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SUMMARY:International Staffing: A Long-Term Workforce Stabilization Solution
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful session on how international healthcare recruitment can help solve today’s workforce challenges. We’ll cover key fundamentals\, address common myths and legal questions\, compare costs of travel and turnover\, share real-world success stories\, and guide you in building a customized roadmap for sustainable staffing. \n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how international recruitment can stabilize staffing and reduce reliance on costly travel nurses.\n\n\n\nLearn the facts behind common misconceptions and legal considerations in hiring international nurses.\n\n\n\nGain a practical framework to begin building your organization’s long-term workforce plan.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/international-staffing-a-long-term-workforce-stabilization-solution/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Urgency of the Energy Transition for Massachusetts Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and Eneration’s Rob Majteles as he delivers a clear\, finance-first briefing for Massachusetts healthcare leaders on why energy has become one of the largest and most controllable cost reduction levers available to hospitals.  \n\n\n\nWith utility rates rising\, operating margins under pressure\, and mandatory emissions reporting with penalties already in effect\, this session will show how continued reliance on fossil fuels now poses a direct risk to hospital solvency and community health. Rob will then highlight how leading health systems have turned energy from a liability into an opportunity and outline the concrete steps and resources available for other facilities to do the same. Attendees will leave with practical actions to reduce risk\, avoid fines\, and redirect energy dollars back into patient care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Learnings:  \n\n\n\n\n Hospitals that act now can reduce financial risk while avoiding future penalties.\n\n\n\nWith rising utility rates and mandatory emissions reporting already in effect\, proactive energy strategies allow hospitals to stabilize costs\, limit regulatory exposure\, and redirect savings back into patient care.\n\n\n\nEnergy is one of the largest and most controllable cost reduction levers available to hospitals.\n\n\n\nUnlike labor or clinical services\, energy spend can be reduced significantly and predictably without affecting patient care and staff\, making it a critical tool for margin stabilization.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-urgency-of-the-energy-transition-for-massachusetts-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Navigation Training Series: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the 11 modules included in the Alzheimer Association’s Dementia Care Navigation Training Series that provides a patient-centered strategy for dementia care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the benefits to the patient\, family caregiver\, and clinical team of a dementia care navigation model;\n\n\n\nReview models currently in use\, including the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/alzheimers-association-dementia-care-navigation-training-series-an-overview/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:The West Health Accelerator: Transforming The Care of Older Adults in Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransforming hospital care for older adults is imperative\, and while there are clinical solutions to target the needs of this population\, many hospitals have not operationalized these solutions across units or beyond pilot programs. Hospitals are actively working to reduce lengths of stay and costs\, while simultaneously addressing the needs of increasingly complex patients. The opportunity to spread these learnings and employ them at hospitals across Mass General Brigham is enabling better care for older adults through proven solutions. MGB has demonstrated that improving clinical workflows\, electronic order sets\, and dashboard tracking\, while training clinical geriatric champions leads to improved outcomes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the West Health Accelerator at Mass General Brigham and how it leverages the system’s strengths in geriatric care to develop\, study\, and implement best practices\, protocols\, and training programs that address the needs and risks of seniors within one of the largest regional health systems in the country.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-west-health-accelerator-transforming-the-care-of-older-adults-in-hospitals/
CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging
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SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Mental Wellness: Applying for Mental Health America’s 2026 Bell Seal
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a recognition program for employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This webinar will inform business leaders\, HR professionals\, and those who lead their organization’s workplace wellness efforts about the value of the Bell Seal program and how to apply for the 2026 season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession objectives: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the value and benefits of the Bell Seal program\n\n\n\nLearn how to apply for the 2026 season\n\n\n\nUnderstand how Mental Health America’s resources can help with application preparation\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mental Health America: \n\n\n\nMental Health America was founded in 1909 and is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health\, well-being\, and illness prevention. Its work is informed\, designed\, and led by the experiences of those most affected. Operating nationally and in communities across the country\, Mental Health America advocates for closing the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding through public education\, direct services\, tools\, and research.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mental-health-americas-2026-bell-seal-for-workplace-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars,Caring for the Caregiver
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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
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SUMMARY:Patient Partnership in Action: BMC’s Advisory Council Model
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe newly required CMS Hospital Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) under the Inpatient Quality Reporting program is structured into five domains\, of which Measure 5 focuses on involving patients and families in safety initiatives and providing them with access to medical records\, among other things. In this webinar\, learn about Boston Medical Center’s (BMC’s) efforts to meet the objectives of Measure 5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about connecting with Patient and Family Advisory Council members to integrate the patient voice in hospital committees\, events\, and partnerships. \n\n\n\nDiscuss challenges and opportunities for incorporating the patient and family voice\, and review concrete examples of how BMC is successful in this area.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/patient-partnership-in-action-bmcs-advisory-council-model/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Connecting Care Teams: Improving the Patient Experience Across the Continuum
