BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mhalink.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250625T180256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T192512Z UID:10000376-1752148800-1752150600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:$2.8 Billion BCBS Provider Settlement: What You Don’t Know Will Cost You DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and MCAG for a webinar covering closely-monitored developments surrounding the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) provider settlement. This landmark case addresses allegations that BCBS plans engaged in anti-competitive practices\, leading to reduced reimbursements for healthcare providers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough our partnership with MCAG\, a revenue recovery consulting firm specializing in class action settlement recovery services\, MHA is inviting members to an exclusive webinar on this settlement\, its major significance for the provider community\, and its implications for your organization. Don’t miss crucial insights from the legal experts shaping this monumental settlement. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/what-you-dont-know-will-cost-you-2/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hot-Topic-Webinar-Series-Small-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250527T184648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204436Z UID:10000369-1750251600-1750260600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: How States Are Advancing Healthcare Apprenticeships Through Strategic Partnerships DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin healthcare leaders from Massachusetts and across the nation for a comprehensive exploration of apprenticeships as a transformative workforce development strategy in healthcare. This webinar will cover the fundamentals of healthcare apprenticeships\, showcase proven models from the perspectives of both healthcare organizations and colleges/universities\, and examine successful scaling strategies for both large health systems and individual hospitals. \n\n\n\n Participants will learn about emerging opportunities in nursing\, behavioral health\, surgical technology\, respiratory therapy programs\, and more\, while gaining insights into state-level support and funding opportunities. Featuring presentations from industry leaders\, community college partners\, workforce development boards\, and state officials\, this session provides practical guidance for healthcare organizations looking to develop sustainable talent pipelines and address critical workforce shortages through innovative apprenticeship programs. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nOpening \n\n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n Beyond Traditional Training: Innovative State Models for Healthcare Apprenticeships That Work \n\n\n\nModerator: Marjorie Ringrose\, Director of Education\, Smith Family Foundation \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nBridgett Willey\, Director\, Allied Health Education and Career Pathways\, University of Wisconsin Health\n\n\n\nJosh Laney\, Director\, Alabama Office of Apprenticeship\n\n\n\nNatalie Hansen\, Chair- Department of Medical Services\, Front Range Community College\n\n\n\nMelody McKee\, Director of Behavioral Health Strategy\, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Funds\n\n\n\n\nFrom Students to Caregivers: Local Partnerships Transforming Healthcare Career Pathways Through Apprenticeships \n\n\n\nApprenticeships in Action \n\n\n\nModerator: Jay Prosser\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nPete Farkas\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Hamden County Workforce Board\n\n\n\nJason Pacheco\, Director of Workforce Planning\, Analytics\, and Compensation\, Baystate Health\n\n\n\nNicholas Berardi\, Talent Acquisition Manager\, Cape Cod Healthcare\n\n\n\nCristina Haverty\, Asst. Vice President\, Workforce Development and Global Engagement\, Lasell University\n\n\n\nBarbora Hazuková\, Site Manager\, 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund\n\n\n\n\nNew and Emerging Opportunities \n\n\n\nModerator: Kim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nMatt Siegel\, M.D.\, Chief of Clinical Enterprise\, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences\, Boston Children’s Hospital; Chief Behavioral Health Officer\, Franciscan Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\nDavid Podell\, President\, MassBay Community College\n\n\n\nLuis Pedraja\, President\, Quinsigamond Community College\n\n\n\nMarjorie Ringrose\, Director of Education\, Smith Family Foundation\n\n\n\n\nState Perspective \n\n\n\n\nJosh Cutler\, Undersecretary of Apprenticeship\, Work-Based Learning\, and Policy\, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development\n\n\n\n\nClosing \n\n\n\n\nJay Prosser\, R.N.\, Executive Director\, Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability\n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/from-policy-to-practice-how-states-are-advancing-healthcare-apprenticeships-through-strategic-partnerships/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hot-Topic-Webinar-Series-Small-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250407T133557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T165704Z UID:10000358-1749546000-1749558600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Post-Acute Care Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nAs the healthcare systems adapts to the policies of a new administration\, post-acute care services and transitions of care across the continuum are more important than ever. Join MHA and other healthcare stakeholders to learn about the direction of the Trump administration in Washington and its impact on care\, the effect on the post-acute care workforce and nursing\, how hospitals can work with post-acute care partners to improve discharges to home care and skilled nursing facilities\, and what healthcare organizations across the continuum are doing to address throughput\, health equity\, and the introduction of innovative care models. \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$119/pp Member Rate \n\n\n\n$219/pp Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL – Check Payable to MHA \n\n\n\nMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\n9:00 A.M.  Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n\nAdam J. Delmolino\, CM\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association\n\n\n\nDavid Coggins\, P.T.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Encompass Health\n\n\n\n\n9:10 A.M.  Breaking Barriers: Navigating Admission and Discharge Challenges in Skilled Nursing Facilities \n\n\n\n\nTara Gregorio\, President\, Massachusetts Senior Care Association\n\n\n\nKatherine Taylor\, Admissions and Marketing Director at Alliance Health at West Acres\n\n\n\nTina Brouillet\, OTR/L\, Division Director of Business Development\, Northeast Division\, Life Care Centers of America\n\n\n\nMarlene Sheehy\, Vice President of Strategic Development\, Marquis Health Consulting Services\n\n\n\n\n9:40 A.M. Federal Update \n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Gold\, J.D.