unique networking and entertaining experience! \n  \n\n\nGame Show Battle Rooms is the #1 new game show experience for everyone to enjoy! \n  \nGet ready to have some fun and make some new connections in an immersive game show arena with engaging live hosts and a mix of your favorite game shows. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided. Beer and hard seltzers available for purchase. \n\nRegister Here\n\nCheck out his video: \n  \nhttps://youtu.be/a_TimxWrDYchttps://gameshowbattlerooms.com/dallas/ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-networking-event-game-show-battle-rooms/
LOCATION:Game Show Battle Rooms 4887 Alpha Rd\, Suite 250 Farmers Branch\, TX  75244\, 4887 Alpha Rd\, Suite 250\, Game Show Battle Rooms 4887 Alpha Rd\, Suite 250 Farmers Branch\,\, TX\, 75244
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T173221
CREATED:20221215T192515Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nDue to the high volume of requests and for those who missed one of the earlier opportunities\, ACHE of North Texas’ Student Council is once again offering a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification course. (Be sure to watch future announcements for a Green Belt Certification Course as well. Note: You will need your Yellow belt first to be able to register for the Green Belt session.) \nWhat’s included: \n\nLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course e-book\nLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam\nSimulated Project\n\nCourse Instructor: Tanya Stinson \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\n\nHi there! My name is Tanya Stinson! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance! I would like to tell you a little about myself. I have a master’s degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety\, a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma\, and 14 years’ experience in leading\, coaching\, and mentoring professionals in completing Lean Six Sigma\, Quality\, Compliance\, Risk and Safety projects. I have a well-rounded and knowledgeable skill set\, as I have worked in various industries\, such as mining\, utilities\, manufacturing\, technology\, and healthcare. I am passionate about helping others by sharing with them what I have learned and creating positive changes within any organization. \nI have been working for Texas Health Resources since June 2017. Currently\, I am a Supervisor of Data Governance Support for THR and before my recent promotion\, I was a Performance Improvement Engineer/Coach. Since working with them\, I have received several awards and accolades. Here are just a few of the recognitions I have received: \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 \nOutside of work\, I am a wife and mother of 4 handsome young men\, and I love fishing\, camping\, and racing just to name a few! \nThank you so much for reading\, and I hope that you are as excited about the upcoming classes as I am! I look forward to meeting every one of you and growing the passion for PI! \nMany blessings\, \nTanya Stinson \n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certification-course-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T173221
CREATED:20221108T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T205031Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Cultural Impact on Networking Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian Healthcare Leaders of North Texas\nfor this special networking and educational event.\n  \nOur panelists will include:\nVidya Ayyr MPH\, CHW\nDirector\, Community Social Impact\, Parkland Health\nFounder & CEO\, BrainCharge \nVanessa Lee (Moderator)\nProgram Manager\, Strategy & Business Development\nCHRISTUS Health \nViswanathan Sahadevan\, MS\nChief Administrative Officer\nTexas Institute for Neurological Disorders \nRegister Here\nSpeakers Bios:\n  \n\n\nVidya Ayyr leads high-impact interventions to address the social determinants of health\, with a commitment to health equity and improving the lives and livelihoods of disadvantaged\, marginalized\, and vulnerable populations. As the Director of Social Impact\, she provides strategic oversight to Parkland’s community outreach investments\, promotes innovation in data analytics\, and mobilizes a team of Community Health Workers to drive an integrated approach to population health management. Prior to this role\, Vidya was a part of External Affairs at Parkland where she developed public-private sector partnerships to support diverse\, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Ms. Ayyr holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Texas at Dallas and earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center\, School of Public Health\, in 2011. Vidya serves on the national EPIC (EMR) Brain Trust\, the Community Leadership Forum with the Federal Reserve Board in Washington\, DC and is a Presidential Scholar with the George W. Bush\, William J. Clinton\, George H.W. Bush\, and Lyndon B. Johnson Foundations. Her work on social impact collaboration has been recognized by the National Root Cause Coalition\, by the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care (IPFCC)\, and by American Essential Hospitals (AEH) for its merit as an innovative design framework. \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nVanessa Lee joined CHRISTUS Health in December 2019 as a Program Manager in Corporate Strategy. She is a collaborative\, proactive leader with experience in Strategy and Business Development in large and small health systems. \nBefore joining CHRISTUS\, Vanessa served Genesis Health System in Business Development where she began her journey to process improvement and systems thinking with experience as a Baldrige Examiner in Iowa and Illinois. In addition to bringing emerging technologies and new business to the health system\, Vanessa served as a representative of the health system on multiple community initiatives including affordable housing\, child community resources\, behavioral health resources\, and lead-based paint remediation\, where she worked with community leaders\, local agencies\, nonprofits\, and competing health systems to create working solutions for the Quad Cities’ most vulnerable populations. Locally\, she serves as the Chair for the ACHE North Texas Communications Committee and in the 2022 Keller ISD strategic planning cycle. Vanessa’s business expertise is complemented by her commitment to the “guest” experience as instilled in her from her time as a Disney Cast Member. She is a decorated graduate of Texas A&M University for both her Masters of Health Administration and BS in Biomedical Sciences and is a former member of the Corps of Cadets\, Squadron 20. \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nViswanathan (Vishy) Sahadevan is a seasoned healthcare executive with diverse experience in corporate finance and information technology. Vishy has led several organization and fortune 500 companies improving their service levels\, operating costs and delivery times. Vishy is currently the Chief Administrative Officer at the largest neurology private practice in Dallas Metroplex at Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders. \nVishy is extremely motivated and dynamic executive with a comprehensive experience of over 25+ years and is recognized as an innovative and strategic thinker and a problem-solver. Vishy is a very devoted to social work in Dallas Community and involved with several volunteering organization. Vishy is also the recipient of US President Award thrice for volunteering 500 hours or more during his tenure with Bank of America as their senior vice president. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/asian-cultural-impact-on-networking-strategies/
LOCATION:CHRISTUS Health\, 919 Hidden Ridge\, Irving\, TX\, 75038\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220825T190000