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and healthcare leaders for an informative webinar exploring the patient experience through the lens of physicians and nurses. Hear firsthand insights into how clinical teams shape and influence patient care\, and learn strategies to enhance collaboration\, communication\, and outcomes across the care continuum.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/supporting-patient-experience/
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SUMMARY:Peer Recovery Services: Billing for Sustainability and Best Practices for Integration
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople with lived experience play a critical role in the behavioral health and healthcare workforce. Join Adam Stoler\, founder and CEO of Aligned Solutions\, and Danielle O’Brien\, director of recovery support at the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services\, as they explore sustainable billing for recovery coach services\, best practices for supervision and training\, and how recovery-oriented cultures drive better outcomes for patients and staff in hospital and healthcare settings serving individuals affected by substance use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nTraining and best practices on effective supervision and organizational culture education.\n\n\n\nWhy the billing requirements are structured the way they are.\n\n\n\nLearn about payment policies and the models that are needed to align with what is successful for your services and workforce.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/billing-fundamentals-for-peer-recovery-services/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Building Better Work Environments: Implementing the Pathway to Excellence Framework in Your Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing and workplace excellence. This prestigious designation highlights a commitment to empowering nurses\, enhancing job satisfaction\, and improving recruitment and retention. Through its evidence-based framework\, Pathway drives excellence in patient care and safety\, contributing to stronger organizational outcomes.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-power-of-positive-practice-environments/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Become a Health Care Planning Ambassador: MHA’s Simple Step Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nAs the season brings an increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses and as families gather to celebrate the holidays\, it’s an opportunity to have conversations about taking the simple steps to choose a Health Care Agent and complete a Health Care Proxy. Join us to become a Health Care Planning Ambassador\, using MHA’s Simple Step Campaign to enhance your knowledge and to help begin simple planning conversations with individuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassadors learn how to: \n\n\n\n• Confidently start a two-minute conversation to choose a Health Care Agent. \n\n\n\n• Download a Health Care Proxy (available in 16 languages) and free tool kits. \n\n\n\n• Make your own wallet card in case of medical emergencies. \n\n\n\n• Use our structured approach to seamlessly flow from a simple to serious illness conversation with accompanying Massachusetts documents. \n\n\n\nAll campaign materials are provided\, including a new tool kit to help adults with disabilities make a care plan using words and pictures. \n\n\n\nAmbassadors receive an Honoring Choices Massachusetts Health Care Planning Ambassador Certificate. E-mail Ellen DiPaola for more information.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/tis-the-season-take-a-simple-step-as-a-healthcare-planning-ambassador/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Proven Solutions for Finding Healthcare Talent: MassHire Workforce Boards\, Career Centers and the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthcare employers across the state are facing shortages of workers in a wide range of occupations\, from CNAs to surgical technologists. MassHire Workforce Boards\, Career Centers\, and a statewide program called the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund can help employers find the workers they need and fund training programs that prepare workers with the skills required for in-demand occupations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience takeaways from this session include:• Background on existing workforce development programs that can help employers address their hiring and training needs• Effective strategies for addressing these needs• Insight from an MHA member with extensive experience using these program
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/proven-solutions-for-finding-healthcare-talent-masshire-workforce-boards-career-centers-and-the-workforce-competitiveness-trust-fund-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Group Peer Support MASStrong Program to Your Community
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn how the GPS (Group Peer Support) MASStrong program provides group-based\, trauma-informed support for healthcare workers across Massachusetts—and how it can be adapted to your community. Explore free resources\, including facilitator training with CME/CEU credits\, $10\,000 in funding to launch GPS in your organization\, and access to support groups and materials that strengthen resilience\, connection\, and wellbeing.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/bringing-the-gps-masstrong-program-to-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
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CREATED:20250909T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193849Z
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SUMMARY:Following the Money: What Federal Medicaid Changes Mean for Massachusetts Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFederal Medicaid reforms are reshaping how states finance care—and Massachusetts is no exception. This session will provide a high-level overview of recent federal changes\, including the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) and proposed CMS rules\, and explore how these developments intersect with Massachusetts’ hospital assessment program\, the Health Safety Net\, and supplemental payment structures. With billions in funding at stake\, hospitals need to understand how federal scrutiny of provider taxes\, state-directed payments\, and waiver structures could affect their bottom line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake-aways for the audience:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the federal landscape: Learn how recent federal legislation and CMS proposals could affect Medicaid financing nationwide—and gain insight into how reforms may affect the commonwealth’s hospital assessment program\, Health Safety Net Trust Fund\, and targeted payments under MassHealth for Massachusetts hospitals.