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SUMMARY:Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:8:00 – 9:00am | Breakfast and Registration\n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\, Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co. \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:05am | Welcome\n\n\n\nValerie Fleishman\, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer\,Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nEmcee: Victoria Warren\, Media Relations Manager\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute \n\n\n\n9:05 – 10:00am | Morning Keynote\n\n\n\nDr. Michele Harper\, Physician\, Writer\, SpeakerNew York Times Bestselling Author\, The Beauty in Breaking \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:20am | Break\n\n\n\nDr. Michele Harper book signingVendors and exhibits open \n\n\n\n10:20 – 11:00am | Session I: Mentor/Mentee Relationships: The Evolving Role of Women Leaders\n\n\n\nAimee Brewer\, President & CEO\, Sturdy Memorial HospitalJustine Zilliken\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Sturdy Memorial HospitalChristine Schuster\, President & CEO\, Emerson HealthRenee Fosberg\, Vice President & Chief Information Officer\, Emerson Health \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:20am | Break\n\n\n\nVendors and exhibits open \n\n\n\n11:20am – 12:00pm | Session II: Women’s Health SPOTLIGHT Series\n\n\n\nFrom Corporate Accountant to Mental Health PioneerNieisha Deed\, Founder\, PureSpark \n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30pm | Lunch\n\n\n\nVendors and exhibits open \n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15pm | Afternoon Keynote\n\n\n\nSheila Ronning\, CEO\, Women in the Boardroom: Serving on a Corporate Board:Uncover if It’s for You & Where to Start \n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:00pm | Session III: Women in Healthcare Management: Navigating Life and Your Career Journey\n\n\n\nJoan Clifford\, CEO\, VA Bedford Healthcare SystemRosemarie Day\, Founder & CEO\, Day Health StrategiesPetrina Martin Cherry\, VP of Engagement and External Affairs\, Boston Medical CenterDr. Lynnette Watkins\, President & CEO\, Cooley Dickinson HospitalDr. YiDing Yu\, Chief Product Officer\, Chief Medical Officer\, Olive AI \n\n\n\nModerator: Angelique Kennison\, Director\, Regional Clinical Planning\, MaineHealth \n\n\n\n2:00pm | Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/annual-women-leaders-in-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Waltham\, 70 3rd Ave\, Waltham\, Massachusetts\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:Link Health: How to Leverage the Health Sector to Connect Patients to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Close the Digital Divide
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Link Health works with community health centers to directly enroll patients into the ACP during their waiting room visits and utilizes text messaging to educate patients regarding the ACP and minimize the burden on health center staff.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/link-health-how-to-leverage-the-health-sector-to-connect-patients-to-the-affordable-connectivity-program-acp-and-close-the-digital-divide-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Gender-Affirming Care as a Model for Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join MHA and Dallas Ducar\, CEO of Transhealth\, for a fireside chat on the Day of Remembrance. Learn about the work Transhealth is doing\, how they are empowering people on their own healthcare journey and how hospitals and community providers can advocate and support a more holistic healthcare system. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/gender-affirming-care-as-a-model-for-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Birthing Health Equity Conference: Advancing Birthing Health
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is hosting its inaugural Birthing Health Equity Conference. This virtual event is dedicated to addressing statewide initiatives aimed at advancing equitable perinatal\, pregnancy\, and postpartum care for birthing individuals across the entire spectrum of care. This encompasses everything from community access and behavioral health to the integration of doulas into clinical care teams and the development of policy priorities for birthing individuals and family healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\nSee Agenda Below \n\n\n\n\n\n$49 PRICE   Member Rate$49 PRICE   Non-Member 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\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n9:30 – 9:40 am: MHA Welcome Comments  \n\n\n\n9:40 – 10:05 am: Keynote: Maternal Health Equity: Eliminating Disparities and Improving Access   \n\n\n\nHafsatou (Fifi) Diop\, MD\, Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health   \n\n\n\n10:05 – 10:40 am: Expanding Equitable Access to Care   \n\n\n\nIn conversation with legislative champions of maternal healthcare discussing policy priorities for equitable access to care \n\n\n\nEmily Dulong\, Vice President\, Government Advocacy and Policy\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nState Senator Becca Rausch\, Senate Chair\, Joint Committee on Children\, Families and Persons with Disabilities \n\n\n\nState Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley\, Vice Chair Join committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion\, Massachusetts House of Representatives  \n\n\n\n10:40 – 11:20 am: Family Wellness and Wellbeing   \n\n\n\nModerated panel discussion about place-based resources for behavioral health wellness \n\n\n\nIzzy Lopes\, Vice President\, Health Equity\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association \n\n\n\nJenise Katalina\, LICSW\, Co-Executive Director\, Women of Color Health Equity