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX 3rd Quarter Education Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nThese two panels have been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits each (3.0 if you attend both sessions) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n3-3:30pm – Check-In & Networking \n3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Sustainable Strategies to Support Resiliency and Professional Well-being for Healthcare Professionals \n5-5:30pm – Dinner & Networking \n5:30-7pm – Panel 2: RN & Clinical Staff Retention & Turnover \n  \nA special thanks to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth for hosting this event!! \n  \nPanel 1: Sustainable Strategies to Support Resiliency and Professional Well-being for Healthcare Professionals \nAdverse patient events have been attributed to healthcare staff who have experienced difficulty sleeping\, reduced job satisfaction\, impaired behavior and anxiety. These attributes contribute to more serious consequences such as burnout\, depression\, post-traumatic disorder and suicidal ideation. The suicide rate for physicians is higher than that for any other profession\, in part because of the stress of medical school\, risk for malpractice\, sleep deprivation and challenges with work/life balance. Healthcare leaders often struggle with finding long-term solutions to address an important but personal issue for their staff and organization. During this panel\, participants will learn sustainable strategies and approaches that will address well-being and resiliency for healthcare professionals in today’s healthcare environment. Even when leaders recognize this as a problem\, they are often presented with confusing information or get-better-quick solutions that bring no lasting change and can sometimes increase cynicism among employees. During this panel\, participants will learn the importance of sustaining well-being for healthcare professionals in today’s health care environment. \n  \nPanel 1 Panelists: \nChristi Nguyen DNP\, RN\, FACHE\, NEA-BC; ACNO of Nurse Excellence; UT Southwestern Medical Center (Moderator) \nElaine Beardsley MN ACCNS-P CPEN; Clinical Resiliency Specialist Program Manager; Children’s Health \nDr. Thomas Glenn Ledbetter; Chief Medical Officer; Baylor Scott & White Health DFW Central Region and BSWH Waxahachie \nGlenda Mutinda\, PhD\, MFT; Director of Interprofessional Well-Being; JPS Health Network \nMihir Patel\, MD\, MBA\, FACP\, CPE; Chief Medical Officer\, Monarch Region; Sound Physicians \n  \nPanel 2: RN & Clinical Staff Retention & Turnover \nWith an aging population\, baby boomers retiring\, millennials taking over the work force\, and reimbursements being more tied to patient satisfaction and administrative duties\, it is no surprise that turnover is at an all-time high. It is imperative for hospitals and health care systems to understand the impact of turnover as well as how to increase retention through engagement\, professional development and mentorship. \nPanel 2 Panelists: \nTraci Lawler-Shortt\, DNP; Client Services Vice President/Clinical Operations Specialist/ Lead Nurse Practitioner; SCP Health (Moderator) \nKatie Bata Heeter; Senior VP; HR Strategic Business Services; Baylor Scott & White Health \nShonna Bracco\, DNP; Chief Nursing Officer\, Texas Health Resources \nKelly Martin; Vice President of Human Resources; Texas Health Resources \n  \n\nRegister Here\n\n  \nPanel 1 Speakers’ Bios: \nDr. Christi Nguyen has been a nurse for 27 years and nurse leader for 17 years. She recently joined UT Southwestern Medical Center as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Nursing Excellence. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Texas at Arlington’s MSN Nursing Administration Online Program and Student Advisor in the DNP Program. She earned both her Bachelor and Masters of Science in Nursing and Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1994 and 2004\, respectively. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Texas Christian University in 2016. Dr. Nguyen is certified as a Nurse Executive\, Advanced and a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE). \nDr. Nguyen has worked in multiple areas of nursing\, including oncology\, home health\, hospice\, case management and as a wound\, ostomy and continence nurse. \nDr. Nguyen is a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership\, Texas Organization for Nursing Leaders\, North Central Organization for Nursing Leadership\, and ACHE. She is currently the President of the North Central Organization for Nursing Leadership and a Board member with Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership and the DFW Great 100 Nurses. \nShe was recognized as a DFW Great 100 Nurse in 2013\, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Hospital’s “Excellence in Nursing – Transformational Leadership” in 2015\, D Magazine’s “Excellence in Nursing Awards – Nurses in Leadership Roles” in 2016 and 2019\, and a JPS Excellence Award Winner in 2021. \n  \nElaine Beardsley is committed to support health care staff to be their best while doing the difficult work they do. She is in the role of Clinical Resilience Specialist at Children’s Health in Dallas. Her background is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and spent many years at Seattle Children’s in the Emergency Department. She is in her third year of an Industrial and Organizational Psychology PhD program with her research interests being organizational factors that mediate emotional labor within critical care. The focus of her work at Children’s Health is twofold: help individuals connect to their own resilience factors thereby processing stress to support replenishment\, and identifying and mitigating system factors that promote cumulative stress. Elaine has done many presentations locally and nationally. In her spare time\, she loves being with her family and pets and spending time outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nThomas Ledbetter\, MD currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie\, Texas; Sr VP CMO DFW Central Region\, and is a board certified internist\, practicing medicine for more than 35 years in Waxahachie. During his work as an internist\, he recognized the growing divide between the practice of medicine and patient care. As a result he began redesigning how his office operated in an effort to remove inefficiency in hopes to preserve face time a physician had with their patients. In 2014\, he was appointed Chief of Clinical Efficiency for Health Texas Provider Network\, an affiliate of Baylor Scott & White. In 2015\, Dr. Ledbetter co-authored an editorial for the Mayo Clinic Proceedings titled\, “The Engaged Physician\,” highlighting the growing epidemic of physician burnout. He recognized that a systematic approach was needed to improve the health and wellness of physicians\, advance practice providers\, and front line nurses. Since 2018\, he has chaired the Baylor Scott & White’s Wellbeing in Medicine workgroup which is a multi-disciplinary leadership team of physicians\, advance practice providers\, clinical psychologist\, pastoral care\, and front nurses focusing on culture\, workflow efficiency\, and resiliency. \nDr. Ledbetter earned his doctorate in medicine from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine\, graduating with honors. He did his internal medicine internship and residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas\, Texas. Dr. Ledbetter is a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of University of Texas Dallas with a Masters in Medical Management. \nHis clinical interests have centered chronic disease management\, leveraging nutrition\, exercise and cognitive therapy to improve outcomes. \n  \nGlenda Mutinda\, PhD\, serves as the Director of Interprofessional Well-being at JPS Health Network. Dr. Mutinda received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Iowa in Psychology and African American Studies\, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston – Clear Lake\, and holds a doctoral degree in Medical Family Therapy from East Caroline University. She also completed advanced fellowship training in integrated behavioral medicine and residency education at Saint Mary’s Family Medicine Residency Program. Her current position at JPS allows her direct access to the residents/fellows\, oversight of all well-being initiatives\, and she holds an integral position in the organization’s overarching Caring for the Caregiver task force. Her interests include well-being of medical trainees and healthcare workers\, diversity and health equity\, and integrated behavioral medicine. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nMihir Patel earned his medical degree from NHL Medical College/Gujarat University in India and completed his training in Internal Medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital\, Yale School of Medicine\, CT. Patel completed his MBA in Health Care Management from UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of management with high honors. He is a board-certified internal medicine and Utilization management\, has a leadership fellowship in Hospital Medicine\, and green belt certification in Lean/Six sigma. In 2014\, Mihir joined Sound Physicians as a Hospitalist Physician at Shreveport\, LA. Since joining he has served in various clinical and administrative capacities. During his 8 years at Sound\, he remains interested and had a significant contribution in Leadership development\, Growth\, Physician engagement\, Value-based care\, and innovation-based performance improvement in various hospital based service lines.  \nMost recently\, he served as an Chief Medical Officer of Monarch Regio\, with primary serving area in 11 different states in Southeastern US. In his role\, Mihir has responsibilities for running 80 plus unique programs with focus on providing inpatient services in hospital setting. He leads the group of >750 Hospital based physicians to drive quality inpatient outcomes and fully responsible for managing P&L\, operations\, contracting and relationships with various health systems.  \nMihir resides in Dallas\, TX area with his wife and 2 children. In his free time\, he loves spending time traveling with his family. \n  \n\n\n\n\nPanel 2 Speakers’ Bios: \n  \nTraci Shortt\, a native of Fort Worth\, TX brings 21 years of experience in nursing\, advanced practice nursing\, project management\, contract management\, and change facilitation to her role with SCP-Health. In her Client Services Vice President role\, Traci facilitates engagement with stakeholders to optimize contracts financially\, operationally\, and culturally. As a Clinical Operations Specialist and Nurse Practitioner she is responsible for special projects\, evaluation of contracts\, operational assessment and clinical practice. In this role\, she ensures clients receive facility specific analysis of their processes\, staffing models\, and practice guidelines. She works to ensure efficiency\, efficacy\, and safety in the delivery of patient care. \nShe completed a doctoral project on Waveform Capnography Use in Moderate Sedation and IV Analgesia. She has worked with ANCC in developing a national emergency nurse practitioner board certification and is active in nurse practitioner lobbying and legislation. Another area of expertise is the prehospital and transport environments. She has taught classes nationally and internationally on this topic and is working on an infrastructure project currently in Nigeria. Traci was recognized as one of Baylor Health Care Systems top directors for clinical and operational performance. Traci also has worked with the U.S. Army in developing and delivering a critical care field medicine course for their Special Forces medical personnel\, which was utilized in Iraq\, and Afghanistan resulting in decreased field mortality numbers. \nShe formerly served as a Director of Emergency and Critical Care Services at Baylor Health System. While there\, she was able to develop Left Without Treatment Plans\, Door to Provider Time reduction plans\, Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia Practice Protocols and Central Line and Sepsis bundles in their clinical transformation\, Traci received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from Chatham University. She also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Brenau University in Gainesville\, GA and an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University. Traci is certified as an Adult and Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner clinically and also as a Six Sigma Blackbelt operationally. Traci is based out of the Houston\, TX office. \n  \nKatie Bata Heeter is Vice President of Strategic Business Services at Baylor Scott & White Health\, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas. The integrated delivery network includes 49\,000 employees\, 52 hospitals\, 7\,500 affiliated physicians\, more than 1\,100 access points\, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and one of the national’s largest accountable care organizations\, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance. \nIn her role\, Bata Heeter oversees implementation of HR programs that support system leaders in advancing the mission of Baylor Scott & White Health. \nPrior to her current role\, Bata Heeter served in multiple human resources leadership roles including vice president and regional executive director at Advocate Aurora Health and its predecessor\, Advocate Health Care. She also previously served as vice president and chief human resource director at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. \nBata Heeter received her bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in business management from North Illinois University. \n  \nDr. Shonna Bracco has been a Registered Nurse since 1996. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Texas Christian University and is board certified as a Nurse Executive Advanced. Dr. Bracco currently serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for Texas Health Arlington Memorial since September 2019. She is passionate about creating healthy work environments for healthcare workers to include reducing incivility\, workplace violence and improving self-care and kindness in healthcare. Dr. Bracco serves the community by being a board member for Arlington Chamber Women’s Alliance\, Texas Christian University Nursing Professional Advisory Board\, and Texas Health Surgery Center Arlington board. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nKelly Martin\, Vice President of Human Resources Operations\, is a 20-year veteran of Texas Health Resources. She spent six years as the Entity Human Resources Officer at Texas Health Plano. During her tenure there\, she’s focused on increased employee retention as well as top decile employee engagement results. \nPrior to that she worked as a Human Resources Manager and served in several employee relations roles where she worked closely with employees and others in Human Resources. Kelly’s also been involved with various system projects\, such as the design and deployment of the employee Grievance Program. \nShe is certified in Mediation and Managing Workplace conflict as well as a certified professional in Human Resources. \nKelly has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas. \nOutside of work she enjoys spending her time with her husband of 19 years\, Mark\, and their 13-year-old son\, Brady. Their entire family are huge baseball fans and split their time between watching her son play select baseball and cheering on the Texas Rangers. \n  \nRegister Here\n\n  \n\n\n\nACHE of North Texas will adhere to CDC COVID-19 guidelines for in-person gatherings. Monitoring the CDC’s COVID-19 By County risk level tracking\, ACHENTX events/meetings will observe the following guidelines. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-3rd-quarter-education-event/
LOCATION:Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth\, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104
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SUMMARY:2022 ACHENTX's WHEN Women's Conference
