BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACHE of Georgia - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACHE of Georgia 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214859 CREATED:20260330T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T184614Z UID:26207-1775131200-1775134800@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:April 2 Free Webinar - Starting the Path to ACHE Fellow Certification DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar\n  \n“Starting the Path to ACHE Fellow Certification:\nHow ACHE Fellowship Can Transform Your Career”\n \n \n \n \n \n April 2\, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET\nFree Zoom Program1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a free webinar that brings together healthcare professionals from diverse sectors to share their experiences and how earning the FACHE credential has enhanced their careers. \nWhether you’re an early-career professional\, a rising leader looking to enhance your skills\, or just curious about what it takes to become an ACHE Fellow\, this webinar is for you! \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHealthcare leadership insights\nStrategies for career growth\nFACHE credentialing process FAQs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here for Free Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to learn about Fellowship requirements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brandon Darrington\, FACHE\,Vice President\, Internal Medicine Specialties\,Emory Healthcare \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Danté Green\, FACHE\,Senior Vice President and Area Manager\,Kaiser Permanente \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Asha Rodriguez\, FACHE\,President\, Atrium Cabarrus Hospital\,Atrium Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 2\, 2026\, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation:Zoom program – Register below for the free Zoom link. \nAgenda:Noon to 1:00 pm: Education program and Q&A discussion \nCEUs:1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported). \nCOST:No Fee – Click the registration button to receive the free Zoom link. \n \n Click Here for Free Registration URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/april-2-free-webinar-starting-the-path-to-ache-fellow-certification/ LOCATION:Virtual Program\, GA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260331T181544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130458Z UID:26220-1775736000-1775741400@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:April 9 Clinician Executive Webinar DESCRIPTION:2026 Clinician to Executive: A Leadership Preparatory Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Our 4-Part Series Begins on April 9 with Our Webinar:\n“Finance Fundamentals for Clinician Executives:Building Confidence in Financial Decision-Making”\nApril 9\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ETVia Zoom\n1.5 Hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit1.8 CNE Contact Hours\nSee Below for Details on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a four-session educational series\, culminating in a social event for networking and celebration! This curriculum aims to equip clinicians with the essential leadership\, financial\, operational\, and interpersonal skills needed to transition into executive roles within healthcare organizations successfully. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 9 Webinar Focuses on Finance FundamentalsOur first session focuses on finance.  Felix Soto Izaguirre\, MBA\, FACHE\, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer\, WellStar Cobb Hospital\, will present\, “Finance Fundamentals for Clinician Executives: Building Confidence in Financial Decision-Making.” \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the Why About Finance for Clinical Leaders\nReview the What About Finance for Clinical Leaders\nExplain Strategic Roles\nReview Budgeting and Capital Planning\nFocus on Your Role in Driving Growth\nDevelop Strategies to Transfer Financial Knowledge\n\nAbout Our Speaker:Felix Soto Izaguirre\, MBA\, FACHE\, has more than 20 years’ experience in the Accounting and Finance area. Positions held include CFO\, Director of Finance\, Controller\, Treasurer\, and Financial Analyst. His areas of expertise include budgeting and forecasting\, cost reporting\, financial reporting\, internal audit\, process improvement\, A3\, Baldridge Framework\, and strategy development and deployment. He is also the Treasurer of ACHE of Georgia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felix Soto Izaguirre\, MBA\, FACHE \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE/TIME:April 9\, 2026\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET \nLOCATION:Virtual Session Via Zoom \nCEUs: \n\n1.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\n1.8 CNE Contact Hours — Registered nurses who complete this webinar are eligible to receive 1.8 CNE contact hours through an educational activity approved by City of Hope.\n\nCOST: \n\nACHE Members: $15\nNon-Members: $20\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Series\nClinician to Executive: A Leadership Preparatory Program is a four-session educational series (presented every two months) that culminates in a networking dinner and celebration! \nThis curriculum aims to equip clinicians with the essential leadership\, financial\, operational\, and interpersonal skills needed to transition successfully into executive roles within healthcare organizations. \nThe Program includes: \n\nApril 9 Webinar — “Finance Fundamentals for Clinician Executives: Building Confidence in Financial Decision-Making. This 90-minute session introduces essential financial concepts and tools for clinicians transitioning to leadership roles.