BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mhalink.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20260209T024214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T134648Z UID:10000410-1776243600-1776267000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:The Managed Care Summit: Navigating What’s Next DESCRIPTION:$219   Per-Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note \n Attendees will need to re-set their password on MHA’s Member Portal before registering due to a recent system upgrade. Click here for guidance or simply click “Forgot My Password” and follow the instructions upon registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for MHA’s inaugural Managed Care Summit! \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\nThe Managed Care Summit: Navigating What’s Next: \n\n\n\nPolicy\, performance\, and partnerships shaping the future of care \n\n\n\n8:15 – 9 a.m.: Breakfast & Registration  \n\n\n\n9 – 9:05 a.m.: Welcome!   \n\n\n\n\nKaren Granoff\, Senior Director\, Payer Relations and Managed Care Policy\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n\n9:05 – 10:00 a.m.: The Big Pivot: The 2026 National Landscape: Positioning Yourself to Maximize Your Brand  \n\n\n\nThis keynote will explore how healthcare organizations can develop an authentic brand strategy and market positioning that builds patient trust\, strengthens reputation\, and supports long-term growth. Drawing on experience working with leading organizations\, Kevin Thilborger of Unlocked Health will share practical insights on how healthcare leaders can clearly define their brand\, communicate their value\, and stand out in an increasingly competitive and complex healthcare environment.  \n\n\n\n\nKevin Thilborger\, Chief Revenue Strategy and Managed Care Officer\, Unlock Health  \n\n\n\n\n10 – 10:45 a.m.: AI in Healthcare\, Part I: Today’s Regulatory Environment\, Challenges and Opportunities   \n\n\n\nThis session will provide hospital leaders with an overview of the evolving state and federal regulatory landscape surrounding AI in healthcare. Speakers will examine emerging guardrails\, governance frameworks\, and compliance considerations\, while highlighting potential challenges organizations may face as they evaluate and implement AI-driven tools. Participants will gain practical insights to help navigate regulatory expectations while responsibly leveraging AI to advance care delivery and operational performance.  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nDoug Brown\, Partner\, Manatt  \n\n\n\n\n\nRandi Seigel\, Partner\, Manatt \n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11 a.m.: BREAK  \n\n\n\n11 – 11:45 a.m.: AI in Healthcare\, Part II: From Strategy to Practice – AI in Utilization Management \n\n\n\nIn this session\, ClarityCare CEO Hermine Tranie will discuss how health plans are using AI to support the adjudication of complex clinical cases in real time. She will also address the critical safeguards required to ensure accuracy\, maintain inter-rater reliability\, and preserve appropriate human oversight in the decision-making process. Hospital leaders will gain insight into how these technologies are being deployed today and what they may mean for payer-provider interactions moving forward.   \n\n\n\n\nHermine Tranie\, CEO\, ClarityCare AI \n\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Value-Based Contracting  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Foley & Lardner attorneys will discuss key considerations when entering into value-based contracts with health plans. The conversation will explore the potential benefits and risks of these arrangements\, common contractual pitfalls\, and practical strategies hospital leaders should keep in mind to protect their organizations while advancing value-based care.  \n\n\n\n\nKinal Patel\, Partner\, Foley & Lardner LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAllie Shalom\, Senior Counsel\, Foley & Lardner LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nLawrence W. Vernaglia\, Partner\, Foley & Lardner LLP\n\n\n\n\n12:30 –1:15 p.m.: LUNCH  \n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: Fireside Chat: Strategic Collaborations Among Payers and Providers  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Jeff Leibach of BRC and Marc Spooner of .406 Ventures and Spooner Advisors will share insights on the evolving payer-provider landscape and discuss strategies for turning today’s pressures into productive collaboration. The conversation will focus on practical approaches to strengthening negotiations\, aligning incentives\, and building partnerships that support both financial sustainability and high-quality care.  \n\n\n\n\nJeffrey Leibach\, Managing Director\, Berkeley Research Group  \n\n\n\n\n\nMarc Spooner\, Executive in Residence\, .406 Ventures \n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: The Commonwealth Weighs In  \n\n\n\nAt a time when cost pressures and sustainability concerns are intensifying\, this session will highlight how state leaders are working with healthcare stakeholders to address these challenges. HPC Executive Director David Seltz will discuss the Commission’s ongoing efforts to promote affordability and system accountability. Dr. Ryan Schwartz\, Chief of the Office of Accountable Care and Behavioral Health at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services\, will share perspectives on how MassHealth is approaching these issues and advancing strategies to ensure a strong\, sustainable program for the future.  \n\n\n\n\nRyan Schwarz\, M.D.\, Chief\, Office of Accountable Care and Behavioral Health\, Executive Office of Health and Human Services \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Seltz\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Health Policy Commission \n\n\n\n\n3:20 p.m.: Next Steps \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/managed-care-summit/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Managed-Care-2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20260116T143009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183643Z UID:10000405-1772530200-1772542800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA’s Annual Joint Commission 2026 Update DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT\n\n\n\nThose registering for this virtual event will receive the recording and slides after the presentation\, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event. Be sure to register and review the material at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129 Per Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEvent Contact\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will need to re-set their password on MHA’s Member Portal before registering due to a recent system upgrade. Click here for guidance or simply click “Forgot My Password” and follow the instructions upon registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates from industry experts and peers\, including hospitals that have undergone Joint Commission survey process in 2025 and the new Accreditation 360 process in 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m.: Welcome \n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n9:35 – 9:40 a.m.: Joint Commission Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nKathryn Spates\, J.D.\, Executive Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations\, Joint Commission \n\n\n\n9:40 – 10:30 a.m.: Joint Commission Survey Enhancements – Accreditation 360 \n\n\n\nTheresa Hendricksen\, R.N.\, Vice President of Field Operations and Associate Chief Nursing Executive\, Joint Commission \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Joint Commission Innovations to Accelerate Improvement \n\n\n\nElizabeth Mort\, M.D.\, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer\, Joint Commission \n\n\n\n11:30 – 11:35 a.m.: BREAK \n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Survey Readiness and Results: 2025 Experiences from the Field \n\n\n\nChristi Barney\, R.N.\, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health \n\n\n\nJennifer La Luz\, Vice President of Operations\, Kent Hospital\, Care New England Health System \n\n\n\nCynthia Marlin\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Quality\, Patient Safety\, Regulatory & Infection Prevention\, Cape Cod Healthcare \n\n\n\nSherri Sprague\, R.N.\, SVP Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer\, Kent Hospital\, Care New England Health System \n\n\n\n12:20 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Panel Discussion: 2026 Experiences from the Field\, So Far \n\n\n\nModerator: Patricia Noga\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nCynthia Marlin\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Quality\, Patient Safety\, Regulatory & Infection Prevention\, Cape Cod Healthcare \n\n\n\nTricia Ide\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Quality & Patient Safety\, New England Baptist Hospital \n\n\n\nKatie Corrigan\, R.N.\, Director\, Quality & Patient Safety\, New England Baptist Hospital \n\n\n\nLori Reed Puff\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer & Director\, Patient Care Services\, Baystate Wing Hospital \n\n\n\nCarrie Ferrindino\, R.N.\, Manager of Quality\, Baystate Wing Hospital \n\n\n\nNick Connors\, Manager Facilities & Engineering\, Baystate Wing Hospital \n\n\n\n1 p.m.: Next Steps \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-annual-joint-commission-2026-update/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-3-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250630T172226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152626Z UID:10000378-1769677200-1769702400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$449/PP Member\n\n\n\n\n\n$849/PP Non-Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136\n\n\n\n\nMAIL -  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nWelcome \n\n\n\nAnne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham\, MHA Board Chair \n\n\n\nWhere We Are: People\, Places\, and Practice  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Dandorph\, President & CEO\, Tufts Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\nSpiros Hatiras\, President & CEO\, Holyoke Medical Center & Valley Health Systems \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Lauf\, President & CEO\, Cape Cod Healthcare \n\n\n\n\n\nDarlene Rodowicz\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Health Systems \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Chris Lisinski\, Senior Reporter\, CommonWealth Beacon\n\n\n\n\nMorning Keynote: Lucian Leape Legacy for Patient Safety \n\n\n\nAtul Gawande\, M.D. John and Cyndy Fish Chair in Surgery\, Brigham & Women’s Hospital\, Samuel O. Their Professor of the Practice of Surgery\, Harvard Medical School\, Distinguished Professor in Residence\, Ariadne labs \n\n\n\nWhere We’ve Been: Recovering & Redefining Massachusetts Hospitals Post-Steward   \n\n\n\n\nAlastair Bell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Medical Center Health System \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Fernandez\, President & CEO\, Brown University Health \n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Richardson\, President & CEO\, Merrimack Health \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Kate Walsh\, former Secretary\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services  \n\n\n\n\nBREAK \n\n\n\nThe Health of a Nation: Progress\, Challenges\, and Navigating What’s Next  \n\n\n\n\nRick Pollack\, President & CEO\, American Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Address \n\n\n\nGovernor Maura Healey \n\n\n\nLUNCH then Awards & Recognitions \n\n\n\nDriving a Competitive Commonwealth: Business Perspectives on Opportunity\, Affordability\, and Unity  \n\n\n\n\nJD Chesloff\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Business Roundtable \n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Howgate\, President\, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\nJames E. Rooney\, President & CEO\, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\n\n\nBrooke Thomson\, President & CEO\, Associated Industries of Massachusetts \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Jon Chesto\, Reporter\, The Boston Globe  \n\n\n\n\nHigh Quality Care for All: Reflections on the 25 Year Journey in Massachusetts \n\n\n\n\nJoseph Betancourt\, M.D.\, President\, The Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction: Kevin Churchwell\, M.D.\, CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\nBREAK \n\n\n\nWhere Innovation Meets Regulation: A Conversation with State Policy Leaders  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Caljouw\, Commissioner\, Division of Insurance \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Levine\, Undersecretary for MassHealth\, Executive Office of Health and Human Services \n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Rosenthal\, Undersecretary of Health\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Seltz\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Health Policy Commission \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Alan Sager\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Health Law\, Policy & Management\, Boston University\n\n\n\n\nWhere We’re Going: Embracing the Possibilities for Massachusetts’ Most Essential Sector  \n\n\n\n\nAimee Brewer\, President & CEO\, Sturdy Health \n\n\n\n\n\nEric Dickson\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, UMass Memorial Health  \n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Lee\, President & COO\, Nantucket Cottage Hospital \n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Tabb\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Yvonne Hao\, COO & General Partner\, Flagship Pioneering; former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development \n\n\n\n\nClosing RemarksAnne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham\, MHA Board Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for the state’s top healthcare leaders\, policymakers\, and influencers to convene and discuss the biggest topics facing the provider community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as a Sponsor of MHA’s 89th Annual Meeting \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event will bring together senior executives and leaders from across the healthcare industry to discuss the latest trends\, innovations\, and challenges facing healthcare today. \n\n\n\nAs a sponsor\, you will gain exceptional visibility among a diverse group of attendees\, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with key decision-makers in the industry. \n\n\n\n\nContact Amy Smalarz for Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights from our 2025 year annual meeting: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-89th-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\,\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AM26-Logo-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250414T191933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T202554Z UID:10000361-1764921600-1764945000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$275/PP Member \n\n\n\n$375/PP Non-Members \n\n\n\nTable Reservations are also now open! \n\n\n\nReserve a table for your team or group; each table seats 7. For details or reservations\, contact Lsnelson@mhalink.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior Partner at Life Sciences\, McKinsey & Company | Advisor to CEOs and teams.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker on Stress and Leadership in the Workplace | Columbia Business School Professor | Host of The TED Business Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\nClinical Psychologist | Featured in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, BBC News and many more outlets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast and Registration \n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\, Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co. and T. Jazelle \n\n\n\n9 – 9:20 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcome! \n\n\n\nValerie Fleishman\, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, MBA\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, MHA Trustee and Former Board Chair \n\n\n\nKim Driscoll\, Lieutenant Governor\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts \n\n\n\nEmcee Welcome: Eileen Curran\, Director\, Public Relations\, Franciscan Children’s \n\n\n\n9:20 – 10:10 a.m.: Leadership Blind spots: Identify and Overcome What’s Holding You Back \n\n\n\nModupe Akinola\, Professor\, Columbia Business School and Host\, TED Business Podcast \n\n\n\nWhat are the leadership blind spots and common pitfalls that hold back so many senior managers and executives? How do you formalize a process to make better decisions? How do you persuade and influence key stakeholders? Drawing on deep research and delivered with an easy-going grace\, Modupe shows you how to leverage the unique portfolio of skills\, talents\, and backgrounds of those you manage to drive for your team and your organization and be that effective\, even inspiring\, leader. \n\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK \n\n\n\nMeet & Greet the Keynote\, Vendors & Exhibits Open \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Building Team Resilience When It Matters Most \n\n\n\n\nLindsay Gainer\, R.N.\, President and Chief Operations Officer\, MGB Medical Group\n\n\n\nYvonne Hao\, Chief Operating Officer & General Partner\, Flagship Pioneering; former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\nDorosella (Dora) Green\, Head of Health Equity\, Community Health-US Public Affairs\, Takeda Pharmaceuticals  \n\n\n\nDallas Ducar\,R.N.\, Executive Vice President\, Donor Engagement and External Relations\, Fenway Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Aimee Brewer\, MPH\, President & CEO\, Sturdy Health \n\n\n\nIn today’s rapidly evolving landscape\, uncertainty is a constant. But strong leadership can turn disruption into opportunity. This panel explores how leaders can foster team resilience\, maintain trust\, and drive performance during challenging times. Hear from experienced women executives who’ve led through crises and learn practical strategies to support and strengthen your teams when it matters most. \n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Women’s SPOTLIGHT Series: Health & Wealth \n\n\n\nClosing the Women’s Health Gap & Creating Strategies and Structures that Drive Change \n\n\n\nLucy Pérez\, Senior Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Boston office\, Global Leader\, McKinsey Health Institute\, leader of Life Sciences practice \n\n\n\nDespite advancements in medicine\, significant disparities persist in women’s health research\, access\, and outcomes. Lucy will discuss actionable solutions from policy reform to inclusive research to build a more equitable future for all women. \n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH & Networking \n\n\n\nVendors and Exhibits Open \n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15 p.m.: How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critic and Perfectionists \n\n\n\nEllen Hendriksen\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist\, Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and author\, How To Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists \n\n\n\nPerfectionism\, conflating who we are with our performance\, never feeling good enough. Any of this sound familiar? Perfectionism is a mindset that demands us to perform as superbly as possible to be considered sufficient as a person. But… it’s a misnomer: perfectionism isn’t about striving to be perfect. It’s about never feeling good enough. You don’t need a “new you”\, you don’t even have to do anything overtly differently. Small shifts in mindset can help us discover a kinder\, gentler regard for ourselves without abandoning all that our hard work and high standards have gotten us\, and Dr. Hendriksen will show you how. \n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 p.m.: Fireside Chat \n\n\n\nAnne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham; MHA Board Chair-Elect \n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, MBA\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health; MHA Trustee and Former Board Chair \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation with a leading healthcare CEO as she reflects on her journey driving meaningful change both within her organization and across the national landscape. From advancing local initiatives to shaping broader system transformation\, she’ll share insights on leadership\, innovation\, and what it takes to move the ball forward in healthcare today. \n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:30 p.m.: Leading with Purpose\, Powered by Courage \n\n\n\n\nState Representative Marjorie C. Decker\, 25th Middlesex District\, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health\n\n\n\nState Senator Cindy Friedman\, 4th Middlesex District\, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing\n\n\n\nState Representative Tram T. Nguyen\, 18th Essex District\, Chair of the House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability\n\n\n\nState Representative Adrianne Pusateri Ramos\, 14th  Essex District\, House Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Emily Dulong\, Vice President of Government Advocacy and Public Policy\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association \n\n\n\nIn times of uncertainty\, rapid change\, and growing public scrutiny\, leadership in the public arena demands more than policy expertise. It requires conviction\, courage\, and a deep sense of purpose. This conversation features legislators who have navigated the complexities of governance\, advocacy\, and public service with integrity and resilience. Through personal stories and lessons learned\, they will share how they balance competing priorities\, build consensus across divides\, and make bold decisions guided by values rather than convenience. Whether you’re leading a team\, a community\, or a cause\, this discussion will inspire you to lead with heart\, purpose\, and the courage to make a difference. \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m.: Final Reflections & Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\, Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co.\, and T.Jazelle Bracelets [NEW in 2025!] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/2025-annual-women-leaders-in-healthcare-conference/ LOCATION:Westin Seaport\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Womens-Conference-Website-2025-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250414T175607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T154556Z UID:10000360-1761123600-1761147000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:The Healthcare Well-being Summit: Investment\, Implementation\, and Transformation  DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n$219/PP Individual Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Description:   \n\n\n\nThe Healthcare Well-Being Summit is a one-day program designed to equip healthcare leaders with the tools and strategies to address burnout\, foster resilience\, and cultivate a culture of well-being within their organizations. Through a blend of presentation formats and distinct tracks\, tailored to different groups and initiatives\, participants will gain actionable insights from experts\, engage in interactive discussions\, and develop personalized plans to create a healthier and more sustainable healthcare workforce.  \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 a.m.: Welcome! MMS and MHA Leadership\n\n\n\n\nSteven Defossez\, MD\, Vice President\, Clinical Integration\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\nMaureen Daniels\, Director\, Wellness & Community Health\, Berkshire Health Systems\n\n\n\nOlivia Liao\, MD\, President\, Massachusetts Medical Society; Ophthalmologist\, Lexington Eye Associates; Founder & Co-Owner\, Surgisite Boston\n\n\n\n\n9:10 – 10:00 a.m.: Morning Keynote | Healthcare Professional Well-being:  The “How”\n\n\n\nThis presentation will feature practical approaches to help healthcare organizations support the well-being of their healthcare professionals \n\n\n\n\nChantal Brazeau\, MD\, Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry\, Assistant Dean for Faculty Vitality\, New Jersey Medical School; Assistant Dean for Faculty Vitality\, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Chief Wellness Officer\, Rutgers Health\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:45 a.m.: Leveraging Survey Insights to Enhance Clinician Occupational Well-Being and Retention\n\n\n\nModerator: Steve Defossez\, MD\, Vice President\, MHA Clinical Integration\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nWilliam Creevy\, MD\, President and CEO\, Boston University Medical Group; Associate Dean of Faculty Practice & Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\n\n\n\nHeather Edwards\, MD\, Division Chief\, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology\, Boston Medical Center; Associate Professor\, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, Chair\, Gender Equity\, Office of Equity\, Vitality and Inclusion\n\n\n\nAlexis Gallardo Foreman\, DNP\, Assistant Professor\, Pulmonary\, Allergy\, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine\, Co-Director\, Tobacco Treatment Center at Boston Medical Center\, Co-Director\, Chronic Respiratory Failure Clinic at Boston Medical Center\, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\n\n\n\nMeghan Hassinger\, MBA\, Director of Project Management\, Office of Equity\, Vitality and Inclusion\, Boston University Medical Group\n\n\n\nCassandra Pierre\, MD\, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine; Chair\, Diversity & Inclusion\, Office of Equity\, Vitality and Inclusion\n\n\n\n\nSession focus: Translating clinician survey data into actionable strategies that support occupational well-being. The discussion will explore how to interpret feedback\, implement initiatives that strengthen recruitment and retention\, and build the leadership commitment necessary to foster a culture where clinicians feel heard\, valued\, and supported. \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11 a.m.: BREAK\n\n\n\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Engaging the Next Generation: Connecting Tradition with Change\n\n\n\nModerator: Kim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSteven Ciesielski\, PsyD\, Assistant Dean for Student Success\, School of Nursing\, MGH Institute of Health Professions\n\n\n\nJennifer Jolivert\, MD\, Resident\, Brigham & Women’s Hospital; Member\, MMS Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use; Chair\, Social and Wellness Committee; DEI Committee Leader\, BWH Psychiatry Residency Program\n\n\n\nJames Lederer\, MD\, Chief Medical and Chief Quality Officer\, Berkshire Health Systems\n\n\n\nKaren Uttaro\, RN\, Senior Director\, Professional Practice\, Quality and Regulatory\, UMass Memorial Medical Center\n\n\n\n\nThis panel brings together voices from across the healthcare landscape to explore how we can meaningfully engage the next generation of professionals. As the field evolves\, we face the challenge—and opportunity—of