ACHE of Alabama

Sustainable Strategies to Support Resiliency and Professional Well-Being for Healthcare Professionals
2023-01-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Avondale Brewery, 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join us in discussing how healthcare professionals can implement sustainable practices to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as how they can support the well-being of their colleagues and patients!
Meet us at the entrance at Avondale Brewery!
Included in cost: Dinner and Drinks

Ensuring Equity for All: Clinical and Administrative Initiatives
2023-02-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Gold Resort & Spa., 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35226, United States
Join us in promotion with NAHSE Alabama Chapter for an amazing discussion on “Ensuring Equity for All: Clinical and Administrative Initiatives “
You can find us at the Conference Center, Salon A, B, and C @Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

Breakfast with Leaders
2023-04-21 07:30 - 08:30 | lakeshore hospital, 3800 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for a special Breakfast with Leaders event, with discussion led by CEO Michael Bartell MPH, FACHE. During this event, Michael will be discussing the qualifications for inpatient rehab, what it takes, who it’s for, who qualifies and more!
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:30 – 7:45am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:45 – 7:55am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:55 – 8:20am: Speaker/Topic focus
8:20 – 8:30am: Wrap up
Directions to Location:
Go past the hospital on Ridgeway and head towards the top of the hill. Turn left at the stop sign and park there. Follow the sidewalk to the rear hospital entrance. There’s a small Bridgeway that connects the upper parking lot to the 3rd floor. We’ll have signs posted.

Medicaid 101
2023-04-27 07:30 - 09:00 | Burr & Forman LLP, 420 20th Street N 3400, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
During this session, Rachel Gilbert, Cat Kirkland, and Oceans Healthcare CEO Stuart Archer will discuss concepts related to hospital participation in the Medicaid Program, with a specific focus on reimbursement and lessons learned in other states. Topics will include: base Medicaid reimbursement and the need for supplemental payments; Alabama’s current supplemental Medicaid payment programs; financing Medicaid supplemental payments; risks and benefits of potentially transitioning to managed care; and use of Medicaid waivers in other states to draw down additional Medicaid payments to providers.

Breakfast with Leaders (Featuring Katherine Meese, Ph.D)
2023-05-19 07:30 - 08:30 | lakeshore hospital, 3800 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:30 – 7:45am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:45 – 7:55am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:55 – 8:20am: Speaker/Topic focus
8:20 – 8:30am: Wrap up
Directions to Location:
Go past the hospital on Ridgeway and head towards the top of the hill. Turn left at the stop sign and park there. Follow the sidewalk to the rear hospital entrance. There’s a small Bridgeway that connects the upper parking lot to the 3rd floor. We’ll have signs posted.

Breakfast With Leaders (ft. Niel Rafferty, Alabama State Representative)
2023-06-16 07:30 - 08:30 | lakeshore hospital, 3800 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:30 – 7:45am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:45 – 7:55am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:55 – 8:20am: Speaker/Topic focus
8:20 – 8:30am: Wrap up
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

Directions to Location:
Go past the hospital on Ridgeway and head towards the top of the hill. Turn left at the stop sign and park there. There is a curvy walkway at the end of the lot that will take you directly to the 4000 building (the event location)

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Dr. Cecelia Walker)
2023-07-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Princeton Baptist Medical Center, 701 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:30 – 7:45am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:45 – 7:55am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:55 – 8:20am: Speaker/Topic focus
8:20 – 8:30am: Wrap up
Directions to Location:
Enter in East Expansion, and there will be a guide waiting to escort you to conference room which is right around the corner.

Barons Baseball Networking Event!
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
@Birmingham Baron’s Stadium: Home Run Porch

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Terri Poe)
2023-08-25 07:30 - 08:30 | UAB Hospital – Highlands, 1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:30 – 7:45am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:45 – 7:55am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:55 – 8:20am: Speaker/Topic focus
8:20 – 8:30am: Wrap up
Directions to Location/Parking:

2023 Alabama Health Policy Summit Quality and Safety Policy Issues
2023-09-14

Breakfast with Leaders (Ft. Nancy Ling)
2023-09-26 07:30 - 08:30 | Pinnacle Cardiovascular Associates, 2601 Village Professional Drive, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Susanne Moore)
2023-10-27 07:00 - 08:00
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:00 – 7:15am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:15 – 7:20am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:20 – 7:50am: Speaker/Topic focus
7:50 – 8:00am: Wrap up

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Scott Frederick)
2023-11-10 07:00 - 08:00
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:00 – 7:15am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:15 – 7:20am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:20 – 7:50am: Speaker/Topic focus
7:50 – 8:00am: Wrap up
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

Directions to Location:
Go past the hospital on Ridgeway and head towards the top of the hill. Turn left at the stop sign and park there. There is a curvy walkway at the end of the lot that will take you directly to the 4000 building (the event location)

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. STERIS @ UAB)
2023-12-01 07:00 - 08:00
The event itinerary is as follows:
7:00 – 7:15am: Breakfast, network, seated for discussion
7:15 – 7:20am: Announcements/topic introduction
7:20 – 7:50am: Speaker/Topic focus
7:50 – 8:00am: Wrap up
Topic: SPD in a perfect world & Industry Challenges

Navigating Medicaid Expansion: Legal Experts and Contemporary Insight
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:30

Best Practices in Adapting to Local Regulations, Markets and Trends
2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:00
Discover the keys to success in healthcare adaptation with vibrant discussions delving into strategic maneuvers to seamlessly integrate with local regulations, seize market opportunities, and navigate emerging trends!