Collective \n\n\n\nRenee Boynton-Jarrett\, MD\, Founding Director\, Vital Village Network at Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nJessica Gaulton\, MD\, Founder/Chief Executive Officer\, Family Well Health  \n\n\n\n11:20 – 11:40 pm BREAK  \n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:30 pm: Quality Improvement Process and Evaluation  \n\n\n\nModerated panel discussion about the use of data collection to drive quality improvement strategies to improve healthcare across the continuum. How can data be used to drive new and/or ongoing initiatives? \n\n\n\nPatricia Noga\, Vice President of Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association \n\n\n\nRonald Iverson\, MD\, Co-Chair Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN) \n\n\n\nVanessa Nicholson-Robinson\, DrPH\, Assistant Professor\, Tufts University School of Medicine    \n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:10 pm: Integrating Doulas in the Care Team   \n\n\n\nModerated discussion on the importance role of doulas in improving health outcomes and leveraging patient advocacy \n\n\n\nTiffany Vassell\, RN\, Manager of Community Engagement & Communications\, Neighborhood Birth Center  \n\n\n\nAdriana Jean Louis\, Maternal Mortality and Health Coordinator Massachusetts Department of Public Health   \n\n\n\nDarline Turner\, PA-C\, Founder/Executive Director\, Healing Hands Community Doula Project \n\n\n\nMaia Raynor\, Maternal and Child Health Policy and Program Manager Massachusetts Department of Public Health \n\n\n\n1:10 – 1:55pm LUNCH BREAK \n\n\n\n2 – 2:30pm: Leveraging Storytelling and Lived Experiences in Advocacy    \n\n\n\nStefanie D Belnavis\, LMHC\, Founder\, A Bucket for the Well   \n\n\n\n2:30 – 2:50pm: Community Resilience: Resources for Health Literacy and Empowerment   \n\n\n\nA presentation by Resilient Sisterhood Project on resources and preventative health information for BIPOC women and birthing people \n\n\n\nLily Marcelin\, Executive Director\, Resilient Sisterhood Project \n\n\n\n2:50 – 3pm: Closing Remarks; adjourn   \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator Becca Rausch\, Esq \n\n\n\nSenate Chair\,Joint Committee on Children\, Families and Persons with Disabilities\, Massachusetts State Senate \n\n\n\n\n\nRepresentative Brandy Fluker Oakle\, Esq. \n\n\n\nVice Chair Join committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion\, Massachusetts House of Representatives  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFifi Diop M.D.\, MPH \n\n\n\nAssistant Commissioner for Health Equity\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLily Marcelin  \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\,The Resilient Sisterhood Project \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 S
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/birthing-health-equity-conference-advancing-birthing-health/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences,Anchoring Equity
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Immigration and Best Practices for Immigrant Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nJoin MHA as we host MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy) for a 90-minute training designed for the hospital and healthcare community on these relevant immigration topics to help bring basic knowledge to your organization and staff.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/abcs-of-immigration-and-best-practices-for-immigrant-family-engagement-2/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000
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SUMMARY:One-Day Continuous Improvement (Lean) Course
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\n$299 PRICE   Member Rate$399 PRICE   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will receive a certificate as having completed the following topics: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Continuous Improvement (CI) and how does it differ from what you are doing now?\n\n\n\n4 CI Philosophies\n\n\n\nThe CI Improvement Model\n\n\n\nA CI Case Study\n\n\n\nBenefits of CI\n\n\n\nThe Seven Wastes\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Reliable Methods as Countermeasures to Waste\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup discounted rate of $249/per person for 3+ people who attend together! \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.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/one-day-continuous-improvement-lean-course-2/
LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T120000
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SUMMARY:Key Trends\, Enforcements\, and Compliance Considerations for Laboratory Operations
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\nJoin MHA and our presenter from Robinson and Cole as we explore compliance concerns for hospital laboratories and laboratory operations. Given the sustained scrutiny of laboratories by governmental agencies\, this webinar will provide insights into key trends\, enforcement measures\, and essential compliance considerations for laboratory operations.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/key-trends-enforcements-and-compliance-considerations-for-laboratory-operations-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Why Having a Chief Wellness Officer is More Important Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/why-having-a-chief-wellness-officer-is-more-important-than-ever/
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T080000
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SUMMARY:Common Health for the Commonwealth: Robbie Goldstein\, MD\, Commissioner\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Watch MHA’s President and CEO\, Steve Walsh’s conversation with DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein in the latest Executive Insights series!
