Angela DeLaere - The Exit Interview

We sit down with MCACHE's new Board President, Mike Nanzer as he outlines his vision for the chapter and lays out how everyone can help in 2024.

For this episode, we catch up with the outgoing 2023 MCACHE Board President, Angela DeLaere. Angela reflects on the goals she set for the year, and her best wishes for the incoming leadership team.

For this episode, our host sits down with Matt Orsey with Corewell Health to talk about the benefits of a Fellowship and what to expect. Matt provides much needed context on why someone may be interested in a Fellowship, as well as some helpful tips and advice on how to be competitive when you find the right fit. We also learn how an ACHE membership can help you land your eventual fellowship - or find one to hire!

Our host sits down with four Fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives to learn what it takes to earn your FACHE credential. The panel is moderated by our host, Joe Cafferty as he interviews Scott Johnson, Janet Seidell, Tiffeny Jones, and Brian Vargo in a relaxed discussion focused on the key steps members should take. If you're thinking about pursuing the FACHE credential, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Our host, Michael Hoeflein sits down with Brian Uridge, Senior Director of Safety and Security at Michigan Medicine to discuss the complex issue of public safety in the healthcare industry. Brian shares that his history with the City of Kalamazoo Public Safety couldn't prepare him for the level of violence in healthcare, citing 75% of all workplace violence occurs in a healthcare setting. Despite the obstacles, Brian provides our listeners with an optimistic perspective on how to work together towards zero harm through improved training and better technology.

For this episode, we sit down with Michigan and Northwest Ohio's newly elected Regent, Kira Carter-Robertson, FACHE of Sparrow Health System. Kira shares her leadership journey and speaks about the value of community in her professional development. Over the next three years, Kira hopes to engage members from MCACHE and GLACHE as she convenes her Regents Advisory Council to help lead and develop strategy across the catchment area.

ACHE's 2023 Congress on Healthcare Leadership just wrapped up last month (March 2023) in Chicago, IL with record attendance.  Kristia "Tia" Le from Corewell Health, Scott Johnson from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Miya Hourani from VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System sit down with our host for a quick recap of their experiences. No matter when you listen, our members provide a timeless, in-depth look at what it's like to attend Congress - and encourage everyone to attend.

Kelly Athman, CGC and Dr. Brad Terry sit down with Medija Shaska to discuss the evolving field of genetic testing; an expansion of Dr. Terry's article in our February newsletter. Genetic testing and related treatments have been one of the most rapidly developing fields in medicine for the last decade. According to InformedDNA, the number of individual genetic tests available today has grown to over 167,000 tests today and the genetic testing market is expected to continue growth in both number and usage by 19.1% to over $37.7 billion by 2026. InformedDNA is the country’s leading applied genomics solutions company, helping people harness the full power of the genomics revolution.

This months host, Michael Hoeflein sits down with, Melissa Barrow who serves the Imlay City Family Practice as its Administrator. Melissa gives our listeners an inside look at what it takes to be successful in a private practice in a small town, and offers advice for those who have an interest in making it apart of their own career journey. Their discussion is a deeper dive into Melissa's article in the MCACHE Quarterly Newsletter - published February 2023.

Melissa can be reached at MBarrow.icfp@gmail.com or 810-724-0591

Angela DeLaere is the new 2023 MCACHE Board President. Join us as we discuss her professional journey and how she landed her new role. Angela's focus on engaged committee work and new membership is at the top of her priority list, and we can all help make it a successful year.