\n\n\n\nPrepare for strategic response: Explore practical considerations for hospitals and associations as they navigate evolving federal standards and protect critical funding streams.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/following-the-money-what-federal-medicaid-changes-mean-for-massachusetts-hospitals/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250731T165246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200855Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Fundamentals Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead with Lean?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\n\n$699 5-week interactive course\n\n\n\n\n\n10% discount for groups of 3+\n\n\n\n\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\n\nMAIL -  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now for Level 1 of the Lean Learning Path\, your first step from mastering the fundamentals to becoming a confident Lean Leader.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusively for MHA members\, this 5-week interactive course offers more than just training. You’ll learn alongside peers from across the state\, gaining practical skills while building a powerful professional network. \n\n\n\n\nSeats are limited—secure your spot today and start your journey toward impactful\, efficient leadership!   \n\n\n\n                          EVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse competencies include Introduction to Lean Tools and Culture\, 5S Workplace Organization\, 5S Audits\, Structured Problem Solving and Visual Control Systems.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEEK 1 THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 23WEEK 2THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 30WEEK 3THURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 6WEEK 4THURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 13WEEK 5THURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 20\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Timing: Runs weekly on Thursdays for 5 weeksDuration: 4 hours per dayTimeframe: Between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM (Exact start time to be confirmed)
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/lean-fundamentals-certificate-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250414T175607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T154556Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
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CREATED:20250818T155409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155151Z
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Pathways in Healthcare: Attracting\, Training\, and Retaining Your Workforce
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will share the information and documents required for your Registered Apprenticeship Program and break down the process involved to kickstart your program from discovery to approval. We will discuss the role and responsibilities of both the employer and the Division of Apprentice Standards and how this partnership can help promote a more sustainable workforce in the healthcare sector. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in how states are advancing healthcare apprenticeships? Don’t miss our previous event\, From Policy to Practice: How States Are Advancing Healthcare Apprenticeships Through Strategic Partnerships.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/apprenticeship-pathways-in-healthcare-attracting-training-and-retaining-your-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250804T133756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193954Z
UID:10000382-1760529600-1760533200@www.mhalink.org
SUMMARY:An Innovative Way to Fund Your Hospital's Mission: Introducing the Charitable Endowment Plan
DESCRIPTION:Created for mission-driven organizations with bold goals and long-term vision\, the Charitable Endowment Plan gives your most loyal supporters a smart\, structured way to make a lasting impact. Learn more about how this tax-efficient\, contract-backed solution can help fund your future — without complicating today.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/an-innovative-way-to-fund-your-hospitals-mission-introducing-the-charitable-endowment-plan/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250815T162404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T215330Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
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CREATED:20250804T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T194044Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Affordability Gap for MHA Members and Their Patients
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join this informative webinar to discover how AblePay (an MHA-endorsed partner) is helping to address the healthcare affordability gap—for both providers and their patients. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand both current federal and state efforts to combat patient medical debt;\n\n\n\nUnderstand how the lack of healthcare knowledge for patients affects payments; and  \n\n\n\nLearn from real-world provider case studies how AblePay positively changes patient payment behavior and the overall patient experience.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/addressing-the-affordability-gap-for-mha-members-and-their-patients/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250905T134426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182415Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Employee Wellness: A 20-Year Journey in Integrative Health and Lifestyle Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Berkshire Health Systems has transformed employee wellness through integrative health programming since 2005. Learn how their holistic approach addresses nutrition\, physical activity\, stress management\, sleep\, and social connection to reduce burnout and enhance vitality. We’ll share proven strategies and real-world examples—from Blood Pressure 101 classes to weekend group hikes—that demonstrate the effect of comprehensive wellness initiatives on employees and their families.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/empowering-employee-wellness-a-20-year-journey-in-integrative-health-and-lifestyle-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250904T143418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195820Z
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SUMMARY:Leading the Way: UMass Memorial’s Integration of Language Services in Epic
DESCRIPTION:Discover how UMass Memorial Health\, the largest not-for-profit health system in Central Massachusetts\, is enhancing access to care and increasing efficiency by embedding LanguageLine Certified Interpreters directly into Epic. This integration puts on-demand interpretation inside the charting application clinicians use every day\, streamlining workflows and enhancing care for diverse populations—so providers can focus fully on patient care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat attendees will learn: \n\n\n\n\nPractical lessons from UMass Memorial’s Epic integration journey\, including adoption strategies and best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\nEffect of Epic integration into clinicians’ daily workflows.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow EHR integration ensures automated\, accurate data collection for billing and compliance audits.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/leading-the-way-umass-memorials-integration-of-language-services-in-epic/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250721T151351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T150845Z