\, Senior Associate Director\, Payment Policy\, American Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne Thomas\, J.D.\, Senior Associate Director\, Policy\, Standards and Care Delivery\, American Hospital Association\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 A.M. “Post-Acute Care Ain’t What It Used to Be”: Redesigning Care Delivery to Address What’s Coming Down the Pike \n\n\n\n\nJudi Cullinane\, R.N.\, Chief Nursing Officer\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network\n\n\n\nJoanne Fucile\, R.N.\, Vice President of Hospital Operations\, Associate Chief Nursing Officer\, Spaulding Cambridge\n\n\n\nPoonam Saraf\, P.T.\, Senior Director of Business Development\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network\n\n\n\n\n10:45 A.M. PointClick Care: Evolution of Value-Based Care and the Importance of Post-Acute Partnership \n\n\n\n\nCathy Guttman\, Associate Director\, Professional Services\, Post-Acute Care\, PointClickCare\n\n\n\nRobin Roberts\, Healthcare Technology Affairs Director\, PointClickCare\n\n\n\n\n11:05 A.M. Address from the Secretary of the Executive Office of Aging & Independence \n\n\n\nSecretary Robin Lipson\, Executive Office of Aging & Independence \n\n\n\n11:30 A.M. Insights from Home Health Agency Survey: Hospital to Home \n\n\n\n\nApril Bartley\, Executive Director\, Holyoke VNA & Hospice Life Care \n\n\n\nBrandon Howes\, President\, Comfort Home Care\n\n\n\nAnn-Marie Peckham\, President\, Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Health\n\n\n\nModerator: Colleen Pierro\, P.T.\, Director\, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs\, Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\n12:00 P.M. Presentation regarding Changes in the Legal Landscape Impacting Transitions of Care \n\n\n\n\nEmily Kretchmer\, J.D.\, Partner\, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP\n\n\n\nJennifer Gallop\, J.D.\, Co-Managing Partner\, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP\n\n\n\n\n12:25 P.M. Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nAdam J. Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care and Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n12:30 P.M.  Adjournment URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/post-acute-care-summit-2025/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Post-Accute-Care-Summit-2023-WEB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250520T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192821Z UID:10000368-1749038400-1749042000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Joint Commission Stroke Certification Program Overview DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will highlight how working with The Joint Commission to achieve stroke certification will help your hospital elevate its performance improvement efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey takeaways include: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the different levels of stroke certification and how they all compare. \n\n\n\nReview how the certification structure provides a framework for continuous improvement.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the objectives and components of the onsite review process\, including tips and guidance for a successful onsite review.\n\n\n\nLearn about how the certification process through the intra-cycle evaluation process continues to support stroke programs after the onsite review. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/joint-commission-stroke-certification-program-overview/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250502T163347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T200051Z UID:10000365-1748952000-1748955600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MassPACE Overview: All-Inclusive Elder Care DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMassPACE will present an overview of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – a provider-based\, fully integrated healthcare plan for individuals aged 55 and over with significant healthcare needs. PACE is an alternative to the nursing home; participants get all the care they need\, all while staying in their communities where they feel comfortable.  PACE is a resource for caregivers\, housing providers\, and others seeking to support older adults to age with dignity and respect in the setting of their choosing.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how the model works\, who is eligible for PACE (clinically and financially)\, and where PACE is available.       URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/masspace-overview-all-inclusive-elder-care/ CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Engaging-In-aging.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250515T180018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185116Z UID:10000366-1748520000-1748523600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Communication and Resolution Programs: Achieving Accountability and Transparency for CMS Structural Measure Domain 4 DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CMS Patient Safety Structural Measures require attestation to five domains; this webinar will address the fourth domain\, Accountability and Transparency. Massachusetts is at the forefront of implementation and support for Communication and Resolution Programs (CRPs)\, a key component to meeting this fourth measure. CRPs are also an essential way to manage and prevent future patient harm in your facility and offer numerous other benefits for patients and providers. Peter Smulowitz\, M.D.\, and Melinda Van Niel will discuss their experience with CRPs\, including implementation strategies and tools as well as the coaching and support available to all Massachusetts facilities free of charge through the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/communication-and-resolution-programs-achieving-accountability-and-transparency-for-cms-structural-measure-domain-4/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250410T171749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T175421Z UID:10000364-1747828800-1747834200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Diagnosis\, Treatment & Care of Persons with Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias in the Healthcare Setting DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and healthcare leaders for an informative session on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will: \n\n\n\n\nGain an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the U.S. and Massachusetts\n\n\n\nLearn current guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.