DESCRIPTION:This popular annual conference is offered by the ACHE of North Texas chapter’s Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for ACHENTX’s WHEN (Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network) Women’s Conference EmpowHER 2022! Network with fellow women healthcare leaders and participate in break-out sessions on topical issues. Register and attend two of the four break-out sessions. Networking Breakfast and Lunch will be served.\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 9\nTime: 8:30am-2pm\nLocation: Texas Woman’s University\n5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue\nDallas\, TX 75235 \nRegister Here\nSchedule: \n8:30-9:00 am – Registration & Breakfast\n9:00-9:15 am – Kickoff\n9:30- 10:30 am – Breakout Session 1\n10:30 – 10:45 am– Break\n10:45 – 11:45 am – Breakout Session 2\n11:45 -12:45 pm – Network Break & Lunch\n12:45-1:45 pm – Keynote Address\n1:45-2:00 pm – Closing Comments \n  \nBreak Out Session Topics and Speakers: \n• Why Self Care Isn’t Selfish \nLisa Vernon\, MSW\nSEL-Dynamic Mindfulness Trainer \nCharmaine Christianson\, MHSM\, MBA\nSystem Director\, Clinic Services Baylor Scott & White Health \n  \n• Navigating Your Financial Future \nSusan Marvin\, CFP®\nCRPC Financial Advisor\, Certified Financial Planner(tm) Practitioner \n  \n• Executive Presence: Own the Room \nLenetra King\, MSHA\, FACHE\, Founder\, Watch Me EXCEL™ \n  \n• Zoom Ahead: Leveraging our new Virtual Reality \n \nKathi Cox\, MBA\, COO\, Ambulatory & Virtual Channel\, Texas Health \n  \nKeynote Address: “Betting on Women: The Power of an Entrepreneurial Spirit” \nJoin us as Dina Hawidi shares her story: Dream so big that it seems impossible\, then make it possible to help us forge forward not just as leaders\, but collectively as women. \nDina Hawidi\, featured on Shaping DFW and Voyage Dallas is a Fort Worth native. She has drawn more than 122\,000 followers and 3.5 million likes on TikTok with videos showcasing her ornate wedding dresses and sparkling\, beaded evening gowns. A Jordanian-American fashion designer\, she is the founder of the Dina Hawidi bridal boutique in Arlington. She specializes in highly customizable gowns and caters especially to hijabi brides who want to alter them to be more modest. This young entrepreneur empowered herself to fulfill her dreams and is changing the fashion world one gown at a time. \nThis conference will take place on Thursday\, June 9 at Texas Woman’s University – Dallas. Free parking is available in the garage adjacent to the main TWU entrance. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us as WHENNTX@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you! \n  \n  \nA special thank you to TWU and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Leaning Towards Change\, LLC for hosting this event! \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2022-achentxs-when-womens-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Woman’s University – Dallas\, 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX New Horizons Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our popular New Horizons event – being organized by our ACHENTX Student Council\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ACHENTX New Horizons event is a special two-for-one opportunity. By registering for this event\, you will have the opportunity to 1) attend the virtual New Horizons event on March 12 and then after that\, 2) meet one-on-one with a local Healthcare Human Resources Representative. \nEvent Agenda: \n\nIntroductions : 10 mins\nPresentations: 90 mins\nBuilding resume /Linkedin/ Social media development – Andrea Askins (30 min)\nCareer building/ Linkedin/ Social media development – Angela Vincent Michael (30 min)\nNetworking/ Linkedin/ Social media development – Lorie Thibodeaux (30 min)\nQ&A Session : 20 mins\n\nAfter registering for this event\, please use the below google form link to submit your resume. Your resume will be used by a local Human Resources Representative who will be conducting a one-on-one Zoom call with you\, to be scheduled after this event. Note: This separate discussion with the HR Rep will not be a job interview\, but instead will be an opportunity for you to receive feedback on your resume and practice your interviewing skills – all with someone who reviews resumes and interviews candidates in the local healthcare community on a day-to-day basis. \nSubmit Resume Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/192IdqkL7RKbpJ77R12zwYnB7G8QWk4Fj6oZFDlT9_h0YmYeyHU-ubZL4yA_Kib1j9vpjZaiY?usp=sharing \nMore details will be provided during the event about the above referenced post-event HR discussions\, how those will be scheduled\, what they will entail\, etc. \nNew Horizons Event Presenters’ Bios: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAndrea Askins is a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner with over 20 years of experience in Talent Management.  Andrea works alongside all levels of leadership to place qualified candidates.    Ms. Askins believes that personal branding can set you apart from other candidates and enjoys teaching individuals how to fine-tune their job search.  She has served as a career and resume coach as a consultant and for non-profit organizations. \nAndrea has her a Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Communication Studies and Business from Lamar University in Beaumont\, TX.  She will graduate in May from Texas A&M University in College Station with a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development.  Andrea plans on attending Baylor University in the Fall of 2022 to focus on her doctorate in organizational leadership.  Ms. Askins serves as the chair for the UTSW Hispanic–Latino Business Resource Group.    In her spare time\, Andrea enjoys working in her yard with her husband of seventeen years and fostering mini schnauzers and old English sheepdogs. \n  \nAngela Vincent Michael is a healthcare leader\, coach and collaborator who is passionate about improving patient experience and key outcomes by engaging clinical and operational leaders on innovative process improvements. Her passion for healthcare improvement is cemented firmly in her experience as the advocate and care navigator for her mom (oncology) and daughter (prematurity). As a young millennial female healthcare leader\, whose ethnicity and origin have ties to India\, Nigeria\, Canada\, and America\, Angela also believes in quietly and peacefully influencing an inclusive and equitable culture for all. \nFor over a decade\, Angela has engaged healthcare cross-functional teams with a strong focus on clinical quality improvement\, performance excellence\, project management and clinical analytics. In her current role as System Director\, Performance Improvement at Methodist Health System\, she collaborates with leaders at all levels of the organization to innovate and advance clinical and operational performance. Angela holds a Master’s degree in Health Finance and Management from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health\, and is an active member with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) North Texas chapter. \nAngela’s world revolves around her family\, her husband\, their 10 year old daughter\, 7 year old son and two dogs\, Spot and Snow! Her all-time favorite quote is by Dr. Nelson Mandela\, “I never fail. I am either winning or learning”. \n  \nLorie Thibodeaux\, MHA\, ITILv3\, HACP\, CPHQ is a Quality Improvement Leader who has demonstrated extensive experience in healthcare quality\, research\, process improvement\, and program development. She joined Parkland during the Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) and led enterprise-wide projects\, executive project meetings with board of managers\, leadership\, department heads\, providers\, and other clinicians to discuss strategic goals. Additionally\, she worked on process improvements and successfully closed the CIA. Building a safety culture and teamwork centered community in a high-risk environment is no easy task. During this time\, Lorie was instrumental on critical projects to the success and sustainability required through the journey towards building trust by eliminating fear\, examining close calls and errors\, and unsafe conditions. As a Senior Manager\, Performance Improvement\, Lorie demonstrates strong motivation and leadership to help drive our organization into being a safer place. She also has developed an Employee Resource Group for Women at Parkland Health & Hospital System. \nLorie holds an MHA from University of Missouri-Columbia\, a Bachelor of Science from Spring Hill College\, and holds certifications in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3)\, Health Accreditation Certification Program (HACP) and Certified in Professional Health Quality (CPHQ). She is also an alum of the Institute for Diversity Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). \nLorie has a strong passion for not only improving patient safety and quality of care\, but also strongly supports initiatives around health equity. In Lorie’s free time\, she enjoys making an impact in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. She is the Immediate Past- President (founding DFW Chapter President) for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE DFW). Lorie also sits on the Executive Board for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives.  She serves on the ACHE Diversity Committee and is the Founding Member of the Women Healthcare Executive Network (WHEN ACHENTX). She also is actively involved of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). She also serves on the Board of the Jewish Family Service.  In addition\, Lorie actively works with several charity organizations and enjoys mentoring others in her free time. Lorie is a native of New Orleans and is the first generation born in the United States on her mother’s side. Her mother emigrated from Panama City\, Panamá. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-new-horizons-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Interdependence of Public\, Private and Federal Healthcare Delivery