\nJune 11 Webinar — Topic to be announced\nAugust 6 Webinar — Topic to be announced\nOctober 8 In-Person event — “The Executive Edge: Networking\, Presence\, and Servant Leadership for Healthcare Leaders.” This 90-minute event highlights key executive leadership skills\, including building influence\, modeling servant leadership\, and cultivating professional networks.This final session is followed by a social with drinks and light food to celebrate the completion of the program and network as a group. Location to be announced. URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/april-9-clinician-executive-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Program\, GA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260219T203807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T125419Z UID:25960-1776339000-1776348000@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Thursday April 16 In Person Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:“Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions”\n \n \n \n \n \n April 16\, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM atMaggiano’s Atlanta\nRegistration Now Open\nApril 16 Lunch and Learn Approved for 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ProgramJoin us on April 16 at Maggiano’s in Buckhead for our in-person lunch and learn program\, “Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions.” The program has been approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. \nNo industry has experienced more change and upheaval in recent years than healthcare. Hospitals have been caught up in a sweeping trend of consolidation\, and there has been much debate over whether consolidation in the healthcare sector will help or hurt patients\, with many arguing that fewer hospitals will lead to higher prices and inferior care. Others argue the exact opposite. \nThe forces driving change are varied\, as are the approaches hospitals are taking to adapt. One of the clearest consequences of change is the recent surge in merger and acquisition activity. As leaders in the healthcare industry\, executives must be prepared to lead their organizations\, employees\, and communities through this transition. \nIn this session\, panelists will share insights and experiences on mergers and acquisitions\, including the legal\, operational\, and tactical aspects of a merger. \nSome of the topics covered include: \n\nWhat style of leadership do you feel has worked best when leading staff through mergers and acquisitions?\nHow do you feel consolidation is improving healthcare delivery?\nHow did you address consolidation with your employees and physicians?\nWhat advice do you have for new healthcare executives who may soon face a merger? What can they do to prepare?\n\nModerator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our April 16 program will be held at Maggiano’s in Buckhead. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Networking TimeRegistration opens at 11:30 AM\, and we will have 30 minutes of networking time before and after the program\, with plenty of time for questions and answers during the program. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 AM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Philip Atoyebi\, MD\, MBA\, MPH\, FACHE\,Corporate Director\, Quality Strategy & Operations\,Emory Healthcare \nPanelists: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Dennard\, FACHE\, FHFMA\, CPXP\,President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs\,GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Dexter\, MSHA\, MBA\,President\, Hospital Division\,Emory Healthcare \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristen Woodrum McDermott\,Healthcare Regulatory and Transactional Partner\,McGuireWoods LLC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 16\, 2026\, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation:Maggiano’s Atlanta-Buckhead3368 Peachtree Rd\, Atlanta\, GA 30326(404) 816-9650 \nAgenda:11:30 am: Check-in\, networking\, lunchNoon to 1:30 pm: Education program and lunch1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Networking2:00 pm: Conclude \nCEUs:1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education CreditIMPORTANT: ACHE has changed its policy regarding sign-in sheets. We will no longer use sign-in sheets for credit reporting. We will have a QR code at the event that you will use to sign in for credit using ACHE’s form. You will need to complete the form before the educational session ends at 1:30 PM. \nCOST:ACHE Member: $55Non-Member: $75Student ACHE Member: $20Student Non-Member: $30$10 Late Fee added after April 13. \nNOTE – Early Registration Deadline Monday\, April 13.No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend\, you may send a substitute. \nIf you have questions\, contact Bruce Lloyd at 404-444-8136 or send an email. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n CEU: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS PRESENTED LOCALLY BY ACHE OF GEORGIA. THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES HAS AWARDED 1.5 ACHE IN-PERSON  EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS TO THIS PROGRAM. TO RECEIVE CREDIT\, YOU MUST SCAN THE QR CODE PROVIDED AT THE EVENT AND COMPLETE A SIGN-IN FORM BEFORE THE EVENT ENDS AT 1:30 PM. URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/thursday-april-16-in-person-lunch-and-learn/ LOCATION:Maggiano’s Atlanta Buckhead\, 3368 Peachtree Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States GEO:33.8482166;-84.3673839 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maggiano’s Atlanta Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta GA 30326 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3368 Peachtree Rd.:geo:-84.3673839,33.8482166 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260318T001142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T022639Z UID:26104-1776427200-1776430800@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series DESCRIPTION:ACHE of Georgia Lunch with a Healthcare Executive Series\nApril 17 — Regency Hospital\, MaconMay 8 — Piedmont Healthcare\, AthensJune 18 — Piedmont Healthcare Newton\, Covington\n12:00 PM to 1:00 PM\nRegistration Is Limited — First Come\, First Served\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ACHE of Georgia Healthcare Executive Series is designed to connect attendees with hospital leaders\, offering a firsthand look into the realities and impact of healthcare administration. Join senior healthcare leaders over lunch to discuss career advancement in healthcare. \nThere’s no fee to sign up\, but registration is limited. See below for more info and registration at each location. \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 April 17 — Regency Hospital\, Macon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our senior executive host is Lorraine C. Duke\, MBA\, FACHE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Regency Hospital Macon. She is an ACHE of Georgia Board Member At Large and Sponsorship Committee Chair. \nChief Executive OfficerRegency Hospital Macon \nApril 17\, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Regency Hospital Macon535 Coliseum Dr\,Macon\, GA 31217Website \nCOST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for April 17 Session\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 May 8 — Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center\, Athens\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our senior executive host is J. Michael Burnett\, FACHE\, CEO\, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. \nMay 8\, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center1199 Prince Ave\,Athens\, GA 30606Website \nCOST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 15. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for May 8 Session\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 June 18 — Piedmont Newton Hospital\, Covington\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our senior executive host is Lindsey H. Petrini\, FACHE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Piedmont Newton Hospital. She is immediate ACHE of Georgia Past President and ACHE Regent for Georgia. \nJune 18\, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation:Piedmont Newton Hospital5126 Hospital Dr NE\,Covington\, GA 30014Website \nCOST:No fee to attend. Registration is required so that we can get a headcount. Limited to 15. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for June 18 Session URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/lunch-with-a-healthcare-executive-series/2026-04-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20250815T161058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T160540Z UID:24945-1776506400-1776535200@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Georgia Healthcare Field Day DESCRIPTION:Event canceledWith regret\, and due to weather conditions (heat) and park regulations\, the organizers of this event are required to cancel the Field Day activities. These circumstances were beyond the organizers’ control\, and after multiple rescheduling attempts\, they have decided to cancel the event. \nThe organizers will communicate directly with all registered participants and sponsors regarding next steps for their registrations and sponsorships. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 18\, 202610:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nCandler Park Multipurpose Field1500 McLendon Ave NEAtlanta\, GA 30307\nACHE of Georgia is a community partner of this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unprecedented Alliance. A Purpose-Driven ExperienceGet ready to be part of something Georgia’s healthcare community has never seen before. Georgia Healthcare Field Day 2025 is a first-of-its-kind collaboration uniting the GA Chapters of HIMSS\, ACHE\, NALHE\, NAHSE\, and HFMA for a dynamic day of movement\, mission\, and meaningful connection. \nThis isn’t just a field day—it’s a platform for cross-industry collaboration\, personal wellness\, and professional growth. Through fun\, team-based games and strategic networking\, we’ll bring healthcare professionals and business partners together to compete\, connect\, and grow—inclusively. \nThis event is for everyone. Whether you’re ultra-competitive or just here for the camaraderie\, we’ll have games and activities for every skill level\, including options designed with accessibility in mind. Every individual is invited to join a team or attend in support—because community thrives when everyone can participate. URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/georgia-healthcare-field-day-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260331T234715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T151511Z UID:26238-1776945600-1776951000@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:April 23 Webinar - Speak Up\, Show Up: Building Psychological Safety in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:“Speak Up\, Show Up: Building Psychological Safety in Healthcare”\n \n \n \n \n \n April 23\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ETZoom Program1.5 Hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on April 23 for our webinar\, “Speak Up\, Show Up: Building Psychological Safety in Healthcare.” This will be an interactive session with breakout rooms and a Q&A session. \nOur speaker is Fawn C. Hutton\, DHA (c)\, MBA\, FACHE\, FACMPE\, Director of Clinical Programs\, Quality\, and Learning\, Roots Community Health. She will lead a discussion covering: \n\nWhy psychological safety matters in healthcare.\nDo you feel safe speaking up on your team?\nWhich strategies feel most realistic in your environment?\nWhat barriers do you face in building psychological safety?\nWhat prevents psychological safety in your workplace?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this 1.5-hour program\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine psychological safety and explain its impact on team performance\, patientoutcomes\, and organizational culture.\nIdentify behaviors\, leadership practices\, and system-level factors that eitherenhance or hinder psychological safety in healthcare teams.\nApply practical strategies to build psychological safety\, including communication tools\, team norms\, and leader behaviors\, using interactive discussions\, a psychological safety poll\, and small-group breakout activities.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yanick Hicks\, PharmD\, Leadership Consultant\, Maxwell Leadership \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fawn C. Hutton\, DHA (c)\, MBA\, FACHE\, FACMPEDirector of Clinical Programs\, Quality\, and Learning\,Roots Community Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 23\, 2026\, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation:Zoom program. \nCE Credits:1.5 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported) \nCOST: \n\nACHE Members: $5\nNon-Members: $10\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/april-23-webinar-speak-up-show-up-building-psychological-safety-in-healthcare/ LOCATION:Virtual Program\, GA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260414T022605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T022943Z UID:26301-1777377600-1777381200@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Mentor Office Hours – April 28 DESCRIPTION:Attention Students and Early Careerists: \nConnect with Healthcare Executives and Mentors from Our Mentorship Program through Our New\nMentor Office Hours\nApril 28\, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Via Zoom\nNo Registration Fee\n1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACHE of Georgia and our Career Development team are proud to present Mentor Office Hours! This is a great opportunity to join our  Zoom call and connect with a Healthcare Executive and Mentor from our Mentorship Program. \nNo fees and no registration necessary — just an amazing ACHE of GA member perk. Not a member? Join us anyway to find out more about our organization! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our April 28 Mentor is Gina Tipton\, RN\, MBA\, FACHE. Gina is a transformational healthcare executive. She is results-oriented and experienced in healthcare operations\, quality\, revenue cycle\, compliance\, and community partnership. She is an active member of AMRPA\, AHA\, GHA\, and ACHE of Georgia.  \nAny and all questions are welcome for Gina about earning your FACHE\, your healthcare journey\, resources\, or simple career advice. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 28\, 2026\, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation:Zoom program. \nCE Credits:1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported) \nCOST: \nNo fee. Click “Add to Calendar” below to join the call. \n \n Add to Calendar URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/mentor-office-hours-april-28/ LOCATION:Virtual Program\, GA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214900 CREATED:20260212T173321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T225609Z UID:25798-1777474800-1777557600@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:April 29-30 2026 Summit on the Coast in Savannah DESCRIPTION:ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast\n“Shaping What’s Next – Leading Change with Courage and Clarity”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29-30 atFairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\nFull Day of Educational ProgrammingSponsorship OpportunitesNetworking Event on April 29 \n4.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for ACHE of Georgia’s 2026 Summit on the Coast in beautiful Savannah! \nOur Summit on the Coast theme is “Shaping What’s Next – Leading Change with Courage and Clarity.” This theme ties together solid decision-making\, successful models to drive change\, effective implementation\, gaining buy-in\, and courageous leadership. It emphasizes the power of clarity and successful operations in executing strategy and creating strong teams. \nThis year\, all of our events will be held at our headquarters hotel\, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District. \nSummit on the Coast offers 4.5 ACHE In-Person Education hours and 1 hour of Qualifying Education credit. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow with top healthcare leaders in the Hostess City of the South! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connect and learn with healthcare leaders at ACHE of Georgia’s Summit on the Coast in Savannah. The program offers 5.5 hours of education credit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our first Summit on the Coast Educational session begins at 3:00 PM on April 29. The topic is “Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations.” The session has been approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. \nKeynote SessionOur April 30 program kicks off at 8:30 AM with a keynote presentation by Bárbara Rivera Holmes\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Labor . The session has 1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education credit. Our keynote speaker will be announced soon. \nOur ACHE Customized Learning speaker is Jim Austin\,  Adjunct Assistant Professor\, Brown University\, MHL.  The topic of his 3-hour session is “Leading Strategic Change.” \nThe ACHE Customized Learning session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit.As an ACHE Customized Learning\, it may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations. \nSponsorship OpportunitiesThere are several opportunities to sponsor events at Summit on the Coast. Click here for full details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails on the Coast — Reception and Networking Event April 29 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM\, Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join your colleagues in Georgia health care for an evening of fun and networking at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, our headquarters and main event hotel. Our Cocktails on the Coast networking event is included in the registration fee. \nLocation: Fairfield Inn & Suites SavannahDowntown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29 Afternoon Panel Discussion: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM:“Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Once the strategic plan is developed\, the work is only half done. Without effective implementation\, a strategic plan may be no more than a fancy binder on a shelf. Leaders face many challenges in obtaining organization-wide buy-in for the goals and plan\, and in establishing a system of accountability to ensure that the strategic plan is followed. This program will review common situations and concerns that the panelists address when implementing their strategic plans. The program will conclude with a question-and-answer period. \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists Will Discuss: \n\nWho do you involve in the strategic planning process? How does this choiceaffect the level of organizational acceptance of your plan?\nHow do you communicate your strategic plan throughout your organization?\nHow do you ensure members of your organization are accountable for theimplementation of the strategic plan?\nWhat tools and metrics do you use to assess the plan’s ongoing success?\nWhat roadblocks have you encountered in implementing your strategic plan?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Lee MHA\, MBA\,Chief Executive Officer\,Evans Memorial Hospital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paul W. Barkley\, Sr.