honoring long-standing values while embracing innovation and change. Our discussion will focus on bridging generational perspectives\, fostering inclusive leadership\, and creating environments where tradition and transformation work hand in hand to shape the future of care. \n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: LUNCH\n\n\n\n12:30 –1:20 p.m.: Breakout Session #1\n\n\n\nTrack 1: Retention Through Resiliency \n\n\n\n\nJim Helling\, International Center for Psychological Trauma & Resilience\n\n\n\nCynthia Peterson\, RN\, Nurse Scientist and Program Manager for Research & Evidence-Based Practice\, University of Vermont Health Network\n\n\n\nAshlee Brigham\, RN\, Interim Assistant Resource Nurse Manager\, University of Vermont Medical Center\n\n\n\nHeidi Pecott-Grimm\, RN\, Nurse Professional Development Practitioner\, University of Vermont Medical Group\n\n\n\n\nChanging Minds\, Changing Lives (CMCL) provides an empirically validated strategic solution to boost resilience\, restore morale and cultivate a culture of well-being in healthcare organizations. This experiential workshop will introduce participants to the strengths-based learning activities and the engaging group process that combine to buffer stress\, boost positivity and reinforce connectedness. We will review data supporting the efficacy of this engaging program and how CMCL revitalizes the sense of calling and purpose that animates healthcare workers. A team of frontline nurses who have pioneered implementation of CMCL in a large university hospital that anchors a regional healthcare system will share their experience with this transformational intervention. \n\n\n\nTrack 2: Professional Coaching \n\n\n\n\nAndrea Ruse\, Program Manager\, UMass Memorial Health\, Clinician Experience Office\n\n\n\nLynn Gerrits\, Caregiver Wellbeing Specialist\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nSylvia Perry\, DNP\, MGH APP Wellness Committee; MGH Avon Breast Center & Primary Care\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is dedicated to exploring the role of professional coaching in healthcare—how it can empower individuals\, strengthen teams\, and drive meaningful organizational change. Through guided discussion and practical tools\, we’ll examine how coaching supports leadership development\, resilience\, and improved communication across clinical and administrative settings. \n\n\n\nTrack 3: Peer Support: Why and How \n\n\n\n\nStephen Pratt\, MD\, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center\n\n\n\nLinda Kenney\, Director\, Peer Support Programs\, Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety\n\n\n\n\nThis discussion focuses on the critical role of peer support in hospital settings—why it matters and how it can be effectively implemented. As healthcare professionals face increasing demands and emotional strain\, peer support offers a powerful way to foster connection\, resilience\, and well-being. We’ll explore proven models\, practical strategies\, and real-world examples that show how peer support can strengthen teams\, improve retention\, and create a culture of care within our hospitals. \n\n\n\n1:20 – 1:30 p.m.: BREAK\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:20 p.m.: Breakout Session #2\n\n\n\nTrack 1: Retention Through Resiliency [repeat] \n\n\n\n\nJim Helling\, International Center for Psychological Trauma & Resilience\n\n\n\nCynthia Peterson\, RN\, Nurse Scientist and Program Manager for Research & Evidence-Based Practice\, University of Vermont Health Network\n\n\n\nAshlee Brigham\, RN\, Interim Assistant Resource Nurse Manager\, University of Vermont Medical Center\n\n\n\nHeidi Pecott-Grimm\, RN\, Nurse Professional Development Practitioner\, UVM Medical Group\n\n\n\n\nTrack 2: Professional Coaching [repeat] \n\n\n\n\nLynn Gerrits\, Caregiver Wellbeing Specialist\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nAndrea Ruse\, Program Manager\, UMass Memorial Health\, Clinician Experience Office\n\n\n\nSylvia Perry\, DNP\, Nurse Practitioner\, MGH APP Wellness Committee; MGH Avon Breast Center & Primary Care\n\n\n\n\nTrack 3: Using AI In Care Delivery \n\n\n\n\nRebecca Mishuris\, MD\, Chief Medical Information Officer & Vice President \, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nAmanda J. Centi\, Ph.D.\, Senior Manager\, Emerging Technologies\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare landscape by streamlining operations\, enhancing decision-making\, and improving patient outcomes. We’ll dive into practical applications of AI—from automating routine tasks to optimizing workflows—and discuss how healthcare teams can leverage these tools to reduce burnout\, boost productivity\, and deliver more efficient care. Whether you’re in clinical practice\, administration\, or innovation\, this session offers actionable insights to help you harness AI for meaningful impact. \n\n\n\n2:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Key Insights and Actionable Take-Aways from Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\n2:45– 3:20 p.m.: Keynote: Where Do We Go From Here? A Call to Action! Challenging Healthcare Leaders and Decision Makers to Create a More Supportive and Sustainable Environment for Employee Well-Being\n\n\n\n\nKirsten Meisinger\, MD\, Center for Primary Care\, Harvard Medical School\n\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m.: Next Steps & Closing\n\n\n\n\nYael Miller\, Executive Director\, Practice Solutions and Strategic Planning\, Massachusetts Medical Society\n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-healthcare-well-being-summit-investment-implementation-and-transformation/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Well-being.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250815T162404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T215330Z UID:10000384-1759998600-1760013000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA Communications Summit DESCRIPTION:$149  Per Person$129  Groups of 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\nJust as the world of healthcare is evolving rapidly\, so too is the nature of communications. MHA’s Communications Summit is your opportunity to join hospital and health system communications leaders as they address shared challenges\, explore the latest trends\, and set new priorities. Together\, we’ll explore ways to tell the healthcare story and raise the profile of the commonwealth’s most critical sector. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation and connect with peers from across the state! \n\n\n\n\nSessions: \n\n\n\n8:30- 9:05 a.m. | Breakfast and welcome \n\n\n\n\nSam Melnick\, Chief Communications Officer\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n9:05-9:50 a.m. | Press Time: A roundtable of local journalists \n\n\n\n\nIsabel Hart\, Reporter\, Boston Business Journal\n\n\n\nKatie Lannan\, State House Reporter\, GBH\n\n\n\nMalcolm Johnson\, Reporter\, NBC10 Boston and NECN\n\n\n\nJason Laughlin\, Reporter\, The Boston Globe\n\n\n\nModerator: Rich Copp\, Executive Vice President\, Issues Management Group\n\n\n\n\n9:50-10:00 a.m. | BREAK \n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:45 a.m. | Keynote | Parallel Tracks: What Healthcare Can Learn from Transit Communications \n\n\n\n\n\nGabrielle Mondestin\, Chief Communications Officer\, MBTA \n\n\n\n\n10:45-11:30 a.m. | Leadership Panel: \n\n\n\nLocal hospital communication VPs talk about their career journeys\, the evolution of healthcare comms\, current areas of focus\, and what they expect for the future \n\n\n\n\nJacqueline Clancy\, Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer\, Emerson Health\n\n\n\nLori Howley\, Marketing and Communications Director\, Merrimack Health\n\n\n\nDrew Landmeier\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer\, Tufts Medicine\n\n\n\nJennifer Street\, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nJennifer Vrabel\, Executive Director of Advancement\, Berkshire Health Systems\n\n\n\nModerator: John Looney\, MSM\, Vice President\, Marketing and Communications\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\n\n11:30-12:30 a.m. | BREAK \n\n\n\n11:45am-12:30 p.m. | Tabletop Brainstorm: \n\n\n\nTelling the Healthcare Story \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Event \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-communications-summit/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Comms-Summit-2025-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250404T134214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T135406Z UID:10000359-1758013200-1758036600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's 2025 Healthcare Safety and Violence Prevention Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin statewide healthcare safety and violence prevention leaders at MHA’s 5nd annual Healthcare Safety and Violence Prevention Summit devoted to the critical intersection of healthcare safety and violence prevention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$219  Member Rate$319   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant's name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, we will bring together healthcare leaders\, security experts\, and clinical professionals to share best practices on risk assessment\, violence prevention strategies\, technology solutions\, and staff support systems. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 a.m. Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nPatricia Noga\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:30 a.m. Workplace Violence: A Retrospective and Prospective Review \n\n\n\nBonnie Michelman\, Former Vice President & Chief Security Officer\, Massachusetts General Hospital & Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote: Safe by Design: Leading the Movement Toward Violence-Free Healthcare Through Strategic Risk Management and Cultural Excellence \n\n\n\nJason Stopyra\, M.D.\, Enterprise VP\, Public Safety\, Advocate Health & Wake Forest University \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 a.m. The Clinical Toolkit: Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Violence in Complex Cases \n\n\n\nModerator: Christi Barney\, R.N.\, Vice President Quality and Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Hospital \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nKelsey Belgrade\, Director\, Behavioral Health Training & Education\, Franciscan Children’s\n\n\n\nStephanie Fosbenner\, M.D.\, Medical Director\, Inpatient Child Psychiatry Service\, Cambridge Health Alliance\n\n\n\nStacey Larson\, Program Manager for Workplace Violence Prevention\, VA Bedford Health System\n\n\n\nCaitlyn Nolan\, R.N.\, Nurse Manager\, Child Inpatient Psychiatry\, Cambridge Health Alliance\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Break \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Using High Fidelity Simulation to Mitigate Workplace Violence and Incivility \n\n\n\n\nCaroline Ferzoco\, R.N.\, Professional Development Manager\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\nChristine Smith\, R.N.\, Clinical Educator\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\nDiane Tsitos\, R.N.\, Nurse Director\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Breakout Tables \n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:55 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions: \n\n\n\nI. The Ripple Effect: How Addressing Healthcare Incivility Can Improve Patient Safety and Staff Wellbeing \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nDiane Regan\, R.N.\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\nPatricia Noga\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\nII. Alert Systems and Action Plans: How Technology and Training Create Safer Healthcare Environments \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nManavi Dhakal\, R.N.\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Brockton Behavioral Health Center\n\n\n\nZachary Rega-Oliveria\, Executive Director\, Brockton Behavioral Health Center\n\n\n\nAmanda Ford\, R.N.\, Clinical Director\, Continuity of Care & Cancer Services\, Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\n\nIII. PediBERT: Addressing the Growing Pediatric Behavioral Health Crises in EDs \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nJemima Amankwah\, R.N.\, Nurse Manager\, Emergency Mental Health Department\, UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center\n\n\n\nNicole Brisbois\, R.N.\, Nurse Manager\, Pediatric ED\, UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center \n\n\n\nChristopher Slocum\, R.N.\, Nursing Professional Practice Specialist\, Workplace Violence Program Manager\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Beyond the Incident: Building Effective Follow-Up Systems for Healthcare Violence Prevention and Staff Support \n\n\n\nModerator: Diane Regan R.N.\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Lowell General Hospital \n\n\n\n\nAmy Kehoe\, Manager of Emergency Behavioral Health Services\, Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\nNick LeClair\, Director of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness\, Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\nTracie McPadden R.N.\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\nTyler Michaud\, Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager\, Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Beyond Training: Best Practices for Supporting Healthcare Workers Inside and Outside of the Physical Environment \n\n\n\nModerator: Ralph Nerette\, Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nLiz Boehm\, Executive Strategist\, Heart of Safety Coalition\n\n\n\nRobert Devlin\, Director\, Public Safety\, Chief of Police\, Tufts Medical Center\n\n\n\nAmanda Leone\, Social Work Supervisor\, Employee Mental Health Program\, Brigham Psychiatric Specialties\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn \n\n\n\n\nChristi Barney\, R.N.