\n\n\n\nExplore best practices for care and management of patients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/diagnosis-treatment-care-of-persons-with-alzheimers-related-dementias-in-the-healthcare-setting/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars,Engaging In Aging ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Engaging-In-aging.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250226T153026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T165021Z UID:10000348-1747378800-1747402200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Design Operations & Construction Conference DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference is FREE for MHFPS\, NEHES\, and other facility professionals working for a hospital or system. If you are eligible for free registration please contact Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$199/pp Member Rate \n\n\n\n$299/pp Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n$179/pp 3+ Group rate \n\n\n\n$279/pp Group Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n7:00 – 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast \n\n\n\n7:30 – 7:45 a.m. Opening RemarksWallace Rucki\, Director of Facilities and Plant Operations\, Beth Israel Lahey\, MHFPS President 2025 \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Uncommon Energy Sources for Existing Hospitals: A Closer Look at Geothermal Success and Other Options \n\n\n\n\nAlan Eber\, Chief Executive Officer\, Eneration\n\n\n\nAri Greenberg\, Associate Principal\, Carbon Neutral Engineer\, BR+A\n\n\n\nChris LeBlanc\, Executive Director Facility Health Services\, Southcoast Health\n\n\n\nHannah Clark\, Tax Manager\, Deloitte\n\n\n\nRobert Biggio\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Sustainability & Real Estate Officer\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Kevin Wyrsch\, Associate Vice President\, Healthcare Practice Group Leader\, HGA Architect\n\n\n\n\n8:45-9:45 a.m. Why Not Mass? NH Freestanding Emergency Departments\, ASC’s and Other National Care Delivery Models \n\n\n\n\nAmy Sowersby\, Regional Healthcare Director\, Turner Construction\n\n\n\nDarin Roark\, President & COO\, MGB Wentworth-Douglass Hospital\n\n\n\nJoe Sziabowski\, President/Owner\, Hardaway\, Sziabowski Architects\n\n\n\nMichael McDonnell\, President\, Keel Project Management\n\n\n\nJames R. Langlois\, Executive Vice President\, Gresham Smith\n\n\n\nPaul Mortenson\, Chief Development Officer\, Vascular Care Group\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Tim King\, Director of Client Services\, BOND Building\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:15 a.m. BREAK \n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Update on New Regulations: Code and Guidelines Affecting Healthcare Design in 2025 \n\n\n\n\nDanielle M. Buckley\, Principal\, Isgenuity\n\n\n\nScott Guertin\, Director of Engineering\, Wise Construction \n\n\n\nKathleen Hylka\, Vice President\, Facilities and Support Services\,  UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nJennifer Sutherby\, Vice President\, Redgate Project Management\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Caitlyn Angelini\, Senior Vice President\, Fire & Life Safety Engineering\, WSP\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:15 a.m. Nimble Teams and Projects: Right Strategies to Keep Jobs Moving Through Major Disruptive Challenges \n\n\n\n\nCarlie LaPre\, Senior Project Manager\, Columbia Construction\n\n\n\nJason Cheney\, Project Director\, CLS Consulting\n\n\n\nJekaterina Shelley\, Senior Director of Facilities and Planning\, Mass General Brigham -Mass Eye and Ear\n\n\n\nJohn Navarro\, Director – Planning\, Design and Construction\, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center\n\n\n\nTim Brewster\, Project Executive\, Columbia Construction\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: Tim King\, Director of Client Services\, BOND Building\n\n\n\n\n12:15- 1:30pm Lunch & Networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/design-operations-construction-doc-conference/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Design-Conference-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250402T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T132705Z UID:10000357-1747224000-1747227600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Take a Simple Step: Become a Healthcare Planning Ambassador DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonoring Choices and MHA have partnered to support the MHA Simple Step Campaign to encourage adults to take the first important step to designate a Healthcare Agent and complete a Healthcare Proxy. Every care professional can enhance their knowledge and skills as a Healthcare Planning Ambassador to confidently engage adults in simple conversations using a structured process and free downloadable tool kit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe virtual webinar will cover strategies to start simple conversations\, the five things everyone should discuss with their care provider\, and taking the steps to seamlessly flow from simple to serious illness conversations with accompanying planning tools and conversation guides. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/health-care-planning-ambassador/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars,Engaging In Aging ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Engaging-In-aging.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250409T142950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T173510Z UID:10000362-1747137600-1747139400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:People\, Process\, and Protection: Rethinking HR Data Strategy DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this webinar to explore simple strategies for optimizing your HR processes and effectively reducing risks in employee data management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nVerifications of Employment and Income Solution\n\n\n\nOverview of the Vault EDGe GatewayHow it worksImplementation Timeline and Resources\n\nBrief discussion on risk and privacy impact\n\n\n\n\n\nHow EDGe Improves HR Tech/Vendor Processes\n\nA case study from the University of Michigan – Solving Complex Multi-Employment URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/people-process-and-protection-rethinking-hr-data-strategy/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250224T174605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T131012Z UID:10000349-1746104400-1746120600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's Emerging Leaders Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n $149/pp Rate $129/pp 3+ Group Rate \n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n1 – 1:45 p.m.: Registration & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n2 – 3 p.m.: Empowerment\, Equity and Forging a Path in Healthcare \n\n\n\nRussell Ledet\, M.D.