\, FACHE\,Chief Executive Officer\,Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Savannah \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Dennard\, FACHE\, FHFMA\, CPXP\,President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs\,GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Brownell\, FACHE\,Principal\, National Health Market Strategist\,CannonDesign \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 29\, 2026\, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM ETApril 30\, 2026\, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nLocation:Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777Room Block Available – $149 \nAgenda: \nApril 29 \n\n2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Registration Opens\, table exhibits\n3:00 PM to 3:15 PM — Opening Comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\n3:15 PM to 4:45 PM — Panel Discussion\, “Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations”\n4:45 PM to 7:00 PM — Reception and Networking Event at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah\n\nApril 30 \n\n8:00 AM to 8:30 AM — Registration and continental breakfast\n8:30 AM to 8:45 AM — Opening Comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\n8:45 AM to 9:45 AM — Keynote speaker Bárbara Rivera Holmes\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Labor\n9:35 AM to 10:00 AM — Coffee Break\n10:00 AM to 11:30 AM — ACHE customized learning session Part 1 with Jim Austin\n11:30 AM – 12:10 PM — Lunch and Networking\n12:10 PM to 1:45 PM — ACHE customized learning session Part 2 with Jim Austin\n1:45 PM to – 2:00 PM — Closing comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\, and Summit on the Coast concludes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CEUs:Below is information on continuing education credits: \n\nApril 29 Afternoon Panel Discussion: 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit\nApril 30 Opening Keynote Session:  1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\nACHE Customized Learning speaker session: 3.0 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit. Note: This ACHE Customized Learning Program may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations (see box at right).\n\nCOST:* \n\nACHE Member: $260.00\nNon-Member: $285.00\nStudents: $175.00\n\n*The registration fee includes the April 29 reception and networking event from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District. \nNOTE – The Early Registration Deadline Is  Monday\, April 27.No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend\, you may send a substitute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACHE Customized Learning Session CE Credit OpportunitiesThe ACHE Customized Learning session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit AND 3 Hours of Continuing Education in collaboration with the following organizations: \n\nInterprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)\nAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\nAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\nAmerican Academy of PAs (AAPA)\nAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\nAssociation of Social Work Boards (ASWB)\nCommission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Special Rate:ACHE of Georgia has reserved a room block  for the evening of April 29 at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District (site of all of our Summit on the Coast events): \nFairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777Group Rate: $149 for April 29 \nBook a RoomClick here to book your room. Or call (912) 236-1777 and ask for the ACHE of Georgia room block. \nNote: When booking your room\, select April 29 as your check-in date and April 30 as your check-out date on the first page for our group rate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We have a room block at our Summit event hotel\, Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, the evening of April 29. The hotel is the site of all of our educational programs and the April 29 networking event. Our group rate is $149 for April 29. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overflow Hotel Now AvailableIf the Fairfield Inn & Suites sells out\, we have an overflow hotel next door\, the Aloft Savannah Downtown Historic District\, which is offering the same group rate of $149 the night of April 29. \nThe Aloft Hotel address is 512 West Oglethorpe Avenue\, Savannah\, Georgia 31401. \nBook a Room at the Aloft HotelClick here to book your room. Or call 912-421-2003 and ask for the ACHE of Georgia room block. \nNote: When booking your room\, select April 29 as your check-in date and April 30 as your check-out date on the first page for our group rate. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We also have a room block at the Aloft Savannah Downtown Historic District hotel\, the evening of April 29. It is located next door to our HQ hotel\, Fairfield Inn & Suites. Our group rate is $149 for April 29. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stay and Enjoy Savannah!While you’re in Savannah\, make a weekend of it! Nestled along the Savannah River\, Savannah is steeped in rich history\, vibrant culture\, and undeniable Southern charm. It is a one-of-a-kind destination that never ceases to amaze. Click here for more on things to do in Savannah. \nIf you’re looking to get closer to the coast\, Tybee Island is just a short drive away. \nEvents in Savannah: \n\nMay 1\, SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2026\nMay 2\, 48th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown Savannah offers a wealth of things to do. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enjoy beautiful Tybee Island in Savannah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Summit on the Coast Sponsors:\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 \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 Learn more about Summit on the Coast Sponsorship opportunities. URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/april-29-30-2026-summit-on-the-coast-in-savannah/ LOCATION:Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, 135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.\, Savannah\,\, 31401\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR