For Members starting on the journey to attain board certification and the FACHE^® credential, ACHE offers complimentary resources to help members succeed so they can be formally recognized for their competency, professionalism, ethical decision making and commitment to lifelong learning. These resources, which include the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management Reference Manual and quarterly Advancement Information webinars, are designed to be supplements to other available Board of Governors Exam study resources, such as the Board of Governors Review Course and Online Tutorial.

• The Reference Manual, found at ache.org/FACHE, includes a practice 230-question exam and answer key, a list of recommended readings, test-taker comments and study tips.
• Fellow Advancement Information webinars provide a general overview of the Fellow advancement process, including information about the Board of Governors Exam, and allow participants to ask questions about the advancement process. An upcoming session is scheduled for Dec. 14. Register online at ache.org/FACHE.

ACHE would like to know if your organization is offering a postgraduate fellowship for the upcoming year. If so, we encourage you to add it to our complimentary Directory of Postgraduate Administrative Fellowships at ache.org/Postgrad.

As a healthcare leader, you know how crucial it is to attract and develop highly qualified professionals in your organization. Gain exposure and start attracting top-notch applicants by posting your organization’s program on ACHE’s Directory. You may add a new listing or update a previous one at any time by completing the Online Listing Form.

Questions? Please contact Audrey Meyer, membership coordinator, at (312) 424-9308 or email ameyer@ache.org, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.

The ACHE Nominating Committee has agreed on a slate to be presented to the Council of Regents on March 24, at the Council of Regents meeting in Chicago. All nominees have been notified and have agreed to serve if elected. All terms begin at the close of the Council meeting on March 24. The 2018 slate is as follows:

Nominating Committee Member, District 1 (two-year term ending in 2020)
Carle-Marie P. Memnon, FACHE
Senior Director
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York

Nominating Committee Member, District 4 (two-year term ending in 2020)
Michael O. Ugwueke, DHA, FACHE
President/CEO
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis, Tenn.

Nominating Committee Member, District 5 (two-year term ending in 2020)
Chisun S. Chun, FACHE
Director, Clinical Operations
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
San Diego

Governor (three-year term ending in 2021)
Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE
CEO
Alameda Health System
San Leandro, Calif.

Governor (three-year term ending in 2021)
Teri G. Fontenot, FACHE
President/CEO
Woman’s Hospital
Baton Rouge, La.

Governor (three-year term ending in 2021)
Laura Robertson, FACHE
CEO
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, Ariz.

Governor (three-year term ending in 2021)
Col Gigi A. Simko, FACHE
U.S. Air Force

Chairman-Elect
Heather J. Rohan, FACHE
President
HCA–TriStar Health Division
Brentwood, Tenn.

Additional nominations for members of the Nominating Committee may be made from the floor at the annual Council of Regents meeting. Additional nominations for the offices of Chairman-Elect and Governor may be made in the following manner: Any Fellow may be nominated by written petition of at least 15 members of the Council of Regents. Petitions must be received in the ACHE headquarters office (American College of Healthcare Executives, 1 N. Franklin St., Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60606-3529) at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting of the Council of Regents. Regents shall be notified in writing of nominations at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting of the Council of Regents.

Thanks to the members of the Nominating Committee for their contributions in this important assignment:

Richard D. Cordova, FACHE
Edward H. Lamb, FACHE
Dolores G. Clement, DrPH, FACHE
Ed Hamilton, FACHE
Kim A. King, FACHE
Stephen M. Merz, FACHE
Stephen J. Pribyl, FACHE
Adam C. Walmus, FACHE

ACHE’s 2018–2019 Nominating Committee is calling for applications for service beginning in 2019. All members are encouraged to participate in the nominating process. ACHE Fellows are eligible for any of the Governor and Chairman-Elect vacancies and are eligible for the Nominating Committee vacancies within their district. Open positions on the slate include:

• Nominating Committee Member, District 2 (two-year term ending in 2021)
• Nominating Committee Member, District 3 (two-year term ending in 2021)
• Nominating Committee Member, District 6 (two-year term ending in 2021)
• Four Governors (three-year terms ending in 2022)
• Chairman-Elect

Please refer to the following district designations for the open positions:

• District 2: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
• District 3: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
• District 6: Air Force, Army, Navy, Veterans Affairs

Candidates for Chairman-Elect and Governor should submit an application to serve that includes a copy of their resume and up to 10 letters of support. For details, please review the Candidate Guidelines, including guidance from the Board of Governors to the Nominating Committee regarding the personal competencies of Chairman-Elect and Governor candidates and the composition of the Board of Governors.

Candidates for the Nominating Committee should only submit a letter of self-nomination and a copy of their resume.

