The Midwest Chapter of ACHE Podcast

Are you considering pursuing your FACHE credential with ACHE? If so, then our panel discussion will set you up for success! Join our host, Brian Vargo as he discusses the BOG exam with our panelists, Kira Carter-Robertson, Dave Brooks, and Medija Shaska.

We sit down with MCACHE's new Board President, Medija Shaska as she shares her leadership journey and vision for the chapter in 2025.

For this episode, we sit down with MCACHE's 2024 Early Careerist Award recipient, Michael Mannina to discuss his work with the innovative Henry Ford Discharge Suite!

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.