\, V.P.\, Quality & Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health\n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Event \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-2025-healthcare-safety-and-violence-prevention-summit/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HSVP25-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250403T190304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T130446Z UID:10000344-1752742800-1752764400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA Workforce Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$219/PP  Member Rate \n\n\n\n$319/PP   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Growing and sustaining the healthcare workforce continues to be one of the highest priorities for MHA and its member organizations. Join colleagues across the healthcare continuum to learn ways to retain and grow your current workforce. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast \n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n\nSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\nMichael J. Dandorph\, President & CEO\, Tufts Medicine\n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. Brief Address: Workforce Commitments in the Face of Federal Challenges  \n\n\n\nLauren Jones\, Secretary\, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development  \n\n\n\n9:35 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Navigating Cultural Flashpoints in the Workplace \n\n\n\n\nDawn Solowey\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw\n\n\n\nKristin McGurn\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw\n\n\n\nRamona Nichols\, Vice President\, Employee and Labor Relations\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. From Insight to Action: Implementing Solutions for Cultural Flashpoints \n\n\n\n\nDawn Solowey\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw\n\n\n\nRamona Nichols\, Vice President\, Employee and Labor Relations\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nBen Hoerner\, Associate General Counsel\, Boston Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\nModerator: Kristin McGurn\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw\n\n\n\n\n10:45 a.m. Networking Break \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. Voices\, Values\, and Visibility: Building Emotional Wellbeing Through Meaningful Recognition and Open Communication \n\n\n\n\nJenella Coutts\, Human Resources Project Administrator\, South Shore Health\n\n\n\nSucheta Doshi\, M.D.\, Chief Well-Being Officer\, VA Boston Healthcare System\n\n\n\nLauren Healey\, Senior Director\, Human Resources\, Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital \n\n\n\nChloe Slocum\, M.D.\, Director of Health Policy\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital\n\n\n\nModerator: Lauren DeSimon Johnson\, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer\, Southcoast Health\n\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. Lunch with breakout tables \n\n\n\n1 p.m. Bridging Policy and Practice: How the Nursing Council for Workforce Sustainability is Transforming Nursing Workforce Planning in Massachusetts \n\n\n\n\nMichelle Heatley\, R.N.\, Deputy Managing Director\, Operations and Performance Excellence\, Nursing Council for Workforce Sustainability\, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. The Talent Pipeline: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce \n\n\n\n\nJaime Cesnickas-Doane\, R.N.\, Director of Nursing Professional Development\, UMass Memorial Medical Center \n\n\n\nKelly Aiken\, Director of Workforce Development and Planning\, UMass Memorial Health \n\n\n\nTammy B. Retalic\, R.N.\, Executive Vice President\, Lunder CareForce Institute\, Hebrew SeniorLife\n\n\n\nJoanne Pokaski\, Assistant Vice President\, Workforce Planning and Development\, Beth Israel Lahey Health\n\n\n\nModerator: Puneet Freibott\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer\, Beth Israel Lahey Health\n\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. Cultivating Culture: Frameworks that Drive Results \n\n\n\n\nMichelle O’Rourke\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer\, UMass Memorial Medical Center\n\n\n\nElizabeth Smith\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer\, Franciscan Children’s\n\n\n\nJackie Somerville\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer\, Southcoast Health\n\n\n\nJoanne Miller\, R.N.\, Chief Nurse Executive\, Baystate Health; Chief Nursing Officer\, Baystate Medical Center\n\n\n\nModerator: Nancy Gaden\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-workforce-summit-2025/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Workforce-Summit-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250407T133557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T165704Z UID:10000358-1749546000-1749558600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Post-Acute Care Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nAs the healthcare systems adapts to the policies of a new administration\, post-acute care services and transitions of care across the continuum are more important than ever. Join MHA and other healthcare stakeholders to learn about the direction of the Trump administration in Washington and its impact on care\, the effect on the post-acute care workforce and nursing\, how hospitals can work with post-acute care partners to improve discharges to home care and skilled nursing facilities\, and what healthcare organizations across the continuum are doing to address throughput\, health equity\, and the introduction of innovative care models. \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$119/pp Member Rate \n\n\n\n$219/pp Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL – Check Payable to MHA \n\n\n\nMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\n9:00 A.M.  Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n\nAdam J. Delmolino\, CM\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\nDavid Coggins\, P.T.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Encompass Health\n\n\n\n\n9:10 A.M.  Breaking Barriers: Navigating Admission and Discharge Challenges in Skilled Nursing Facilities \n\n\n\n\nTara Gregorio\, President\, Massachusetts Senior Care Association\n\n\n\nKatherine Taylor\, Admissions and Marketing Director at Alliance Health at West Acres\n\n\n\nTina Brouillet\, OTR/L\, Division Director of Business Development\, Northeast Division\, Life Care Centers of America\n\n\n\nMarlene Sheehy\, Vice President of Strategic Development\, Marquis Health Consulting Services\n\n\n\n\n9:40 A.M. Federal Update \n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Gold\, J.D.\, Senior Associate Director\, Payment Policy\, American Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne Thomas\, J.D.\, Senior Associate Director\, Policy\, Standards and Care Delivery\, American Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 A.M. “Post-Acute Care Ain’t What It Used to Be”: Redesigning Care Delivery to Address What’s Coming Down the Pike \n\n\n\n\nJudi Cullinane\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network\n\n\n\nJoanne Fucile\, R.N.\, Vice President of Hospital Operations\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Spaulding Cambridge\n\n\n\nPoonam Saraf\, P.T.\, Senior Director of Business Development\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network\n\n\n\n\n10:45 A.M. PointClick Care: Evolution of Value-Based Care and the Importance of Post-Acute Partnership \n\n\n\n\nCathy Guttman\, Associate Director\, Professional Services\, Post-Acute Care\, PointClickCare\n\n\n\nRobin Roberts\, Healthcare Technology Affairs Director\, PointClickCare\n\n\n\n\n11:05 A.M. Address from the Secretary of the Executive Office of Aging & Independence \n\n\n\nSecretary Robin Lipson\, Executive Office of Aging & Independence \n\n\n\n11:30 A.M. Insights from Home Health Agency Survey: Hospital to Home \n\n\n\n\nApril Bartley\, Executive Director\, Holyoke VNA & Hospice Life Care \n\n\n\nBrandon Howes\, President\, Comfort Home Care\n\n\n\nAnn-Marie Peckham\, President\, Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Health\n\n\n\nModerator: Colleen Pierro\, P.T.\, Director\, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs\, Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\n12:00 P.M. Presentation regarding Changes in the Legal Landscape Impacting Transitions of Care \n\n\n\n\nEmily Kretchmer\, J.D.\, Partner\, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP\n\n\n\nJennifer Gallop\, J.D.\, Co-Managing Partner\, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP\n\n\n\n\n12:25 P.M. Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nAdam J. Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n12:30 P.M.  Adjournment URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/post-acute-care-summit-2025/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Post-Accute-Care-Summit-2023-WEB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250226T153026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T165021Z UID:10000348-1747378800-1747402200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Design Operations & Construction Conference DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference is FREE for MHFPS\, NEHES\, and other facility professionals working for a hospital or system. If you are eligible for free registration please contact Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199/pp Member Rate \n\n\n\n$299/pp Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n$179/pp 3+ Group rate \n\n\n\n$279/pp Group Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n7:00 – 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast \n\n\n\n7:30 – 7:45 a.m. Opening RemarksWallace Rucki\, Director of Facilities and Plant Operations\, Beth Israel Lahey\, MHFPS President 2025 \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Uncommon Energy Sources for Existing Hospitals: A Closer Look at Geothermal Success and Other Options \n\n\n\n\nAlan Eber\, Chief Executive Officer\, Eneration\n\n\n\nAri Greenberg\, Associate Principal\, Carbon Neutral Engineer\, BR+A\n\n\n\nChris LeBlanc\, Executive Director Facility Health Services\, Southcoast Health\n\n\n\nHannah Clark\, Tax Manager\, Deloitte\n\n\n\nRobert Biggio\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Sustainability & Real Estate Officer\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Kevin Wyrsch\, Associate Vice President\, Healthcare Practice Group Leader\, HGA Architect\n\n\n\n\n8:45-9:45 a.m. Why Not Mass? NH Freestanding Emergency Departments\, ASC’s and Other National Care Delivery Models \n\n\n\n\nAmy Sowersby\, Regional Healthcare Director\, Turner Construction\n\n\n\nDarin Roark\, President & COO\, MGB Wentworth-Douglass Hospital\n\n\n\nJoe Sziabowski\, President/Owner\, Hardaway\, Sziabowski Architects\n\n\n\nMichael McDonnell\, President\, Keel Project Management\n\n\n\nJames R. Langlois\, Executive Vice President\, Gresham Smith\n\n\n\nPaul Mortenson\, Chief Development Officer\, Vascular Care Group\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Tim King\, Director of Client Services\, BOND Building\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:15 a.m. BREAK \n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Update on New Regulations: Code and Guidelines Affecting Healthcare Design in 2025 \n\n\n\n\nDanielle M. Buckley\, Principal\, Isgenuity\n\n\n\nScott Guertin\, Director of Engineering\, Wise Construction \n\n\n\nKathleen Hylka\, Vice President\, Facilities and Support Services\,  UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nJennifer Sutherby\, Vice President\, Redgate Project Management\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Caitlyn Angelini\, Senior Vice President\, Fire & Life Safety Engineering\, WSP\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:15 a.m. Nimble Teams and Projects: Right Strategies to Keep Jobs Moving Through Major Disruptive Challenges \n\n\n\n\nCarlie LaPre\, Senior Project Manager\, Columbia Construction\n\n\n\nJason Cheney\, Project Director\, CLS Consulting\n\n\n\nJekaterina Shelley\, Senior Director of Facilities and Planning\, Mass General Brigham -Mass Eye and Ear\n\n\n\nJohn Navarro\, Director – Planning\, Design and Construction\, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center\n\n\n\nTim Brewster\, Project Executive\, Columbia Construction\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Tim King\, Director of Client Services\, BOND Building\n\n\n\n\n12:15- 1:30pm Lunch & Networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/design-operations-construction-doc-conference/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Design-Conference-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250224T174605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T131012Z UID:10000349-1746104400-1746120600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's Emerging Leaders Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n $149/pp Rate $129/pp 3+ Group Rate \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n1 – 1:45 p.m.: Registration & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n2 – 3 p.m.: Empowerment\, Equity and Forging a Path in Healthcare \n\n\n\nRussell Ledet\, M.D.