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/common-health-for-the-commonwealth-robbie-goldstein-md-commissioner-massachusetts-department-of-public-health/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T083000
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SUMMARY:Children’s Behavioral Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n$199   Member Rate$299   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\nSee agenda below \n\n\n\nGoals of this Summit \n\n\n\n\nReconvene healthcare leaders and policymakers to share and assess progress and areas for improvement in pediatric behavioral health care. Answer the question: what has changed since last year’s Summit?\n\n\n\n\n\nFoster continued collaboration to support a coordinated and comprehensive system of behavioral health care for children\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlight strategies to implement\, sustain\, and scale behavioral health care delivery models to create an accessible system of care for children prior to crisis\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for discussions and action-oriented conversations on topics ranging from the Behavioral Health Roadmap\, Youth and Family Perspectives\, Strategies for Promotion and Prevention\, Expanding the Behavioral Health Workforce and more! \n\n\n\n“Promoting new\, equitable models of pediatric behavioral healthcare with a focus on innovation and prevention”\n\n\n\n\n      8:30 a.m. Registration\, Networking\, and Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n      9:00 a.m. Opening Address \n\n\n\n    Gary Bailey\, MSW\, Professor of Practice and MSW Program Director\, Simmons University \n\n\n\n      9:10 a.m. Welcome Address \n\n\n\n      Kevin Churchwell\, MD\, president & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. KEYNOTE: Priorities for Children’s Behavioral Health \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Behavioral Health Roadmap: Implementation and Utilization \n\n\n\nModerator: Leigh Simons\, senior director\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nEmily Bailey\, LICSW\, Chief of Behavioral Health at MassHealth\, Executive Office of Health and Human Services\n\n\n\nBrooke Doyle\, Commissioner\, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health\n\n\n\n\n10:10 a.m. Break \n\n\n\n10:20 a.m. Expanding the Behavioral Health Workforce \n\n\n\nModerator: Suzanne Curry\, director of policy & government relations\, Health Care For All \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nGemima St. Louis\, Ph.D.\, Vice President for Workforce Initiatives and Specialty Training\, William James College\n\n\n\nStacy Drury\, MD\, Psychiatrist-in-Chief\, Boston Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\nAmy Smalarz\, PhD\, MHA\, Director of Healthcare Education and Professional Development\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. Youth and Family Perspectives \n\n\n\nModerator: Kailey Sultaire\, BSW\, Government Relations Specialist\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nAvery Toole\, Youth Advocate\n\n\n\nBianca Rameau\, BA in Criminology\, Patient Advocate in the Disability Sector/Autism Spectrum Disorder\, \n\n\n\nPam Sager\, Executive Director\, Parent Professional Advocacy League\n\n\n\n\n11:40 a.m. Strategies for Promotion and Prevention \n\n\n\nModerator: Danna Mauch\, President and CEO\, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nAnat Weisenfreund\, MS\, IMH-E\, Director\, Head Start and Early Learning Programs\, Community Action Pioneer Valley\n\n\n\nPaul Hyry-Dermith\, Director\, Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition\, Brookline Center for Community Mental Health\n\n\n\nKevin Anthony Barton\, LICSW\, Executive Director\, YouthConnect\n\n\n\n\n12:15 p.m. Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. Caring for Children with Specialized Needs \n\n\n\nModerator: Nancy Allen-Scannell\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nLeslee Uhrich\, PsyD\, Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Coordinator – Eating Disorders Clinic\, Baystate Medical Center\n\n\n\nTammy Mello\, President & CEO\, Key Program\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Partnering for Excellence \n\n\n\nModerator: Steve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nKevin Churchwell\, MD\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\nJoseph Mitchell\, MD\, President\, Franciscan Children’s\n\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. Q&A on Health Equity and Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nModerator: Amara Anosike\, Director\, Behavioral Health Policy & Advocacy\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nAndrea Joy Campbell Esq.\, Attorney General of Massachusetts\n\n\n\nKevin Simon\, MD\, MPH\, Chief Behavioral Health Officer\, City of Boston\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. Break \n\n\n\n2:40 p.m. Legislative Update from Behavioral Health Champions \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nRepresentative Adrian Madaro\, Esq.\, House Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts House of Representatives\n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq; Senate Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts State Senate\n\n\n\n\n2:55 p.m. Closing Address \n\n\n\nAnnounced soon! \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/childrens-behavioral-health-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:EOHHS Update on Emergency Assistance Family Shelter and the Healthcare Response