\, PhD\, Tillman Scholar\, Health Disparities Advocate\, Community Cultivator and Change Maker \n\n\n\n3 – 4 p.m.: Mapping Your Career Journey: Navigating Your Future \n\n\n\nDarcy Lichnerowicz\, Chief Executive Officer\, Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital \n\n\n\nJustine Zilliken\, Vice President\, Strategy\, Business Development\, Community\, Government & Media Relations\, Sturdy Health \n\n\n\nMalisa Schuyler\, Senior Vice President\, Government Affairs\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\nModerator: Amy Smalarz\, Senior Director\, Healthcare Education & Professional Development\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n4 – 4:20 p.m.: BREAK & Professional Headshots \n\n\n\n4:20 – 5:15 p.m.: The Power of WE \n\n\n\nJae Williams\, Ed.D.\, Executive in Residence & Assistant Program Director\, Emerson College \n\n\n\n5:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30 pm: Reception! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Transferring Registration Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/emerging-leaders-summit-3/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Emerging-Leaders-2024-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250313T170322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T185227Z UID:10000355-1744891200-1744894800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Age-Friendly Health Systems DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity learn about Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care\, an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the IHI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will include presentations on state-based efforts to advance age-friendly care\, as well as a case study discussion from Hebrew SeniorLife\, a Massachusetts healthcare organization that has implemented the 4Ms Framework with the goal that all care with older adults is age-friendly. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/age-friendly-health-systems/ CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Engaging-In-aging.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250204T175729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T192226Z UID:10000347-1744290000-1744293600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Improving Emergency Department Efficiency Through Real-time Insights DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPointClickCare and leaders from healthcare organizations based in Massachusetts will discuss strategies for optimizing emergency department operations to enhance turnaround times and improve the quality of patient care. The session will explore how PointClickCare’s Emergency Department Optimization solution provides real-time patient insights to enhance clinical outcomes and increase profitability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will: \n\n\n\n\n Hear success stories and perspectives from local healthcare champions   \n\n\n\n Discover innovative strategies for addressing operational challenges in the emergency department\n\n\n\n Understand the impact of cross-continuum data on patient care in the emergency department URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/improving-emergency-department-efficiency-through-real-time-insights/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T083000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250313T150023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T141010Z UID:10000354-1744272000-1744273800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:A New State of Care: John Fernandez\, President & CEO of Brown University Health DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch MHA’s President and CEO\, Steve Walsh’s conversation with John Fernandez in the latest Executive Insights series. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/brown-university-health-a-new-state-of-care/ CATEGORIES:Executive Insights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Executive-Insights-concept-Website-Friendly-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250325T130923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T174821Z UID:10000356-1744200000-1744203600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Key Developments in the Healthcare False Claims Act: What to Know for 2025 DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover topics including a discussion of significant developments affecting healthcare fraud enforcement\, settlements under the False Claims Act\, and recent enforcement trends and policy updates. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/key-developments-in-the-health-care-false-claims-act-liability-what-to-know-for-2025/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250310T152849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T120038Z UID:10000351-1744113600-1744117200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:The PSSM: Patient Safety Structural Measure DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us to increase your awareness/knowledge of PSSM\, the new CMS measure to promote safety.  The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI’s)  Patricia McGaffigan will discuss how the PSSM aligns with IHI’s National Action Plan to Advance Safety.  Gain insight into actions that you can take in your organization to meet the requirements of the five PSSM domains. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-pssm-patient-safety-structural-measure/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250311T180823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T173755Z UID:10000352-1743681600-1743685200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Why Your Hospital’s Collaboration Is Critical to Life-Saving Organ Donation DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and New England Donor Services to learn how seamless collaboration between hospitals and Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) can save lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\n\nOrgan donation and transplantation have increased substantially in the U.S. and regionally over the past five years.\n\n\n\nHigh performance in the system relies on close collaboration for early referral of all potential donors from hospitals to the OPO.\n\n\n\nAuthorization for organ donation improves when the OPO and hospital teams work together to approach families.\n\n\n\nInnovations in donation have enabled the use of organs from medically complex and older donors for the benefit of patients awaiting transplants. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/how-your-hospitals-collaboration-is-critical-to-life-saving-organ-donation/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20240730T150127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T154755Z UID:10000317-1743496200-1743521400@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Children's Behavioral Health Summit DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$219/Per Person  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo overcome the children’s behavioral health crisis\, it will require a comprehensive and sustained approach across stakeholders. Now is still the time for health care organizations\, policymakers\, and advocates to come together to advance integrated and equitable models of care and build on recent investments in the children’s behavioral health care system. Join Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association at a reconvening of behavioral health experts to share and assess progress and areas for improvement in pediatric behavioral healthcare\, with a focus on innovation and prevention. Closed press. \n\n\n\n\n\nTogether we can drive the reforms necessary to transform behavioral healthcare delivery for children. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9 A.M.: Registration\, Networking\, and Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n9 – 9:20 A.M.: Opening Address and Personal Journey \n\n\n\nLiam Martin\, Former Emmy-Award Winning Journalist; Co-Owner\, Partner\, and CMO Newsmaker Marketing \n\n\n\n9:20 – 9:30 A.M.: Welcoming Address \n\n\n\nKevin B. Churchwell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:15 A.M.: The Behavioral Health Roadmap Two Year Update \n\n\n\nLee Robinson\, M.D.\, Associate Chief for Behavioral Health\, MassHealth Office of Accountable Care & Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nBrooke Doyle\, M.Ed.\, Commissioner\, Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 A.M. Building Systemic Change in School Behavioral Health Through Partnership\, Workforce Development and School Consultation \n\n\n\nShella Dennery\, Director\, Boston Children’s Neighborhood Partnership Program\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nKate Tetuan Parent\, Associate Director of the School-Based Programming\, Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnership Program \n\n\n\nKirsten Bright\, Youth Tele Behavioral Health Clinician\, School-based Services\, Heywood Healthcare \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 A.M. Break \n\n\n\n11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M.: The Youth & Family Perspective – Parental Stress and the Impacts on Children’s Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nModerator: Pamela Sager\, Esq.\, Executive Director\, Parent Professional Advocacy League. \n\n\n\nCynthia L. Reeves\, Founder & Executive Director\, Trauma Youth Support Services\, Advocate for Caregivers of Youth Living with Mental Illness \n\n\n\nMichaela Libby\, Parent Advocate & Special Education Candidate\, Independent Advocate for Autism and Mental Health Services \n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45 P.M. \n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:15 P.M.: The State of Health Equity and Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nKevin Simon\, M.D.\, Chief Behavioral Health Officer\, City of Boston \n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 P.M.: Offering SUD Treatment Where Adolescents Are: The PC-Plus Program \n\n\n\nSharon Levy\, M.D.\, Chief\, Division of Addiction Medicine\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nShannon Mountain-Ray\, Director of Integrated Care\, Division of Addiction Medicine\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:15 P.M.: Behavioral Health in the 2025-2026 Legislative Session \n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq.\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery \n\n\n\nRepresentative Mindy Domb\, Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery \n\n\n\n2:15 – 3 P.M. Approaches to Mental Health Care for Immigrant Youth and Families \n\n\n\nAlisa Miller\, Psychologist\, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences\, Boston Children’s Hospital\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\n\nOlivia Carrick\, M.D.\, Director\, Mental Health Department\, Boston Children’s Hospital at Martha Eliot\, Instructor of Psychiatry\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\n\nResham Gellatly\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry\, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Clinical Psychologist\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n3 – 3:10 P.M.: Social Media and Our Children \n\n\n\nSenator Edward J. Markey \n\n\n\n3:10 – 3:20 p.m.: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nJoe Mitchell\, M.D.\, President\, Franciscan Children’s; Executive Vice President\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information to come! \n\n\n\nCancellation and Registration Transfer Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/childrens-behavioral-health-summit-3/ LOCATION:MCLE Conference Center\, 10 Winter Place\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Children39s-BH-Summit-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250226T160757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T195950Z UID:10000350-1742997600-1743001200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Structured Communication in the Era of a Changing Healthcare Workforce DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, Chris Landrigan of Boston Children’s Hospital and Theresa Murray of I-PASS Patient Safety Institute will discuss the I-PASS Patient Safety Program\, a structured approach to communication that has demonstrated patient safety improvements across a wide range of settings\, as well as influencing the way teams collaborate. In the context of major changes in the physician and nurse workforce\, I-PASS provides a foundation that systematizes patient safety and facilitates the rapid building of effective teams. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/structured-communication-in-the-era-of-a-changing-healthcare-workforce/ CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Caring-for-the-Caregiver.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T124500 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250113T195549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T193839Z UID:10000343-1740657600-1740660300@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Two-Sided Green: How to Improve Margin through Energy Sustainability DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how energy sustainability can transform your organization by boosting your margins\, engaging your workforce\, and advancing your mission – all without disrupting your day-to-day operations. \n\n\n\nEneration\, which focuses on energy innovation in the healthcare sector\, calls this concept the “Two-Sided Green”—where eco-friendly initiatives deliver both financial and environmental benefits. It’s not just a theory; it’s a proven strategy. Sustainability shouldn’t be a cost – it should be a way to cut expenses and improve your bottom line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Laura Olson and Jeff Rich from the Eneration team as they share why energy sustainability is a game-changer for healthcare. They’ll provide actionable insights\, quick wins\, and inspiring success stories that show how hospitals and healthcare systems can enhance their margins\, reduce harmful emissions\, and achieve these goals seamlessly without operational disruptions. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/two-sided-green-how-to-improve-margin-through-energy-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250106T162119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200759Z UID:10000341-1740477600-1740490200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA’s Annual Joint Commission 2025 Update DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129   Per-Person$109   Group Rate 3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: Those registering for this virtual event will receive the recording and any presenter shared resources after the presentation\, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event. Be sure to register and review the material at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for MHA’s annual Joint Commission update conference! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates from industry experts and peers\, including hospitals that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will cover: \n\n\n\n\nPresentations from The Joint Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nProgress updates regarding health equity and the 1115 Waiver\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations from colleagues that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n2025 Joint Commission Update \n\n\n\n10 – 10:05 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nKim Stevenson\, Director\, Workforce & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n10:05 – 11:35 a.m. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers:  Updates from The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nElizabeth Mort\, M.D.\, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nRobert Campbell\, Senior Director\, Standards Interpretation\, Accreditation Decision Management & Medication Safety\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\nMark A. Crafton\, Executive Director\, Strategic Alliances\, The Joint Commission \n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. \n\n\n\nJourney to Achieve The Joint Commission Health Equity Certification \n\n\n\nAnthony Alley\, R.N.\, Senior Vice President\, Clinical Operations\, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Quality Officer\, Lawrence General Hospital & Holy Family Hospital \n\n\n\n12:05 – 1:20 p.m. \n\n\n\nSurvey Readiness and Results: Experiences from the Field \n\n\n\nErin Donovan\, Vice President\, Quality & Regulatory Compliance\, Tufts Medicine\, Lowell General Hospital \n\n\n\nLaura Sims\, R.N.\, Senior Director of Quality and Risk\, Athol Hospital\, Heywood Healthcare \n\n\n\nJody Langlois\, Director of Risk\, Athol Hospital\, Heywood Hospital \n\n\n\nSandra Montrond\, R.N.\, Senior Director\, Accreditation & Regulatory\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nJodi Larson\, M.D.\, Chief Quality Officer & VP Quality & Safety\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n1:20-1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nClosing Remarks \n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-annual-joint-commission-update/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joint-Commission-Update-for-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250114T210951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T183408Z UID:10000346-1740049200-1740052800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Determining Employee Retention Credit Eligibility for Healthcare Organizations: Facts and Misconceptions DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthcare organizations that were battered during the COVID-19 pandemic received some relief through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)\, released under the CARES Act.  But many organizations have yet to realize the full potential of the ERC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will review how healthcare facilities can claim the Employee Retention Credit before the program ends in 2025. Attendees will discover the truth behind common misconceptions and gain a comprehensive understanding of eligibility requirements. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar attendees will see an “ERC 101” overview\, clear up some misconceptions about the credit\, and discuss what to look for in an ERC advisor. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/determining-employee-retention-credit-eligibility-for-healthcare-organizations-facts-and-misconceptions/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hot-Topic-Webinar-Series-Small-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250114T202608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T174110Z UID:10000345-1739446200-1739449800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA & Salary.com Workforce Webinar DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join MHA Strategic Business Partner\, Salary.com\, for a free informational webinar to discuss Massachusetts’s most pressing workforce needs\, namely recruitment and retention of permanent employees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for discussion and presented solutions on the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nHealthcare HR landscape and worker burnout\n\n\n\nRecruitment and Retention concerns (wage compression)\n\n\n\nBest practices for benchmarking jobs and the importance of hybrid market pricings\n\n\n\nCompensation data sources and how to integrate into compensation strategy\n\n\n\nDiscussion on the most searched job titles and the impact to hospitals URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-salary-com-workforce-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hot-Topic-Webinar-Series-Small-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20240726T200255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T155543Z UID:10000316-1738227600-1738260000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:MHA's 88th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$449/PP Member\n\n\n\n\n\n$849/PP Non-Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SOLD OUT\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136\n\n\n\n\nMAIL -  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for the state’s top healthcare leaders\, policymakers\, and influencers to convene and discuss the biggest topics facing the provider community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. General Registration & Breakfast GENERAL SESSIONS9:30 a.m.Welcome Michael Lauf\, President & CEO\, Cape Cod Healthcare; Incoming MHA Board ChairSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  Annual Healthcare Address Her excellency\, Governor Maura Healey  \n\n\n\nPresentation of William L. Lane Award \n\n\n\n2025 Outlook: A Perspective from the Commissioner of Insurance \n\n\n\nMichael Caljouw\, Commissioner\, Division of InsuranceKeynote Speaker: Reshaping How You Lead and Refueling How You Live Sara Ross\, Founder & Chief Vitality Officer\, BrainAMPED The Payer Perspective º Sarah Iselin\, President & CEO\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts º Manny Lopes\, President & CEO\, Fallon Health  º Michael Levine\, Assistant Secretary for MassHealthº Heather Thiltgen\, President\, WellSense Health Plan Moderator: Steve Tringale\, President\, Mass General Brigham Health Plan    \n\n\n\n\n\n12 p.m.: Lunch & Book Signing  \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. Awards & RecognitionsStephen J. Hegarty Award Health & Hospital Hero AwardsA Celebration of Case Managers  Keynote Speaker: Stop Protecting Yesterday and Step Into Tomorrow Jason Feifer: Editor-in-Chief\, Entrepreneur Magazine  \n\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 p.m.    \n\n\n\nRecruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce º Al Campbell\, R.N.\, President\, Winchester Hospital º Kevin Churchwell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s Hospital º Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid\, 12th Suffolk Districtº Freddie Jacobs\, Jr.\, President & CEO\, Northeast Retirement Services\, LLCModerator: Pratt Wiley\, President & CEO\, The Partnership\, Inc \n\n\n\n\nThe CEO Perspective º Abha Agrawal\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Lawrence General Hospital º Peter Banko\, President & CEO\, Baystate Health º Alastair Bell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Medical Center Health System º Anne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham  º Allen Smith\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, South Shore Health Moderator: Doug Banks\, Executive Editor\, Boston Business Journal  \n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks Michael Lauf\, President & CEO\, Cape Cod Healthcare; MHA Board Chair  \n\n\n\n4:30 p.m.: Reception   \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as a Sponsor of MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event will bring together senior executives and leaders from across the healthcare industry to discuss the latest trends\, innovations\, and challenges facing healthcare today. \n\n\n\nAs a sponsor\, you will gain exceptional visibility among a diverse group of attendees\, providing a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with key decision-makers in the industry. \n\n\n\n\nContact Amy Smalarz for Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-88th-annual-meeting-2025/ LOCATION:Westin Seaport\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AM2025-NEW-WEB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20250108T201116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T190234Z UID:10000342-1737547200-1737550800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Offer a Market Competitive Benefit Package to Attract & Retain Talent With Aon Health and Benefits Consultants DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJean Patterson and Sheena Singh from Aon\, the risk management and insurance broking firm\, will present key themes and findings from Aon’s latest Benefits Survey of Hospitals\, providing valuable insights as your organization prepares for its benefits strategy season. Now in its nineteenth year\, this report offers essential benchmarking and trend information to help hospital executives design and manage their benefits offerings effectively. This year’s survey highlights strategic benefits and well–being priorities\, along with tactics to address rising healthcare costs and evolving workforce expectations. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/offer-a-market-competitive-benefit-package-to-attract-retain-talent-with-aon-health-and-benefits-consultants/ CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hot-Topic-Webinar-Series-Small-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T083000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20241111T195625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T162913Z UID:10000336-1736928000-1736929800@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Advancing Care\, Enhancing Lives: Peter Banko\, President & CEO of Baystate Health DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nWatch the one-on-one conversation with Baystate Health’s Peter Banko about his career journey\, his first six months with the system\, and his vision for the future of healthcare. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/in-conversation-with-peter-banko-president-ceo-baystate-health-inc/ CATEGORIES:Executive Insights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Executive-Insights-concept-Website-Friendly-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20241203T180019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T143314Z UID:10000338-1736330400-1736337600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Medicare’s New Mandated Transforming Episode Accountability Model DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn August 2024\, CMS finalized the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)\, a mandatory episode-based “bundled payment” model. Thirty-eight hospitals in Massachusetts are required to participate in this program\, starting just over a year from now. The five-year TEAM model will begin on January 1\, 2026\, affecting payments for five surgical procedures: lower extremity joint replacement\, surgical hip femur fracture treatment\, spinal fusion\, coronary artery bypass graft\, and major bowel procedures. CMS aims to improve the quality of care while reducing Medicare spending for beneficiaries undergoing these high-expenditure\, high-volume surgical procedures\, which together account for more than 11% of inpatient prospective payment system payments. \n\n\n\nThe TEAM model shares similarities with previous CMS bundled payments\, such as the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model. Providers will be at risk financially for episodes of care during a hospital inpatient stay or outpatient procedure and for post-discharge services\, such as skilled nursing facility stays and follow-up visits. Participants will continue to bill Medicare under the fee-for-service model but will receive risk-adjusted target prices based on episode category and region. Payments will be adjusted for quality performance\, determined by historic Medicare episode spending and a 1.5–2% discount factor. \n\n\n\nNow is the time for hospitals to understand and prepare for the effects of this program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the webinar\, MHA’s data partner\, DataGen\, will: \n\n\n\n\n· Present an overview of the TEAM model. \n\n\n\n· Discuss strategies for preparing for TEAM implementation. \n\n\n\n· Share resources hospitals can use to begin preparation now. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/medicares-new-mandated-transforming-episode-accountability-model-team/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T124500 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20241104T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T192041Z UID:10000333-1734609600-1734612300@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:TEFCA and the Future of Health Data Exchange DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will describe the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and its implementation. Congress directed the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (now the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy) to collaborate with federal agencies within U.S. Health & Human Services to create a trusted exchange framework\, including a common agreement among health information networks nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Qualified Health Information Networks in TEFCA work with covered entities\, business associates\, state agencies\, and others to facilitate secure data exchange for various use cases\, including treatment\, payment\, healthcare operations\, public health\, government benefits determinations\, and individual access services. The webinar will cover the structure of TEFCA\, its governance\, the “rules of the road\,” and highlight legal issues relevant to hospitals and other participants. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/tefca-and-the-future-of-health-data-exchange/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T124500 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20241114T200449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T190048Z UID:10000337-1734523200-1734525900@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Enhancing Privacy in the Post-Dobbs Era DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the Dobbs decision and the 2024 election\, there has been a concerted effort at both the state and federal levels to strengthen privacy protections for patient care and health information in response to the significantly altered legal landscape surrounding reproductive rights. These efforts aim to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access and ensure the confidentiality and security of individuals’ medical information. This webinar will examine the current reproductive health privacy landscape\, compare states’ varying approaches\, and highlight legal issues relevant to hospitals and other stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants in this webinar will:\n\n\n\n1. Understand the current and prospective state and federal regulatory efforts to shield providers and recipients of reproductive health services from out-of-state investigations. \n\n\n\n2. Learn about key aspects of the existing rules governing privacy of sensitive health information. \n\n\n\n3. Possess the information necessary to assess their own organization’s readiness to ensure compliance with\, and support of\, patient privacy requirements. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/enhancing-privacy-in-the-post-dobbs-era-focused-state-and-federal-efforts-to-secure-and-shield-certain-patient-care-and-health-information/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181029 CREATED:20241017T181546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T165516Z UID:10000330-1734422400-1734438600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Connecting Care: Digital Equity\, Connectivity\, and the Future of Telemedicine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half-day conference to hear from experts\, providers\, innovators\, and digital equity leaders as we discuss how telehealth technology allows patients to have greater access to care\, and what the future holds for hospital care in the home\, opportunities for remote patient monitoring\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$ 159 Early Bird Rate$ 179 Regular Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n8 – 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast and Registration  \n\n\n\n8:45 – 9 a.m.: Opening Remarks  \n\n\n\nAdam Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nCarolyne Hannan\, Senior Vice President\, New England Region\, Comcast  \n\n\n\n9 – 9:45 a.m.: Morning Keynote: Empowering Care: Advancing Digital Equity\, Connectivity\, and Telemedicine’s Future  \n\n\n\nJoseph C. Kvedar\, M.D.\, Professor of Dermatology\, Harvard Medical School; Senior Advisor\, American Telemedicine Association\, Co-chair\, AMA Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group   \n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 a.m. The Clinical Perspective: How Telehealth Technology is Addressing the Structural & Social Determinants of Health  \n\n\n\nModerator: Adam Delmolino\, Senior Director\, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nRobert Fields\, M.D.\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Beth Israel Lahey Health  \n\n\n\nMichael Lee\, M.D.\, Executive Director\, Department of Accountable Care and Clinical Integration\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nMiguel Mesias\, M.D.\, Coordinator of THRIVE: Closing the Digital Divide\, a Digital Equity Program\, Boston Medical Center\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break  \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Unlocking Access: Resources\, Connectivity and Convenience of Innovations in Care for Patients  \n\n\n\nModerator: Michael Curry Esq.\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Noyes\, President & CEO\, Tech Goes Home  \n\n\n\nJody Jones\, Program Executive\, Massachusetts Broadband Institute \n\n\n\nKathy Bisbee\, Director\, Alliance for Digital Equity\, Baystate Health\n\n\n\nStephanie Pearlman\, Director\, Business Development & Omnichannel Strategy\, Comcast\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Guiding the Future: Hospital Care at Home and Care in Our Communities \n\n\n\nModerator: Tevin Wooten\, Meteorologist\, NBC10 Boston \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nHeather O’Sullivan\, APRN\, President and COO\, Healthcare at Home\, Mass General Brigham\n\n\n\nConstantinos Michaelidis M.D.\, Medical Director of Hospital at Home\, UMass Memorial Health\n\n\n\nKaty O’Connell\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cape Cod Community Health Center \n\n\n\nEmily Hildebrant\, Associate Director of Compliance\, Duffy Health Center \n\n\n\nAbigail Mejia\, Community Digital Navigator\, Beth Israel Lahey Health \n\n\n\n\n12:20 p.m. Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. LUNCH  \n\n\n\n– More speakers being announced soon!  URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/connecting-care-digital-equity-connectivity-and-the-future-of-telemedicine/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Connecting-Care-2024-6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR