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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the President - Benson P. Chacko\, FACHE
DESCRIPTION:  \nA special thanks to Benson Chacko\, FACHE\, and Methodist Southlake Medical Center for hosting us for this special event! Come out to hear about Benson’s career journey\, as well as the Methodist Southlake Medical Center and the community they are serving. \n  \nBenson P. Chacko\, FACHE\, serves as President of Methodist Southlake Medical Center. In his role he provides day to day leadership for the hospital\, collaboratively implements strategies\, and efficiently manages hospital operations to maximize quality. Benson’s healthcare career spans two decades in various areas to include human resources\, project management\, ambulatory care\, business development & strategy\, physician relations and hospital operations. In 2018 he joined Methodist Health System as the Vice President of Operations at the systems’ flagship hospital Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC)\, a 592-bed tertiary care facility. There he led operational improvements in many areas and expanded key service lines to include the construction of a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit\, renovations of multiple patient care units and enhanced ancillary services. In his three years at MDMC he was responsible for implementing $82M of investments to enhance patient care and hospital operations. Through his executive leadership he ensured the delivery of high quality care while maintaining efficient operations. Benson’s passion for the Methodist mission is paramount and with his growth oriented style is committed to Methodist Health System. Prior to joining Methodist\, he served in Chief Operating Officer roles in Tenet Healthcare at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis\, MO and The Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus in El Paso\, TX. At Sierra Campus he managed a $53M\, two-year renovation of the 329-bed tertiary care hospital. He relocated back to the DFW area to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Tenet’s joint venture hospital\, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe. There he led the organization through a successful Joint Commission Survey\, achieved the Leap Frog “A” Rating for the organization\, and led the corporate transition from Tenet Healthcare to Baylor Scott & White. \n  \nA native to DFW\, Benson started his career as a junior volunteer at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas\, TX. His mother was a nurse at the hospital and this exposure at an early age defined his career path to serve in healthcare. He holds a Bachelors of Healthcare Administration from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos\, TX\, and Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Texas Women’s University in Dallas. Throughout his career as a healthcare executive\, Benson has continued to find time to serve on professional councils with the Texas Hospital Association and serving for community nonprofits such as The Boys & Girls Club and Center Against Sexual and Family Violence. Finally he’s had the honor of being recognized by the United States Congress for Community Service during his time at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto\, CA. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-president-benson-p-chacko-fache/
LOCATION:Methodist Southlake Hospital\, 421 East State Highway 114\, Southlake\, TX\, 76092
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:ACHENTX Student Council Presents: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Course \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 \nRegister Here\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  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certification-course-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Networking Blitz
DESCRIPTION:A tremendous networking opportunity for new and more seasoned members alike! \n  \n\n\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 & Networking 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 breakout sessions and 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 guest speaker for the evening will be Jared Shelton\, FACHE (see below bio); President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford. \nWe are looking forward to meeting each of you and/or getting to know you better. \nA light dinner will be offered. \nJared Shelton\, FACHE\, serves as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB\, joining the leadership team there in July 2022. \nHe shares leadership responsibilities with Chief Quality and Medical Officer Scott David Lloyd\, M.D.\, and Chief Nursing Officer Julie Balluck\, M.S.N.\, R.N.\, NEA-BC. \nShelton previously served six years as president of Texas Health Allen\, and before that a term as vice president of Professional & Support Services for Texas Health Dallas. \nHe completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a minor in religion. He also earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Trinity University. \nShelton is a past president for the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has served two terms on the Texas Hospital Association’s “Council on Policy Development”. He is a graduate of the Leadership Allen Fairview Class XXVIII as well as Allen ISD Leadership Academy Class II\, and is also a member of the vestry at the Church of the Incarnation in Dallas. \nOutside of work\, Shelton and his wife\, Kathryn\, enjoy parenthood with their young children — daughters\, Mackenzie and Caroline\, and son\, Jack. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-networking-blitz-3/
LOCATION:Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford\, 1600 Hospital Parkway\, Bedford\, TX\, 76022
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:2022 ACHENTX General Membership Convocation
DESCRIPTION:  \nConvocation topic: Organizational Silence and Hidden Threats to Patient Safety \n\nDate:  Thursday\, November 10\nTime: 5:30-9pm\nLocation:  Brookhaven Country Club\, Farmers Branch\, Texas\n\n\nThe newly launched ACHE of North Texas Foundation is proud to announce our 2022 General Membership Convocation! \n\n\n\nWe are putting the finishing touches on this program by locking in our roster of guest speakers. More details will be announced very soon about the special speakers rounding out this list! \nOnly a limited number of Early Bird Tickets are available. \nDinner tables are available for purchase as well. The purchasing of a dinner table not only demonstrates your support of ACHE of North Texas\, but it also gives you the opportunity to offer reserved seats to whomever you wish. \nA limited number of Exhibitor tables in the cocktail reception area are also available for purchase. Please contact us at info@achentx.org for more details about those. Also\, if you would like to be a Presenting Sponsor for this special event\, please contact us about that as well. \n\n\n\n\n  \nGuest Speakers: \nAnna Lim\, MD\nSenior Vice President\, Group Medical Officer\nSCP Health \nDr. Octavio J. Diaz\nChief Medical Officer\nSteward Health Care System \nDr. Gregory Johnson\nChief Executive Officer\nSound Physicians \nBrad Tate\, MD\nChief Medical Officer\nChildren’s Medical Center Plano \n  \nSpeaker Bios: \n  \n  \nDr. Anna Lim is a Group Medical Officer for the Hospital Medicine Division at SCP Health.  Her Primary responsibilities include striving for and maintaining clinical quality excellence in hospital service lines through data-driving insights into proven models of care in order to ensure scalable solutions across the continuum of care. \n  \nBoren and raised in the Midwest\, Dr. Lim completed a medical degree through St. George’s University and internal medicine residency training at Mercy Hospital in Chicago\, Illinois.  An MBA with Healthcare Quality Certification was achieved through George Washington University in Washington\, DC. \n  \nPassionate about quality care\, innovation\, and technology-driven solutions\, Dr. Lim’s focus is to facilitate implementation of the quadruple aim (better patient outcomes\, responsible costs\, improved patient experience\, with high provider satisfaction) for actionable strategies with prescriptive solutions. \n  \n  \nDr. Octavio J. Diaz is Chief Medical Officer of Steward Health Care System. In his role\, Dr. Diaz is responsible for physician performance\, quality outcomes\, regulatory oversight\, risk management and patient safety at all Steward facilities. Board certified in emergency medicine\, Dr. Diaz received his undergraduate degree in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and earned his MD degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and received a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University School of Public Health. \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Gregory Johnson serves as Chief Executive Officer for Sound Physicians’ hospital medicine service line. His areas of focus include clinical performance excellence\, leadership development\, clinical innovation and specialty integration. Several of his programs have received system and national awards for outstanding clinical performance. Dr. Johnson also serves as Chief Diversity Officer for Sound Physicians. His mandate is to enhance the organization’s approach to mitigating bias throughout the practice; to measurably improve organizational inclusivity; and to utilize Sound’s national scale to impact healthcare disparities. \nDr. Johnson is a graduate of Dartmouth College; the McGovern School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston; and he completed his residency training in both internal medicine and family practice at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans\, where he also served as a chief resident. He also received his certification in diversity\, equity and inclusion from Northwestern University. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians\, the American College of Physicians\, and a Senior Fellow in the Society of Hospital Medicine. Finally\, he maintains a clinical faculty role at his medical school alma mater. \n  \n  \nBrad Tate\, M.D.\, serves as Chief Medical Officer for Children’s Medical Center Plano. Dr. Tate is responsible for strengthening clinical operations at the Plano campus. \nDr. Tate is a highly acclaimed pediatric physician with expertise in pulmonology and critical care. \nDr. Tate graduated from Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science. He attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston where he received his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Tate also earned his healthcare management executive Master of Business Administration from University of Texas at Dallas. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2022-achentx-general-membership-convocation/
LOCATION:Brookhaven Country Club\, 3333 Golfing Green Drive\, Farmers Branch\, TX\, 75234
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX 4th 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: Fostering the Inclusion of Patient and Employees with Disabilities \n5-5:30pm – Dinner & Networking \n5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Behavioral Healthcare: Approaches to Increase Value for the Organization and Meet Community Needs \n  \nA special thanks to Methodist Dallas Medical Center for hosting this event!!\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPanel 1: Fostering the Inclusion of Patient and Employees with Disabilities \nCorey Wilson\, FACHE (Moderator)\nChief Operating Officer\nTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth \nRachel Brooks\nDivison Director\, DE&I\, N TX Division\nMedical City Healthcare \nFrancisco Gonzalez\nManager of Hospitality and Guest Relations\nTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas \nDr. DeLancey Johnson\nSenior Vice President & Associate Chief Talent Officer\nParkland Health \nMonique Roland\nManager\, Integrated Disability Management Department\nTexas Health Resources \nPanel 2: Behavioral Healthcare: Approaches to Increase Value for the Organization and Meet Community Needs \nKenneth Hutchenrider\, Jr.\, FACHE (Moderator)\nPresident\nMethodist Richardson Medical Center \nScott Domingue\, MBA\, BSN\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CMSRN\nChief Operating Officer & Chief Nursing Officer of Behavioral Health\nTexas Health Resources \nTeneisha Kennard\nExecutive Director of Behavioral Health – Ambulatory Services\nJPS Health Network \nDiane Partin\, LPC-S\nAdministrative Director of Behavior Health Outpatient Services\nMedical City Green Oaks \n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \n  \n\nRachel Brooks has over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing diversity\, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives in higher education and nonprofit sectors. \nPrior to HCA Healthcare\, Rachel worked as an independent diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant where she worked with several nationwide organizations working on their employee recruitment and retention efforts. In this role she helped organizations to develop strategic DEI initiatives and goals through strategic planning and assessment. Throughout her career she has specialized in creating and enhancing diversity pipeline programs in collaboration with national organizations in a variety of markets. She developed a four-part inclusive leadership series for her clients that focused on overcoming biases\, cultivating authenticity in the workplace\, and allyship. This series has had over 1000 participants across multiple sectors. \nRachel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, a Master’s of Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and is finalizing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education Administration at Indiana State University. She is native of Milwaukee\, WI\, and a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. \n  \n\nScott Domingue\, MBA\, BSN\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CMSRN\, serves at the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Behavioral Health at Texas Health Resources. In this role\, Scott is responsible for improving care provided to individuals affected by mental illness and substance use disorder throughout the Texas Health system. Scott also has operational responsibility for five inpatient psychiatric hospitals and 18 outpatient behavioral health clinics located throughout the DFW metroplex. \nScott has previously served as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Neurosciences Service Line Director at Texas Health Plano. Prior to joining Texas Health Resources\, he served in various roles at Medical City Denton including Director of Emergency Services and Director of Medical-Surgical Services. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana- Lafayette and is currently pursuing a DNP at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nFrancisco Gonzalez is the Manager of Hospitality and Guest Relations for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas celebrating 20 years of service this year. Frank is originally from Laredo\, Texas and is one of 6 siblings. Having learned a strong work ethic from his parents\, but always having a strong interest in hospitality\, Frank’s career began with Ruth B Cowl Rehabilitation Center. He soon moved onto Marriott Riverwalk and River center\, before finally joining THD. Francisco has a passion for individuals with disabilities and has volunteered with the Special Olympics since 1980 and even started a Special Olympics bowling team called the Unstoppabowls\, which was sponsored by THD. The team was together for one season but went all the way to state where the team members earned bronze\, silver and gold medals. Francisco’s work with adults with disabilities goes back decades\, but he has been the Project Search Liaison for 6 years. In his spare time\, he enjoys outdoor activities and handing with friends. Most importantly spending time with his best dog friend\, Harley.  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nKen Hutchenrider joined Methodist Richardson Medical Center as President in July\, 2010. \nHe has more than 30 years of executive experience with a result-oriented record of substantially increasing financial stability and strengthening team management to build a tradition of providing the best care possible to the communities served. \nDuring his tenure\, Ken administered the assimilation of the hospital into the Methodist Health System\, as well as the development of a $120M replacement hospital and its subsequent and ongoing expansions. Additional accomplishments include the establishment of a new wound care center\, Level III Nursery\, development of the Da Vinci surgical program\, Level 3 Trauma Program\, Comprehensive Stroke program and the successful recruitment/employment of new medical staff members. Under his direction\, Methodist Richardson has received accreditations as a Chest Pain Center\, a Stroke Center\, and achieved nursing Magnet Designation. \nPrior to July 2010\, Ken served as the Chief Executive Officer of Galesburg Cottage Hospital\, in Galesburg\, Illinois. Previously in his career\, Ken served in executive roles including Chief Executive Officer of the Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute\, Indiana and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Wesley Medical Center in Wichita\, Kansas. Ken started his career in a clinical position as a Paramedic Shift Supervisor in Pasadena\, Texas. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston\, Clear Lake. \nIn 2018\, Ken was proudly elected to serve on the Richardson City Council in Place 5. \nHe is actively involved in the community and has served as the Chairman of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and President of the Plano Independent School District Foundation. Ken is an enthusiastic supporter of the PISD and RISD Health Sciences Academy. Currently\, Ken serves as the Regent for Northern Texas for the American College of Healthcare Executives \nKen has received many accolades\, including the Chamber’s Education Hero Award\, the American Heart Association SOAR Award\, the Community Health System Outstanding Achievement Award\, and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nOn a personal note\, Ken and his wife Melinda have two teenage daughters. When he’s not spending time with his family\, you are most likely to find Ken on the golf course. \n  \nDr. DeLancey Johnson is the Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Talent Officer for Parkland Health. \nIn this role\, Dr. Johnson provides strategic leadership in the planning and implementing of quality-based\, integrated human resources (HR) programs. \nDr. Johnson has over 20 years of HR expertise across international and domestic markets\, public and private sectors\, and non-profit and for-profit organizations\, including multiple health systems in Texas and Florida. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP\, SPHR\, sHRBP) and an active member of the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHENTX). In addition\, Dr. Johnson has recently served as Corporate Employee Relations Director for Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood\, Florida\, providing consultative HR services to all leadership levels\, developing\, and managing diversity and inclusion strategies\, and creating talent development centers to support continuous development. \nDr. Johnson serves as the 2022 President-Elect on the Board of Directors for the Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (MCHRA). \nDr. Johnson holds a Doctor of Business Administration (specializing in Human Resources Management) degree from Northcentral University in Scottsdale\, Arizona\, and a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Edward Waters University. \n\n  \nTeneisha Kennard is the Executive Director of Behavioral Health – Ambulatory Services at JPS Health Network. \n  \nWith over a decade of experience in mental and behavioral health\, Teneisha’s current role is a continuation of her life’s passion of service. In her current role as executive director\, she is responsible for the operation and development of a full continuum of accessible outpatient behavioral health services. Born and raised in Fort Worth\, Teneisha completed her undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University and graduate studies at The University of Texas at Arlington. \n  \nTeneisha is a licensed Social Worker with a wealth of knowledge as a practitioner\, educator and administrator. Her heart for service has led her to work with some of our most vulnerable populations including people experiencing homelessness\, justice system involved individuals and those facing socio-economic challenges. \n  \nHer path has resulted in progressive leadership positions and provided Teneisha the opportunity to build innovative programming\, secure funding through grant writing and participate in informative research resulting in publication. \n  \n\nFor nearly 20 years\, Diane Partin\, LPC-S\, has devoted her life and career in serving through direct care\, supervision\, or in Executive Leadership\, those individuals and families who live with all levels of mental illness or mental/emotional crisis in their lives. Her experience in clinical service ranges from working with the indigent population in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; individuals\, couples\, and families in private practice\, serving as expert in the family court systems; working alongside children and families in the foster care and adoption system; and individuals who need more acute care hospital-based programs. She has had the opportunity influence and build stellar clinical programs to meet mental health needs in our greater North Texas community. She presently serves as the Administrative Director of Behavior Health Outpatient Services at Medical City Green Oaks in Dallas\, TX; and on the Board of Directors for NAMI TX\, as a member of the Executive Committee and as the Region 2 Director. In her role at Medical City Green Oaks\, she considers it a privileged to oversee programming both clinically and operationally\, that offers patients a continuum of care as they step down from inpatient hospitalization or are needing critical care to avoid an inpatient admission through our Partial Hospitalization Program otherwise known as Day Hospital\, Multiple Intensive Outpatient Services\, and/or Counseling services in order to promote stability and healing. \n  \nMonique Roland is the Manager of the Integrated Disability Management Department at Texas Health Resources. Monique has been in the Integrated Disability and Absence Management environment for over 27 years\, starting as a Worker’s Compensation Specialist. Her areas of expertise have evolved through the years to include\, American’s with Disabilities (ADA)\, ADAAA\, Reasonable Accommodations\, Family Medical Leave (FMLA)\, and Modified Duty. She holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management and an MBA with a Concentration in Human Resource Management. Monique takes pleasure in educating manager’s and leaders on the laws that surround Integrated Disability and Absence Management to ensure complete compliance with the laws and to make sure the employee’s experience is a positive one. Monique is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc and enjoys volunteering with her sorority. \n  \nCorey Wilson\, FACHE\, chief operating officer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth\, is responsible for the day to day ancillary and support operations of the hospital. Prior to returning to the Texas Health family he served as vice president of Ancillary and Support Services at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland\, California. While there he implemented a 340B drug discount program resulting in $5 million in annual savings and restructured the Support Services division to improve regulatory compliance and fiscal stability. \nHe began his career at Texas Health in 2007 as an administrative resident at Texas Health Fort Worth and then went on to serve as both the director of Planning and Business Development and support services officer at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Together with his team\, he managed key components of the Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington including construction\, licensure\, accreditation and operations\, and improving patient satisfaction scores. \nIn 2015\, Corey returned to Texas Health Fort Worth as vice president and professional services officer. He served as project lead for the System Integration and Innovation Office where he was responsible for aligning Texas Health Physicians Group operations and improving cost. In addition\, he led the coordination of a comprehensive neuroscience strategy\, enhanced inpatient imaging procedures and chaired the team responsible for the development and implementation of tele-stroke services. \nCorey received a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and also serves on the boards of United Way of Tarrant County\, North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council\, and Texas Health Park Hill Surgery Center. \n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-4th-quarter-education-event/
LOCATION:Methodist Dallas Medical Center\, 1441 N Beckley Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:AHLCNTX's Inaugural Event: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
DESCRIPTION:  \nACHE of North Texas’ newly launched Asian Healthcare Leaders Community (AHLCNTX) is pleased to invite you to\ntheir inaugural event! Asian healthcare leaders\, friends\, colleagues and allies are all invited to attend. \n  \nPanelists\n  \nBenson Chacko\, FACHE\nPresident\nMethodist Southlake Medical Center \nAjith Pai\, PharmD\, FACHE\nPresident\nTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth \nNimesh Patel\, MD\, MBA\nExecutive Medical Director\, Methodist Health System\nNeurosurgeon\, Methodist Dallas Medical Center \nDonna Persaud\, MD\, MBA\nMedical Director\nParkland Health \nKean Villarta\, MHSA\nManager\nChildren’s Health \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nThank you\, Methodist Southlake for hosting this event!\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios\n  \n  \nBenson P. Chacko\, FACHE\, serves as President of Methodist Southlake Medical Center. In his role he provides day to day leadership for the hospital\, collaboratively implements strategies\, and efficiently manages hospital operations to maximize quality. Benson’s healthcare career spans two decades in various areas to include human resources\, project management\, ambulatory care\, business development & strategy\, physician relations and hospital operations. In 2018 he joined Methodist Health System as the Vice President of Operations at the systems’ flagship hospital Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC)\, a 592-bed tertiary care facility. There he led operational improvements in many areas and expanded key service lines to include the construction of a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit\, renovations of multiple patient care units and enhanced ancillary services. In his three years at MDMC he was responsible for implementing $82M of investments to enhance patient care and hospital operations. Through his executive leadership he ensured the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining efficient operations. Benson’s passion for the Methodist mission is paramount and with his growth-oriented style is committed to Methodist Health System. Prior to joining Methodist\, he served in Chief Operating Officer roles in Tenet Healthcare at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis\, MO and The Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus in El Paso\, TX. At Sierra Campus he managed a $53M\, two-year renovation of the 329-bed tertiary care hospital. He relocated back to the DFW area to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Tenet’s joint venture hospital\, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lake Pointe. There he led the organization through a successful Joint Commission Survey\, achieved the Leap Frog “A” Rating for the organization\, and led the corporate transition from Tenet Healthcare to Baylor Scott & White. \nA native to DFW\, Benson started his career as a junior volunteer at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas\, TX. His mother was a nurse at the hospital and this exposure at an early age defined his career path to serve in healthcare. He holds a Bachelors of Healthcare Administration from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos\, TX\, and Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees from Texas Women’s University in Dallas. Throughout his career as a healthcare executive\, Benson has continued to find time to serve on professional councils with the Texas Hospital Association and serving for community nonprofits such as The Boys & Girls Club and Center Against Sexual and Family Violence. Finally\, he’s had the honor of being recognized by the United States Congress for Community Service during his time at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto\, CA. \n  \nAjith Pai\, PharmD\, FACHE\, has served as President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth since July\, 2022.  Prior to this role\, Ajith served as President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne for nearly four years. \nIn the role of president\, Ajith oversees day to day operations\, works to advance physician engagement and promote effective employee\, governance\, and community relations. Ajith is responsible for ensuring the achievement of the hospital’s goals for patient safety\, clinical and non-clinical quality\, operational performance and patient\, physician\, and employee engagement. \nAjith received his Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Texas Tech School of Pharmacy and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.  Additionally\, he is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). \nAjith enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife of 15 years\, Myriam\, their 7 year-old daughter\, Elyse\, their 21 month-old son Nikhil\, and the newest addition\, 8 month-old Yvette.  He’s an avid runner and has participated in more than 15 marathons throughout the country and remains involved in the community through memberships on various boards and committees.  Ajith is a proud Board member of ACHE of North Texas\, was the 2020 national chair of ACHE’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Forum\, continues to serve as an Asian Healthcare Leaders Community (AHLC) national committee member\, and is a founding member of ACHE of North Texas’ AHLC. \n  \nNimesh Patel\, MD\, MBA\, has over two decades experience as a successful Dallas neurosurgeon. He is Section Chief of Neurosurgery for the Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Executive Medical Director of Methodist Health System in Dallas\, where he leads a team of over a hundred physicians\, nurses\, and technicians committed to high quality patient care. \nDr. Patel is cited in numerous scientific publications. US News and World Report ranks him as a 5-Star Neurosurgeon\, and he has been recognized among D Magazine’s Best Doctors for the past 15 years. He is a member of the Lone Star Dallas Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and also serves as the managing director of a successful Dallas based investment fund. He is the author of the soon to be released book\, Beyond a White Coat: What I Wish I Knew as a Young Doctor. \nIn his spare time\, he enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and spending time with his family. \n  \n  \nDr. Donna Persaud is a board-certified pediatrician and Medical Director in The Population Health Division at Parkland Health-the Dallas County safety net serving a diverse and under resourced population. She is the physician leader for the Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) program which is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) funded by HRSA. With direct responsibility for clinical quality of care for 8000+ unique individuals with 35\,000 visits annually and leadership influence over several aspects of the entire division service including community primary care clinics\, school- based clinics\, and specialty care. \n  \nIn the COVID 19 Pandemic\, was the Medical Officer for the Federally Supported Community Based mega testing sites in Dallas. She provided leadership in setting up the first Parkland drive thru testing sites in North Texas and worked extensively with the health department\, city of Dallas\, shelter agencies and Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) to provide accessible testing\, outreach\, COVID 19 testing\, vaccination and healthcare. The work resulted in a National Award for Parkland Health from America Essential Hospitals for COVID Pandemic Response. Additionally\, she is the Medical Director for the Community Health Needs Initiatives- population level metric driven\, multi-pronged long-range projects deployed by several clinical and community outreach teams to address health disparities. \nHer publication and research focus areas are disparities in care; social determinants of health; population health registries; vaccine decision making; predictive risk driven health care for pediatric asthma and preterm delivery prevention. \n  \nShe received her medical degree from the University of West Indies\, Kingston\, Jamaica. \n  \nPediatric residency-University of Miami\, Ambulatory Fellowship UTMB Galveston and MBA-UT Dallas. She is volunteer faculty for UTSW and Guyana Pediatrics and was a Parkland Distinguished Physician Awardee in 2011 and 2021. \n  \n  \nKean Villarta\, MHSA\, is currently a manager\, program development and project management\, at Children’s Health System of Texas where he leads and manages a portfolio of systemwide projects in construction\, healthcare compliance and accreditation\, clinical operations\, and information technology. \nHe previously served as the Business Operations Manager at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart and Transplant Institute. He received his master’s degree in health systems administration from Georgetown University and his bachelor’s degree in health science from the University of Florida. \nKean is excited to work and collaborate with colleagues and leaders across the world and continue advocating for pediatric hospitals. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ahlcntxs-inaugural-event-breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling/