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nPlease join MHA and COBTH for an update from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services on Emergency Assistance Family Shelter and the Healthcare Response \n\n\n\nModerators \n\n\n\n\n\nPatricia McMullin\, executive director\, Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals \n\n\n\nMike Sroczynski\, senior vice president\, Government Advocacy & General Counsel\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\nAllison Bovell-Ammon\, director of Policy\, Children and Family Services\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services EOHHS \n\n\n\nKatherine Fillo\, deputy bureau director for Clinical & Healthcare Systems Quality\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health \n\n\n\nKerin Milesky\, director\, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/eohhs-update-on-emergency-assistance-family-shelter-and-the-healthcare-response-2/
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Safety & Violence Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:$199  Member Rate$299   Non-Member 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\nJoin statewide healthcare safety and violence prevention leaders at MHA’s 2nd annual Healthcare Safety and Violence Prevention Summit on Thursday\, October 19. The full day\, in-person event in Burlington\, Mass. will address a number of pressing topics including: \n\n\n\n\nInnovations in Safety Technology\n\n\n\nModels for Crisis Response Teams and Interventions\n\n\n\nConsiderations for Patient Populations with Special Needs\n\n\n\nStrategies for Protecting the Physical and Psychological Safety of Your Workforce\n\n\n\nStrategies for Worksite Safety Analysis Strategies from The Joint Commission\n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions on Relevant Issues\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the event will offer plenty of time for networking\, peer to peer discussions\, and opportunities to connect with relevant vendors\, with resources to take back to your organizations. \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Networking\, and Continental Breakfast  \n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Welcome Address  \n\n\n\nPatricia Noga\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, Vice President\, Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\n Bonnie Michelman\, MBA\, MS\, CPP\, CHPA\, Vice President\, Chief Security Officer\, Massachusetts General Hospital & Mass General Brigham  \n\n\n\n9:10 a.m. KEYNOTE: Redefining Safety in Healthcare Settings  \n\n\n\nKeynote presentation framing patient and provider safety culture within a health equity framework – the politics and ethics of safety and moving towards an equitable community-centered safety culture.   \n\n\n\nJi Seon Song\, Assistant Professor of Law\, University of California\, Irvine School of Law  \n\n\n\n9:45 a.m. Piloting Crisis Response and Intervention  \n\n\n\nPresentation on models and practices for Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERT) and Crisis Response Teams (CRT)  \n\n\n\nModerator: Bonnie Michelman\, MBA\, MS\, CPP\, CHPA\, Vice President\, Chief Security   \n\n\n\nOfficer\, Massachusetts General Hospital & Mass General Brigham  \n\n\n\nPanelists:   \n\n\n\n\nKelsey Belgrade\, Director\, Behavioral Health Training & Education\, Franciscan’s Children’s Hospital  \n\n\n\nRebecca Langlands\, MA\, LMHC\, Behavioral Resource Team \n\n\n\nScott Hemingway\, CHPA\, Director\, Security and Parking\, Signature Health  \n\n\n\n\n 10:30 a.m. Break and Optional Mindfulness activity (in café)  \n\n\n\nGuided by Marlene Boyette\, Wellness Coach\, Greater Boston Area  \n\n\n\n10:50 a.m. Innovations in Security Technology   \n\n\n\nPresentation on out-of-state models for patient-provider safety\, utilizing data and information technology to build intelligence\, utilize data\, and implement preventative policies and practices  \n\n\n\nTodd Miller\, CPP\, CHPA System Vice President\, Security\, SSM Health   \n\n\n\n11:50 a.m. Caring for Multi-Dimensional Populations   \n\n\n\nA moderated panel discussion on trauma-centered care and managing safety for patients with special needs\, including youth and adults with neurodevelopmental needs\, chronic illness/disabilities\, a history of violence and/or involved with criminal legal system\, and geriatric patients with behavioral health needs and/or dementia   \n\n\n\nModerator: Caryn Sullivan\, LICSW\, Director of Social Work\, UMASS Memorial Health  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nAlison Duncan\, MD\, Medical Director\, BMC Youth Community Behavioral Health Center\, Boston Medical Center  \n\n\n\nCamilla Sutter\, Child Life Coordinator\, Newton-Wellesley Hospital  \n\n\n\nFiona McCaughan\, DNP\, MS\, MBA\, RN\, NE-BC\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Inpatient Psychiatry\, Cambridge Health Alliance  \n\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. LUNCH & LEARN: Roundtable Discussions  \n\n\n\nModerated tables will include discussion cards/questions\, resources.   \n\n\n\nTable Topic Facilitator Pediatric Behavioral Health Fiona McCaughan\, Cambridge Health Alliance Geri Psych/Dementia  Tim Quigley\, South Shore Health ED Management Strategies  Courtney Almond\, Beverly Hospital Crisis Response Teams  Violence Prevention Training/Resources  Scott Hemingway\, Signature Healthcare Post-Incident Staff Supports  Ryan Chenevert & Michelle Blaney\, Beverly Hospital Laura’s Law Stewart Prue\, Mass General Hospital Patient & Visitor Code of Conduct Ailish Wilkie\, UMass Memorial Medical Center Violence Prevention Training & Resources Bonnie Michelman\, Mass General Hospital & Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\n1:35 p.m. Psychological and Physical Safety  \n\n\n\nPresentation on strategies to improve workforce wellbeing and prevent provider burnout\, resources for staff   \n\n\n\nChristi Barney\, MSN\, RN\, Vice President\, Quality and Patient Safety\, Chief Health Equity Officer\, Emerson Health   \n\n\n\n2:10 p.m. Worksite Safety Analysis   \n\n\n\nOverview presentation from the TJC followed by discussion on best practices for risk assessment and mitigation; patient management\, and safety surveyors’ risk   \n\n\n\n\nJames Kendig\, MS\, CHSP\, HEM\, Field Director\, Surveyor Management and Support\, Division of Accreditation & Certification Operations\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nPaul Sarnese\, CHPA\, MSE\, MAS\, CAPM\, Safety and Security Consultant \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-violence-prevention-summit/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nWho are Your Emerging Leaders? \n\n\n\nSend them to MHA’s 2nd Emerging Leaders Summit! This event is designed specifically for people who are in mid-level career positions and looking to better understand the breadth and depth of careers in hospital systems as well as to gain leadership skills and tools to continue their learning and growth in the healthcare sector. \n\n\n\n$149 PRICE   Member Rate$249 PRICE   Non-Member 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\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 12\, 2023 \n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:30pm: Registration \n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30pm: How did you get here? Our Many Journeys into Healthcare \n\n\n\nJason Robinson\, MPH\, MBA\, Vice President\, Hospital Based Services\, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center \n\n\n\nEmily Dulong\, MSPA\, Vice President\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\, Boston Business Journal’s 2023 40 Under 40 \n\n\n\nCarla B. Monteiro\, MSW\, LICSW\, LADC-I\, Manager of Clinical Programs & Workforce Development\, Boston Medical Center\, Boston Business Journal’s 2020 40 Under 40\, Commonwealth Heroine Award \n\n\n\nModerator: Kasey Ciolfi\, Esq.\, Associate\, Husch Blackwell \n\n\n\n3:30 – 4:15pm: How to Look and Ask for That Next Leadership Role: Actively Working Your Way Up \n\n\n\nVeronica Barber\, Ed.D\, Lecturer\, Bentley University  \n\n\n\n4:15 – 4:30pm: BREAK & Activity  \n\n\n\n4:30 – 5:15pm: Unapologetically Owning Your Superpowers: A Fireside Chat \n\n\n\nWarner Santiago\, JD (he/him)\, US Director of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, US Region\, Takeda Pharmaceuticals \n\n\n\nAmy Smalarz\, PhD\, MHA\, Director of Healthcare Education & Professional Development\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n5:15 – 5:30pm: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n5:30 – 7:00pm: Reception @ Tavern in the Square \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \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-2/
LOCATION:500 District Ave. Burlington\, MA 01803-5096\, 500 District Ave.\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803-5096
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:Working to Help Improve Adult Vaccination Rates for Certain Respiratory Diseases
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nAs we look ahead to flu/respiratory season\, this presentation will share information relating to the vaccine-preventable diseases: influenza\, pneumococcal pneumonia\, RSV and COVID-19. While COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia occur throughout the year\, the timing of these infections can overlap with the seasonal peaks of flu and RSV
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/working-to-help-improve-adult-vaccination-rates-for-certain-respiratory-diseases/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T160000
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SUMMARY:Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rule
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$99 PRICE   Member Rate$199 PRICE   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\nMHA’s annual program\, where we will thoroughly examine the final IPPS inpatient rule. This event will comprehensively address the crucial changes and updates that hold significance for hospitals. During this virtual session\, you will have the opportunity to learn from expert speakers\, Valerie and Amy Rinkle\, who will delve into the essential updates surrounding IPPS 2024. \n\n\n\nGain insights into the current and future policy changes\, which encompass: \n\n\n\n\nFinancial adjustments to standardized amounts.\n\n\n\n\n\nModifications to codes\, along with new and potential future MS-DRG group changes and recalibration.\n\n\n\n\n\nPotential payment penalties applicable under the Inpatient Quality Reporting and Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nDisproportionate Share Hospital uncompensated care payments.\n\n\n\n\nThis session promises to provide valuable knowledge and insights to ensure your organization remains informed and prepared for the evolving healthcare landscape.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/inpatient-prospective-payment-system-ipps-rule/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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CREATED:20231002T202838Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Evidence Collection – Part 2: Victim Billing
