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SUMMARY:Refugee Health Summit: Learning from the Past\, Present Challenges\, and Future Considerations
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/refugee-health-summit-learning-from-the-past-present-challenges-and-future-considerations-2/
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SUMMARY:Smart Staffing Strategies: Controlling Labor Costs in Real Time
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/smart-staffing-strategies-controlling-labor-costs-in-real-time-2/
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SUMMARY:A Peer Support Journey
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/a-peer-support-journey/
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver
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SUMMARY:A Peer Support Journey
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/a-peer-support-journey-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Promising Practices in Data Collection and Creating a Conducive Environment for Care
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker\n\n\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, MD\, MPH\n\n\n\nDirector\, Division of Education and Training\, The Fenway Institute \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n9 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening RemarksMassachusetts Health and Hospital Association  \n\n\n\n9:05 – 9:45 a.m. | Keynote SpeakerAlex Keuroghlian\, MD\, MPH\, Director\, Division of Education and Training\, The Fenway InstitutePronouns: any pronouns \n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | What it Takes to Create a Culture and Environment of Providing Inclusive Care for the LGBTQ+ CommunityDr. Miranda Balkin\, Medical Director\, Oxbow Primary Care & LGBTQ Services\, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Pronouns: she/her/hers \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 a.m. | How Words and Intentionality Create and Foster Safe Space for PatientsNic Tompkins-Hughes\, Creator of www.TransHealthcareAccess.comPronouns: they/them \n\n\n\n11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Closing RemarksMassachusetts Health and Hospital Association 
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/lgbtq-health-and-wellness-wellbeing/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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SUMMARY:Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Morning Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\n\nSu JounPrincipal\,Diversity@Workplace Consulting Group LLC \n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\n\nKatie LampleyVice President\,Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer\, Bentley University \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n9 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening RemarksIzzy Lopes\, VP\, Health Equity\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association9:05 – 10 a.m. | Advancing DEI in Organizations: Establishing and Safeguarding Alignment among CEOs\, CHROs and CDOsSu Joun\, Principal\, Diversity@Workplace10 – 10:15 a.m. | BREAK10:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Breakout SessionsHuman Resources Executives (Breakout in Commonwealth Room)Chief Diversity Officers (Breakout in Suffolk Room)11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: LUNCH12 – 12:45 p.m. | Implementing DEI Cross-Functionally: A Success StoryKatie Lampley\, VP/Chief Diversity Officer\, Bentley University12:45 – 1:15 p.m.: Panel Discussion1:15 –1:30 p.m. | Closing RemarksValerie Fleishman\, SVP\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association \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/human-resources-and-chief-diversity-officer-summit/
LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Design\, Operations and Construction Conference
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the MHFPS- Massachusetts Healthcare Facility Professionals Society and in Collaboration with RIHA and RIHES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at MHA’s 7th Annual Design\, Operations & Construction Conference where we’ll provide the latest information on critical topics for Healthcare Facilities Professionals. This program always provides great education\, information\, and networking. Register now for this must attend event! 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks7:45 – 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Project Management Strategies: Design & Planning in Critical Environments; ED & Mental Health and Associated Joint Commission UpdatesPaul Pezone\, Vice President Support Services Operations\, Cambridge Health AllianceJoan Eagleson RA\, Principal\, Behavioral Health Studio Leader\, Lavallee Brensinger Architects Baystate HealthRon Gorham\, Principal\, Regional Healthcare Practice Lead\, Perkins & Will Architects8:45 – 9:45 a.m. | Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion – What are the Design Opportunities\, Where Current Thinking is From HHS\, Mass Dept of Health and TJC. Moderator – Ed Lydon\, MSHCM\, CHFM\, CHEP\, FASHE – Senior Director Facilities & Support Services\,  Beth Israel Lahey Health\, Beverly Hospital Alanna Carter\, Principal\, Healthcare Sector National Operations Leader\, HGA ArchitectsRyan Hayden\, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer\, CREF/Steward HealthcareJohn Navarro\, AIA\, NCARB\, Director of Planning\, Design and Construction\, Lahey Hospital & Medical CenterNassira Nicola\, Deputy Director for Programs and Operations\, Office of Health Equity\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health9:45 – 10:15 a.m. | BREAK10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Energy Efficiency Winners: Discussion with Mass Save Climate Leaders – Specifics on planning\, strategy\, tips and results on how they achieved this distinction. Mass Save recognized a total of 19 firms/institutions including 6 Mass hospitals.  Moderator – Jason D’Antona\, PE\, LEED AP | Director of Engineering & Utilities\, Mass General Brigham\, Real Estate & FacilitiesKevin Foley\, CHFM\, CEM\, Director Plant Operations and Property\, Lowell General Hospital/Tufts Medicine Justin Ferbert\, Director of Engineering & Facilities\, Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Mass General Brigham Joe Dussault\, PE Partner\, Healthcare Facility Specialist CMTA Consulting EngineersDavid Gibbons – Principal\, Customer Energy Management – Massachusetts\, National Grid 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Regional Project Profiles: Regional Experts Discuss Latest Approaches to and Innovations in Successful Project Delivery\, Technology\, and ExecutionFeaturing:New Inpatient Building (NIB) Review – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResearch Lab Project Group Review – Boston Children’s HospitalPanelists:Eamonn Meagher\, AIA / Associate\, Healthcare Practice\, Payette ArchitectsChris Blomquist\, AIA / Associate Principal\, Healthcare Practice\, Payette ArchitectsJamie Foundas\, Project Manager\, Boston Children’s HospitalEric Libby\, SVP/PX Healthcare\, Wise ConstructionSarah Holton\, AIA\, Senior Facilities Planner and Project Manager for the New Inpatient Building\, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterJason Nicastro\, AIA\, Principal\, Isgenuity Architects12:15 – 12:25 p.m. | Closing Remarks             12:30 p.m. | LUNCH \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring this program\, please email: asmalarz@mhalink.org
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/7th-annual-design-operations-and-construction-conference/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T090000
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SUMMARY:DE&I: Health Equity\, Data\, and 1115 Waiver
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event\n\n\n\n$99   Member Rate$199   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n9 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening RemarksIzzy Lopes\, Vice President of Health Equity\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association Individual Presentations 9:05 – 9:25 a.m.Elena Mendez-Escobar\, PhD\, MBA\, Executive Director of Strategy and the Health Equity Accelerator\, Boston Medical Center9:25 – 9:45 a.m.Allison Bryant Mantha\, MD\, MPH\, Senior Medical Director\, Health Equity\, Mass General Brigham9:45 – 10:05 a.m.Anthony Alley\, MSN\, RN\, Senior Vice President\, Clinical Operations\, Chief Nursing and Quality Officer\, Lawrence General Hospital10:05 – 10:35 a.m.Lisa Ahlgren\, MPH\, Associate Director\, Health Informatics and Reporting\, Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA)Clara Filice\, MD\, MPH\, MHS\, Deputy Chief Medical Officer\, MassHealthSarah Qin\, MBA\, Deputy Director\, Strategic Initiatives\, MassHealth10:55 – 11:20 a.m.Panel Discussion/Roundtable/Q&AAll presenters & Izzy Lopes\, Moderator11:20 – 11:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/dei-health-equity-data-and-1115-waiver/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T080000
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SUMMARY:Policy\, Progress\, and Potential: A Decade of HPC Leadership with David Seltz\, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
DESCRIPTION:David Seltz of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission joins MHA’s Steve Walsh for a discussion on policy\, progress\, and potential!
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/policy-progress-and-potential-a-decade-of-hpc-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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SUMMARY:Elimination of Surgical Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n\n\n8:45 – 9 a.m. | Opening RemarksWelcome and MHA Commitment to Eliminate Surgical Smoke Patricia Noga\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAANVice President\, Clinical Affairs Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Conversations with the C-Suite: How to Get Buy-In and SupportMichael Gustafson\, MD\, MBAPresidentUMass Memorial Medical Center Kathleen (Kati) Korenda\, NP\, MBAAssociate Vice President\, Perioperative Nursing & Surgical Services UMass Memorial Medical Center 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | KEYNOTE: AORN PresentationJeffrey Keane\, BSN\, RN\, CNOR PresidentAssociation of periOperative Registered Nurses\, Massachusetts Chapter 1   Emily Jones\, MSN\, RN\, CNOR\, NPD-BC  Perioperative Practice Specialist  Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses10:15 – 10:30 a.m.:Medtronic 10:30 – 11 a.m. | BREAK and The Learning Lab11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Panel and RoundtableHospital Journeys to Eliminate Surgical Smoke: Beginning\, Middle and EndDaniel Johnson\, BSN\, RNDirector of Perioperative Services Emerson Health Jeffrey Keane\, BSN\, RN\, CNOR                                                                                     Innovation and Technology Resource\, Perioperative Services                                                 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterJill Romero\, MSOL\, RNFA\, CNOR\, BSN     Director\, Surgical Services                                                                                                             Lowell General Hospital Pediatric Smoke Experience: Boston Children’s HospitalAndrea Dyer\, MSN\, RN\, CNOROperating Room Training ManagerBoston Children’s HospitalMegan K. Nolan\, MSN\, RN\, CNOR\, NEA-BCDirector of Nursing and Patient Care OperationsBoston Children’s HospitalSreeharsha V. Nandyala\, MDAdult & Pediatric Spine Surgery/Robotic Spine SurgeryNevada Orthopedic & Spine CenterLearnings from Baystate Health System: Going Smoke Free Incrementally and Throughout a Healthcare SystemCatherine Dutton\, MSN\, RN\, CNOR                                                                                       Nurse Educator                                                                                                                                 Baystate Medical CenterStephanie Johnson\, MSN\, RN\, CAPA\, CPAN                                                                                                                                   Assistant Nurse Manager/Clinical Educator\, Surgical Services                                                                             Baystate Franklin Medical CenterJames (Jay) Panniello\, BS\, RN                                                                                                       Manager-Surgical and Outpatient Services                                                                                                                               Baystate Noble HospitalSheldrick Streete\, MBA\, BSN\, RN\, NEA-BC\, CNOR                                                                             Chief Operating Officer/Vice President Operations                                                                           Baystate Health12:30 – 1 p.m. | LUNCH and The Learning Lab 1 – 1:45 p.m. | Overcoming Roadblocks and Facing the Challenges of Eliminating Surgical SmokeRozanna Penney\, CRNA\, MBA                                                                                                             Chief Operating Officer\, Chief Nursing Officer\, Vice President Patient Care Services Heywood Hospital Shane Doherty                                                                                                                             Senior Director of Supply Chain                                                                                               Heywood Hospital Andrea McCormack\, MBA\, RN\, CNOR                                                                                     Nurse Manager\, Operating Room                                                                                               Beverly Hospital Lorraina Smith-Zuba\, R.N.\, MSN\, CNOR\, CENExecutive Director\, Perioperative ServicesHolyoke Medical Center1:45 – 2 p.m. | Closing Remarks                 Patricia Noga\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN                                                                                                       Vice President\, Clinical AffairsMassachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \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/elimination-of-surgical-smoke/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:What Makes Healthcare Workers Stay in Their Jobs?
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/what-makes-healthcare-workers-stay-in-their-jobs/
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver
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SUMMARY:What Makes Healthcare Workers Stay in Their Jobs?