DESCRIPTION:This virtual panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe traditional boundaries between Public\, Private and Federal Healthcare delivery have become more permeable as healthcare regulations and requirements have changed. The beneficiary population can no longer be considered as belonging to its system alone. \nPatients seeks services outside healthcare systems for many reasons\, including access\, capacity\, and cost. Traditionally\, migration between healthcare systems would be discouraged through financial measures or by threat of disenrollment. Today healthcare systems rely on each other to provide services that they cannot provide for financial\, geographical or accessibility reasons. The Veterans Administration and Department of Defense both rely on partnerships with public and private healthcare systems to provide care to Veterans\, Service Members\, and their dependents beyond the capability of the Federal system. Likewise\, public and private healthcare systems enter into affiliation agreements with Federal sector healthcare systems for academic and research-based support. \nThrough this discussion\, participants will gain an understanding of the complexities related to documentation of episodes of care\, reimbursement for completed care\, and information technology challenges; the interoperability and cooperation of Public\, Private and Federal Healthcare Systems during natural or manmade disasters; and the future of Public\, Private and Federal Healthcare Delivery as it relates to the continued homogenization of their respective patient populations. \nAaron Bujnowski\, FACHE\nDirector\, Integrated Delivery Network Leader\nThe Chartis Group \nJason Fisher\nExecutive Assistant to the Director\nSouth Texas Veterans Health Care System \nEric D. Jacobsen\nAssociate Director and Chief Operating Officer\nVA North Texas \nGeorge T. Roberts\, Jr.\, FACHE (Moderator)\nChief Executive Officer\nNortheast Texas Public Health District \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\nSpeakers’ Bios: \n  \n  \nAaron Bujnowski is a Director with The Chartis Group and co-leader of the Private Equity (PE) practice area. Mr. Bujnowski’s healthcare career spans over 15 years. He focuses on developing innovative enterprise strategies that enable integrated delivery networks and their leaders to create lasting competitive advantage. He also helps PE firms to effectively make buy- or sell-side decisions and deliver increased value through their portfolio companies. \nPrior to joining The Chartis Group\, Mr. Bujnowski was the system Chief Strategy Officer at Texas Health Resources\, where he spent nearly nine years. He was responsible for developing and implementing strategies across the entire enterprise\, including acute\, post-acute\, ambulatory\, physician\, consumer\, and value-based approaches. His experience also includes more than four years with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)\, where he served as a core member of BCG’s strategy and healthcare practices. He was also a founding member of BCG’s PE practice\, spending time on Wallstreet working on deals with many of the country’s largest PE firms. Mr. Bujnowski previously held various leadership positions in new venture development and innovation at The Dow Chemical Company for more than nine years. \nWhile at Chartis\, Mr. Bujnowski has worked with large IDNs on major strategic efforts\, including enterprise strategy development and implementation\, service line strategy and structure\, consumer strategy\, and strategic and community partnership development. He has also helped accelerate the growth of the PE practice\, working on buy-side due diligence efforts and sell-side efforts in the health provider space. Leveraging his previous in-house strategy experience\, he has also worked on value-enabling efforts for PE portfolio companies\, which have resulted in identifying significant sources of organic and inorganic growth and operational efficiencies for his clients. \nMr. Bujnowski holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin\, where he graduated with the highest honors. He also holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a biomedical emphasis from Brigham Young University in Provo\, Utah\, where he graduated with honors. In 2015\, Mr. Bujnowski became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). \n  \nJason H. Fisher is the Executive Assistant to the Director at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).  In this role\, Mr. Fisher reports to the Medical Center Director and has responsibility for Strategic Planning\, VA-DoD Sharing Agreements\, Joint Incentive Fund proposals\, and numerous special projects. \nMr. Fisher received a Bachelor of Administration in Business Management from Texas A&M University in 1991\, and a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston – Clear Lake in 1994.  He entered the VA as an administrative resident through the Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP) in Brooklyn\, NY\, and later served as the Executive Secretary of the GHATP Board for almost 10 years. \nMr. Fisher joined the STVHCS in 1995 as the Administrative Officer at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Corpus Christi. Following this assignment\, Mr. Fisher served as Executive Assistant to the Director at the STVHCS from 1997 through 2006.  In 2006 Mr. Fisher was appointed the Strategic Programs Manager of the STVHCS which has since evolved into his current role. \nMr. Fisher received an Honorable Discharge as a Captain from the U.S. Army Reserves in 2010\, having served with the 228th Combat Support Hospital\, the 5th Brigade/95th Division\, and the 4th Brigade/100th Division. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric D. Jacobsen is the Associate Director and Chief Operating Officer at VA North Texas where he manages numerous administrative departments and sections. \nMr. Jacobsen began his career at VA in 1999 as a supervisory health system specialist and worked in a variety of leadership roles. \nMr. Jacobsen received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and completed a Master of Science in Health Care Administration at Trinity University in San Antonio\, Texas in 1999. \nHe is a graduate of VA’s Executive Career Field Training Program and is Board Certified in Healthcare Management and a Fellow in ACHE with experience in healthcare operations\, public health initiatives/crisis management\, quality and performance metrics\, provider networks\, financial management\, strategic and tactical planning\, and improving patient satisfaction. \n  \nGeorge T. Roberts\, Jr.\, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Texas Public Health District since November 2006. The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) is a local Health Department established by the City of Tyler and Smith County. Services provided by NET Health include Community Outreach\, Disease Surveillance\, Environmental Health\, Immunization\, Tuberculosis Control\, Public Health Emergency Preparedness\, Regional Laboratory\, Vital Statistics\, and the WIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) Program. NET Health has started and participated in many community collaboratives including Fit City Tyler whose Mission is to make Tyler a Fit City “One Step\, One Bite and One Health-Conscious Decision at a Time”. NET Health primarily serves Tyler and Smith County but also provides some services in 21 counties in East Texas. The WIC Program serves a 20-county area and Public Health Emergency Preparedness serves a 7-county region. Most recently\, Mr. Roberts and his Team have been leading the Community response to the COVID 19 Pandemic and the COVID 19 Vaccination effort. \nMr. Roberts has over 40 years of health care experience\, the majority of which was spent in hospital administration\, having previously served at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas\, Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler\, and Henderson Memorial Hospital in Henderson\, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas\, TX and his Master of Health Administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis\, MO. He is Past President of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Board of Directors\, and he also has served as President of the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO). He is the President of the Texas Health Institute Board of Directors\, and he currently serves on the Board of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce\, Carter BloodCare\, and the Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Area G. Mr. Roberts is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, and is active in a number of church\, community\, and statewide efforts. Mr. Roberts has been married to his wife Leslie for 34 years\, and they have adult children – Claire and Travis. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/interdependence-of-public-private-and-federal-healthcare-delivery/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Third Quarter Education Event
DESCRIPTION:These panels have been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face credits each (3.0 if you attend both). \nAgenda:\n3:30-5pm – Panel #1: Embracing a Dialogue about Gender Equity and Intersectionality \n5:30-7pm – Panel #2: Equity of Care \nRegister Here\nThis will be a virtual event.\nPanel #1: Embracing a Dialogue about Gender Equity and Intersectionality\nAs healthcare consumers become more demographically diverse\, healthcare leaders seek to recruit and retain talent from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gaining an understanding of intersectionality will equip leaders to build and retain team members across difference and in ways that establish common ground and cultivate inclusive cultures of belonging The concept of intersectionality recognizes that everyone has multiple identities that intersect and influence how we view ourselves and interact with others. Learning how to effectively apply intersectionality principles will help organizations move beyond the one-dimensional aspects of traditional diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. \nIn the drive for gender equity\, healthcare leaders have acknowledged the need for fully inclusive gender equity that recognizes the intersectionality of race\, ethnicity\, sexual orientation\, and other dimensions of identity. Efforts to improve women representation in the senior ranks of healthcare management must include women from all backgrounds and experiences. When intersectionality considerations are incorporated into gender equity strategies\, organizations can reap tangible\, proven benefits including better talent recruitment and retention\, stronger DEI outcomes\, and improved organizational performance. \nPanel #1 Panelists:\nLaSharndra Barbarin\, MHA\, FACHE\nChief Executive Officer\nMedical City Lewisville\nPatricia T. Driscoll\, BSN\, MSN\, JD\nProfessor of Healthcare Administration\nTexas Woman’s University\nDr. Cole Edmonson DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, FAONL\, FNAP\, FAAN\nChief Experience and Clinical Officer\nAMN Healthcare\nTravis W. Gill\, JD\nAssistant Vice President – Institutional Equity & Access\nThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center\nDr. Marlette Jackson\nDirector of Justice\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion\nVirgin Pulse\nPamela Stoyanoff\, MBA\, CPA and FACHE\nPresident and Chief Operating Officer\nMethodist Health System\nPanel #2: Equity of Care\nQuality of care should not vary on the basis of the patients’ socioeconomic\, ethnic\, gender\, or geographic background. It is known however\, that there is a healthcare divide in the U.S. especially in vulnerable populations including: those lacking health insurance (or are underfunded)\, low-income families\, racial and ethnic minorities\, and LGBTQ populations. The Affordable Care Act aimed to address access and equity of care issues by expanding health insurance coverage. Deficits in access to care changes the way healthcare is delivered and financed. \nTo embrace diversity is a core principle of the healthcare management profession and is also an ethical and business imperative. Healthcare organizations must ensure their staff is educated on disparities to appropriately address the needs of patients from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to provide equitable high-quality care to all. It has been shown that patient-centered care improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while reducing medical errors and costs. Eliminating healthcare disparities provides a strategic component to ensure organizational excellence and long-term financial viability. \nPanel #2 Panelists:\nDaffodil Baez\, FACHE\, MPH\, MBA (Moderator)\nAssistant Director of Clinical Operations\nUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center- Frisco\nGary DiPersi BSN\, MBAHA\, CENP\, FACHE (Moderator)\nNational Director of Patient Safety\nTenet Health\nCatherine Oliveros\nVice President of Community Health Improvement\nTexas Health Resources\nBianca L. Radney\, MBA\nVice President of Patient and Family Experience\nTexas Health Resources\nPanel #1 Speakers Bios – Embracing a Dialogue about Gender Equity and Intersectionality: \n\nA highly respected leader with a proven record of success\, LaSharndra “Sharn” Barbarin is Medical City Healthcare’s first African American female CEO and 1 of 5 African American CEOs within HCA Healthcare. As CEO\, Barbarin provides leadership\, strategic direction and direct administrative responsibility for all aspects of financial operations\, clinical quality outcomes and patient experience for Medical City Lewisville. \nSince becoming CEO in 2015\, Barbarin has proven to be a dynamic leader\, driving record earnings for Medical City Lewisville for 4 consecutive years. Her strong business development acumen and exceptional leadership has led her team to double the facility’s operating margin and increase growth within a 12 month period. Under her leadership\, Medical City Lewisville achieved the only Level III Trauma Designation and state Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Designation in Southern Denton County. Additionally\, Medical City Lewisville added new service lines including robotics\, bariatrics and peripheral vascular services\, while expanding access points for patients through Solis Mammography Flower Mound and the Medical City Specialty Castle Hills and Corinth clinics. \nBarbarin is a mission-driven leader committed to delivering unparalleled service and exceptional clinical quality for the hospital’s patients and families. Her team significantly improved quality outcomes for the hospital\, while improving patient experience to the top quartile and sustaining top-tier employee engagement and physician satisfaction scores. During her tenure as CEO\, Medical City Lewisville has sustained straight “A” Leapfrog quality performance scores; ranked #1 in clinical quality outcomes within HCA Healthcare’s vast network; and recently achieved ranking of #1 employee engagement and #1 physician engagement in Medical City Healthcare’s system of acute care hospitals. \nPrior to this role\, Barbarin served as Chief Operating Officer at Medical City Arlington from 2011 until her appointment as CEO at Lewisville in July 2015. Under her leadership\, Medical City Arlington expanded services and achieved outstanding patient and physician satisfaction scores. She began her career with HCA Healthcare as an administrative fellow at Medical City Las Colinas and was quickly promoted to COO at Medical City McKinney\, where she served nine years before her promotion to COO at Medical City Arlington. \nBarbarin is proud to be an active member of the Lewisville and North Texas communities. In the Dallas-Fort Worth business community\, she is highly regarded for her inspiring leadership style\, passion for people\, and ability to select and develop leadership talent. As Medical City Healthcare’s first African American female CEO\, she is passionate about promoting cultural diversity as well as cultural inclusion within Medical City Lewisville through patient care\, board representation\, hiring practices\, and promotions. \nBarbarin currently serves on the Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council Board of Trustees\, as well as the Board of Directors for the Lewisville and Flower Mound Chambers of Commerce\, the Medical City Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Council\, the HCA Healthcare Division Diversity and Inclusion Council\, and the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund Board. She was selected by the Lewisville Independent School District Superintendent to serve on the Lewisville Independent School District’s Business Advisory Board and was appointed by the Denton County Judge to serve on the Denton County Public Health Advisory Committee. She is also a charter member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club. \nBarbarin is a graduate of Louisiana State University and holds a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has been honored as a 2020 Minority Business Leader by the Dallas Business Journal\, named an Outstanding Alumni by Tulane University’s School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine\, Top 25 Women in Business by McKinney Living\, and as a Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Nominee by the Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council. \nPatricia T. Driscoll\, BSN\, MSN\, JD\, is an accomplished educator and senior healthcare leader; Pat Driscoll is the former President and CEO of Home Health Services of Texas\, Inc. Prior to stepping into the CEO role\, she served on the board of directors. She has more than 40 years of health care experience\, including work in her private legal practice and roles in a variety of clinical\, executive\, consultant\, and educational settings. Pat currently serves as Professor of Healthcare Administration at Texas Woman’s University. She was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for St. Paul Medical Center and served in managerial roles at Parkland Health and Hospital System and RHD Memorial Medical Center. In her role as a consultant\, she advised Fortune 500 companies on health care strategy. \nPat has extensive expertise in acute and post -acute care\, as well as community engagement. She is the Chair-elect of the board of directors of CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) in Washington DC\, and is involved in the development of standards for community-based care. Pat is the immediate past chair of the THR Community Leadership Council for Dallas and Rockwall\, which is engaged in addressing social determinants of health with an emphasis on behavioral health in underserved zip codes. She served on the Board of Health First\, an integrated health delivery system with four hospitals\, a health plan\, home health and hospice\, and served as the Chair of the Board of the North Texas Health Industry Council. \nPat holds a JD from Southern Methodist University\, as well as a BSN and MSN. \nDr. Cole Edmonson DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, FAONL\, FNAP\, FAAN is Chief Experience and Clinical Officer for AMN Healthcare. In his role\, Dr. Edmonson oversees the company’s clinical and credentialing organizations\, learning and research programs\, and holds responsibilities related to clinical quality\, compliance\, and risk. \nDr. Edmonson comes to AMN from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas\, a three time Magnet hospital with a highly respected and decorated nursing staff\, where he has been Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer since 2010. He held the same position at other hospitals since 1998. He brings three decades of experience as a nurse leader\, along with deep involvement in research\, professional organizations\, health policy development\, and community service. He has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Texas Christian University and Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from Oklahoma University. He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Academy of Nursing\, as well as being credentialed as a Nursing Executive Advanced\, Board Certified by ANCC. \nDr. Edmonson is well known for his success in elevating the nursing leadership role and creating collegial teams across the clinical delivery continuum. He is a highly sought after national speaker and a published author of articles and a coauthor and contributor to several books. He is currently serving on the board of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is an alum of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow. Throughout his tenure as a nurse leader\, he has initiated and led innovative programs to advance clinical quality\, education\, professional practice\, patient experience and safety\, and clinician safety. \nTravis Gill\, J.D. is the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity & Access at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In this role\, Travis provides leadership in promoting and furthering the University’s commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity for all members of its community.  As AVP\, Travis has oversight of UT Southwestern’s Equal Opportunity\, Affirmative Action\, Title IX\, and Diversity & Inclusion programs and efforts. \nAs a scholar\, practitioner\, and consultant in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, Travis is dedicated to removing barriers and providing equitable opportunity through systemic change. In his role\, Travis oversees the institution’s strategic approach to promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging through programming\, training\, consultation\, investigation & resolution\, collaboration with business resource groups\, and outreach across the wider Dallas/Fort Worth community. \nPrior to joining UTSW\, Travis served as a labor and employment attorney at an international law firm where he provided legal guidance and helped establish corporate policy to ensure a culture of non-discrimination and inclusion at several fortune 500 companies. Travis has also served as the Director of Institutional Equity & Access and Title IX Coordinator at Kansas State University and the Director of Investigations & Outreach in the Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Texas at Austin. \nTravis proudly received his undergraduate degree (BBA) in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and his law degree (JD) from the University of Houston. \nDr. Marlette Jackson (she/her) is a researcher\, educator\, and cross-functional leader with over 8 years’ experience building and scaling DEI initiatives. Currently\, Marlette serves as the Director of Justice\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) at Virgin Pulse\, where she leads the company’s global J.E.D.I efforts. In this role\, she oversees all J.E.D.I programming\, education and skill-building\, conflict mediation\, employee resource group engagement\, and culture change management. \nMarlette holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University and has published work on equity\, diversity\, and social justice in the Harvard Business Review\, Forbes\, and the Journal of Political Behavior. In her free time\, Marlette serves as a board member for the Stanford First-Generation and/or Low Income Alumni Network and as a board member for the BORNE Alliance\, a non-profit providing neurological care to underserved communities in Ethiopia. \nPamela Stoyanoff\, MBA\, CPA and FACHE\, is currently President and Chief Operating Officer for the 10 hospital Methodist Health System in Dallas\, Texas. In that role she is leads strategic planning for the system and provides operational leadership for its hospitals\, joint ventures and medical group. She is passionate about the Quadruple Aim and improving health by leading efforts that help to reduce health disparities. \nShe has been a member of numerous Boards and current serves on the Dallas Ft.Worth Hospital Council Education and Foundation Board\, Business Council for the Arts Board