LOCATION:Methodist Southlake Medical Center\, 421 East State Highway 114\, Southlake\, TX\, 76092
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:ACHETNX Annual Women's Breakfast: Empowered Women Empower Women
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur very popular in-person annual Women’s Breakfast is back!! \n  \nThis year we are thrilled to have a panel of dynamic and influential women CEOs who will share their stories\, insights and words of wisdom. It’s definitely a program you’re not going to want to miss! \n  \nPanelists\n  \nSharn Barbarin\, MHA\, FACHE\nChief Executive Officer\nMedical City Arlington \nPat Driscoll (Moderator)\nProfessor\nTexas Woman’s University – Dallas \nDeborah Gage\nFounder & Principal\nAmida Health \nAmanda Thrash\, FACHE\nPresident\nTexas Health Allen \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nA big thanks to Medical City Dallas for hosting this event!\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios\n  \nSharn Barbarin is Chief Executive Officer of Medical City Arlington since June 2022. Prior to joining Medial City Arlington\, she was CEO at Medical City Lewisville. MCL has achieved 6th consecutive year of LeapFrog A scores\, #1 ranking in Medical City Healthcare for Clinical Quality Excellence\, top quartile HCAHPS performance\, top quartile employee engagement\, 97th percentile physician satisfaction\, and 5th consecutive year of record earnings and margin performance. \nA 24-year veteran of HCA Healthcare\, Barbarin joined North Texas Division in 1997 as an Administrative Fellow. Barbarin served as Associate Administrator of Medical City Las Colinas\, COO of Medical City McKinney and COO of Medical City Arlington prior to her current role. \nBarbarin currently serves on several boards and councils including the DFW Hospital Council Board\, Texas 2036’s Legislative Committee\, HCA Hope Fund Board\, HCA Healthcare Division Diversity and Inclusion Council\, LISD Business Advisory Board\, Flower Mound and Lewisville Area Chambers of Commerce Boards. She serves a Denton County Judge appointed role on the Denton County Public Health Advisory Council and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nBarbarin has been honored by Dallas Business Journal\, DCEO\, and was named a Tulane University Outstanding Alumni. Due to her passion for development\, she serves as a coach and mentor to early careerist and up and coming Healthcare Executives. \nBarbarin earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and her master’s degree in Health Administration from Tulane University. She and her husband\, Reginald\, have two sons\, Courtland and Brice. \n  \n  \n  \nAn accomplished educator and senior healthcare leader; Pat Driscoll is the former President and CEO of Home Health Services of Texas\, Inc. 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 Health Care Management at Texas Woman’s University and on a variety of Boards. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDeborah Gage is a passionate high-energy CEO and Board Director with a track record creating high-growth health tech companies. Her career focus has been with firms in the $100M+ range. She has created and led start-ups and two subsidiaries of major Corporations. Throughout her career\, she has driven organic and inorganic growth and fostered dynamic\, high-performance cultures. Deb served as a Board Director for three private Companies; as an Advisory Board Member for two firms; and as a Board Member for four non-profit and academic organizations. Deb is known as a business transformer having created and infused innovation\, passion and purpose into start-up and existing firms to drive high-growth and value for stakeholders. She is passionate about transforming the healthcare system to improve access\, consumer experience and health outcomes. She is also a trailblazer and advocate for women in leadership roles. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAmanda Thrash\, FACHE\, has served as president of Texas Health Allen since July 3\, 2022. \nAmanda has primary oversight of daily operations and responsibility for the 88-bed hospital’s annual operating plan. \nThrash previously served as vice president\, professional and support services\, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Her tenure with Texas Health extends much further\, though. She started at Texas Health Dallas as an administrative resident in 2009\, moving to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano in 2010. She became administrator of Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Prosper in 2016\, serving in that role for two years. \n  \nOver the span of Amanda’s career\, she has focused heavily on market strategy\, physician relationships and streamlining hospital operations. Most recently\, Amanda has been successful in growing EMS traffic\, improving perioperative efficiencies and growing the cardiovascular and robotic service lines. \n  \nIn her spare time\, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband of seven years\, Bucky\, and their 3-year-old son\, Beau. They love cheering on the TCU Horned Frogs during football season and entertaining friends in their home. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achetnx-annual-womens-breakfast-empowered-women-empower-women/
LOCATION:Medical City Dallas – City Hall Auditorium\, 7777 Forest Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Chiefs: Funding the Future of Healthcare in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on this popular event! \n\n\nReserve your ticket now for our next ACHENTX Cocktails with the Chiefs event. We’re back in Fort Worth for this program and this time\, our content topic will be: Funding the Future of Healthcare in Texas: how policy\, advocacy\, and traditional delivery systems come together for Texans. The panel will be preceded by a networking cocktail reception.\n\n\n\n  \nOur guest panelists for this event will include: \n  \nJoseph DeLeon (Moderator)\nPresident\nTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth \nClint Hailey\nSenior Vice President & Chief Managed Care Officer\nTenet Healthcare Corporation \nScott Holliday\, DO\, MBA\nChairman\nUS Anesthesia Partners North Texas Clinical Governance Board \nRick McWhorter\nSenior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer\nTexas Health Resources \nAnna Stelter\, LMSW\, MPH\nSenior Director\, Financial Policy\nTexas Hospital Association \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers Bios: \n  \nJoseph DeLeon Joseph DeLeon became president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth in January 2018. He joined the team at Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth in 2005 and in addition to serving at Texas Health Fort Worth for 13 years he was the President at Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth from 2013 through 2017. He has led the expansion of Texas Health Fort Worth’s physical plant with the addition of the Jane and John Justin Tower and the implementation of the hospital’s first Graduate Medical Education programs in General Surgery and Internal Medicine. \nIn January 2013\, DeLeon was named president of Texas Health Southwest. Under his leadership\, Texas Health Southwest achieved the Truven 100 Top Hospital four years in a row and the Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience from Press Ganey. The Texas Health Southwest leadership team also worked to bring Texas Health Clearfork online and become a joint replacement destination center in North Texas. \nDeLeon is an active leader in the community\, serving as chairman of the boards of Texas Rehabilitation Hospital and the Tarrant County March of Dimes\, American Heart Association\, and on the boards of North Texas Community Foundation and the Healthy Tarrant County Collaboration. He previously served as Chair of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. DeLeon has been recognized many times for his leadership of the hospital\, including a 2017 Minorities in Business Award from the Fort Worth Business Press. He is a former captain of the United States Air Force Medical Services Corps and has served in health care management since 1991. A graduate of Leadership North Texas\, Leadership Fort Worth and Leadership Bryan-College Station\, DeLeon was previously named to the Fort Worth Business Press 40 under 40 and holds a Certificate of Leader Development from the U.S. Army War College Commandant’s National Security Program. \n  \nClint Hailey serves as senior vice president and chief managed care officer of Tenet Healthcare Corporation\, overseeing managed care strategy development\, and contracting operations for all entities with all managed care companies nationally. He reports to Dan Cancelmi\, Tenet’s chief financial officer. Prior to joining Tenet\, Hailey was vice president of managed care for the Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) Texas operations\, where he was responsible for directing the development of managed care strategies and negotiating contracts for 34 acute care hospitals and 26 freestanding surgery centers in Texas. Hailey earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Texas Christian University and his juris doctorate from Texas A&M University School of Law. He is a member of both the American and Texas Bar Associations and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nScott Holliday\, D.O.\, MBA\, is a member of the USAP Board of Directors and Chairman of the USAP North Texas Clinical Governance Board where he also serves in an operations leadership role. Dr. Holliday played an integral role in the private equity backed transaction of Pinnacle Partners into US Anesthesia Partners in 2014. \nDr. Holliday received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and completed his medical education at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Holliday also completed a master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2011. Dr. Holliday was appointed by the Governor of Texas in 2008 to serve on the Texas Medical Board and completed his service in 2019. Dr. Holliday is a certified anesthesiologist by the American Board of Anesthesiology \n  \n\n\n\n\nRick McWhorter is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Texas Health Resources. He has responsibility for overall accounting\, financial reporting\, financial planning and tax management; revenue cycle management and government reimbursement; hospital financial operations; physician financial operations; and financial analytics. He also oversees investments and treasury services; real estate services and facilities development; and supply chain management. \nRick assumed his current role in late 2018 after serving in numerous leadership roles since joining the system in 1990. Most recently\, he was the Chief Financial Operations Officer for Texas Health\, where he implemented the system’s board-approved financial sustainability policy\, which establishes the prudent deployment of financial resources and provides funding to fulfill Texas Health’s Mission to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. In addition\, he implemented the system’s financial compliance and tax-exempt bond compliance programs\, which monitor more than $2 billion of debt. \nOver the years\, Rick has provided financial oversight across the Texas Health system\, as well as serving on several of the system’s joint ventures’ boards and committees. He played a significant role in the development of financial controls and processes for Southwestern Health Resources\, an integrated network that blends the strengths of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health. Additionally\, McWhorter represents the system as a member of the subscriber advisory and finance committees for Premier AEIX\, a professional liability risk retention group with other health systems across the country. \nOutside of Texas Health\, Rick has previously chaired the healthcare education committee for the Texas Society of CPAs\, served a three-year term on the United Way of Tarrant County board\, and a three-year term on the Advisory Board of the Boy Scouts – Circle 10. He is currently serving as a member of the board and executive committee for Texas Wesleyan University and is Texas Wesleyan’s current chair for its Finance and Audit Committee. \nRick earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas Wesleyan University and is a licensed certified public accountant in the State of Texas. He is a certified healthcare financial professional and fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. \n  \nAnna Stelter\, LMSW\, MPH\, is Senior Director\, Financial Policy at Texas Hospital Association\, where she monitors health care financing and supports the association’s public policy activities related to hospital payments\, Medicaid\, Medicare\, and the state budget. She joined THA in 2021 after three years as a public health policy analyst at Texas Medical Association\, where she coordinated the Texas Public Health Coalition and led the association’s behavioral health and pediatric health activities. She began her career as a policy analyst at Texas Health Institute monitoring Affordable Care Act-related coverage gains in Texas. She earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health\, and a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/18613/
LOCATION:River Crest Country Club\, 1501 Western Avenue\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CEO - Ben Coogan
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next in our popular breakfast event series . . . \n  \nBen Coogan was named CEO of Medical City Fort Worth on July 12 \,2021. \nWith nearly two decades of healthcare experience\, including executive and senior leadership level positions\, Ben’s depth of industry knowledge will serve the hospital well in Fort Worth’s highly competitive medical district. Since 2019\, he has served as COO of Medical City Dallas and Medical City Children’s Hospital with operational oversight of key service lines and facility construction. Under his leadership\, the facilities underwent $56 million in capital improvements including an OR expansion\, emergency department renovation and a 22-bed NICU expansion. Currently pursuing Level II Trauma status\, the hospitals have also improved in outpatient experience and employee engagement scores\, as well as maintained a Leapfrog Group A safety rating. \n  \nPrior to Medical City Dallas\, Ben served as COO at Medical City Arlington where his leadership helped pave the way for a successful opening of the $60 million Medical City Women’s Hospital Arlington\, new neurotrauma ICU and inpatient rehabilitation units\, a biplane interventional radiology lab and the renovation and expansion of the emergency department\, among other accomplishments. \n  \nBen received a Bachelor of Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management from the University of North Texas. He serves on several Medical City Healthcare committees\, is the division representative for HCA Healthcare’s Vital Voices colleague survey and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \n  \nBen and his wife Jessica currently live in Frisco with their two children\, Campbell and Caroline. Jessica is an executive with the Container Store in Coppell. Campbell is age 9 and will be going into 4th grade. Caroline is age 7 and will be attending 2nd grade in the fall. We enjoy traveling when schedules permit\, and the girls are very active in sports and summer camps this season. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-ben-coogan/
LOCATION:Medical City Fort Worth\, 900 8th Avenue\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ACHE Fellowship Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Demonstrate your commitment to your healthcare career by becoming an ACHE Fellow! \n\nThe ACHENTX Advancement Committee is hosting a complimentary event for Chapter members to learn more about the pathway to achieving an FACHE designation\, becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Join us to learn about the benefits of fellowship\, the advantages of fellowship as a prospective leadership candidate to future employers\, and the specific steps needed to achieve fellowship.\n  \n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/introduction-to-ache-fellowship-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:After Hours Rangers Game - Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Texas Rangers versus Los Angeles Angels \n\nRegister Here\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host\, SBL Architecture\, Inc.\, while the Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. \nFoods and beverages will be served. \nThe suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM\, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. \nSPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS\, SO REGISTER TODAY!!! \nNOTE: Please note\, with the recent increases in COVID cases throughout the metroplex\, the ACHENTX Board is requiring all attendees wear masks at all ACHENTX events for the time being. Please be sure to bring your mask with you. \nA big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us! \n  \n  \nSBL Architecture\, Inc. is a healthcare architectural\, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington\, Texas. Since 1994\, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction\, expansion\, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion.