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/what-makes-healthcare-workers-stay-in-their-jobs-2/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Age and Dementia Friendly Design for Our Built Environment: How to Optimize Health and Wellness Through Physical Infrastructure Design
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/exploring-age-and-dementia-friendly-design-for-our-built-environment-how-to-optimize-health-and-wellness-through-physical-infrastructure-design-2/
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SUMMARY:A Simple Step: A Cross-Continuum Push for Healthcare Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/a-simple-step-a-cross-continuum-push-for-healthcare-decision-making-2/
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SUMMARY:Telehealth at the End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know as Flexibilities End
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/telehealth-at-the-end-of-the-public-health-emergency-what-you-need-to-know-as-flexibilities-end-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for the May 11\, 2023 End of the COVID-19 PHE
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/preparing-for-the-may-11-2023-end-of-the-covid-19-phe-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T120000
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CREATED:20230628T164345Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Cross Antitrust Litigation Update: Class Action Lawsuit Against BCBSA and Its 34 Affiliated Plans
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/blue-cross-antitrust-litigation-update-class-action-lawsuit-against-bcbsa-and-its-34-affiliated-plans-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T120000
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CREATED:20230628T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T232635Z
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SUMMARY:Requirements Under HIPPA for Online Tracking Technologies
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/requirements-under-hippa-for-online-tracking-technologies-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
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CREATED:20230629T164940Z
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SUMMARY:MHA's 2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 26\, 2023: The Future of Work\n\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00pm | General Sessions\n\n\n\nWelcomeChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, MHA Board Chair \n\n\n\nThe Future of WorkSteve Cadigan\, Founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures\, former VP Talent at LinkedIn \n\n\n\nReactor Panel: A Changing Healthcare WorkforceTim Foley\, Executive Vice President\, 1199SEIUSpiros Hatiras\, FACHE\, President & CEO\, Holyoke Medical CenterJoanne Pokaski\, Assistant Vice President\, Workforce Planning and Development\, Beth Israel Lahey HealthPratt N. Wiley\, President & CEO\, The Partnership\, Inc.Moderator: Michael Dandorph\, President & CEO\, Tufts Medicine \n\n\n\nCompassion\, Collaboration and Common Cents: Perspective from the Joint Committee on Ways and MeansState Representative Aaron MichlewitzState Senator Michael RodriguesModerator: Brian Dempsey\, President\, Dempsey Associates \n\n\n\n5:00pm – 6:00pm | Reception & Book Signing\n\n\n\nSponsored by Vital Contingent PlanningFeaturing book signing by Steve Cadigan \n\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00pm | Dinner Program\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE: Secretary Martin J. Walsh\, U.S. Department of LaborA Celebration of Nursing: Honoring Nurse Leadership in Massachusetts \n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:30pm | Dessert Reception\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 27\, 2023: The Future of Strength & Stability\n\n\n\n7:30 – 9:00am Registration | Emcee: JC Monahan \n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00am | Breakfast Keynote & Special Recognitions\n\n\n\nSponsored by AMN HealthcareSteve Walsh\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital AssociationChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, MHA Board Chair \n\n\n\n9:00 – 12:30pm | General Sessions\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE: Steps for Creating a Truly Diverse and Inclusive CultureWajahat AliTED Speaker\, Writer for The New York Times\, The Washington Post and The AtlanticAuthor\, Go Back to Where You Came From \n\n\n\nBREAK | Featuring book signing by Wajahat Ali and Lynn Perry Wooten\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPANEL: The Economics of the New NormalAmitabh Chandra. Ph.D.\, Henry and Allison McCance Family Professor of Business Administration\, Harvard Business SchoolDavid M. Cutler\, Ph.D.\, Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics\, Harvard UniversityLeemore Dafny\, Ph.D.\, Bruce V. Rauner Professor of Business Administration\, Harvard Business SchoolModerator: John E. McDonough\, DrPH\, Professor of Public Health Practice\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\n\nThe Agency of Your Leadership: Planning for the Unlikely and the UnknowableLynn Perry Wooten\, Ph.D.\, President\, Simmons UniversityAuthor\, The Prepared Leader: Emerge From Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before \n\n\n\nCEO PANEL: Supporting the People who Make the MissionKevin Churchwell\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Boston Children’s HospitalAnne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General BrighamDarlene Rodowicz\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Health SystemsAssaad Sayah\, M.D.\, CEO\, Cambridge Health AllianceModerator: Thomas H. Lee\, M.D.\, Chief Medical Officer\, Press Ganey \n\n\n\n12:30pm | Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, MHA Board Chair
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mhas-2023-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T080000
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CREATED:20230531T172130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T152014Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Tide: Michael K. Lauf\, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Michael K. Lauf\, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare\, joins MHA’s Executive Insights Series to discuss his healthcare journey\, vision for the future\, and advice for emerging leaders.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/navigating-the-tide-cape-cod-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000
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CREATED:20230628T164953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T162926Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation in Leadership (Post-COVID)
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/innovation-in-leadership-post-covid-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T110000
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CREATED:20230628T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T162935Z
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SUMMARY:Elimination of Surgical Smoke
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/elimination-of-surgical-smoke-3/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T153000
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CREATED:20230629T180016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183129Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Behavioral Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Together we can drive the reforms necessary to transform behavioral healthcare delivery for children.\n\n\n\n\nWatch Segments of the Summit HERE\n\n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:15am | Breakfast and Networking\n\n\n\n9:15am – 9:20am | Kickoff \n\n\n\nJacquie Anderson\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation  \n\n\n\n9:20am – 9:30am | Welcome \n\n\n\nSteve Walsh\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 9:45am | State of the State of Children’s Behavioral Health \n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Churchwell\, Boston Children’s Hospital  \n\n\n\n9:45am – 10:30am | Mitigating the Downstream Crisis: Caring for Children While They Board \n\n\n\nModerator: Leigh Simons Youmans\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association  \n\n\n\nPanelists:Dr. Chase Samsel\, Boston Children’s HospitalDr. Bruce Waslick\, Baystate HealthMatt Stone\, Youth Villages \n\n\n\n10:30am – 10:40am | BREAK\n\n\n\n10:40am – 11:00am | A Family Perspective\n\n\n\nPam Sager\, Parent Professional Advocacy LeagueTashena Holmes\, Parent and Advocate \n\n\n\n11:00am – 11:30am | Moving Upstream: School and Community Interventions\n\n\n\nModerator: Dr. Danna Mauch\, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health \n\n\n\nPanelists:Maureen Donovan\, Heywood HealthcareDr. Shella Dennery\, Boston Children’s HospitalDr. Michelle Durham\, Team UP and Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\n11:30am – 12:00pm | Resources for Children with the Most Complex Needs\n\n\n\nModerator: Amara Anosike\, Boston Children’s Hospital \n\n\n\nPanelists:Melissa Threadgill\, Office of the Child AdvocateMarisol Garcia\, Health Law AdvocatesDr. Assaad Sayah\, Cambridge Health Alliance \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00pm | LUNCH\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 1:30pm | Fireside Chat\n\n\n\nSecretary Marylou Sudders\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human ServicesSteve Walsh\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:00pm | Health Equity & Behavioral Health\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Simon\, City of Boston \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 2:30pm | Payer Initiatives to Support Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Delivery\n\n\n\nModerator: Amy Rosenthal\, Health Care For All \n\n\n\nPanelists:Dr. Sandhya Rao\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsEmily Bailey\, MassHealthJill Borrelli\, Point32Health \n\n\n\n2:30pm – 2:40pm | BREAK\n\n\n\n2:40pm – 3:20pm | Behavioral Health Legislative Champions: What’s Next for Children’s Behavioral Health\n\n\n\nModerator: Nancy Allen Scannell\, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nSenator Cindy FriedmanRepresentative Marjorie DeckerRepresentative Adrian Madaro \n\n\n\n3:20pm – 3:30pm | Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nDr. Joe Mitchell\, Franciscan Children’s
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/childrens-behavioral-health-summit/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T123000
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CREATED:20230628T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T162946Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Diabetes Care Equity
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/advancing-diabetes-care-equity/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T131117
CREATED:20230531T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T151945Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Breakthroughs: Laurie Glimcher\, MD\, president & CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Laurie Glimcher\, president & CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, joins MHA’s Executive Insights series to share her journey in healthcare\, thoughts on current issues facing the healthcare community\, and what the path forward holds for the commonwealth’s healthcare ecosystem.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/behind-the-breakthroughs/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T140000
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CREATED:20230628T165930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T144053Z
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SUMMARY:Massport's Real Estate and Asset Management Comprehensive Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Program
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URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/massports-real-estate-and-asset-management-comprehensive-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T120000
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CREATED:20230628T170232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T232926Z
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SUMMARY:Telehealth Licensure\, Interstate Practice\, and Insurer Policies: What Your Hospital Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/telehealth-licensure-interstate-practice-and-insurer-policies-what-your-hospital-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T123000
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CREATED:20230628T163902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T232951Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Care: An Operations Plan Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Event Recording HERE
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/alzheimers-related-dementias-care-a-operations-plan-roadmap/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T140000
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CREATED:20220809T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T233004Z
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SUMMARY:MHA Workforce Summit
DESCRIPTION:Masking is required.$149  Member Rate$199   Non-Member RateGroup discounts available! Inquire for more information. \n\n\n\nEvent Contact \n\n\n\nMHA’s Workforce SummitAgenda: 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking  8:30 a.m. – Welcome  • Steve Walsh\, president and CEO\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association • Michael Dandorph\, president and CEO\, Tufts Medicine Keynote Address: The Future of the Massachusetts Healthcare Workforce  • Rachel Lipson\, director and co-founder\, Project on Workforce\, Harvard University 9:00 a.m. – Establishing Effective Pathway Programs to Healthcare Careers Moderator: Kim Stevenson\, MS\, senior manager\, clinical affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Panelists • Patrick Mitchell\, director\, Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development • Ashley Hazleton McClafferty\, MSW\, assistant director\, workforce development\, MassHire Boston Workforce Board  • Kristin Driscoll\, Ed.M.\, director\, workforce Development\, Boston Children’s Hospital; Co-chair\, Boston Healthcare Careers Consortium • Patricia Samra\, RN\, vice president of HR Operations\, Baystate Health  • Tara Gregorio\, president\, Massachusetts Senior Care Association 10:15 a.m. – Break  10:30 a.m. – Workforce Priorities from the State  • Rosalin Acosta\, Secretary\, Labor and Workforce Development\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts 10:45 – Recruiting the Next Generation of Healthcare Workers Moderator: Valerie Fleishman\, SVP and chief innovation officer\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Panelists • Rosa Colon-Kolacko\, PhD\, MBA\, CDM\, SHRM-SCP\, chief diversity\, equity and inclusion officer\, Tufts Medicine  • Breannah Conward-Lewis\, MS\, program manager\, Human Resource Programs\, Boston Medical Center  • Joy Rosen\, MS\, vice president of behavioral health\, Massachusetts General Hospital • Andrea Bresnahan\, DNP\, executive director\, Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability\, UMass Chan Medical School 12:00 p.m. – Lunch  12:45 p.m. – Advancing Workforce Support and Retention Strategies  Moderator: Patricia Noga\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, vice president of clinical affairs\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Panelists • Kristi Aimone\, wellbeing & engagement Program Manager\, Southcoast Health • Maureen Banks\, RN\, DNP\, MBA\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, COO & CNO\, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network  • Bonnie Michelman\, CPP\, CHPA\, executive director\, police\, security and outside services\, Mass General Brigham• Joseph Doolin\, MBA\, MS\, chief people officer\, TaraVista Behavioral Health Center  • Tammy Retalic\, MS\, RN\, chief nursing officer\, Hebrew SeniorLife 2:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. –  ReceptionJoin us for a closing reception sponsored by GQR Healthcare
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-workforce-summit/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131117
CREATED:20230601T180530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T151538Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing a Community Through Care: Deborah Wilson\, president & CEO of Lawrence General Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Wilson\, president & CEO of Lawrence General Hospital\, joins MHA’s Executive Insights series to share her journey in healthcare\, thoughts on current issues facing the healthcare community\, and what the path forward holds for the commonwealth’s healthcare community.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/advancing-a-community-through-care/
CATEGORIES:Executive Insights
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