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nJoin MHA for Victims Compensation Track-Kit Part II\, where we go in-depth into ensuring hospitals’ compliance with the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) statute and their commitment to both adherence to the law and the well-being of survivors. Experts will provide invaluable insights into striking the delicate balance between compliance and compassion. \n\n\n\nGain the knowledge and strategies necessary to ensure your hospital maintains compliance \n\n\n\nPart 1 of this webinar is available for viewing here.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/sexual-assault-evidence-collection-part-2-victim-billing/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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CREATED:20231003T140148Z
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SUMMARY:Who Will Care For Healthcare? Changes in Antitrust Enforcement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and our presenters from Locke Lord as we explore the recent changes in antitrust enforcement.  \n\n\n\nThrough this webinar\, you will learn about how recent antitrust enforcement changes are: \n\n\n\n Influencing the healthcare sector’s evolution;  \n\n\n\nCausing delays in transaction processes\, and;  \n\n\n\nHindering healthcare providers from attaining the critical scale required for effective engagement in population health initiatives and risk-based contracts with payers.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/who-will-care-for-healthcare-changes-in-antitrust-enforcement-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000
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SUMMARY:MHA Harm Reduction Conference: Building a Culture of Harm Reduction & Expanding Equitable Access to Care
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAD CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n8:30-9am Breakfast Reception \n\n\n\n9-9:10am MHA Welcome Comments \n\n\n\n910-935: Keynote: National Perspective on Building a Culture of Harm Reduction & Expanding Access to Care \n\n\n\nTanagra Malgarejo\, Director of National Capacity Building\, National Harm Reduction Coalition \n\n\n\n9:35-10am: Overdose Prevention Centers and Expanding Access in New England \n\n\n\nIn conversation with Project Weber/RENEW of Rhode Island on implementation strategies for overdose prevention centers \n\n\n\nJulie Burns\, CEO & President\, RIZE Massachusetts Foundation \n\n\n\nColleen Daley Ndoye\, Executive Director\, Project Weber/RENEW \n\n\n\n10-10:40am: Massachusetts Developments in SUD and Harm Reduction Policies \n\n\n\nPresentations on state-based strategies and resources to address the SUD crisis and improve statewide access to care  \n\n\n\nSara Ruiz\, Deputy director for strategy and community health  \n\n\n\nEmily Bailey\, LICSW; Chief of Office of Behavioral Health at MassHealth \n\n\n\n10:40-11:30am Clinical Care Innovations in SUD Treatment \n\n\n\nPanel discussion with hospital-based addiction leaders about clinical care models for harm reduction\, including contingency management\, clean needle exchanges and mobile clinics \n\n\n\nRobert Roose\, MD; Chief Administrative Officer\, Mercy Medical Center \n\n\n\nJillian Joseph\, PA; Director of Road to Care\, UMass Memorial Health  \n\n\n\nJustin Alves\, FNP; Clinical Nurse Educator\, Boston Medical Center    \n\n\n\nSarah Wakeman\, MD; Senior Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder\, Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\n11:30-11:45pm BREAK \n\n\n\n11:45-12:15pm Ending the Crisis through System Change \n\n\n\nPanel discussion with Chairs of the Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use\, and Recovery (MHSUR) about current policy priorities addressing the ongoing SUD crisis \n\n\n\nAndrea Pessolano\, Senior Manager of State Government Advocacy\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq; Senate Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts State Senate \n\n\n\nRepresentative Adrian Madaro\, Esq; House Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts House of Representatives \n\n\n\n12:15-12:55pm Peer Recovery Services: The Role of Recovery Coaches in the Care Team \n\n\n\nPanel discussion on best practices for integrating recovery coaches into care teams \n\n\n\nJulie Bunch\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Lead of Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) \n\n\n\nNico Alicea\, Regional Coordinator Western Massachusetts of MOAR \n\n\n\n12:55-1:35pm LUNCH BREAK \n\n\n\n1:35-2:20pm: Expanding Low-Threshold Community Access \n\n\n\nPanel discussion about expanding community partnerships and resources\, improving access to care\, and transitioning care into the community \n\n\n\nMaria Rios\, MPH; Director of Equity and Community Health Policy at Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\nDarian Leta\, MPH(She/Her/Ella); Senior Manager of Substance Use & Recovery at Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers \n\n\n\nPedro Alvarez\, Assistant Director of Urban Drug User Health & Outreach at Tapestry \n\n\n\n2:20-3:20pm: HEALing Communities Study: Overview & Regional Impact \n\n\n\nSeries of presentations on an overview of HEALing Communities Study followed by four hospital presentations on local innovations and impact of the study \n\n\n\nJeffrey Samet\, MD; Professor\, General Internal Medicine & Public Health\, Boston University\, Primary care and addiction medicine physician at Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nAudra Williams\, MD; Medical Director of Addiction Services\, Primary Care Physician\, Merrimack Family Medicine\, Lowell General Hospital \n\n\n\nMaria Quinn\, MSN; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner\, Director of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Support at Holyoke Medical Center \n\n\n\nTodd Kerensky\, MD; Medical Director of Addiction Medicine & Chair Ethics Advisory Committee\, South Shore Health\, President of Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine \n\n\n\n3:20-3:25pm Closing Remarks; adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq. \n\n\n\nSenate ChairJoint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & RecoveryMassachusetts State Senate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRepresentative Adrian Madaro\, Esq. \n\n\n\nHouse Chair\,Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery at Massachusetts House of Representatives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Burns \n\n\n\nCEO & President\,RIZE Massachusetts Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColleen Daley Ndoye \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\,Project Weber/RENEW
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-harm-reduction-conference-building-a-culture-of-harm-reduction-expanding-equitable-access-to-care/
LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) & Emergency Department (ED) Care Transitions: Technical Assistance Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and our panel of speakers from the MassHealth Office of Behavioral Health and Health Management Associates as they discuss the commonwealth’s Roadmap for Behavioral Health and the latest reforms that are influencing Emergency Departments and Community Behavioral Health Centers. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the newly developed Technical Assistance Toolkit as we delve into key strategies for providing comprehensive support to frontline staff.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/community-behavioral-health-center-cbhc-emergency-department-ed-care-transitions-technical-assistance-tool-kit/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T124500
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Data Security in Healthcare Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding sensitive healthcare data is now more critical than ever. We invite you to join MHA for an upcoming webinar featuring industry experts\, Jefferson Dance\, Chief Innovation Officer at Eclypses\, and Marc Johnson\, Senior Advisor and CISO at Impact Advisors. Together\, they will delve into the pressing need for next-generation data security in healthcare.   During this webinar\, they will explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats and their direct impact on financial margins\, as well as the potential ripple effects on healthcare institutions. Additionally\, the experts will assess the state of preparedness among organizations in the face of these cyber threats\, or lack thereof. They will also provide valuable insights into actionable steps that can be taken to enhance security measures.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/next-generation-data-security-in-healthcare-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Groundhog Day: Medical Staff Style (Scenarios that just seem to come up again and again and again…)
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nJoin MHA and Husch Blackwell’s medical staff attorneys for a discussion of all-to-common yet continually challenging medical staff scenarios. The panel will share their wealth of experience in helping medical staffs overcome the obstacles to remediating problematic physician behaviors\, while at the same time fulfilling medical staff obligations under various federal and state due process\, confidentiality\, and employment laws. Join MHA and Husch Blackwell’s medical staff attorneys for a discussion of all-to-common yet continually challenging medical staff scenarios. The panel will share their wealth of experience in helping medical staffs overcome the obstacles to remediating problematic physician behaviors\, while at the same time fulfilling medical staff obligations under various federal and state due process\, confidentiality\, and employment laws.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/groundhog-day-medical-staff-style-scenarios-that-just-seem-to-come-up-again-and-again-and-again-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T114500
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CREATED:20230804T210435Z
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SUMMARY:Training Medical Students to Be the Change: How Medical Schools are Addressing Teaching Inclusive Medical Models of Care
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Boston-based medical and residency programs train their students to provide the best quality and cross-culturally informed care to all people and promote a diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) curriculum. \n\n\n\nThis event has concluded.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/training-medical-students-to-be-the-change-how-medical-schools-are-addressing-teaching-inclusive-medical-models-of-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174823
CREATED:20230620T202226Z
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SUMMARY:MHA Workforce Summit
DESCRIPTION:$199   Member Rate$299   Non-Member Rate \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\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\nGrowing 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.Highlights of the day will include: \n\n\n\n\nAn address from Lauren Jones\, EOHHS Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development\n\n\n\nAn update from the Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability\n\n\n\nA presentation by Press Ganey on how to use culture to drive retention\n\n\n\nPanels with healthcare leaders sharing successful retention strategies and innovative care models for the future\n\n\n\nOpportunities to connect with peers and healthcare vendors\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-2/
LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:The Rise of Generative AI in Healthcare: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-rise-of-generative-ai-in-healthcare-where-do-we-go-from-here/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Generative AI: Implications for Hospitals and Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join this engaging webinar for an introduction to generative AI\, followed by an exploration of its promising and emerging applications in healthcare.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/generative-ai-implications-for-hospitals-and-healthcare-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Strong Leadership\, Sturdy Health: Aimee Brewer\, president & CEO of Sturdy Health
DESCRIPTION:Sturdy Health’s President & CEO\, Aimee Brewer\, joins MHA’s Steve Walsh for a discussion on the keys to successful healthcare leadership!
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/strong-leadership-sturdy-health-aimee-brewer-president-ceo-of-sturdy-health-2/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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SUMMARY:Payor-Provider Contracting and Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Keeping an Eye on the End Game
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/payor-provider-contracting-and-dispute-resolution/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:CARES: An Introduction to MassHealth’s new Targeted Case Management Program
DESCRIPTION:MassHealth is committed to improving the health outcomes of its diverse members and their families by providing access to integrated health-care services that sustainably and equitably promote health\, well-being\, independence\, and quality of life. Accordingly\, MassHealth has recently announced that it will cover a new targeted case management service – the MassHealth Coordinating Aligned\, Relationship-centered\, Enhanced Support (CARES) for Kids Program. Join us for this webinar featuring Madi Wachman\, the deputy director of Parent\, Child & Family Policy at MassHealth\, to learn more about this comprehensive new initiative for complex MassHealth pediatric patients.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/cares-an-introduction-to-masshealths-new-targeted-case-management-program/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T170000
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CREATED:20210712T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T143858Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging; hosted by MMS and MHA
DESCRIPTION:Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is critical to advancing diversity and health equity. While it has become an organizational imperative\, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. This webinar addresses best practices for evolving your culture based on where your organization is today.  \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information and Purchasing Options HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/creating-a-culture-of-inclusion-and-belonging-hosted-by-mms-and-mhacreating-a-culture-of-inclusion-and-belonging/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T170000
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CREATED:20210712T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T143825Z
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SUMMARY:Pipeline Advancement Programs; hosted by MMS and MHA
DESCRIPTION:Advancing the diversity of our health care workforce requires the development of mentoring\, sponsorship\, and pipeline activities toward leadership. This webinar reviews common and distinct themes for women and others underrepresented in medicine and science and addresses best practices for equipping physician leaders and health administrators with the understanding\, skills\, and strategies to assess their current pipeline advancement efforts to help foster programs and an environment of advancement.  \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information and Purchasing Options HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/pipeline-advancement-programs-hosted-by-mms-and-mha/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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