Curious about the secrets to successful healthcare leadership? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Denise Brooks-Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Henry Ford Health, where she leads operations across a 13-hospital health system. With a distinguished career shaped by expertise and passion, Denise brings invaluable wisdom to this session. 

From her first steps in a summer enrichment program to earning her degree from the prestigious CAHME-accredited Master’s program at the University of Michigan, Denise’s journey offers rich lessons for aspiring leaders. She’ll share her experiences with fellowships, discuss the essential leadership skills needed in today’s ever-evolving healthcare industry, and provide strategies for overcoming challenges. 

At the heart of her story is a commitment to service, empathy, and discovering your ‘why’—a cornerstone for building a purposeful and impactful career in healthcare leadership. 

Join us as we welcome Dr. Jonathan Perlin, President and CEO of The Joint Commission, the world-wide leader in accreditation of healthcare institutions. 

The session explores and provides a personal journey, as a physician and researcher who served as Under Secretary for Health and CEO of the Veterans Health Administration.  After his work with the VHA, Dr. Perlin later became the President of Clinical Operations and Chief Medical Officer with HCA Healthcare. Dr. Perlin provides valuable insights to early careerists entering the world of a profession that balances health equity, environmental sustainability, learning and performance integration.

To learn more about Dr. Jonathan Perlin:  https://www.jointcommission.org/who-we-are/joint-commission-officers-group/jonathan-b-perlin/

In this episode Dr. Anthony Stanowski is joined by Dr. Christine Winn, Senior Vice President and Chief Regional Officer at Cooper University Healthcare; and Divya Patel, Administrative Fellow at Cooper University Healthcare, who is also an MHA graduate from Rutgers University.   

Dr. Winn and Divya emphasize the importance of administrative fellowships in contributing important skills and experiences to accelerate long term career success.   

The episode offers valuable tips for how to prepare for the fellowship interview, and how to learn more about fellowships through the National Administrative Fellowship Network, National Center for Healthcare Leaders, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and ... from CAHME. 

Discover the unique journey of Rulon Stacey whose  story takes us through his humble beginnings at BYU, his service in the United States Air Force, to his award-winning leadership as the CEO of leading health systems, including Fairview Health System in Minneapolis, University of Colorado Health, and the Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS) in Fort Collins, Colorado. Under Dr Stacey’s leadership, Poudre Valley became one of the first hospitals to receive the United States’ most prestigious quality award, The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. 

Rulon reflects on the meaningful transition from a healthcare professional, Guidehouse consultant, Board Chair of ACHE, and Director of Graduate Programs in Health Administration at the University of Colorado, to mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints in Canada.  This episode is a heartfelt tribute to leadership, growth, and the enduring connections that can help shape our lives as leaders not just in  healthcare but in our community.  

On this episode of "Master Your Healthcare Career," we sit down with Deborah Bowen, FACHE, CAE, an influential leader in the healthcare industry and president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Deborah shares her inspiring journey, from her academic roots in social work and psychology to navigating the complexities of healthcare systems and government relations. Discover how her strategic thinking and ability to influence key decision-makers have driven her success and shaped the future of ACHE over the years.

Deborah and Anthony delve into how volunteering, networking with a mindset of helping others, and building genuine relationships can accelerate your career and create lasting connections in the industry.

Building a lifelong healthcare network is essential, and this episode highlights the significance of joining professional organizations like ACHE. Deborah emphasizes the critical link between the healthcare marketplace, professional communities, and continuous learning. Gain insights into how partnerships and professional networks can enhance your career journey.

This podcast features a conversation between Anthony Stanowski and Bill Santulli, operating partner at Water Street Healthcare Partners and former president of Advocate Health-Midwest Region.   

Bill discusses his career journey and provides insights for early careerists to achieve success.  With a theme of “Leaders Never Arrive”, Bill begins with his decision to pursue a Master's in Health Administration at the University of Minnesota, and his early experiences as an administrative resident and as a fellow.

Bill highlights the importance of the American College of Healthcare Executives, where he is Chair for 2024-2025. 

Anthony and Bill delve into the importance of lifelong learning, inquisitiveness, seeking feedback, bringing positive energy to work, and staying true to core values.   

Participating in a case competition benefits students by providing experience with real world problem solving, broadening your network, and practicing critical skills like teamwork and persuasion. Join us with our special guest, Randa Hall, MSHA/MBA, the Associate Chair of External Relations & Alumni Affairs and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Randa chairs the well-respected UAB Health Administration Case Competition, which started in 2007.

Randa describes how the UAB Case Competition was inspired and its incredible growth. In 2024, teams from 67 of the leading healthcare management schools have participated in this unparalleled learning experience. She will discuss what differentiates the winning teams, how to best prepare for the competition, and how students who participated in the competition have benefited in their career.

Join us for an insightful discussion that highlights the transformative power of case competitions as a key part of professional development.

To learn more about the benefits of participating in a case competition, the past winning teams at major competitions, and a video tutorial offering tips on being successful, visit: https://cahme.org/about/case-competitions/.

In this episode we welcome Dennis Kain, MHA FACHE, the Senior Vice President of Executive Search Services with Kirby Bates  Associates. In a conversation that feels more like a reunion of old friends, Anthony and Dennis explore the twists and turns of a 40-year career span starting with a healthcare management degree from George Washington University, extensive leadership experience in healthcare operations, hospital management and national consulting, and his expertise working within provider settings, including serving as a hospital CEO.   

Dennis and Anthony  travel through the nuances of professional growth and go through the art of standing out as an internal candidate. They reference Dennis' recent article in Healthcare Executives, "Stand Out as an Internal Candidate," and the four success tips for moving ahead in an organization. It's about understanding the market, knowing when to make a lateral move, and navigating the silent periods of the job search process. Whether you're looking to impress in your next interview or you're curious about the strategic importance of networking, this is a great listen for early careerists.  

Ever wonder how a young professional can go from a MHA graduate of the University of Utah, a CAHME Accredited program, to a health tech industry expert and master networker?
 
In this episode of Master Your Healthcare Career we welcome Alex Maiersberger. Alex is a Global Principal for Health Care at SAS, the category leader in AI and Analytics.  

Prior to joining SAS, Alex served in corporate strategy at sector leaders Blue Cross in North Carolina, and Geisinger Health Plan. But underlying a career growth path is something different…what he did for others.   

Alex co-founded the Advancement League, and the formation of their annual event, the Young Health Leader Summit. This membership organization focuses on helping health care leaders find and align their personal mission with leading organizations through carefully curated events and retreats that start with community impact.  

Alex’s underlying message of being confident in yourself and your career path is essential to all. 

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In this episode of Master Your Healthcare Career, we welcome Todd Nelson the Chief Partnership Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (better known as “HFMA”). Todd leads HFMA's partnership strategy across healthcare industry sectors. HFMA is the leading association for healthcare finance professionals, serving 106,000 members in 67 chapters in the US, and has affiliations worldwide.

Before joining HFMA, Todd was the Chief Financial Officer of a rural Midwest hospital for over 15 years. He serves on several boards and academic committees. Notably, Todd is the Board Chair for CAHME for 2023-2024.

In this session Todd provides key success paths for early careerists including:

1) How being certified from an association such as HFMA and graduating from an accredited program from CAHME provides your employer with a higher level of “surety” that you can get the job done.

2) How to establish a network that serves as a “treasure map” to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

3) How to work within an association chapter to attain experiences that stretch your skill set.

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