Applications to serve and self-nominations must be submitted electronically to jnolan@ache.org and must be received by July 15. All correspondence should be addressed to Edward H. Lamb, FACHE, chairman, Nominating Committee, c/o Julie Nolan, American College of Healthcare Executives, 1 N. Franklin St., Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60606-3529.

The first meeting of ACHE’s 2018–2019 Nominating Committee will be held on March 27, during the 2018 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago. The committee will be in open session at 2:45 p.m. During the meeting, an orientation session will be conducted for potential candidates, giving them the opportunity to ask questions regarding the nominating process. Immediately following the orientation, an open forum will be provided for ACHE members to present and discuss their views of ACHE leadership needs.

Following the July 15 submission deadline, the committee will meet to determine which candidates for Chairman-Elect and Governor will be interviewed. All candidates will be notified in writing of the committee’s decision by Sept. 30, and candidates for Chairman-Elect and Governor will be interviewed in person on Oct. 25.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Nolan at (312) 424-9367 or jnolan@ache.org.

 

 

The full conference early bird rate of $250 has been extended until midnight on Monday, December 11th!  Register now and SAVE!

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Hotel Room Reservations

This is a reminder that the Hotel Room Block for the 2018 Mega Conference will be expiring on December 15th! After that time, room availability and price cannot be guaranteed.  So make your reservation now! Discounted rates for Sunday are also available.  Call the Kalahari for pricing. Hotel Room reservations for this event must be made by individual attendees.  Call 1-877-253-5466 and request a room in the 2018 Mega Healthcare Conference Room Block.

Questions??

Please visit the FAQ page on our website. If you have additional questions, contact our Meeting Planner, Wendy Ellwein, at (651)340-6426 or info@megawisconsin.com.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

The 2018 Mega Conference Planning Committee

Deputy Insurance Commissioner J.P. Wieske will outline what a Wisconsin version of the Affordable Care Act could look like at a Dec. 13 Newsmaker Event.

Wieske announced this fall the state is considering applying for a 1332 waiver from the law, which allows states to develop unique solutions for providing affordable healthcare coverage. Wieske will discuss the state’s next steps, as well as provide an update on open enrollment and the current insurance market.

Wieske has served as the state’s deputy insurance commissioner since 2016. Before that he was the department’s legislative liaison and public information officer for five years. He previously served as the executive director of the Council of Affordable Health Insurance.

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The 2018 Mega Healthcare Conference
January 15-17, 2018
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center

 Presented by:
AAHAM WI Chapter, HIPAA COW, HFMA WI Chapter and WMGMA (In Collaboration with ACHE WI Chapter)

Conference registrations are still being accepted ~ Early Bird Rate expires in 1 week!  Register before midnight on November 20th and save $50 on a full conference registration! Click on the links below for additional information and to register!

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Questions??

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We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The 2018 Mega Conference Planning Committee

Whether lawmakers should reform the state’s workers’ compensation program is shaping up to be a top legislative issue this fall.  Business and labor groups contend that treatments are too expensive and see a fee schedule as a solution.

Provider groups tell a different story. They say costs per claim are below the national average, while patient satisfaction rates remain high and workers return to the job faster than other states.  Learn more about the latest legislative proposal, including new efforts to combat opioid abuse, at a Wisconsin Health News panel, Tuesday Nov. 7 in Madison.

Panelists:

• Joanne Alig, Senior Vice President of Policy and Research, Wisconsin Hospital Association
• Mark Grapentine, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Wisconsin Medical Society
• Chris Reader, Director of Health and Human Resources Policy, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

When: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (discussion begins promptly at noon.)

Where: Madison Club, 5 East Wilson Street, Madison

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The 2017-2018 LDP cohort visited HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay on October 13, 2017. The morning included presentations by Heidi Warpinski, MS, RN, CPNP, Executive Director HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital; Kaitlin Brice, FACHE, VP of Strategy & Development, Prevea Health, HSHS EWD- Divisional Director of Strategic Services and Tom Bayer, FACHE, SVP Strategic and Regional Development. Following lunch, the group met with Chris Jensema, Ph.D, MS., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Division Chief Human Resource Officer and Chris Brabant, FACHE, Executive Director Surgical Services SMG-SVG Heart, Lung and Vascular Center. This site visit was hosted by LDP Member, Shana Kettunen, Director of Business Development- Care Coordination, HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

ACHE-WI chapter members and guests attended the La Crosse Oktoberfest Networking Event at the beautiful Charmant Hotel On October 5, 2017. This was a free event and a great success! Attendees enjoyed festive beers as they celebrated Oktoberfest and connected with colleagues and friends.