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-rangers-game-networking-event-3/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Vice President & COO - Patrick Brown\, FACHE
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next in our popular breakfast event series . . . \n  \nPatrick Brown\, FACHE is the Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas\, TX. He has more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience\, serving in operations\, human resources\, supply chain\, strategic planning\, and business development across a number of hospitals in Arizona\, Georgia\, and Texas. He previously served as the Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Mansfield for 3 years and also served as the Chief Operations Officer and Professional and Support Services Officer at Texas Health Resources Allen. Prior to working with Methodist Health System and Texas Health Resources\, Patrick served as a Chief Strategy Officer with Tenet Healthcare in their Phoenix market. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach\, FL and a MBA from Mercer University in Macon\, GA. Patrick serves as a Board Member of ACHENTX \, serves as the President of the National Association of Health Service Executives (DFW Chapter)\, and is board certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). \n  \nDate:  Tuesday\, July 26\nTime: 7:30-9am\nLocation: Methodist Charlton Medical Center\n3500 West Wheatland Road\nDallas\, TX 75237 \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-vice-president-coo-patrick-brown-fache/
LOCATION:Methodist Charlton Medical Center  3500 West Wheatland Road  Dallas\, TX 75237\, 3500 West Wheatland Road\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75237
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Axe Throwing After Hours Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Come throw some axes and enjoy networking with your ACHE friends and peers! \nLone Star Axe Throwing is an immersive axe throwing experience that promises unlimited Texas-sized fun! \nNo prior skill is needed; coaches will be by your side to guide you and ensure an unforgettable axe throwing experience! Being there with your ACHE colleagues will add an extra special layer of networking and comradery! \nFood from the Cartel Taco Bar will be included: tacos\, chips\, salsa\, and chicken quesadillas (vegetarian alternatives will be provided) – and there will be a cash bar available as well. \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/axe-throwing-after-hours-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lone Star Axe Throwing\, 506 East Division Street\, #Suite 120\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:What To Do When the Government Comes Calling
DESCRIPTION:For this virtual event\, Tony Box and Jenny Givens\, Partners at Gray Reed\, will be sharing their expertise for what to do when the government comes to your door. \nThe healthcare industry\, particularly physicians\, labs and pharmacies\, has been in the cross hairs of the federal government for the past several years. All too often physicians\, office managers and other professionals react out of fear and ignorance when the FBI or other law enforcement agencies raid their offices\, an agent serves them a subpoena or an agent contacts them by phone. Their immediate actions\, which include signing documents\, giving statements\, handing over files or even communicating internally via text message\, can have long-term consequences that change the course and outcome of the case. This presentation by Gray Reed Partners Tony Box\, a former FBI agent\, and Jenny Givens\, a healthcare attorney Certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Compliance Certification Board\, will educate healthcare professionals on what to do and what not to do if a government agent shows up\, as well as how to implement policies and training programs so staff\, board members and other employees are prepared in the event of a raid or government investigation. \n  \n \nTony Box represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals in all types of civil and criminal tax controversies\, white-collar defense cases\, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions\, and compliance matters focused on preventing government inquiries and minimizing business disruptions. He protects U.S. and international clients spanning several industries\, including healthcare\, technology\, energy\, real estate\, construction\, manufacturing and many more. \nBefore joining Gray Reed\, Tony developed a diverse skill set while serving in a number of public and private sector positions. Most recently\, he served as a government trial lawyer and tax coordinator responsible for leading federal tax investigations and prosecutions in the Eastern District of Missouri\, as well as other high-profile cases involving white-collar crime\, identity theft\, illegal guns\, drugs and violent crimes. \nIn addition\, Tony previously served as an investigator and prosecutor in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office where he led the conviction integrity unit and handled many types of investigations involving violent crime\, police misconduct and civil rights matters. Tony is also a licensed CPA and spent three years at a Big Four accounting firm overseeing multi-million-dollar financial audits and investigations in the U.S. and abroad. \nTony has an extensive background in federal law enforcement as well. He served as an FBI special agent for nearly a decade\, initially as a financial crime investigator handling a broad range of white-collar criminal investigations\, and later as a computer forensics examiner directing all FBI media examinations in the Eastern District of Missouri. \nTony’s leadership skills and appreciation for collaboration were honed while serving on active duty in the Army as a tank commander and later as a JAG officer in Iraq. He also served as a senior civilian advisor in Afghanistan. Tony is a graduate of Army Airborne\, Air Assault\, Armor & JAG basic courses\, as well as the JAG advanced course. \n  \n \nHealthcare providers trust Jenny Givens to help them navigate the numerous regulatory frameworks impacting their businesses and to guide them through a variety of operational\, privacy and corporate matters. She works with a wide range of providers with operations primarily in Texas but also in many states across the country\, including hospitals\, physician entities\, ambulatory surgery centers\, pharmacies\, laboratories\, neuromonitoring facilities plus many more. Jenny is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Compliance Certification Board. \nJenny is the go-to advisor for healthcare providers that need strategic guidance on how regulatory compliance interacts with their everyday operations and long-term business planning. She has substantial experience in developing proactive policies and corrective action plans concerning several issues\, including fraud and abuse\, the Stark Law\, the Anti-Kickback Statute\, HIPAA\, EMTALA\, licensure and certification\, patient overflow and billing and reimbursement. Jenny also helps clients with a variety of transactional and corporate matters\, ranging from employment contracts and coverage agreements to management services contracts and entity formation. \nBefore joining the firm\, Jenny held in-house positions at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and City of Hope National Medical Center in Pasadena\, California\, where she handled a variety of transactional and compliance matters. Prior to entering law school\, Jenny served as an assistant administrator for a community hospital in Los Angeles where she worked with medical staff committees\, participated in all executive team committees and was responsible for strategic planning\, service quality\, licensing and accreditation activities and day-to-day operations of the hospital’s ancillary services. \nRegister Here\nA special thanks to Jenny\, Tony and Gray Reed for offering to provide us their wisdom on this important topic\nand all their support of ACHENTX! \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/what-to-do-when-the-government-comes-calling/
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Faith in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join ACHENTX for this volunteer event\, a great way to give back! \n\n\nThis ACHENTX Community Event will be focused on supporting Faith in Action. We will be packing boxes to go to Ukraine and other parts of the world where they do not have easy access to medical support.\n\n\n\n  \nFaith in Action is one of the four primary areas of strategic and philanthropic focus for Baylor Scott & White Health. The system started Faith in Action Initiatives (FIAI) to maximize its impact locally and worldwide by providing employees spiritual development\, volunteer opportunities and prioritizing the wide array of partnership/support opportunities in order to invest system resources wisely\, avoid waste and duplication of efforts \nFaith in Action coordinates the disaster relief efforts of Baylor Scott & White Health. Their local office gathers physical\, medical resources as well as money to address disasters anywhere in the world. In the past\, we have responded to disasters in Japan\, India\, Pakistan\, Philippines and most recently Ukraine. Locally\, we have reached out to New England; West\, Texas; Colorado; Oklahoma; Missouri; and Arkansas. \n  \n“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King\, Jr. \n  \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  For liability reasons\, Faith in Action requires participants for this event to be a minimum of 18 years of age. \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/community-event-faith-in-action/
LOCATION:Second Life Resource Center\, 310 N. Walton St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75266
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SUMMARY:After Hours Rangers Game - Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Rangers versus Oakland Athletics \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, July 12\nTime: 7:05-10pm\nLocation: Globe Life Field\n734 Stadium Drive\nArlington\, TX 76011 \nRegister Here\n  \nCome out for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host\, SBL Architecture\, Inc.\, while the Rangers take on the Oakland Athletics. \nFoods and beverages will be served. \nThe suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM\, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. \nSPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS\, SO REGISTER TODAY!!! \n  \nA big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us! \n  \nSBL Architecture\, Inc. is a healthcare architectural\, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington\, Texas. Since 1994\, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction\, expansion\, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion. \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-rangers-game-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
DESCRIPTION:Due 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 partnering up with Leaning Towards Change\, LLC to offer a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification course. The Yellow and Green Belt courses are healthcare specific\, providing examples of real healthcare experiences. You will learn about lean six sigma and how to eliminate wastes\, errors\, and inefficiencies in healthcare environments\, such as clinics or hospitals. \nThis Yellow Belt course will occur over two days\, July 12 & 14\, 2022 – both days between 6pm-10:15pm. \n(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• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course e-book \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam \n• Simulated Project \nCourse Instructor: Tanya Stinson \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n \nHi there! My name is Tanya Stinson and 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  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-course-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Networking Blitz
DESCRIPTION:A tremendous networking opportunity for\nnew and more seasoned members alike!\n\n\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.\n\n\nThe ACHE North Texas Membership & Networking 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 breakout sessions and 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. \nWe will start with informal networking between 5:30-6pm\, and at 6pm\, we will dive into the more structured portion of the evening. \nOur guest speaker for the evening will be Ajith Pai FACHE\, President\, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne. \nWe are looking forward to meeting each of you and/or getting to know you better. \nA light dinner will be offered. \n\n\n\n\n  \nAjith Pai\, PharmD\, FACHE\, has served as President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne since 2018. \nIn the role of president\, Ajith oversees day to day operations\, works to advance physician engagement and promote effective employee\, governance\, and community relations. Ajith is responsible for ensuring the achievement of the hospital’s goals for patient safety\, clinical and non-clinical quality\, operational performance and patient\, physician\, and employee engagement. \nAjith received his Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Texas Tech School of Pharmacy and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.  Additionally\, he is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). \nAjith enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife of nearly 15 years\, Myriam\, their 6 year-old daughter\, Elyse\, their 15 month-old son Nikhil\, and the newest addition\, 2 month-old Yvette.  He’s an avid runner and has participated in more than 15 marathons throughout the country and remains involved in the community through memberships on various boards and committees.  Ajith is a proud Board member of ACHE of North Texas\, and continues to be a national committee member of ACHE’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Community. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThanks to Texas Scottish Rite for hosting the venue for this evening! \n  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-networking-blitz-2/
LOCATION:Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children – Frisco\, 5700 Dallas Parkway\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034
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SUMMARY:After Hours Rangers Game - Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Rangers versus Boston Red Sox\n\n\n\n\n\nCome out for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host\, SBL Architecture\, Inc.\, while the Rangers take on the Boston Red Sox.\n\n\nFoods and beverages will be served. \nThe suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM\, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. \nSPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS\, SO REGISTER TODAY!!! \n  \nA huge thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us! \nSBL Architecture\, Inc. is a healthcare architectural\, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington\, Texas. Since 1994\, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction\, expansion\, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/after-hours-rangers-game-networking-event/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011
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SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Chiefs
DESCRIPTION:Our popular in-person Cocktails with the Chiefs event is back!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited this year so please be sure to register early! \n  \nThis event always offers incredible networking opportunities and this year will feature the following special panelists\, focusing on the behavioral and mental health issues facing our community: \n  \nBonnie Cook\nExecutive Director & CEO\nMental Health America of Greater Dallas \nPreston ‘Jay’ Frayser\nAdministrator\nTexas Health Springwood Behavioral Health \nDr. Fuad Khan\nChief of Integrated Behavioral Health\nParkland Health \nCarol Lucky\nChief Executive Officer\nNorth Texas Behavioral Health Authority \nJean Scallon\nVice President Operations\nSignature Healthcare Services \n  \nA special thank you to our sponsors and event hosts: \nAramark – hosting this event’s food & beverages \nCorgan – hosting us in their beautiful offices in the West End\, overlooking downtown Dallas. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \n  \nBonnie Cook is the Executive Director and CEO of Mental Health America of Greater Dallas. Bonnie received her master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey. Upon completing her degree\, she moved to Kentucky where she was the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Kentucky and the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association. Bonnie has over 17 years’ experience working in the mental health sphere and serves on the Board of Directors of Mental Health America in Alexandria\, Virginia. Currently\, Bonnie is MBA candidate at Southern Methodist University\, Cox School of Business\, Dallas\, Texas. \nHer passion for mental health drives her energy towards fulfilling MHA’s mission of leading the community in improving mental health through advocacy and education. She has an undying devotion towards raising awareness and eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health. In her free time\, Bonnie enjoys quilting\, and Texas Rangers baseball. \n  \nJay Frayser is the current Administrator and COO at Texas Health Resources – Harris Methodist Hospital HEB – Springwood facility and comes with extensive executive experience of providing quality healthcare /behavioral and psychiatric services \nJay has been a champion in healthcare industry with successful startups and expansion projects under his belt including Provo Canyon Behavioral hospital and Salt Lake Behavioral health. Overseeing DFW’s healthcare needs with his expertise and leadership he completed successful reopening of at Sundance Behavioral Healthcare in Dallas as Chief Executive Officer. \nPrior to assuming his role as Administrator at THR-Springwood\, he has also served as Director of Nursing at THR and multiple positions at PI-Acadia Healthcare in Tucson\, AZ while actively involved in expansion of psychiatric hospitals and projects. \n  \n\n\n\n\nCarol Lucky\, CEO of the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority\, has been working in the mental health and substance use field for over 35 years.  Key positions she has held include: CEO of Child and Family Guidance Center Dallas\, Director of Mental Health Services for Dallas Metrocare\, CEO of Austin Family House\, Managed Care Officer for the Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio\, and Chief of Community Services Reimbursement for TDMHMR (now part of Texas HHS).  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Southwestern University\, and a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration form St. Edwards University. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Fuad Khan is the current Chief of Integrated Behavioral Health at Parkland Health in Dallas\, Texas. He comes from a family of psychiatrists and finished medical school in Pakistan before coming to Boston to train at Harvard Medical School where he completed his psychiatry residency and fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy. He returned to Pakistan and developed a psychiatric hospital system and a psychotherapy training program. \nAfter a brief time living and working in New Zealand\, he returned to the United States in 2009 to work at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Then he moved to Texas to be the Chief of Psychiatry at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas\, Texas – one of the three largest County hospitals in United States\, and helped shape their psychiatry services to become one of the best in the region. He remains affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical School as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and continues to supervise residents there. \nHe joined Wentworth Douglass Hospital in November of 2017 and has been involved in several initiatives to improve mental health care delivery in the region. His work is focused on not only improving the psychiatric practice\, but also to increase awareness\, involve multiple disciplines in the medical field\, and participate with the community to establish a mutually integrated and collaborative approach to mental health. He also has a Master of Business Administration degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Dallas in Texas and a lot of his work includes administrative responsibilities at the hospital system. \n  \nJean Scallon\, MA\, FACHE is the Vice President of Operations for Texas/Massachusetts and Special Projects. Jean has over 30 years of Behavioral Health Care Experience including being a CEO and Vice-President. Jean has been a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives for over 10 years. Jean has been recognized for her leadership on several occasions\, she is a seasoned operator with experience in all age groups as well as Trauma Informed Care\, Telehealth\, and Suicide Prevention.  \nJean serves as a faculty member for the Zero Suicide Academy and travels US wide to train individuals on the Zero Suicide Principles. She currently mentors several individuals in the healthcare space and is a mentor for ACHE requests. Jean serves on several boards and including\, most recently\, AABH (Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare) and the Texas Hospital Association Member Solutions Board. Jean has previously sat on the boards of the following: State of Indiana Suicide Prevention Advisory Network\, Indiana Hospital Association\, Circle of Ivy\, Women of Vision and Chair of the Indiana Hospital Associations Behavioral Health Council.  \nJean recently served as an adjunct professor teaching in the undergraduate program in Healthcare Management and Policy at Indiana University in Bloomington\, IN for over 7 years.  \nJean lives in Bloomington\, IN with her husband and three dogs. Her son also resides in Bloomington and attends Indiana University. \n  \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/cocktails-with-the-chiefs-4/
LOCATION:Corgan\, 401 North Houston Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX 2nd Quarter Education Event
DESCRIPTION:These two panels have been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits each\n(3.0 if you attend both sessions)\n\n\n\n\nDate:  Thursday\, April 28\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n3-3:30pm – Check-In & Networking \n3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Understanding Implicit Bias and its impact on Healthcare Leadership \n5-5:30pm – Dinner & Networking \n5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations: Resources to Empower Healthcare Leaders to Identify\, Intervene\, and Prevent Workplace Bullying\, Incivility and Disrespect \nLocation: Medical City Las Colinas\, 6800 North MacArthur Boulevard\, Irving\, TX 75039 \n  \nA special thanks to Medical City Las Colinas for hosting this event!! \nPlease note\, Medical City Las Colinas requires all attendees wear a mask when not eating or drinking. \n  \nPanel 1: Understanding Implicit Bias and its impact on Healthcare Leadership \nThe communities for which healthcare organizations operate are rapidly diversifying. Not only do they provide care for a diverse community of patients and families\, but their workforce is also growing more diverse. It is incumbent on healthcare organizations and their leaders to both understand and embrace the needs of diverse populations. Their ability to respond to the needs and preferences of a broader customer base will be critical to their financial and operational survival\, but they first must understand what their implicit biases are to do that. The goal of the session is for leaders to understand and recognize internal biases both conscious and unconscious. This new program will focus on the healthcare leader’s personal recognition of internal bias and its impact on decisions in the organization. The impact of the healthcare leaders’ ability to recognize biases in areas such as employment and policy decision making will lead to increased diversity in individuals holding leadership positions and will help us better serve the communities we are in.  \nPanel 1 Panelists: \nReginald “Reggie” Carter\, Managing Director\, JENGA Capital Funds \nKatie Bata Heeter\, FACHE\, Vice President Human Resources Strategic Business Services\, Baylor Scott & White (Moderator) \nDresdene Flynn-White\, FACHE\, Managing Director\, Acquired Leadership Solutions \nDr. DeLancey Johnson\, DBA\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, sHRBP\, Senior Vice President\, Office of Talent Management at Parkland Hospital System in Dallas\, Texas \nMerredith Simpson\, Director\, Human Resources Methodist Charlton Medical Center \nPanel 2: Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations: Resources to Empower Healthcare Leaders to Identify\, Intervene\, and Prevent Workplace Bullying\, Incivility and Disrespect \nThe organizational culture of a healthcare organization plays a critically important role in shaping the work environment for its employees. Organizations with environments of civility and respect recruit the best and brightest people\, exude high morale and high job satisfaction by their employees\, and demonstrate high performing teamwork. Unfortunately\, disrespect and incivility at work is rampant in many organizations\, and it’s on the rise. Uncivil behaviors are characteristically rude and discourteous\, displaying a lack of regard for others. \nPanel 2 Panelists: \nDr. Jim Allard\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, VP and Chief Nursing Officer at Medical City Dallas; ACHENTX DE&I Committee Chair (Moderator) \nTina Bowers\, Vice President\, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Children’s Health\, Dallas Texas \nFelicia Miller\, MBA\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, CHHR\, Executive VP and Chief Talent Officer\, Parkland Health Dallas \nDr. Tamala Norris\, Vice President Clinical Operations & Group Chief Nursing Officer United Surgical Partners International\, Inc. \n\n\nRegister Here\n\nPanel 1 Speakers’ Bios: \n\n\n\n\nReginald “Reggie” Carter is a Managing Director for JENGA Capital Funds an acquisition company that invests in lower and middle market companies\, and its strategy is to partner with talented executives and entrepreneurs to build industry-leading companies. Companies and executives have chosen to partner with JENGA Capital Funds because of the deep industry experience\, strong network of business relationships\, and track record of success. JENGA Capital Funds seeks investments where the bulk of the value creation opportunity is derived from the growth of a scalable business model. Reggie leads the firm’s overall strategy\, developing targeted investment themes\, supervising and closing the transaction.  \nReggie began his career at GE Capital in the Financial Management Program where he held various Finance roles within multiple GE businesses (GE Assurance\, GE Mortgage Insurance\, GE Corporate Technology and GE Real Estate). His healthcare career started at GE Healthcare in the Commercial Leadership Program. While at GE Healthcare\, he held roles that included leading product and regional commercial teams. Reggie was GE Healthcare’s first Deal Architect on the Commercial Operations team focusing on deal pursuits of $10M- $100M in size. Prior to his leaving GE Healthcare\, Reggie served as the Region Vice President and General Manager for Texas\, Kansas\, and Oklahoma where he led all GE Healthcare segments: Diagnostic Imaging\, Ultrasound\, Life Care Solutions\, Health Information Technology\, Life Sciences and Service businesses. The scope of his responsibilities included leading the sales and service organization by building a culture of collaboration and growing the portfolio to $400M in sales revenue.  \nReggie transitioned into biotechnology to build a commercial team within Biogen leading the West Division for the Alzheimer’s Account Liaison Team. He led a layered organization with responsibilities for aligning and driving the commercial strategy and execution for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Business Unit. He partnered with cross-functional leaders (e.g.\, Marketing\, Sales\, Reimbursement\, Patient Services and Medical) to deploy solutions that drive business opportunities while ensuring team alignment in the overall execution of strategy.  \nReggie is from Plano\, TX and attended Langston University where he obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Business Management and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity\, Inc.  \n\n\n\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 nation’s largest accountable care organizations\, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance. \nIn her role\, Bata Heeter oversees implementation of HR programs that support 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 Northern Illinois University. \nDresdene Flynn-White is no stranger to success as both a business owner and a strategic business partner in the corporate world. First as an administrator in higher education\, then on to a fifteen-year healthcare career with Kaiser Permanente. Leaving a lucrative career in corporate human resources and consulting\, she started on her five-year entrepreneurial journey as an executive and business coach\, advising and supporting small business owners. Q2 2022 Page 6 advising and supporting small business owners. Dresdene returned to corporate human resources as Vice President for Human Resources at JPS in 2010. She assumed the role of the network’s first Diversity Officer in January 2012. In this capacity she was responsible for the execution of the Hospital District’s Diversity strategies relating to the provision of culturally competent care for patients\, the education and retention of a diverse workforce and an expansion of engagement with M/WBE and HUB VENDORS. From 2018-2021 Dresdene served as Senior Director for Diversity Initiatives for North Texas Leaders and Executives Advocating Diversity (LEAD) an organization built partnerships with the region’s most influential employers and helped connect them with talented\, experienced professionals seeking new career opportunities in organizations that value diversity and inclusion. Having retired the third time\, Dresdene has returned to healthcare consulting by establishing a boutique consulting practice (Acquired Leadership Solutions) focused on diversity and strategic leadership development including executive coaching and training. Dresdene is a unique health care professional\, having experienced both corporate operational and business ownership roles. She is a credentialed manager responsible for establishing\, consolidating\, and realigning critical business areas to enable the initiation of new systems\, definition of new business processes and responses to litigation and regulatory compliance issues. Dresdene serves on several community boards including the Fort Worth Metropolitan YMCA\, Health Babies\, Healthy Moms\, Healthy Communities (H3); is past president of the North Texas Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives\, and former Co-Chair of the Tarrant County Cancer Disparities Coalition. She is a current member of the board of Baylor Scott and White All Saints. \nDr. DeLancey Johnson is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP\, SPHR\, sHRBP)\, and is an active member of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of North Texas. He holds a BA from Edward Waters College\, an MBA from Syracuse University and a Doctorate in Business Management from Northcentral University in Scottsdale\, Arizona. He serves as the 2022 Certification Director on the Board of Directors for the Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (MCHRA). He has over 20 years of HR experience working internationally\, domestically in public and private sectors for-profit and non-profit organizations. Currently\, Dr. Johnson is the Senior Vice President\, Office of Talent Management at Parkland Hospital System in Dallas\, Texas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMerridth D. Simpson is the Director of Human Resources for Methodist Charlton Medical Center\, part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System which employs nearly 10\,000 staff throughout the Metroplex. Merridth oversees all aspects of Human Resources including policies and programs covering employment\, compensation\, benefits\, performance management\, employee relations\, leadership development\, recruiting and retention\, and compliance with all applicable federal\, state and local laws. Merridth serves on the Methodist Health System Intentional Inclusion & Diversity (II&D) Council and represents the organization on the Best Southwest Workforce Development committee. Previously Merridth served as the Diversity and Inclusion Manager at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where she led the strategic development and implementation of the Institution’s diversity and inclusion strategy\, impacting 15\,000 faculty and staff. Merridth ensured that diversity\, equity and inclusion were essential components of the Institution’s core missions of research\, education and patient care\, and implemented the Institution’s first Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Prior to joining UT Southwestern\, Merridth held leadership roles at Raytheon\, an aerospace and defense contractor\, in their Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) business segment. She held positions spanning communications\, human resources\, and diversity. While at Raytheon Merridth handled workforce planning of nearly 3\,000 scientists and technical professionals\, and streamlined the business’ performance and development processes. She spearheaded community outreach efforts in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math (STEM)\, grew the maturity of nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)\, and steered multiple diversity councils. Merridth is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management\, Society for Diversity\, Executive Women in Texas Government\, and National Association of Health Services Executives. She serves on the Greater Dallas Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council\, and previously served on the Board of Management for the Lakewest YMCA of Dallas. Merridth is a Certified Human Resources Management Professional (SHRM-CP)\, Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and Business. Merridth resides in Midlothian\, TX with her husband of 28 years and they have three grown children. \nPanel 2 Speakers’ Bios: \nDr. Jim Allard is Vice President Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer at Medical City Children’s Hospital and Medical City Women’s Hospital – Dallas. His tenure has span 24 years in nursing. Jim’s interests include civility\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, shared governance\, evidence-based practice\, MAGNET and Just Culture principles. Jim earned a Doctorate of Nurse Practice at Texas Christian University. He holds a certification from ANCC as a Nurse Executive Advanced and is a member of ANA\, TNA\, AONL\, TONL and ACHE. Jim gives back to the community through TNA\, TONE and ACHE Committee work. His personal leadership vision is “To develop the leader in every nurse.” \nWith nearly 25 years of health care experience\, Tina Bowers’ leadership career has been distinguished by a proven track record of comprehensive strategies and programs that generate effective leaders\, improve culture\, and promote inclusion and equity. Tina is currently responsible for developing and advancing the diversity and inclusion strategy at Children’s Health\, one of the largest pediatric health systems in Texas. As a trusted advisor and collaborator of the organization’s CEO and operational leaders\, she works to shape and sustain an inclusive workplace where employees and patients feel welcome\, valued and respected – and importantly\, where the workforce and policies reflect the patients\, families and communities served. Many of her achievements represent groundbreaking\, first-of-their-kind initiatives in the institution’s 108-year history\, including its first-ever comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion strategy\, cultural climate audit\, annual D&I Impact Report\, and the first-of-its kind Registered Apprenticeship model for Patient Care Technicians in the State of Texas. Prior to joining Children’s\, Tina served in HR leadership roles at for-profit and not-for-profit health systems including Methodist Health System and Tenet Health. In addition to experience in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, she also has deep expertise and broad experience in numerous HR functional areas\, including Talent Acquisition and Management\, Organizational Development\, Coaching\, Learning/Training\, and Leadership Development. Recently named one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in the U.S. by the National Diversity Council and in 2019\, nominated for the Outstanding D&I Professional award as part of the Dynamic Women of Color Champions of Change. Tina frequently serves as a host\, speaker\, panelist\, and facilitator for high-profile D&I forums throughout North Texas and she is certified in Diversity Management in Healthcare\, MBTI\, Crucial Conversations\, Emotional Intelligence\, DDI and Crucial Accountability. Tina received her undergraduate degree from Chicago State University and holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University. \nFelicia Miller\, MBA\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, CHHR\, is the EVP & CTO at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Felicia has more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare HR across both non-profit and for profit health systems\, including more than 22 hospitals and approximately 18\,000 employees. Prior to joining Parkland she served as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s Texas region. In that role she led the charge for comprehensive talent management in a heavily data-driven culture while fostering cross-functional working relationships with executive Bios/ PIC Contact # 2 Tuesday\, March 1\, 2022 4:25 PM Q2 2022 Page 9 heavily data-driven culture while fostering cross-functional working relationships with executive counterparts across divisions. Prior to her time at Tenet\, Ms. Miller spent 19 years with Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (PHD) and Texas Health Resources. Her tenure with PHD included roles with increasing responsibility and seniority\, having progressed from a career center coordinator to manager roles\, senior HR generalist and director of HR. Felicia received a Master of Business Administration from LeTourneau University. She also has dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Information Management and Health Professions from Texas State University. Felicia’s professional certifications include Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)\, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR). She is also an active community member\, involved in multiple business organizations and the recipient of numerous professional accolades. \nDr. Tamala Norris joined Tenet Healthcare and United Surgical Partners International in 2016 and serves as the Vice President of Clinical Operations and Group Chief Nursing Officer with oversight for USPI’s nursing operations\, clinical practices\, quality\, and safety. She serves as an Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Nursing Sciences and Clinical Practices\, and as a board member for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality Collaborative. As a clinician\, Tamala worked frontline in hospitals and was a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. After leaving the bedside she served as a hospital then system leader of Quality\, Patient Safety\, Risk Management\, and Regulatory Operations. Tamala holds a bachelor’s in nursing from South University and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Walden University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-2nd-quarter-education-event/
LOCATION:Medical City Las Colinas\, 6800 North MacArthur Boulevard\, Irving\, TX\, 75039
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SUMMARY:ACHENTX Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
DESCRIPTION:Due 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 partnering up with Leaning Towards Change\, LLC to offer a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification course. The Yellow and Green Belt courses are healthcare specific\, providing examples of real healthcare experiences. You will learn about lean six sigma and how to eliminate wastes\, errors\, and inefficiencies in healthcare environments\, such as clinics or hospitals. \nThis will be a one-day Yellow Belt course\, April 9\, 2022\, 9am-6pm (including breaks). \n(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• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course e-book \n• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam \n• Simulated Project \nCourse Instructor: Tanya Stinson \nVirtual Platform: Zoom \nRegister Here\n  \nHi there! My name is Tanya Stinson and 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  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Assistant Vice President - Travis Gill. JD
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next in our popular breakfast event series . . .\n\n\n\n\n\nFor this Breakfast event\, we are being hosted by Travis Gill\, JD\, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity & Access at UT Southwestern Medical Center.\n\n\n7:30-8am – Breakfast & Networking\n8:30-9am – Presentation by Travis Gill \n\n\n\n\n  \n \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. \n  \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. \n  \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 a 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. \n  \nTravis proudly received his undergraduate degree (BBA) in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and his law degree (JD) from the University of Houston. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: To keep our in-person events as safe as possible\, the ACHE of North Texas Board of Directors is requiring all ACHENTX program attendees wear masks throughout the entire event\, unless eating or drinking – and COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged. \n  \nA special thanks to Travis Gill and UT Southwestern for hosting us for this program! \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-assistant-vice-president-travis-gill-jd/
LOCATION:UT Southwestern Pegasus Building\, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive\, #LP6.202\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75247
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:The Value of Developing and Implementing Alternative Care Models
DESCRIPTION:This virtual panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face Credits\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping new delivery models that embrace alternative payment models goes beyond simply supplying patients with information at time of checkout or discharge. It includes a commitment to patient-centered care\, providing clear and useful information to patients\, helping patients establish goals and plans to live a healthier life\, creating a team of clinicians and administrative staff with clearly understood roles and responsibilities\, and using office systems to support followup and tracking of patients. Managing programs aimed at chronic illness and changing behavior are challenging and take time for everyone involved—providers\, patients\, and caregivers. Yet\, it is often patients themselves who are called on to manage the broad range of factors that contribute to their health. Common sense suggests—and health care experts agree—that people with chronic care needs should receive support to help them manage their health as effectively as possible. Helping patients to make good choices and maintain healthy behaviors requires a collaborative relationship between health system leaders\, community-based programs\, clinical teams and patients. Learning how to incorporate these new models into a health system or practice can support patients in building the skills and confidence they need to lead healthier lives.\n\n\n  \nMelissa Campenni\nDivisional Vice President of Network Innovation and Strategy\nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Texas \nRichard Doane\nDirector\nPremier \nRoger N. Fowler\, MD\nVice-President\, Chief Medical Director of Quality\, Performance and Innovation\nCHRISTUS Health \nWilliam Scott Hurst\, MBA\, FACHE (Moderator)\nPresident & CEO\nPatient Physician Network \nRegister Here\nSpeakers’ Bios: \n  \nMelissa Campenni is the Divisional Vice President of Network Innovation and Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. She has been actively engaged in health care for over twenty years. She has proven experience in Network Innovation\, Managed Care Contracting\, Value Based Contracting\, Provider Relations and Client/Account Management. Melissa has led successful Enterprise-wide teams through complex implementations of network builds\, creations of Value Based Care programs and large client implementations. Melissa’s strategic business sense\, as well as her sincerity and compassion\, has resulted in the creation of strong meaningful relationships throughout the national health care community. Melissa is originally from Pt. Pleasant\, NJ where she began her career at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ. Melissa also served as the Sr. Director of Employer Solutions\, National Network Strategy and Innovation for UnitedHealthcare. Melissa received her B.S. in Business Management from Dowling College/Long Island University\, NY and her Master in Health Administration degree at the University of Texas at Tyler. She currently resides in Frisco\, TX with her husband and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. \n  \n  \nRichard Doane is a Director at Premier working as a part of the Strategic Collaboratives team. In this role\, Richard has developed subject matter expertise related to all aspects of Medicare ACOs and other network-level total cost of care models (Next Generations ACO\, Direct Contracting) including advocacy\, development\, operations\, regulatory compliance\, and performance improvement. He has led numerous strategy sessions\, executive / board presentations\, and detailed capabilities assessment to best position member ACOs for success in value-based care and payment. \nPrior to joining the population health team Richard spent three years within the cost management division of Premier’s Performance Partners. There he managed many projects\, from small labor benchmarking engagements to large operational transformation projects. He also served as a labor subject matter specialist for several projects. During this time\, he also developed best practice methodologies and tools for completing labor centric projects. \nRichard received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University with a minor in Business Administration. He also received a Master of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. Richard is a certified black belt in Lean/Six Sigma. He also received an individual Premier Values Award in 2014 and a Premier Team Values Award in 2014\, 2016\, 2017\, 2019\, and 2021. \n  \n  \nRoger N. Fowler\, MD\, is the Vice-President\, Chief Medical Director of Quality\, Performance and Innovation at CHRISTUS Health. \nRoger began solo Family Medicine Practice in Kilgore\, Texas\, from October 1981 until November 1996. He provided full spectrum Family Medicine care\, including ambulatory\, inpatient\, emergency department\, obstetrics including deliveries and c-sections\, minor surgery\, nursing homes\, and home visits. In 1996\, he joined the newly formed Trinity Clinic\, an employed physician group that had incorporated 1 year earlier and was part of the integrated Trinity Mother Frances Health System. \nIn November 2005\, he moved his practice to Lindale\, Texas\, to open a new concept “health park” for TMF and the Trinity Clinic\, practicing only ambulatory care in Family Medicine as well as Urgent Care. He ceased with direct patient care January 31\, 2017\, as he assumed a full-time administrative role with CHRISTUS Health. \nWhile with the Trinity Clinic\, he served many governance and clinical leadership roles including Trinity Clinic Board member for 9 years\, serving the last 5 years as Chairman. He served on various committees including Finance\, Customer Service and Quality. He provided medical leadership for the PCMH recognition for all of primary care in 2011. The Clinic achieved Level III PCMH recognition for all 120 primary care providers. \nHe served as Chief of Primary Care for 2 years from 2012-2014\, until assuming full responsibility for Population Health for the Trinity Clinic. \nHe envisioned\, launched and provided leadership for the department of Population Health for the Trinity Clinic in January 2015 until joining CHRISTUS Health in February 2017 as Chief Medical Director of Population Health and Health Plans\, CMO for the CHRISTUS Health Quality Care Alliance (ACO) and CHRISTUS Quality Network (CIN). \nBeginning in November of 2019\, Roger also became involved with the CHRISTUS Health Plan (CHP) and assumed leadership for the Pharmacy and Quality Improvement departments for the CHP. Subsequently\, his role expanded in May of 2021 when the Medical Management Department also came under his leadership. \nRoger is married to Patty Fowler for 34 years. Patty is now a “crafter” after a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. We have a blended family of 3 boys and 1 girl with 3 grandchildren. We love spending time with family. For recreation\, Roger spends time in pursuit of fitness\, especially running for the past 43 years\, and golf. \nWe have been Blessed and acknowledge our Christian beliefs. We worship in the Episcopal Church at Church of the Apostles in Coppell\, Texas. \n  \nWilliam Scott Hurst\, MBA\, FACHE is currently the President & CEO of Patient Physician Network (PPN)\, one of the largest IPA’s in North Texas with over 600 physician members. In this role\, he works with teams of dedicated physicians\, staff and caregivers to advance independent medicine by driving clinical integration\, value-based care initiatives\, patient experience improvement and cost reductions in the provision of care. To date\, these efforts have returned over $4 million in savings to its members in just seven years. \nScott is an accomplished leader with over 20+ years of experience in Physician Alignment\, Contracting\, Quality & Performance Improvement\, Hospital & Clinical Operations\, Provider Recruitment\, Patient Experience and Value-Based Care Operations for several well-known systems in the DFW metroplex. \nPrevious to being recruited to PPN\, Scott served as an Executive Director overseeing operations in Texas and Louisiana for naviHealth\, an industry leader in value-based care operations for health systems and health plans servicing Medicare patients. \nOver his career\, Scott has been blessed to serve as a Project Leader at Methodist Health System; the Senior Director of Physician Networks at Children’s Health in Dallas; a Director of Physician Alignment at CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi\, TX and as a consultant for over 10 years to hospitals in the Midwest\, Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In addition\, Scott had the honor of serving as the President of the North Texas chapter of ACHE in 2020 \nScott completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Drury University (1995 / 1997) in Springfield\, MO while working in the Athletic Department in Sports Information & Event Management. \nWhen he is not at work\, Scott can be found hanging out with his fiance’ Erica who is a nurse at Texas Oncology\, getting updates from his 18 year-old daughter who is in her freshman year at the Savannah College of Art & Design\, listening to live music around the Metroplex or refereeing high school basketball for the North Texas Basketball Officials Association. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-value-of-developing-and-implementing-alternative-care-models-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Great Resignation: Shortages & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:With millions quitting their jobs and the healthcare industry being especially hard hit by this issue and all it’s ramifications\, we have gathered together for you the following experts who are confronting these issues head on and finding ways to successfully navigate through these challenges. \n\nStacy Dorsey\nVice President & Chief Workforce Officer\nParkland Hospital \nIrina Plumlee\nShareholder\nMunsch Hardt \nCourtney Rottman\, J.D.\, M.P.S.A.\nChief of Staff\nUT Southwestern Medical Center \nJacob Simon\nChief Operating Officer\nThe Medicus Firm \nJohn P. Carter (Moderator)\nDirector of Advisory Services\nPatient Physician Network \nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios \nJohn P. Carter has over a decade of healthcare recruiting\, consulting\, operations\, and leadership experience. Having partnered with organizations across the nation\, he has a broad background working with Health Systems\, Accountable Care organizations (ACO)\, Hospitals\, Physician Practices\, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)\, Behavioral Health Groups\, Managed Care Organizations\, Indian Health Services (IHS)\, the Veterans Affairs (VA)\, Academic Medical Centers\, Hospital Associations\, and Independent Physician Associations (IPA). \nIn his current role\, John serves as the Director of Advisory Services for the Patient Physician Network (PPN)\, an Independent Physician Association serving 600+ physicians and 200+ practices across the North Texas Market. In this role\, John provides leadership and oversight to the Advisory Services Team supporting PPN’s new member recruitment\, clinical integration\, practice support operations\, contract negotiations and management\, and Value Based Care programs as well as credentialing\, data compliance\, claims resolution\, payor relations\, joint operating committees\, education\, and training. In addition\, he currently serves as Vice Chair of the Membership & Networking Committee for the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nMr. Carter is originally from Arkansas and a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He is also a former Army Field Artillery Officer with fourteen years of military service. His leadership experience\, work ethic\, and passion for service are what drive him as healthcare executive. He believes “life is a people business” and truly enjoys his work. \n\n  \nStacy Dorsey currently serves as Senior Vice President of Workforce Strategy\, and Chief Workforce Office for Parkland Health.  Ms. Dorsey has over 20 years of Talent Acquisition and Human Resources experience with 15 years of professional expertise as a collaborative and approachable HR executive in developing\, leading and aligning teams. \n  \nIn her current role\, she has been providing strategic planning and executive leadership for Parkland’s Talent Acquisition\, Supplemental Staffing\, Compensation\, Workforce Planning\, and Occupational Health Services.  Prior to joining Parkland\, Stacy served as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Human Resources for Vista College in Richardson\, a division of Education Futures Group. In this role\, Stacy was a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team members\, designing and executing effective organizational and human capital strategies to drive business results. \n  \nBefore her time with Vista College\, Ms. Dorsey served in multiple leadership roles with Conifer Health\, a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation. As Vice President of HR Shared Services\, Stacy was responsible for the strategic direction and senior leadership of the HR shared services\, talent acquisition and payroll teams during a time of substantial company growth\, delivering improved quality and efficiency in compliance with federal\, state and client requirements across 45 states. Prior to that\, Ms. Dorsey also served as Conifer’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Tenet Healthcare Recruitment Manager. \n  \nAdditionally\, Stacy has recruitment\, training and system analyst experience with Texas Health Resources\, Ardent Health Services\, Inc.\, Cook Children’s Healthcare System and Modis Professional Services. \nMs. Dorsey has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from Iowa State University. \n  \nIrina Plumlee’s immigration practice focuses on business and family immigration. \nShe represents her clients in a variety of immigration matters\, including the following: international executive and managerial personnel transfers; E proceedings for international entrepreneurs; H-1B\, TN and L-1 petition proceedings for foreign executives and managers\, IT specialists\, doctors and professional workers in major industries; and employment and family-based permanent immigration proceedings. She also has experience representing clients in matters concerning employers’ I-9 compliance and fairness in employment practices. \nIrina previously served as a member of Munsch Hardt’s Management Committee. \n  \n\nAs Chief of Staff\, Courtney Rottman\, J.D.\, M.P.S.A.\, is a key member of the President’s executive team\, working closely with the President\, the executives who report to the President\, and the President’s Office staff to monitor\, facilitate\, and support the execution of the President’s goals and priorities for UT Southwestern Medical Center. She serves as a key adviser to the President; as a consultant to senior leaders\, faculty\, and staff on a wide range of issues; and as the President’s personal representative on various Medical Center task forces and groups. Ms. Rottman also is responsible for the Policy Office\, which reviews and updates UT Southwestern campus-wide policies and makes them accessible through a centralized electronic Policy Library. \nMs. Rottman joined UT Southwestern in September 2020 from ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, where she was Senior Director\, Enterprise Operations and the Chief of Staff for the Chief Operations Officer. She served as an Enterprise Operations team adviser\, representative\, and liaison on behalf of the COO in multiyear strategic plan development and large-scale business operations improvement and transformation efforts. Ms. Rottman worked across the organization to build relationships\, lead enterprise projects\, generate and steward operations innovation efforts\, help define and execute enterprise goals\, and lead risk mitigation and revenue efforts. Previously\, she served as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Development Officer of ALSAC. \nPrior to joining ALSAC in 2015\, Ms. Rottman served in leadership roles at global social innovators such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure\, Travelocity.com\, and Baylor Scott & White Health. Through these opportunities\, she gained extensive experience building and transforming private and public sector organizations in areas such as fundraising operations\, global strategic sourcing\, business development\, program and performance analysis\, integrated marketing\, and contract and grant management. A skilled negotiator\, Ms. Rottman has led a variety of complex agreements\, including the strategic sourcing division of the largest online travel agency in North America during a corporate merger. \nMs. Rottman is a dedicated professional committed to working for organizations that enrich the lives of others. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law\, a Master of Public Service and Administration from The Bush School of Government and Public Service\, and bachelor degrees in International Studies and History from Texas A&M University. She is pursuing her doctorate in business administration at the International School of Management in Paris\, France. Her research focus areas include global strategic planning\, the workforce of the future\, innovation management\, and the role of artificial intelligence in the nonprofit sector to increase operating and fundraising capacity and efficiencies. \n  \nJacob Simon serves as Chief Operating Officer for The Medicus Firm\, one of the nation’s largest healthcare recruitment firms. Prior to this role\, Jacob served The Medicus Firm in a variety of other roles for the past 8 years\, most recently as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Simon’s passion is uniting individuals and teams towards a common goal. His experience allows him to work closely with management and internal recruiting staffs to evaluate and provide consultative insight beneficial for strategic planning and recruitment strategies. Mr. Simon brings an extensive background in the recruiting industry to The Medicus Firm. Prior to beginning his career in the physician recruiting industry\, Jacob served for 4 years as the National Recruiting Coordinator for Northwestern State University football program and their recruitment of student-athletes. \nJacob is originally from Kansas and is a graduate of McPherson College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He later received his Master’s in Management and Administration at Northwestern State University. He currently resides in San Antonio\, TX with his wife Mari and their kids\, Emmitt\, Emilia and Noelle. In his free time\, Jacob enjoys spending time with family and friends\, attending sporting events\, and competing in athletic events of various kinds. \n\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-great-resignation-shortages-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Advancement Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDo you want to demonstrate your commitment to your healthcare career?\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ACHENTX Advancement Committee is hosting a complimentary event for Chapter members to learn more about the pathway to achieving FACHE designation\, becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Join us for testimonials on the benefits of fellowship from a current fellow\, the advantage of fellowship as a prospective leadership candidate to future employers\, and the specific steps to achieve fellowship.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/introduction-to-advancement-virtual-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Face-to-Face credits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical challenges arise in all aspects of healthcare and service\, from the bedside to the boardroom. Hospital leaders and boards set the ethical compass of the organization by making decisions about priorities\, policies and resource allocation as they determine the best ways to meet the needs of their communities\, while respecting their staff and the populations they serve. Understanding the expanding paradigm of planning\, creating\, and maintaining an ethical healthcare organization is crucial to help identify strategies for implementing ethics initiatives within your own organization and how an organization has addressed ethical challenges. Healthcare leaders must “walk the talk” and demonstrate their commitment to ethics throughout their organization.\n\n\n  \nMary Homan\, DrPH\, MA\, MSHCE\nRegional Director of Ethics\nProvidence St Joseph Health \nDi Ann Sanchez\, Ph.D.\, SPHR\, SHRM – SCP\nFounder/President\nDAS HR Consulting LLC \nJennifer Schroeder\, JD\nVP Assistant General Counsel\nTexas Health Resources \nSandra Sneed\, MBA\, FACHE (Moderator)\nVP Professional & Support Services Officer\nTexas Health Arlington Memorial \n  \nSpeaker Bios: \n  \nMary E. Homan\, DrPH\, MA\, MSHCE is the regional director of ethics for Providence St Joseph Health serving the Providence and Swedish ministries in the Puget Sound and Western Washington region. Homan was recently appointed to a three-year term as an ethicist for the Washington State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee. \nDr. Homan maintains an adjunct assistant professor position in the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities\, Institute for Health & Equity\, at the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). She is currently the principal investigator on HRSA R40 MCH award (1-year\, $100\,000) “Exploratory Analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System to Identify Modifiable Factors Related to Adverse Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes.” \nPreviously\, as full-time MCW faculty\, Homan was co-investigator on the $5mil REDIRECT project funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin endowment. She was also co-investigator on the Childhood After Heart-Lung Failure: The Risk Environment and Impact of Mechanical Circulatory Support on Functional Outcomes funded by the Herma Heart Institute and the Children’s Research Institute. She was appointed co-chair of the ethics advisory committee and provided clinical ethics consultation for Children’s Wisconsin as well as facilitated bi-monthly Schwartz Rounds®. \nDr. Homan has held an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems at the School of Public Health\, University of North Texas Health Science Center teaching the required course ethical issues in public health since 2015. \nDr. Homan co-founded and is the immediate past president of the Bioethics Network of the Upper Midwest (BENUM). She serves on the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s fetal and infant mortality review and previously served as a reviewer and advisor for the Central Oklahoma Fetal Infant Mortality Review. Mary previously held the role of chair for the maternal and child health section for the Oklahoma Public Health Association and was a gubernatorial appointment to the Oklahoma Health Research Committee\, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology. \nPreviously Dr. Homan held health care ethics leadership roles at Mercy (Oklahoma) and SCL Health (Kansas). \nDr. Homan earned degrees at Saint Louis University (BA\, theological studies\, 2004)\, Aquinas Institute of Theology (MA\, systematic theology\, 2006)\, Creighton University (MS\, health care ethics\, 2013) and the University of Oklahoma (DrPH\, health administration and policy\, 2017). Her dissertation research on ethics consultation and adverse patient outcomes won the 2017 Mercy Innovation Award in Service Excellence. \n  \nDi Ann Sanchez\, Ph.D.\, SPHR\, SHRM – SCP\, is the Founder/President of DAS HR Consulting LLC\, a WMBE/HUB-certified firm focused on creative and non-traditional Human Resources programs and services. Dr. Sanchez has over 35 years of experience\, is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR & SHRM – SCP)\, and has held executive positions with both private and public companies\, including: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDallas/Fort Worth International Airport\nUnited Natural Foods\, Inc.\nBoeing Commercial Airplane Group\nAmerican Airlines\nDelta Technology\nBurlington Northern Santa Fe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJennifer Schroeder is Vice President of Legal Services with Texas Health Resources. She is a board certified health care attorney and focuses primarily on health care operational and regulatory issues and transactions. She manages the team of attorneys that supports health care and business operations across the enterprise. She has practiced law for 26 years. \n  \n  \n  \nSandra Sneed is an accomplished senior leader with a successful track record in hospital operations\, strategic business initiatives\, physician and employee engagement and service lines. \nShe has extensive experience in operational leadership and financial management for: Facilities\, Environmental services\, Food and Nutrition Services\, Biomedical Engineering\, Emergency Management and Public Safety. \nShe has led hospital service lines and clinical departments; Neurosciences\, Orthopedics\, Oncology\, Surgical Services\, Rehabilitation Services\, Emergency Services\, Pharmacy\, Radiology\, Pathology/Laboratory and Ambulatory services. \nSandra develops high performing teams and drives execution via her collaborative\, engaging and people-centered leadership style. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/ethical-challenges-in-healthcare-leadership-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:2021 ACHENTX General Membership Convocation
DESCRIPTION:ACHENTX’s premier event of the year!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this year’s ACHE of North Texas General Membership Convocation as we have a conversation with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Dallas City Manager T. C. Broadnax; with the discussion being facilitated by W. Stephen Love\, President and CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.\n\n\nThe evening will kick off with some networking. Using the ACE Virtual Events/REMO platform\, attendees will join a small “table” with other attendees and everyone will be encouraged to roam from one virtual table to another during this time – getting to know or reconnecting with as many peers as possible. \nThen\, prior to hearing from our special guest speakers\, we will have a brief update on the ACHENTX chapter; and our 2021 ACHENTX Awards recipients will also be recognized for their contributions to the chapter and the local healthcare community. \n  \nVirtual Networking: 5:15-6pm \nPresentations: 6-8pm \n  \nGuest Speakers: \nMayor Mattie Parker\nMayor of Fort Worth\nFort Worth\, Texas \nT.C. Broadnax\nDallas City Manager\nDallas\, Texas \nW. Stephen Love\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer\nDallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council \n  \nRegister Now!\n\n  \n\nSpeakers Biographies \n  \n\n\n\nMattie Parker was elected in June 2021 as the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth and the youngest mayor of any large city in the U.S. Leading the fastest growing large city in the nation\, Parker has set her focus on key issues that move Fort Worth forward including economic development growth\, innovative transportation and mobility solutions\, quality education opportunities for every student\, and building safer\, more prosperous communities. \nParker is a licensed attorney\, with more than seventeen years of experience in national\, state and local public affairs\, including her service as the chief of staff for Mayor and the Fort Worth City Council where she helped shape major policy decisions on a variety of complex issues. She was the founding CEO of Fort Worth Cradle to Career and the Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership. \n  \n\n  \n\n\nT.C. Broadnax began serving as Dallas City Manager on Feb. 1\, 2017. Prior to becoming City Manager for the City of Dallas\, he served as City Manager of Tacoma\, Washington for five years. He also served as Assistant City Manager of the City of San Antonio and in Pompano Beach\, Florida. Broadnax has more than 24 years of local government management experience. \nAs Dallas City Manager\, he presides over an annual budget of $4.35 billion. He is also responsible for 39 city departments and nearly 13\,000 employees. He works towards transparency and accountability in every city he has served in the spirit of “Service First”. \nBroadnax earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communications at Washburn University\, Topeka\, KS and a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas. \n  \n\n\n\nW. 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 promote patient safety\, quality healthcare and coordination in the delivery of healthcare within the North Texas market. He served as 2015 Chair for the Conference of Metropolitan and Regional Hospitals Association in the United States. He also previously served on the Children at Risk Board for North Texas and Mothers Against Drunk Driving Dallas. He serves on the Southwest Region Board for the American Heart Association; Southwest Transplant Alliance; Cure Glaucoma Foundation Advisory Board; North Texas Eye Research Institute; the Metropolitan YMCA Board of Directors; the Board of Directors of Prism Health North Texas and the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mr. Love has worked in healthcare management for over 40 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\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Now!\n  \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/2021-achentx-general-membership-convocation/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:The Bold Path: Minority Women in Healthcare Navigating Executive Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this very special event being offered by our ACHENTX Diversity & Inclusion Committee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACHE members can self-report this virtual event through the ache.org portal for approval to receive 1.0 Qualified credit. \n  \nOur guest presenters for this evening’s program will be: \nTiffany Northern\, FACHE\nChief Operating Officer\nTexas Health Resources \nSuzanne Jackson\, FACHE\nVice President of Urgent Care\nHCA \nColea Owens\, MBA\, BSN\, RN (Moderator)\nAssociate Dean of Nursing\nWest Coast University \nSandra Sneed\nVice President of Operations\nTexas Health Arlington \nAngela Vincent Michael\nManager\, Improvement Academy\, Performance Analytics & MCCN\nMethodist Health System \n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers Bios:\nSuzanne Beauvoir Jackson\, FACHE\, is a creative healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of building relationships\, executing on strategies and ensuring operational excellence\, Suzanne is a 19 year veteran of HCA Healthcare. She has held hospital CEO\, COO and Associate Administrator leadership roles\, and currently is serving as HCA’s Vice President of Urgent Care Services responsible for clinic operations\, staff training and development as well as regulatory compliance & accreditation. Currently\, HCA urgent care operates over 160 clinics across 19 markets and has plans to continue its growth.  \nA native of Skokie\, Illinois\, Suzanne started her career as a healthcare consultant in the Chicago office of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young after receiving a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois – Champaign.  \nA Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives\, she has continued to promote excellence in healthcare management through involvement with local service organizations\, such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.\, Crisis Link\, Virginia State University’s Business Council and the North Texas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. Suzanne was appointed to the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s Council for Women\, served as ACHE District 2’s Regent At Large\, and served as a board member for the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity & Health Equity. Currently\, Suzanne is a board member of the Urgent Care Association Foundation and is serving on the inaugural Urgent Care Association Commission on Diversity.  \nSuzanne\, her husband and two daughters\, Taylor and Zoe\, have resided in the Dallas area since August of 2017. \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 and technology changes. 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 at Methodist Health System\, she collaborates with leaders at all levels of the organization to advance patient care and employee engagement using the lens of improvement and analytics. 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 9 year old daughter\, 6 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”. \nTiffany Northern\, MHA\, FACHE\,  is the chief operating officer for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. In this role\, Tiffany will provide administrative direction for all ancillary and support areas of the hospital. She is accountable for achieving the financial\, operational and service delivery objectives of the hospital. Before joining Texas Health\, Tiffany served as the vice president of operations for MedStar Health\, based in Washington D.C.  Northern holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University\, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Alabama State University. In 2011\, Northern earned and continues to hold the distinction as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). She was also named nationally as one of only six 2019 Executive Diversity Program Scholars with the American College for Healthcare Executives. \n  \nColea Owens is a MBA prepared Nurse Leader dedicated to providing solutions for nursing workforce development and equitable healthcare delivery. She has a background in process improvement and nursing professional development initiatives. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Nursing Administration for West Coast University- Richardson.  \nSandra Sneed is an accomplished senior leader with a successful track record in hospital operations\, strategic business initiatives\, physician and employee engagement and service lines.  \nShe has extensive experience in operational leadership and financial management for: Facilities\, Environmental services\, Food and Nutrition Services\, Biomedical Engineering\, Emergency Management and Public Safety.  \nShe has led hospital service lines and clinical departments; Neurosciences\, Orthopedics\, Oncology\, Surgical Services\, Rehabilitation Services\, Emergency Services\, Pharmacy\, Radiology\, Pathology/Laboratory and Ambulatory services.  \nSandra develops high performing teams and drives execution via her collaborative\, engaging and people-centered leadership style. \n \n \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-bold-path-minority-women-in-healthcare-navigating-executive-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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SUMMARY:DFW Healthcare Student Summit
DESCRIPTION:Please Join Us for Our Second Annual DFW Healthcare Student Summit\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n  \n9-9:55am – Healthcare Leadership Panel \n10-11am – Breakout Sessions \n\nPharmaceuticals\nProject Management\nQuality and Patient Safety\nDigitization of Healthcare\n\nNote: This event will be via zoom . \nRegister Here\nModerator: \nDr. Britt Berrett\, FACHE\, Program Director of Healthcare Leadership & Management Jindal School of Management at University of Texas at Dallas \nBritt Berrett\, FACHE served as the president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas\, a 900-bed hospital\, and executive vice president of the Texas Health Resources (THR) network of 24 facilities and more than 250 ambulatory centers located throughout North Texas prior to joining UT Dallas. Previously he was the president and chief executive officer of Medical City and Medical City Children’s Hospital\, the flagship medical center for the North Texas Division of HCA. He also served as a CEO as part of the SHARP Healthcare system in San Diego\, Calif. With almost 30 years of both not-for-profit and for-profit executive healthcare experience\, he has navigated some of the most complicated organizational and environmental challenges in healthcare. In his executive role\, his organizations have achieved recognition for exceptional organizational performance and employee engagement. Berrett has experienced an inspiring level of success through his commitment to teams and organizational culture. Throughout his career\, he has served on 17 boards of directors for industry and community organizations and agencies. He brings his professional and educational experience to The University of Texas at Dallas to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders. \n  \nPanelists: \n  \nAngela Michael\, MHS-HFM\, LSSBB\, CPHQ\, CIC\, Manager for Improvement Academy at Methodist Health System \nAngela 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 at Methodist Health System\, she collaborates with leaders at all levels of the organization to advance patient care and employee engagement. 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 9 year old daughter\, 6 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  \nJared Lange MBA\, Director for Business Sustainability and Development at Parkland \nJared joined Parkland Health & Hospital System in March 2019 and is the Director of Business Sustainability and Development. Jared’s role is responsible for leading strategic efforts to identify cost-saving and additional revenue opportunities for Parkland. Also\, Jared is actively involved in Parkland’s fight against the Covid pandemic. Jared helped lead the activation of one of the first testing drive-thrus in the country in March of 2020\, with the ability to test hundreds of people per day. Also\, he managed two mega vaccine sites with the capacity to vaccinate thousands of people per day in early 2021. \nBefore joining Parkland\, Jared served in various consulting and operations roles. He was a Sr. Operations Consultant for CallisonRTKL\, where he helped define the future processes that would drive the conceptual design of a new facility. Also\, Jared spent the first seven years of his career with Crothall Healthcare\, working in various support service roles in hospitals across the country. \nJared obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Economics from Wabash College and earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. In addition\, he obtained his Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt from IISE. He’s the Chair of the Membership and Networking Committee for the ACHE of North Texas Chapter. Also\, he’s the President of Wabash College’s DFW Alumni Board of Governors. \n  \nFraser Hay\, FACHE\, President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital\, Hurst-Euless-Bedford \nFraser Hay is the President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford (THHEB)\, where he has served since the beginning of 2018. He has worked as an executive in progressive leadership roles within Texas Health Resources since 2010\, first at Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth and then Texas Health Plano\, before moving to THHEB. \nIn his current role\, Fraser oversees the daily operations\, strategic planning\, business development\, continuous improvement\, and hospital culture for the more than 1\,300 employees\, 200 volunteers\, and 800 active staff physicians and allied health professionals. \nThroughout his career\, Fraser has overseen more than $125 million in construction projects and has been known for his collaborative leadership style that focuses on building partnerships with physicians and hospital staff to collectively enhance the care provided. \nFraser received his BBA in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and then his Masters in Health Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. He completed his residency with INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City. \nHe is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and was honored as the 2015 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year by the North Texas Chapter of ACHE\, and the 2017 Young Healthcare Executive of the Year by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. \nFraser is actively involved in his profession and community by serving on the Boards of the Texas Health Southlake hospital\, Texas Health Bedford Surgery Center\, North Texas Chapter of ACHE\, HEB ISD Education Foundation\, and is actively involved in his church and children’s activities. \n  \nBreakout Session Hosts: \n• Pharmaceuticals \n          –Marva M. Goins\, Pharm.D.\, M.B.A.\, DPLA\, FACHE\, Director of Pharmacy at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth \n• Project Management \n          –Dr. Brandon Goertz\, Vice President of Professional and Support Services at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst – Euless – Bedford \n• Quality and Patient Safety \n          —Tracy B. Chamblee\, PhD\, APRN\, PCNS-BC\, AE-C\, CPHQ\, CPPS\, Clinical Executive at UNTHSC\, Managing Editor for the journal of Pediatric Nursing and Former Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Children’s Health \n• Digitization of Healthcare \n          –Dr. Mehmet Ayvaci\, is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas Dallas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n \n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/dfw-healthcare-student-summit-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ACHE of North Texas":MAILTO:info@achentx.org
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