and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Finance Committee. \nPrior to coming to Dallas\, Pam was the Chief Financial Officer for the St. Vincent Health System (4 hospitals) in Little Rock\, Arkansas. She is originally from Chicago\, Illinois and began her career at Arthur Anderson & Co. \nPam has her BS in Business Administration with a major in Accounting\, is a CPA and has her Masters degree from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Lake Forest\, Illinois. She is also a FACHE. \nPam has spoken around the country on many topics including revenue cycle management\, robotics\, cost reduction strategies and diversity in healthcare supply procurement. \nShe has been voted one of the top “100 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review\, one of the top 25 Women in Business in Dallas/Ft. Worth by the Dallas Business Journal and was also selected by the Dallas Business Journal as a Health Care Hero (in recognition of contributions toward improving health care in North Texas). \n\n  \n  \nPanel #2 Speakers Bios – Equity of Care: \nDaffodil Baez currently serves as the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center- Frisco overseeing the ambulatory multispecialty location. This regional campus is a joint venture between UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources\, which operates the hospital onsite. \nMs. Baez is also an entrepreneur and consultant. She is the founder and CEO of Fortress Therapeutics\, a company focused on providing tools for optimal health. The main product line is comprised of organic tea blends to eliminate PMS\, stabilize mood from anxiety and depression\, and strengthen respiratory systems from allergies and other infections. Ms. Baez also provides consulting services for companies seeking to improve cultural sensitivity and connect with Latino healthcare consumers\, streamline their outpatient operations\, or launch virtual practice. \nDaffodil received her Bachelor’s degree at Rice University before pursuing her Master’s in Public Health at Columbia University. She began her career as a financial analyst for a commercial health insurance payer before transitioning to practice management. After completing her Master’s in Business Administration at Arizona State University\, she moved into an executive role for an integrated healthcare provider in Phoenix\, AZ which focused on combining medical primary care with behavioral healthcare to the underserved community. In 2020\, Ms. Baez was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nSince high school\, Ms. Baez has volunteered in the community as an educator\, organized free health fairs\, and is a contributing author to a healthy lifestyle book and curriculum. She is the president-elect for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE) inaugural Dallas Fort Worth chapter. Daffodil is also an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)\, the Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE) and is involved with several non-profit organizations focused on education and community health education. In her spare time she enjoys cycling\, traveling\, and baking. She is a native Texan\, the first generation born in the US. Her family emigrated from the beautiful Dominican Republic. \n\nGary DiPersi\, BSN\, MBAHA\, CENP\, FACHE is dually certified as a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and Executive Nursing Practice\, Gary started his career as an orderly while attending a diploma based registered nursing program. During the course of his career\, Gary spent the first 16 years as a critical care registered nurse eventually obtaining a BSN and MBAHA before transitioning to operations. \nA proven leader with 30 years of experience in both the clinical and operations arenas\, Gary DiPersi is currently the National Director of Patient Safety at Tenet Health and as such is the functional domain thought and impact leader for safety. Gary’s responsibilities include building a safety agenda that bridges across the three business units: Acute Care Hospitals\, United Surgical Partners International\, and Tenet Physician Resources. Prior to Tenet Health\, Gary was the System Director for Nursing Operations and Performance Improvement at CHRISTUS Health and the System Director of Performance Improvement in both the clinical and operational areas for the Adventist Health System. \nGary’s leadership style has always been to engage those closest to the work in the problem-solving process and to sustain change through active engagement of the staff and leadership at the process and performance levels. \nCatherine Oliveros is vice president of Community Health Improvement at Texas Health Resources. \nCatherine provides strategic direction to and oversight of Texas Health’s Community Health Improvement initiatives\, which aim to decrease health disparities and address social determinants with a special focus on underserved populations. In her role\, Catherine oversees community health research and evaluation and is responsible for programs created as part of Texas Health Community Impact\, the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) and Community Health Ministry. Additionally\, Catherine oversees the Texas Health Mobile Initiative: Wellness for Life and strategic trajectory projects established to disrupt current systems of care to improve health outcomes. Catherine is also responsible for building strong relationships with public and private organizations who share the Texas Health Vision of improving health and well-being across North Texas. \nBefore joining the Texas Health family\, Catherine was director of community affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas\, where she developed strategies and collaborative partnerships to advance health and wellness\, community engagement and business growth. Her 24 -year career includes six years with Susan G. Komen\, where she was regional director for Latin America\, including oversight of Komen’s Latin America research and community-based grants portfolio addressing the entire breast cancer continuum of care. \nCatherine holds a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in public health from Loma Linda University in California\, as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pitzer College in Claremont\, California. \nCommunity is also a priority for Catherine outside of work. She is a graduate of Leadership Fort Worth and Leadership North Texas and has served on the boards of The Concilio\, North Texas American Diabetes Association\, UNT Health Sciences Center: Women’s Health and Health Disparities\, North Texas Hispanic 100\, and Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation. Additionally\, Catherine is a member of the UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. \nBianca L. Radney\, MBA is the Vice President of Patient and Family Experience for Texas Health Resources. She has been in healthcare for over 20 years and has a background in psychology and performance improvement. She has the privilege of leading a diverse team\, which includes a focus on consultation\, insights\, education\, communication\, language access\, and most recently patient diversity/inclusion and health equity. Collaboratively\, she and her team are leading work to define and support an exceptional experience of care for all patients and families across the THR ecosystem. \n  \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-third-quarter-education-event/
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Life Fellows & Retirees Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great time of conversation\, idea exchange\, networking and fellowship!\n\n\n\n\n\nOur next ACHE of North Texas Life Fellows and Retirees Luncheon is going to be at the University of Texas in Arlington. Not only will you have the opportunity to reconnect with your healthcare community colleagues\, but we will also be joined by some U T Arlington graduate students and Professors as well. It will be a grand opportunity for us to mix\, mingle\, and have a great conversation with this group!\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-life-fellows-retirees-luncheon/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Arlington\, College of Business Building\, 701 South West Street\, Arlington\, Texas\, 76010
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