Parking: 109 41st Street South Birmingham, AL 35222

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Clinical Practice Transformation and UAB)
2024-03-01 07:00 - 08:00
Getting to ACTion: Empowering Frontline Multi-disciplinary Teams to Drive Improvements

The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders’ Perspectives
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00
1.5 Credit Hours Offered

Proactively Managing Your Development as a Healthcare Leader
2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Pebble Hill at Auburn University, 101 S Debardeleben St, Auburn, 36830, United States
ACHE of Alabama in collaboration with Auburn University’s Health &Hospital Administration Organization and HLA of East Alabama presents:
1.5 Hours of in-person credits offered

Breakfast With Leaders (Ft. Whitfield Regional & Alabama Rural Health)
2024-05-03 08:00 - 09:00

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: What Do Leaders Need to Know? Moving Beyond the Hype
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:30

Barons Baseball Networking Event
2024-09-05 18:00 - 21:00

The Prognosis for Healthcare Leadership
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:30
Join Region 4 of the ACHE of Alabama Chapter to discuss what healthcare leaders should be doing in 2030 to ensure a healthy, engaged workforce!

AI in Medicine and Nursing Symposium
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | UAB School of Nursing, 1701 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join UAB for the third AI in Medicine and Nursing Symposium, hosted by Maastricht University, UAB Heersink School of Medicine, UAB Medicine, UAB School of Health Professions, and UAB School of Nursing, on October 17-18, 2024, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
This two-day event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry representatives to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Engage in discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities aimed at advancing the future of medical and nursing practice through AI technology.
Register for this event: https://events.uab.edu/en/ai-in-medicine-and-nursing-symposium-5a2ePZ17Bvp/cart-v2

UAB National Symposium for Healthcare Executives 2024
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-25 | Grand Bohemian Hotel, 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Register for this event: https://www.uab.edu/shp/hsa/continuing-education/national-symposium

2024 Alabama Health Policy Summit
2024-10-31 10:00 - 15:30 | The Club, 1 Robert Smith Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States

Advocacy: The Role of the Healthcare Leader
2025-02-07 08:30 - 11:00
Join us at Ross Bridge Resort, in collaboration with AlaONL, on Friday, February 7th, as we discuss the tools and methods available to healthcare leaders for their role as advocates.
As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, ACHE of Alabama, is authorized to award 2.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

UAB - L.R. Jordan Lecture and Luncheon
2025-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Hilton Birmingham at UAB, 808 20th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Sign up today for UAB’s L.R. Jordan Lecture and Luncheon. Registration closes February 14, 2025.

From Learner to Leader: Mastering Professional Development & Mentorship
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Avondale Brewery, 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Your career in healthcare leadership isn’t just about where you’re headed—it’s about who you bring along with you. True leadership is built on a foundation of continuous growth, strategic relationships, and a commitment to elevating those around you. The most successful healthcare leaders don’t just climb the ladder—they create pathways for others to follow.
Join us for an engaging discussion featuring an accomplished panel of leaders who have made a profound impact on healthcare through innovation, mentorship, and transformation.

Dr. Kierstin Cates Kennedy, Chief Medical Officer at UAB Hospital, is a renowned expert in hospital medicine, quality improvement, and medical education. Her leadership is driven by a commitment to transparency, empathy, and servant leadership, fostering environments where individuals are empowered to thrive​.
Mary Jo (MJ) Green, Vice President of Organizational Development at Encompass Health, is a global change leader specializing in leadership development and executive coaching. She combines data-driven insights with bold execution, ensuring organizations embrace transformation while fostering a people-first culture​.
Susanne Moore, RN, JD, Chief Operating Officer at NaphCare, leads thousands of employees in delivering healthcare across the nation’s correctional facilities. With a background in both nursing and law, she brings a unique perspective on navigating regulatory frameworks and driving operational excellence​.
Tina Upshaw, Chief Operating Officer at Momentum, has been instrumental in growing Alabama’s premier leadership development organization. With a passion for operational excellence and empowering others, she ensures Momentum’s programs create lasting impact​.

This interactive session will provide practical strategies for advancing your career, strengthening leadership competencies, and leveraging mentorship to foster a thriving healthcare community. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced executive, you’ll gain actionable insights to propel your professional journey forward.
Success isn’t just about moving ahead—it’s about lifting others as you go. Are you ready to lead the way?

Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00
This event is in collaboration with Healthcare Leaders Association of East Alabama and Auburn University’s Health and Hospital Administration Organizatio
Pebble Hill, 101 S Debardeleben St Auburn, AL 36830
We will offer 1.5 In-Person ACHE Education Credits