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SUMMARY:Transitions of Care: Opportunities and Improvements
DESCRIPTION:This presentation highlights the improvement journey at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in supporting safe transitions of care. The webinar will describe current CHA improvement projects\, the best practices of care transitions\, and the role of special teams in managing high-risk and low-risk care transitions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about:  \n\n\n\n\nCommunication challenges and strategies to support safe care transitions.  \n\n\n\nCHA best practices to manage high-risk and low-risk care transitions.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/transitions-of-care-opportunities-and-improvements/
CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112354
CREATED:20250404T134214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T135406Z
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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
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SUMMARY:The Office of Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight: Updates Within the Probate and Family Court
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about recent changes within the Probate and Family Court related to guardianship and conservatorship of adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics discussed will include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to the Office of Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Oversight.\n\n\n\nThe new Ombudsperson Service Program and how it can assist the public.\n\n\n\nEducational resources available for guardians and conservators.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-office-of-adult-guardianship-and-conservatorship-oversight/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Partnering for Patients: Amy Rosenthal\, Executive Director of Health Care For All
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch MHA’s President and CEO\, Steve Walsh’s conversation with Amy Rosenthal in the latest Executive Insights series.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/health-care-for-all-partnering-for-patients/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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SUMMARY:Patient and Family Advisory Councils: Uplifting the Patient Voice for CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure Domain 5
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure requires attestation across five critical domains; this webinar focuses on the fifth: Patient & Family Engagement. As the only state mandating Patient and Family Advisory Councils in all hospitals\, Massachusetts leads the nation in leveraging these units to enhance patient care and experiences. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar  to learn from Massachusetts’ pioneering approach and discover actionable strategies for strengthening patient and family engagement in your organization.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/patient-safety-structural-measures/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Get Paid to Pay: Maximize Rebates & Reduce AP Costs
DESCRIPTION:This event had concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 30–50% of your accounts payable (AP) spend is still going out by check or ACH\, you’re not just dealing with inefficiencies — you’re leaving serious money on the table. \n\n\n\nIt’s time to modernize your payment strategy and start turning your AP process into a powerful profit center. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Corpay will show how it helps finance teams reduce payment-related operating costs\, prevent fraud\, and earn substantial rebates — often tripling the return over five years. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how real AP teams have uncovered millions in potential ROI by rethinking how payments flow through their department — with tangible examples and financial impact models to prove it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we’ll cover: \n\n\n\n✔ How to shift more of your AP spend to high-rebate virtual card payments \n\n\n\n✔ The financial impact of reducing manual payments and payment errors \n\n\n\n✔ Real-world results: How one typical client increased rebates 3X \n\n\n\n✔ The formula for making AP automation more than pay for itself
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/get-paid-to-pay-maximize-rebates-reduce-ap-costs/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Telehealth Compliance in Transition: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation provides a legal and regulatory overview of the evolving telehealth landscape. It examines the expiration of COVID-era flexibilities\, the current status of federal and DEA tele-prescribing rules\, and anticipated changes at both federal and state levels. The session concludes with practical compliance considerations for healthcare organizations to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of lawful telehealth operations.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional topics covered include: – Upcoming changes to Telehealth policies and practices at the federal and state levels – To-dos for healthcare organizations to ensure continued compliant telehealth strategies
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/telehealth-compliance-in-transition-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:The CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure 
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2025 CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure is a set of guidelines and metrics designed to improve the quality of care for older adults in hospitals. It assesses hospitals on their commitment to providing age-friendly care\, focusing on key aspects such as patient goals\, medication management\, frailty screening\, social vulnerability\, and age-friendly leadership commitment. Hospitals must demonstrate compliance with these areas to receive credit under the measure.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s commitment to improving care for older adults while meeting these requirements. This includes leveraging the EHR and practices already in place while creating new processes to address these age-friendly principles and ultimately improve outcomes for this population. Participants will gain information on best practices aimed at achieving these goals and meeting the CMS requirements.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-cms-age-friendly-hospital-measure/
CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging
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