\, PhD\, Tillman Scholar\, Health Disparities Advocate\, Community Cultivator and Change Maker \n\n\n\n3 – 4 p.m.: Mapping Your Career Journey: Navigating Your Future \n\n\n\nDarcy Lichnerowicz\, Chief Executive Officer\, Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital \n\n\n\nJustine Zilliken\, Vice President\, Strategy\, Business Development\, Community\, Government & Media Relations\, Sturdy Health \n\n\n\nMalisa Schuyler\, Senior Vice President\, Government Affairs\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\nModerator: Amy Smalarz\, Senior Director\, Healthcare Education & Professional Development\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n4 – 4:20 p.m.: BREAK & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n4:20 – 5:15 p.m.: The Power of WE \n\n\n\nJae Williams\, Ed.D.\, Executive in Residence & Assistant Program Director\, Emerson College \n\n\n\n5:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30 pm: Reception! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Transferring Registration Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/emerging-leaders-summit-3/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Emerging-Leaders-2024-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240730T150127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T154755Z UID:10000317-1743496200-1743521400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Children's Behavioral Health Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$219/Per Person  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo overcome the children’s behavioral health crisis\, it will require a comprehensive and sustained approach across stakeholders. Now is still the time for health care organizations\, policymakers\, and advocates to come together to advance integrated and equitable models of care and build on recent investments in the children’s behavioral health care system. Join Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association at a reconvening of behavioral health experts to share and assess progress and areas for improvement in pediatric behavioral healthcare\, with a focus on innovation and prevention. Closed press. \n\n\n\n\n\nTogether we can drive the reforms necessary to transform behavioral healthcare delivery for children. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9 A.M.: Registration\, Networking\, and Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n9 – 9:20 A.M.: Opening Address and Personal Journey \n\n\n\nLiam Martin\, Former Emmy-Award Winning Journalist; Co-Owner\, Partner\, and CMO Newsmaker Marketing \n\n\n\n9:20 – 9:30 A.M.: Welcoming Address \n\n\n\nKevin B. Churchwell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:15 A.M.: The Behavioral Health Roadmap Two Year Update \n\n\n\nLee Robinson\, M.D.\, Associate Chief for Behavioral Health\, MassHealth Office of Accountable Care & Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nBrooke Doyle\, M.Ed.\, Commissioner\, Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 A.M. Building Systemic Change in School Behavioral Health Through Partnership\, Workforce Development and School Consultation \n\n\n\nShella Dennery\, Director\, Boston Children’s Neighborhood Partnership Program\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nKate Tetuan Parent\, Associate Director of the School-Based Programming\, Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnership Program \n\n\n\nKirsten Bright\, Youth Tele Behavioral Health Clinician\, School-based Services\, Heywood Healthcare \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 A.M. Break \n\n\n\n11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M.: The Youth & Family Perspective – Parental Stress and the Impacts on Children’s Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nModerator: Pamela Sager\, Esq.\, Executive Director\, Parent Professional Advocacy League. \n\n\n\nCynthia L. Reeves\, Founder & Executive Director\, Trauma Youth Support Services\, Advocate for Caregivers of Youth Living with Mental Illness \n\n\n\nMichaela Libby\, Parent Advocate & Special Education Candidate\, Independent Advocate for Autism and Mental Health Services \n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45 P.M. \n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:15 P.M.: The State of Health Equity and Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nKevin Simon\, M.D.\, Chief Behavioral Health Officer\, City of Boston \n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 P.M.: Offering SUD Treatment Where Adolescents Are: The PC-Plus Program \n\n\n\nSharon Levy\, M.D.\, Chief\, Division of Addiction Medicine\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nShannon Mountain-Ray\, Director of Integrated Care\, Division of Addiction Medicine\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:15 P.M.: Behavioral Health in the 2025-2026 Legislative Session \n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq.\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery \n\n\n\nRepresentative Mindy Domb\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery \n\n\n\n2:15 – 3 P.M. Approaches to Mental Health Care for Immigrant Youth and Families \n\n\n\nAlisa Miller\, Psychologist\, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences\, Boston Children’s Hospital\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\n\nOlivia Carrick\, M.D.\, Director\, Mental Health Department\, Boston Children’s Hospital at Martha Eliot\, Instructor of Psychiatry\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\n\nResham Gellatly\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry\, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Clinical Psychologist\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n3 – 3:10 P.M.: Social Media and Our Children \n\n\n\nSenator Edward J. Markey \n\n\n\n3:10 – 3:20 p.m.: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nJoe Mitchell\, M.D.\, President\, Franciscan Children’s; Executive Vice President\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information to come! \n\n\n\nCancellation and Registration Transfer Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/childrens-behavioral-health-summit-3/ LOCATION:MCLE Conference Center\, 10 Winter Place\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Children39s-BH-Summit-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20250106T162119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200759Z UID:10000341-1740477600-1740490200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA’s Annual Joint Commission 2025 Update DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129   Per-Person$109   Group Rate 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: Those registering for this virtual event will receive the recording and any presenter shared resources after the presentation\, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event. Be sure to register and review the material at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for MHA’s annual Joint Commission update conference! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates from industry experts and peers\, including hospitals that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will cover: \n\n\n\n\nPresentations from The Joint Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nProgress updates regarding health equity and the 1115 Waiver\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations from colleagues that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n2025 Joint Commission Update \n\n\n\n10 – 10:05 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n10:05 – 11:35 a.m. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers:  Updates from The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nElizabeth Mort\, M.D.\, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nRobert Campbell\, Senior Director\, Standards Interpretation\, Accreditation Decision Management & Medication Safety\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nMark A. Crafton\, Executive Director\, Strategic Alliances\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. \n\n\n\nJourney to Achieve The Joint Commission Health Equity Certification \n\n\n\nAnthony Alley\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President\, Clinical Operations\, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Quality Officer\, Lawrence General Hospital & Holy Family Hospital \n\n\n\n12:05 – 1:20 p.m. \n\n\n\nSurvey Readiness and Results: Experiences from the Field \n\n\n\nErin Donovan\, Vice President\, Quality & Regulatory Compliance\, Tufts Medicine\, Lowell General Hospital \n\n\n\nLaura Sims\, R.N.\, Senior Director of Quality and Risk\, Athol Hospital\, Heywood Healthcare \n\n\n\nJody Langlois\, Director of Risk\, Athol Hospital\, Heywood Hospital \n\n\n\nSandra Montrond\, R.N.\, Senior Director\, Accreditation & Regulatory\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nJodi Larson\, M.D.\, Chief Quality Officer & VP Quality & Safety\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n1:20-1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nClosing Remarks \n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-annual-joint-commission-update/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joint-Commission-Update-for-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240726T200255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T155543Z UID:10000316-1738227600-1738260000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's 88th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$449/PP Member\n\n\n\n\n\n$849/PP Non-Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SOLD OUT\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136\n\n\n\n\nMAIL -  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for the state’s top healthcare leaders\, policymakers\, and influencers to convene and discuss the biggest topics facing the provider community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. General Registration & Breakfast GENERAL SESSIONS9:30 a.m.Welcome Michael Lauf\, President & CEO\, Cape Cod Healthcare; Incoming MHA Board ChairSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  Annual Healthcare Address Her excellency\, Governor Maura Healey  \n\n\n\nPresentation of William L. Lane Award \n\n\n\n2025 Outlook: A Perspective from the Commissioner of Insurance \n\n\n\nMichael Caljouw\, Commissioner\, Division of InsuranceKeynote Speaker: Reshaping How You Lead and Refueling How You Live Sara Ross\, Founder & Chief Vitality Officer\, BrainAMPED The Payer Perspective º Sarah Iselin\, President & CEO\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts º Manny Lopes\, President & CEO\, Fallon Health  º Michael Levine\, Assistant Secretary for MassHealthº Heather Thiltgen\, President\, WellSense Health Plan Moderator: Steve Tringale\, President\, Mass General Brigham Health Plan    \n\n\n\n\n\n12 p.m.: Lunch & Book Signing  \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. Awards & RecognitionsStephen J. Hegarty Award Health & Hospital Hero AwardsA Celebration of Case Managers  Keynote Speaker: Stop Protecting Yesterday and Step Into Tomorrow Jason Feifer: Editor-in-Chief\, Entrepreneur Magazine  \n\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 p.m.    \n\n\n\nRecruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce º Al Campbell\, R.N.\, President\, Winchester Hospital º Kevin Churchwell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital º Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid\, 12th Suffolk Districtº Freddie Jacobs\, Jr.\, President & CEO\, Northeast Retirement Services\, LLCModerator: Pratt Wiley\, President & CEO\, The Partnership\, Inc \n\n\n\n\nThe CEO Perspective º Abha Agrawal\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Lawrence General Hospital º Peter Banko\, President & CEO\, Baystate Health º Alastair Bell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Medical Center Health System º Anne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham  º Allen Smith\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, South Shore Health Moderator: Doug Banks\, Executive Editor\, Boston Business Journal  \n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks Michael Lauf\, President & CEO\, Cape Cod Healthcare; MHA Board Chair  \n\n\n\n4:30 p.m.: Reception   \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as a Sponsor of MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event will bring together senior executives and leaders from across the healthcare industry to discuss the latest trends\, innovations\, and challenges facing healthcare today. \n\n\n\nAs a sponsor\, you will gain exceptional visibility among a diverse group of attendees\, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with key decision-makers in the industry. \n\n\n\n\nContact Amy Smalarz for Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-88th-annual-meeting-2025/ LOCATION:Westin Seaport\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AM2025-NEW-WEB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20241017T181546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T165516Z UID:10000330-1734422400-1734438600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Connecting Care: Digital Equity\, Connectivity\, and the Future of Telemedicine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half-day conference to hear from experts\, providers\, innovators\, and digital equity leaders as we discuss how telehealth technology allows patients to have greater access to care\, and what the future holds for hospital care in the home\, opportunities for remote patient monitoring\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$ 159 Early Bird Rate$ 179 Regular Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n8 – 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast and Registration  \n\n\n\n8:45 – 9 a.m.: Opening Remarks  \n\n\n\nAdam Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nCarolyne Hannan\, Senior Vice President\, New England Region\, Comcast  \n\n\n\n9 – 9:45 a.m.: Morning Keynote: Empowering Care: Advancing Digital Equity\, Connectivity\, and Telemedicine’s Future  \n\n\n\nJoseph C. Kvedar\, M.D.\, Professor of Dermatology\, Harvard Medical School; Senior Advisor\, American Telemedicine Association\, Co-chair\, AMA Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group   \n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 a.m. The Clinical Perspective: How Telehealth Technology is Addressing the Structural & Social Determinants of Health  \n\n\n\nModerator: Adam Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nRobert Fields\, M.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Beth Israel Lahey Health  \n\n\n\nMichael Lee\, M.D.\, Executive Director\, Department of Accountable Care and Clinical Integration\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nMiguel Mesias\, M.D.\, Coordinator of THRIVE: Closing the Digital Divide\, a Digital Equity Program\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break  \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Unlocking Access: Resources\, Connectivity and Convenience of Innovations in Care for Patients  \n\n\n\nModerator: Michael Curry Esq.\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Noyes\, President & CEO\, Tech Goes Home  \n\n\n\nJody Jones\, Program Executive\, Massachusetts Broadband Institute \n\n\n\nKathy Bisbee\, Director\, Alliance for Digital Equity\, Baystate Health\n\n\n\nStephanie Pearlman\, Director\, Business Development & Omnichannel Strategy\, Comcast\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Guiding the Future: Hospital Care at Home and Care in Our Communities \n\n\n\nModerator: Tevin Wooten\, Meteorologist\, NBC10 Boston \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nHeather O’Sullivan\, APRN\, President and COO\, Healthcare at Home\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nConstantinos Michaelidis M.D.\, Medical Director of Hospital at Home\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nKaty O’Connell\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cape Cod Community Health Center \n\n\n\nEmily Hildebrant\, Associate Director of Compliance\, Duffy Health Center \n\n\n\nAbigail Mejia\, Community Digital Navigator\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\n\n12:20 p.m. Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. LUNCH  \n\n\n\n– More speakers being announced soon!  URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/connecting-care-digital-equity-connectivity-and-the-future-of-telemedicine/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Connecting-Care-2024-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240612T134545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T160307Z UID:10000310-1733385600-1733410800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$275/PP Individual Member \n\n\n\n$250/PP Group member 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n$375/PP Individual Non-Member \n\n\n\n$350/PP Group Non-member 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 5th  \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast and Registration   \n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\, Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co. and Jevela Jewelry [NEW in 2024!]  \n\n\n\n8:45 – 9:05 a.m.  \n\n\n\nWelcome!  \n\n\n\n\nValerie Fleishman\, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, MBA\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, former MHA Board Chair \n\n\n\nAndrea Joy Campbell\, Massachusetts Attorney General\n\n\n\n\nEmcee Welcome  \n\n\n\n\nCourtney Cole\, Anchor/Reporter\, WBZ-TV\, WSBK-TV\, CBS News Boston\, WBZ.com \n\n\n\n\n9:05 – 10:00am: Success vs. Mastery  \n\n\n\n\nSarah Elizabeth Lewis\, Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture and African and African-American Studies\, Harvard University and Author\, The Rise: Creativity\, the Gift of Failure\, and the Search for Mastery \n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK  \n\n\n\nSarah Elizabeth Lewis Book Signing & Vendors and Exhibits Open  \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11 a.m.: Women’s SPOTLIGHT Series: Breaking the Silence: Demystifying Menopause – The Current State\, What It Is and Why We Need to Talk About It  \n\n\n\n\nLisa Larkin\, M.D.\, PFounder and CEO of Ms. Medicine; Founder and Executive Director HERMedicine; Immediate Past President of the Menopause Society\n\n\n\n\n11am – 11:55 a.m. Empowering Leadership: Women on Boards – Exploring Opportunities\, Challenges\, and Paths to Success  \n\n\n\n\nRachel Felix\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer\, Boston Medical Center\, Board Member: New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund  \n\n\n\nShakenna Williams\, Executive Director\, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership\, Founder\, Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program\, Babson College \n\n\n\nLaurie Pascal\, Senior Lecturer\, Health Management\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Leadership coach\, Organizational consultant\n\n\n\nModerator: Elizabeth English\, Ed.M.\, Head of School\, The Archer School for Girls \n\n\n\n\n11:55 a.m. – 12 p.m.  \n\n\n\nTable exercise   \n\n\n\n12 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch & Networking \n\n\n\nVendors and Exhibits Open   \n\n\n\nBook signing by afternoon Keynote:   \n\n\n\nLisa Feldman Barrett   \n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m. How Emotions are Made: You Have More Control Over Your Emotions Than You Think   \n\n\n\n\nLisa Feldman Barrett Ph.D.\, University Distinguished Professor of Psychology; Director\, Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory\, Northeastern University\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Breaking Barriers: The Triumphs and Trials of Female Executives  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLindsay Jubelt\, M.D.\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Optum Health\n\n\n\nBisola Ojikutu\, M.D.\, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission \n\n\n\nCorbin Petro\, President\, Carelon Behavioral Health\n\n\n\nModerator: Alex Drane\, CEO and Co-Founder of ARCHANGELS\n\n\n\n\n2:45 p.m. Final Reflections and Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/2024-annual-women-leaders-in-healthcare-conference/ LOCATION:Westin Seaport\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Womens-Conference-Website-2024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240802T140039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T174115Z UID:10000318-1731574800-1731596400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:The Healthcare Leadership Well-being Summit: Investment\, Implementation\, and Transformation  DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n$229/PP Individual Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Description:   \n\n\n\nThe Healthcare Leadership Well-Being Summit is a one-day program designed to equip healthcare leaders with the tools and strategies to address burnout\, foster resilience\, and cultivate a culture of well-being within their organizations. Through three distinct tracks focused on program implementation\, individual resilience\, and leadership strategies\, participants will gain actionable insights from experts\, engage in interactive discussions\, and develop personalized plans to create a healthier and more sustainable healthcare workforce.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nAssess the current state of well-being within your organization\, identifying key challenges\, opportunities\, and areas for improvement. \n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop a well-being program tailored to the specific needs and resources of your organization. \n\n\n\n\n\nImplement well-being initiatives\, including securing buy-in from stakeholders\, allocating resources\, and managing change processes. \n\n\n\n\n\nUtilize validated measurement tools and data analysis techniques to assess the impact of well-being programs on staff and organizational outcomes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA  \n\n\n\n9 – 9:10 a.m.: Welcome! Healthcare Leadership  \n\n\n\n\nHugh M. Taylor\, M.D.\, President\, Massachusetts Medical Society \n\n\n\nSteven Defossez\, M.D.\, Vice President\, Clinical Integration\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nMaureen Logan-Daniels\, Director\, Wellness & Population Health for Berkshire Health Systems\n\n\n\n\n9:10 – 10:00 a.m.: Morning Keynote: Creating a Manageable Cockpit for Clinicians: Reorienting Systems around Relationships  \n\n\n\n\nChristine A. Sinsky\, M.D.\, Vice President\, Professional Satisfaction \, American Medical Association\n\n\n\n\n10 – 10:45 a.m.: Burnout from the Frontlines: Diverse Perspectives and the Need for Multidisciplinary Solutions \n\n\n\nHear directly from healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the burnout crisis. This panel will delve into the diverse experiences of burnout across roles\, specialties\, and career stages. Panelists will share insights from their work to improve occupational wellbeing\, discuss the unique challenges leaders face\, and explore the multi-faceted solutions needed to foster resilience and well-being in the healthcare workforce. \n\n\n\nModerator: Pat Noga\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nKaren Keaney\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Patient Care Services\, Winchester Hospital \n\n\n\nSusannah G. Rowe\, M.D.\, Boston Medical Center and the Healthcare Professional Well-Being Academic Consortium\n\n\n\nMark Albanese\, M.D.\, Medical Director\, Physician Health Services  \n\n\n\nGreg Salgueiro\, R.D.\, Director of Well-being\, Boston Childrens Hospital\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11 a.m.: BREAK  \n\n\n\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Measuring What Matters: Data-Driven Approaches to Well-Being    \n\n\n\nLearn how healthcare leaders are using data to measure and improve well-being in their organizations. This panel will showcase real-world examples of successful initiatives and discuss key metrics and strategies for fostering a culture of well-being.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Lee H. Park\, M.D.\, Chief Patient Experience Officer\, Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nJane Fogg\, M.D.\, Physician Director of Organizational Transformation\, Physician Satisfaction\, American Medical Association\n\n\n\nBecka DeSmidt\, Project Director\, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)\n\n\n\nJohn Walsh\, M.D.\, Emergency Medicine\, South Shore Health\n\n\n\n\n12 – 12:45 p.m.: LUNCH  \n\n\n\n12:45 – 2 p.m.: Breakout Sessions  \n\n\n\nTrack 1: Workshop for Design\, Implementation and Engagement of Well-Being Programs  \n\n\n\nThis track is for those who are or will be designing and implementing well-being programs in organizations. It will be a workshop outlining best practices and how-tos. You will not only learn approaches and processes for design and implementation\, but also better understand who the stakeholders are throughout your organization and how to engage them throughout the process for successful implementation of your well-being program. \n\n\n\n\nSucheta Doshi\, M.D.\, Chief Well-Being Officer\,VA Boston Healthcare System\n\n\n\nSteven Bird\, M.D.\, Chief Experience Officer\, UMass Chan Medical School  \n\n\n\nModerator: Maryanne Bombaugh\, M.D.\, Council on Legislation\, American Medical Association\n\n\n\n\nTrack 2: Individual Resilience and Well-Being Training  \n\n\n\nThis track is for people who are looking for mindfulness and individual resilience training. Topics that will be addressed include moral injury\, healing and prevention strategies\, and how you can build your own culture of self-care and peer support. \n\n\n\n\nRobin Bouvier\, Vice President\, Health Transformation & Certified Wellness Program Coordinator\, AON \n\n\n\nChristine McNulty-Buckley\, R.N.\, Certified MBSR Teacher\, UMass Memorial Medical Center\n\n\n\nModerator: Alain Chaoui\, M.D.\, President\, Congenial Healthcare\n\n\n\n\nTrack 3: Well-Being Champions and Leadership Strategies: It Starts With You  \n\n\n\nThis track is designed for those in leadership positions who not only empower others to be advocates for change but want to be the drivers for change. Topics discussed include how you can empower your leaders for change and support\, and how to facilitate the bridges among administrators\, clinicians\, and all staff across your organization to cultivate a culture of well-being. \n\n\n\n\nBeth Welborn\, Employee Experience & Wellbeing Manager\, Southcoast Health\n\n\n\nLloyd Fisher\, M.D.\, Chief Medical Information Officer\, Optum Massachusetts\, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Informatics\, UMass Chan Medical School\n\n\n\nModerator: Steven Defossez\, M.D.\, Vice President\, Clinical Integration\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n2 – 2:15 p.m.: BREAK  \n\n\n\n2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Keynote: Where Do We Go From Here? A Call to Action! \n\n\n\nChallenging Healthcare Leaders and Decision Makers to Create a More Supportive and Sustainable Environment for Employee Well-Being  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Gustafson\, M.D.\, CEO\, The Schwartz Center\, Former President\, UMass Memorial Medical Center \n\n\n\n\n3:15 p.m.: Next Steps \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-healthcare-leadership-well-being-summit-investment-implementation-and-transformation/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wellbeing-Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240911T145317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T145824Z UID:10000321-1728464400-1728471600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Key Provisions of the 2025 IPPS Final Rule DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129  Member Rate$229   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\nOn August 28\, 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2025 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this virtual program\, we’ll discuss the final rule’s key provisions and their impact on hospitals and other providers. Topics to be covered include: \n\n\n\n• Rate increases and wage index changes \n\n\n\n• New mandatory episodic payment model (Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)) \n\n\n\n• Updated quality measure reporting requirements \n\n\n\n• Changes to value-based purchasing and Promoting Interoperability programs \n\n\n\n• New payments for buffer stocks of essential medicines \n\n\n\n• Severity designation of Z-codes for housing inadequacy/instability \n\n\n\n• Respiratory disease reporting requirements \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/key-provisions-of-the-2025-ipps-final-rule/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-pixabay-209224-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240213T151218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T182429Z UID:10000276-1727956800-1727962200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Utilization Review & Changing Payer Dynamics AND Understanding CMS Rules and Regulation DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss post-COVID dynamics affecting both payers and providers\n\n\n\nExamine various managed care organization tactics that seek to reduce hospital reimbursement and how to address these tactics to maximize reimbursement.\n\n\n\nIdentify federal regulation effects on consumers\, payers\, and providers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part seven of a seven-part series\, with four virtual and three in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/financial-utilization-review-and-changing-payer-dynamics/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240716T190336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T160726Z UID:10000314-1726563600-1726587000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:2024 Healthcare Safety and Violence Prevention Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin statewide healthcare safety and violence prevention leaders at MHA’s 3nd annual Healthcare Safety and Violence Prevention Summit. The full day\, in-person event in Burlington\, Mass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199  Member Rate$299   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n8:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration \n\n\n\n9:00–9:15 a.m. Opening RemarksPatricia Noga\, R.N\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nBonnie Michelman\, Vice President & Chief Security Officer\, Massachusetts General Hospital & Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\n9:15–10:00 a.m. Keynote: Safety as a Retention Strategy• Alan Bennett\, Associate Principal\, Strategic Consulting\, Press Ganey \n\n\n\n10:00–10:45 a.m. Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Focusing on What’s Most Important• Brendan Riley\, Director of Security\, Parking and Transportation\, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center \n\n\n\n10:45–11:00 a.m. Break \n\n\n\n11:00–11:45 a.m. Developing and Implementing Comprehensive Violence Prevention Programs: Exemplars \n\n\n\nModerator:• Brendan Riley\, Director of Security\, Parking and Transportation\, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center \n\n\n\nPanelists:• Gina Lopez\, M.D.\, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine\, Medical Director of Workplace Safety\, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, Boston Medical Center• Kristen Kremer\, Director of Ambulatory Performance\, Boston Medical Center• Darcy Lichnerowicz\, CEO\, Southcoast Behavioral Health• Robert Ryan\, Director\, Security Projects\, VPNE Healthcare \n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Evaluating Violence Prevention Efforts and Addressing Biases: Best Practices• Bonnie Michelman\, Vice President & Chief Security Officer\, Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham• Christi Barney\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Quality & Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health \n\n\n\n12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch and Breakout Tables \n\n\n\n1:15–2 p.m. Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies: Why Having a Dedicated Team Matters \n\n\n\n• Ambrose Wong\, M.D.\, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine\, Yale Medical School \n\n\n\n2–2:45 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions:– A Sea Change: Moving from a Culture of Tolerance to a Culture of ReportingCody Kinnaird\, Security Supervisor\, Heywood Health \n\n\n\n– Managing High-Risk Patients with Electronic FlagsBrian Patel\, M.D.\, Vice President\, Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer & Quality Officer\, Sturdy HealthJudith A Restrepo\, M.D.\, Psychiatrist\, Massachusetts General Hospital \n\n\n\n– Use of Assessment Tools to Predict and Prevent Violent EventsChris Slocum\, R.N.\, Nursing Professional Practice Specialist\, Workplace Violence Program Manager\, UMass Memorial Medical CenterAmy Costigan\, M.D.\, Chief of Emergency Medicine\, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital \n\n\n\n2:45–3:30 p.m. Clinician Role in Preventing ViolenceModerator:• Christi Barney\, R.N.\, V.P.\, Quality & Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health \n\n\n\nPanelists:• Ailish Wilkie\, Director\, Patient Safety & Risk Management\, Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care• Amy Costigan\, M.D.\, Chief of Emergency Medicine\, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital• Cosmo Rowell\, R.N.\, Master Instructor\, AVADE Training\, McLean Hospital \n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn \n\n\n\nPatricia Noga\, R.N\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nChristi Barney\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Quality & Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/healthcare-safety-and-violence-prevention/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Graphics-for-Webinars-1-3-panelist-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240604T201205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T152921Z UID:10000305-1725957000-1725982200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA Substance Use Disorder & Harm Reduction Conference: Moving from Principles to Practice DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199/PP  Individual Member Rate \n\n\n\n$179/PP Group Member Rate for 3+ \n\n\n\n$299/PP  Individual Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n$279/PP  Group Non-Member Rate for 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nMHA Welcome Comments \n\n\n\nKeynote: Reshaping Drug Policy – Decriminalization as Harm ReductionA keynote presentation on the Drug Policy Alliance’s campaign\, “Decriminalize Drugs\, Invest in Health\,” focusing on how decriminalization advances harm reduction principles and health equity for communities most affected by drug use\, criminalization\, and barriers to care. \n\n\n\nSobering Space for Patients Who Use Stimulants and Overamping ResponseA presentation and Q&A on overamping identification and response in Massachusetts. Justin Alves\, R.N.\, Clinical Nurse Educator\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n\nTara Pacheco\, Project Manager – Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team\, High Point Treatment Center\n\n\n\n\n\nHeather Pietras-Gladu\, Program Director\, Stimulant Treatment and Recover Team/SUD/Housing Recovery and Support Program\, Center for Human Development\n\n\n\n\nInto Light Presentation and Interactive ExhibitAn introduction to Into Light\, a national art activism project that seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction and address misconceptions about the disease.Theresa Clower\, Founder & Artist\, Into Light Project \n\n\n\nOpportunity to View Into Light Exhibit and Break \n\n\n\nReimagining the Detox ModelA moderated panel discussion on the challenges and limitations of detox facilities and considerations for reform. \n\n\n\nModerator: Walae Hayek\, Senior Manager\, Health Equity\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n\nSarah Wakeman\, M.D.\, Senior Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nAvik Chatterjee\, M.D.\, Medical Director\, Southampton Street Shelter Clinic\n\n\n\nNalan Ward\, M.D.\, Chief Medical Officer\, Behavioral Health\, Beth Israel Lahey Health\n\n\n\n\nImproving Emergency Department Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)A presentation on MHA’s updated guidelines for MOUD in the ED\, followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nAlex Levie\, Senior Manager\, Regulatory Policy\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\nLauren Nentwich\, M.D.\, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs\, Department of Emergency Medicine\, Massachusetts General Hospital\n\n\n\nBill Soares\, M.D.\, Director of Harm Reduction Services\, Department of Emergency Medicine\, Baystate Medical Center\n\n\n\nNatalija Farrell\, Senior Patient Safety Specialist\, Emergency Department\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH BREAK \n\n\n\nContinuity of Care Across SettingsA moderated panel discussion on models for medication access in long-term care.Moderator: Jennifer Miller\, State Opioid Response Program Manager\, Bureau of Substance Addiction ServicesPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nHeidi DiRoberto\, Regional Executive Director\, Spectrum Health Systems  \n\n\n\nJessica Fortier-Goss\, Regional Director\, Acadia Healthcare\, Comprehensive Treatment Centers\n\n\n\nMichael Brassard\, Regional Director of Operations\, BayMark Health Services\n\n\n\nNorma B-Mullings\, Administrator\, Parson’s Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center \n\n\n\n\nSustaining and Expanding Hospital-Based SUD ServicesA series of presentations on programs funded by DPH to support hospital bridge clinics and addiction consult services.Moderator: Sarah Ruiz\, Deputy Director for Strategy and Community Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services\, Department of Public HealthPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nTodd Kerensky\, M.D.\, Medical Director of Addiction Medicine\, South Shore Health\n\n\n\nEdna Rodriguez\, Director of Behavioral Health\, Mercy Medical Center\n\n\n\nKarrin Weisenthal\, M.D\, Associate Medical Director\, Faster Paths to Treatment\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n\nLinkages to CareA moderated panel on the importance of linkages to care from the hospital to the community\, highlighting RIZE Massachusetts’ report and grant program.Moderator: Julie Burns\, President\, RIZE MassachusettsPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nRich Hollett\, Director of Recovery Support Services\, Lowell House \n\n\n\nJasmine Irvin\, Senior Program Manager for Health Equity\, Mass General Program in Substance Use and Addiction Services\, Mass General Hospital\n\n\n\nTiffany Nigro\, Executive Director\, The Pettengill House\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks; Adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-harm-reduction-conference/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Anchoring Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUD-Conference-2024-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240213T150637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T161842Z UID:10000275-1722859200-1722864600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nThis event has concluded. \n\n\n\nReview of SDOH and health equity issues and the role of the case manager and social worker.  Includes strategies such as identification\, intervention\, and “close-the-loop” support to patients and families \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part six of a seven-part series\, with six virtual and one in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/health-equity-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240213T150059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T132117Z UID:10000274-1721908800-1721914200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Demonstrating Value Through Data: Case Management Style DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nThis event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nSenior Technology Consultant Jeff Echternach will provide insights and examples on the use of data to demonstrate the value and influence of case management. He will review the key metrics for case management practice and influence\, and how to verbalize and visualize these to the C-Suite and others. Jeff will offer insights into the development of an ROI (return on investment) for the case management team to ensure resources are available for this critical discipline. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part five of a seven-part series\, with six virtual and one in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/clinical-assessments/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240424T145129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T183128Z UID:10000292-1720688400-1720708200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA Workforce Summit DESCRIPTION:$199/PP  Member Rate \n\n\n\n$299/PP   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n$179/PP Group Rate for 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast \n\n\n\n9 a.m. Opening Remarks: \n\n\n\nSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nMichael J. Dandorph\, President & CEO\, Tufts Medicine \n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. Brief Address: \n\n\n\nLauren Jones\, Secretary\, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Keynote: Achieving a Culture of Excellence: The Role of a Healthy Work Environment Framework \n\n\n\nPatricia Hickey\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President & ACNO\, Cardiovascular\, Perioperative\, & Critical Care \n\n\n\nBoston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. Implementing a Healthy Work Environment Framework – Successes and Lessons Learned \n\n\n\nPatricia Hickey\, R.N. \n\n\n\nTherese Hudson-Jinks\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President of Patient Services and CNO\, \n\n\n\nTufts Medical Center \n\n\n\nJean Connor\, R.N.\, Director Nursing Research\, Critical Care & Perioperative Patient Services \n\n\n\nBoston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nDonna Bonacorso\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care\, \n\n\n\nCommunity Medical Center Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health \n\n\n\nKari Mastro\, R.N.\, Director of Professional Practice\, Innovation & Research\, Penn Medicine\, \n\n\n\nFaculty\, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing \n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Networking Break \n\n\n\n10:45 a.m. Panel: Innovative Models for Care Teams to Support the Workforce \n\n\n\nModerator: Nancy Gaden\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President & CNO\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nJoanne Fucile\, R.N.\, Vice President\, Hospital Operations\, ACNO\, \n\n\n\nSpaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care Cambridge \n\n\n\nMargaret-Ann Azzaro R.N.\, Vice President\, Patient Care Services & CNO\, \n\n\n\nHolyoke Medical Center \n\n\n\nPuneet Freibott\, R.N.\, System CNO\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. Strategic Business Partner Spotlight: Recruitment Strategies for the Near Term \n\n\n\nModerator: Valerie Fleishman\, Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer\, \n\n\n\nMassachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nSally McAllaster\, Vice President\, Client Solutions\, Global Technical Talent \n\n\n\nMatthew Thornett\, Head of Permanent Healthcare\, GQR \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. Lunch with breakout tables \n\n\n\n1 p.m. Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability Update \n\n\n\nJay Prosser\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Nursing Council for Workforce Sustainability\, \n\n\n\nForHealth Consulting At UMass Chan Medical School \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Successful Models to Build the Future Workforce \n\n\n\nNicholas Berardi\, Talent Acquisition Manager\, Cape Cod Healthcare Inc. \n\n\n\nLyn Ames R.N.\, ACNO\, Newton-Wellesley Hospital \n\n\n\nCristina Haverty\, Assistant Vice President\, Workforce Development & Global Engagement\, \n\n\n\nLasell University \n\n\n\nTracey Weeden\, Executive Director\, Brockton Behavioral Health Center\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nAlexandra Parham\, Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative graduate\, Mental Health Specialist Lead\, Brockton Behavioral Health Center \n\n\n\nJoanne Pokaski\, Assistant Vice President\, Workforce Planning & Development\, \n\n\n\nBeth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\n2 : 30 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/workforce-summit/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Workforce-Summit-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240425T135545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T210154Z UID:10000294-1718096400-1718109000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Post-Acute Care Summit DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\nVITRUAL EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/post-acute-care-summit-3/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Post-Accute-Care-Summit-2023-WEB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240213T144236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T154139Z UID:10000273-1717750800-1717768800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Advanced Orientation DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON EVENT \n\n\n\n\nReview of core components of case management practice\, which includes: \n\n\n\n\nCase management methodologies\n\n\n\nMajor functions (assessment\, planning\, implementation\, coordination\, monitoring)\n\n\n\nSuccessfully merging work within the interdisciplinary teams\n\n\n\n\nWork on professional/individual Skillsets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part four of a seven-part series\, with six virtual and one in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199/pp for In-Person Event \n\n\n\n$899/pp for Seven-Series Bundle \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/advanced-orientation/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20240213T160248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T174256Z UID:10000278-1715947200-1715952600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Psychosocial Presentations: The Evolving Role of Clinical Social Work in Acute Care DESCRIPTION:VITRUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\nReview the core needs for social workers in an inpatient setting and why their clinical skill sets need to be leveraged for patient and organizational success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part three of a seven-part series\, with four virtual and three in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/psychosocial-presentations-the-evolving-role-of-clinical-social-work-in-acute-care/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20231221T205250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T174745Z UID:10000263-1715259600-1715274000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Summit DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nSee Agenda Below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$149/pp Rate$129/pp 3+ Group Rate \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n1 – 1:45 p.m. : Registration & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n2 – 3 p.m. : “Handle Hard Better” \n\n\n\nKara Lawson\, Head Coach\, Duke Women’s Basketball\, former Assistant Coach\, Boston Celtics \n\n\n\n3 – 4 p.m. : “Using Your Compass to Find Your Path” \n\n\n\nAl Campbell\, President\, Winchester Hospital \n\n\n\nJoe Camillus\, Chief Operating Officer\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nWendy Weitzner\, Partner at The Innova Group \n\n\n\nNana Twum-Danso\, MD\, MPH\, FACPM\, Senior Vice President\, Institute for Healthcare Improvement \n\n\n\nModerator: Thaddeus Thompson\, President\, NAHSE Greater Boston\, Managing Director\, Leland Healthcare Advisors & Consultants \n\n\n\n4 – 4:20 p.m. : BREAK & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n4:20 – 5 p.m. : “Continuing Your Leadership Journey: How to Own Your Career Path” \n\n\n\nCurtis Odom\, Ed.D\, Associate Teaching Professor\, D’Amore-McKim School of Business\, Northeastern University \n\n\n\n5 – 5:20 p.m. : Self-Empowerment & Accountability \n\n\n\nAmy Smalarz\, PhD\, Director\, Healthcare Education & Professional Development\, MHA \n\n\n\n5:30 – 7:00 p.m. : Reception \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/emerging-leaders-summit/ LOCATION:MCLE Conference Center\, 10 Winter Place\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Emerging-Leaders-2024-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20231221T210106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T180338Z UID:10000262-1714721400-1714746600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Design Operations & Construction (DOC) Conference DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference is FREE for MHFPS\, NEHES\, and other facility professionals working for a hospital or system. If you are eligible for free registration please contact Laurie Snelson. \n\n\n\n\n\n$199/pp Member Rate \n\n\n\n$299/pp Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n$179/pp 3+ Group rate \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n7–7:30 a.m.| Registration \n\n\n\n7:30–7:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nKris Kennedy\, President\, MHFPS \n\n\n\n7:45–8:45 a.m. | Three Steps Ahead: Continuous Master Planning on a Hospital Campus \n\n\n\nPaul Cantrell\, Vice President of Planning\, Design and Construction\, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center   \n\n\n\nRebecca Jablonowski\, President/Founder\, Brio Project Management LLC  \n\n\n\nCandice Barter\, Partner\, E4H Architects  \n\n\n\nJoe Dussault\, Partner & Co-Manager Boston Office\, CMTA\, Inc.  \n\n\n\nMODERATOR – Tim King\, Director of Client Development\, BOND Building Construction\, Inc.  \n\n\n\n8:45–9:45 a.m. | Decarbonization & Electrification: Mandates\, Schedules and Progress \n\n\n\nDon Contois\, Associate Principal\, R.W. Sullivan Engineering  \n\n\n\nTom Secondo\, Prinicpal\, HVAC & Sustainability\, R.W. Sullivan Engineering \n\n\n\nBill Guarnagia\, Principal\, ICO Energy and Engineering\, Inc.  \n\n\n\nNick Keller\, Principal\, ICO Energy and Engineering\, Inc.  \n\n\n\nGreg Lamson\, Principal Facilities Engineer\, Regional Facilities\, Boston Scientific  \n\n\n\nMODERATOR – Alison Brisson\, Vice President\, Facilities & Support Services\, Cambridge Health Alliance  \n\n\n\n9:45–10:15 a.m. | Break \n\n\n\n10:15–10:20 a.m. | Build Health International \n\n\n\nGerard Georges\, Director of Architecture\, Build Health International \n\n\n\nRobert Raymond\, Healthcare Planner & Architect\, Build Health International \n\n\n\n10:20–11:20 a.m. | The Advantages and Benefits of Pre-fabrication   \n\n\n\nMark Tarlton\, Senior Director of Facility Planning & Construction\, Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital-Plymouth \n\n\n\nErin McKinnon\, Senior Project Manager/Real Estate\, Mass General Brigham  \n\n\n\nCorina Horwitz\, Interior Construction Design Manager\, Creative Office Resources \n\n\n\nKen Konopasek\, National Healthcare Rep\, DIRTT Environmental Solutions  \n\n\n\nMelissa McEwen\, Principal & Co-Founder\, ICG Consulting  \n\n\n\nBill Seery\, Director of Prefabrication\, Consigli   \n\n\n\nMODERATOR – Tim King\, Director of Client Development\, BOND Building Construction\, Inc. \n\n\n\n11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Optimizing Success: Exploring the Value of OPM Services \n\n\n\nJekaterina Shelley\, Senior Director of Facilities and Planning\, Mass Eye & Ear  \n\n\n\nAndrea S. Kerr\, Director Strategic Facilities Planning\, UMass Memorial Health \n\n\n\nMary O’Looney\, Senior Planner & Construction Project Manager\, UMass Memorial Health \n\n\n\nDanielle Buckley\, Principal\, Isgenuity.  \n\n\n\nLisa Mann\, Senior Project Manager\, Scalora Consulting Group  \n\n\n\nMODERATOR – Kristi Dowd\, Executive Vice President\, Redgate  \n\n\n\n12:15–1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/design-operations-construction-doc-summit/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Design-Conference-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075639 CREATED:20231221T205829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T201357Z UID:10000264-1713862800-1713960000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Emergency Medicine Summit DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Those registering for this virtual event will receive a recording of it and slides after the presentation\, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event\, register anyways and review the material at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199/pp for Virtual Event \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nDay 1: April 23\, 2024 9 – 11:30 A.M. \n\n\n\nHealth Access \n\n\n\n\nResources and Access for Migrants \n\nOverview of health coverage and access issues for individuals who have immigrated to the U.S.\n\n\n\nMassachusetts and federal statutory & regulatory requirements\n\n\n\nPrograms and access options for migrants\n\n\n\n\n\nMedicaid Redetermination & Impact on Emergency Departments \n\nFederal overview\n\n\n\nRedetermination process in Massachusetts and collaborative efforts with state-based organizations\n\n\n\nUpdate on litigation challenge state redetermination processes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: April 24\, 2024: 9A.M. – 12 P.M. \n\n\n\nEmergency Department Impact \n\n\n\n\nDiscussion of Boarding Issues \n\nPrior authorization at the state and Medicare Advantage levels\n\n\n\n\n\nBehavioral Health Issues in the Emergency Department \n\nUpdate on Massachusetts “Roadmap” and transitions between EDs and CBHCs \n\n\n\nNew Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Platform overview \n\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Department Regulatory (EMTALA) Update \n\nUpdate on Supreme Court litigation\n\n\n\nOther State Medicaid agencies and Emergency Department diversion cases\n\n\n\nDisputes over on-call issues – status report on CMS requirements\n\n\n\nDPH ED signage and wayfinding regulations  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/emergency-management-summit/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EM-Summit-Web.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR