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Utah Healthcare Executives (UHE) Introduction Event – Value in the Basics

September 9, 2024

Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn more about Utah Healthcare Executives (UHE) and the incredible value we provide to healthcare professionals across Utah! This event is perfect for long-time members, new members, and anyone interested in joining our community.

Event Highlights:

  • Discover UHE membership benefits
  • Explore educational offerings and professional development resources
  • Learn how to access and engage with our online community
  • Network with other healthcare leaders in Utah

Event Details:

📅 Date: September 17, 2024
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: PCH Miller Campus – Education Center Auditorium 2
💻 Virtual Option Available: Attend from anywhere via Teams

How to Join:

Please RSVP by filling out the registration form. You’ll receive a Teams meeting invite within 1-2 business days at the email address you provide during the RSVP process.

👉 Register Here

Contact Us:

For any questions prior to the event, feel free to reach out to our UHE Membership Committee:

We look forward to seeing you there—whether in person or virtually!

Utah Healthcare Executives Presents: Agility & Resilience in Healthcare Leadership

August 1, 2024

Join us for a transformative one-day seminar with Dr. Amer Kaissi, a distinguished professor and author in healthcare leadership. This event will delve into essential behaviors for leading change in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
Time: 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Location: Homestead Resort, 700 Homestead Drive, Midway, UT 84049
Price: $685 (includes 6 Face-to-Face Hours)

Program Overview:

  • Learn the true meaning of agility and resilience in healthcare leadership.
  • Discover key behaviors for effective leadership during change.
  • Engage with the latest research, compelling case studies, and interactive activities.
  • Develop strategies for quick decision-making and achieving strategic goals.
  • Gain practical tools for overcoming ineffective behaviors and common challenges.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and promote key leadership attributes for agility and resilience.
  • Assess and enhance personal and team effectiveness.
  • Implement strategies to overcome hindrances to success.
  • Formulate a short-term action plan for self-improvement.

Registration Details:

  • Deadline: Friday, September 6th, 2024.
  • Cancellation Policy: 50% fee retained for cancellations after September 6th. Substitutions are allowed.
  • Lodging: Homestead Resort offers a special rate of $239/night for attendees. Call 1-800-327-7220 and mention the Utah Hospital Association’s Fall Conference group.

Register Now: Click here

For more information or questions, contact Chris Muehlmann at Chris.Muehlmann@imail.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and network with peers in the healthcare industry!

Lunch & Learn – 6/19/24

June 11, 2024

🚀 Don’t Miss the Rocky Mountain AHRMM Lunch and Learn Event! 🚀

Join us on June 19th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM via Teams for an unforgettable Lunch and Learn session. Register Here!

🎤 Meet Our Dynamic Speaker: Trent Gee 🎤

Trent Gee is a visionary supply chain professional with a proven track record of revolutionizing sourcing and standardization in diverse industries. As the Director of Supply Chain Category Management at Intermountain Health, Trent is at the helm of PPE strategies, the Commodities Program, CV, and 5 Value Analysis Programs.

With 28 years of experience at Intermountain and a successful history of developing supply chain services for a leading awards company, Trent’s expertise is unmatched. He holds a Finance degree from the University of Utah, an MBA from Western Governors University, and shares his knowledge as a professor at the University of Utah.

Trent also proudly serves as the Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of AHRMM.

🚀 This is your chance to learn from a supply chain innovator! Don’t miss out! 🚀

UHE Night at the Ballpark with the Salt Lake Bees!

May 2, 2024


Join your UHE colleagues for an unforgettable evening of baseball, networking, and fun at the Salt Lake Bees game against the Reno Aces on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. The game kicks off at 6:35 PM, with gates opening one hour earlier.

Event Details:

  • Location: Diamond Patio, Section 14 (behind Homeplate)
  • Time: Game starts at 6:35 PM; gates open at 5:35 PM
  • Cost: $20 for the first two tickets; $30 for each additional ticket
  • Special Features: Star Wars Night, post-game fireworks, and a post-game kids run the bases

This exclusive event offers UHE members a fantastic discount on ticket and food packages, originally valued at $47 per ticket. It’s a perfect setting to mingle with peers, share a meal, and enjoy an exciting game, all while introducing your family and friends to the UHE community.

Registration:

  • RSVP Required: Limited to the first 40 people
  • Deadline for RSVP and Payment: June 8th, 2024
  • Email: uhe.ache@gmail.com

Instructions for payment will be provided upon confirmation of your RSVP and the number of tickets required. RSVP early to ensure your tickets are reserved and distributed promptly.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your UHE colleagues in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

UHE Board Meetings – Now Open to General Membership

March 21, 2024

Utah Healthcare Executives,

We are excited to offer the opportunity for the general membership to listen in on chapter board meetings in 2024. Our next meeting takes place Friday April 5 from 8:00am – 9:30am. We welcome participation in the board meetings and hope to have members join us virtually.

We typically have a full agenda which includes reports from each committee chair, discussion on how to provide events and activities for members, performance measures and goals, and changes in board chair positions.

We meet as a board the first Friday every other month. The link below will be the same for each meeting:

Friday April 5

Friday June 7

Friday August 2

Friday October 4

Friday December 6

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 232 475 210 516
Passcode: FRsqt7

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

+1 385-501-4805,,956846939#   United States, Salt Lake City

Phone Conference ID: 956 846 939#

Education Event – April 12, 2024

March 16, 2024

You’re invited to an imperative presentation and panel discussion brought to you by Utah Healthcare Executives: “Key State Health Legislative Issues Facing Leaders and Potential Responses.”

Our distinguished panelists include Dave Gessel, Executive Vice President of the Utah Hospital Association; Francis Gibson, President/CEO of Utah Hospital Association; Senator Evan Vickers, Majority Leader of Utah State Senate; and Kurt Forsyth, FACHE, President of Delta & Fillmore Community Hospitals as the moderator.

Date: Friday, April 12, 2023
Time: 7:15-8:45am
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 185 South 1470 East, St. George, Utah

Engage in a critical conversation on the state’s health legislative updates impacting healthcare delivery and public health. Dive into discussions on Medicaid, improving healthcare value, addressing consumer concerns, workforce shortages, and more.

Earn 1.5 Face-to-Face (ACHE education) credit hours by joining us. This event is locally presented by Utah Healthcare Executives and accredited by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Don’t delay, RSVP by Friday, April 5th, 2024 to Jasmine Juarez at uhe.ache@gmail.com.

This is a pivotal opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare legislation and its implications on our industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

Education Event – May 10th, 2024

March 16, 2024

Join us for an insightful panel discussion hosted by Utah Healthcare Executives. Our event, “Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations,” will provide healthcare leaders with vital resources to identify, intervene, and prevent workplace bullying, incivility, and disrespect.

This event features an impressive lineup of panelists:

  • Dianne McAdams-Jones, RN, EdD, CHSE, SFHEA: A respected professor from the Department of Nursing and a Senior Fellow in Higher Education at Utah Valley University.
  • Jessica Makin, Program Administrator III at the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Hannah Robinson, MPH, AHFEA: The Administrative Director at Primary Children’s Hospital; Intermountain Children’s Health.
  • Heather Thiesset, PhD, MPH, AHFEA: An assistant professor and program coordinator of Healthcare Administration at Utah Valley University who will moderate the session.

Date and Time: May 10th, 2024, from 0800-0930 Mountain Time.
Location: Virtual – Zoom

Earn 1.5 Face-to-Face (ACHE education) credit hours accredited by the American College of Healthcare Executives for participating in this event, whether you’re in Salt Lake City or St. George.

Registration: RSVP by Wednesday, May 8th with this link.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your organization with the knowledge and strategies to build a professional environment grounded in respect and civility.

Panel Event: Disruptive Innovations in Healthcare

January 8, 2024

Join us at Utah Healthcare Executives’ panel discussion on ‘Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare’ on February 23rd, 2024. Gain valuable insights from Dana Oaks, Brant Avondet, Adam Cherrington, and Dr. Ruthann Cunningham. Networking starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the panel. Earn 1.5 Face-to-Face ACHE education credits.

RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 2024 to Jasmine Juarez at uhe.ache@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!

#UHE #HealthcarePanel #InnovationInHealthcare

2024 ACHE Congress Scholarship – Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders

November 11, 2023

Utah Healthcare Executives is proud to offer two scholarships for the ACHE Congress 2024, a premier event for healthcare professionals.

Details:

  • Scholarship Amount: $1750 per student.
  • Date: March 25-28, 2024, in Chicago.
  • Eligibility: Open to students in accredited healthcare administration programs and ACHE Student Associates.
  • Application Deadline: November 25th, 2023.

Application Process: Applicants are required to submit a brief essay on their goals and how the Congress experience will contribute to their professional growth in healthcare. The selection process involves a review by the UHE Education Committee, with final approval by the UHE Executive Committee.

Expectations: Scholarship recipients will share their experiences with the UHE Board in Spring 2024.

Conclusion: This scholarship represents an exceptional opportunity for aspiring healthcare administrators to gain knowledge, experience, and connections that will be invaluable in their careers. We encourage eligible students to apply and look forward to their contributions to the future of healthcare.

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Leadership 🌟

November 6, 2023

We are proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious UHE Regent Awards from the Utah Healthcare Executives (UHE). These awards recognize outstanding healthcare executives who have demonstrated unwavering professionalism and excellence in healthcare leadership. Nominated by their peers and selected by our board, these leaders have made a lasting impact on the healthcare industry.

🏆 Early Career Healthcare Executive Award: Jen Baker 🏆

Jen Baker, Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Intermountain Medical Center, is the deserving recipient of the Early Career Healthcare Executive Award. Jen’s journey has been one of dedication and achievement. She achieved Fellow status with ACHE in December 2022, a testament to her commitment to excellence. Jen has also played a pivotal role in the advancement of our organization, serving as a committee member and assisting in finding guest speakers for our study group. Her project management skills, especially during a significant merger process, have further highlighted her leadership prowess. Colleagues describe Jen as intelligent, compassionate, responsive, and an inspiration to all.

🏆 Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award: Amy Christensen 🏆

Amy Christensen, VP and CNO of Intermountain Health Canyons Region, is the recipient of the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award. Amy is an exceptional leader known for her passion and dedication. Her leadership style drives results, and she has successfully led nursing workforces, patient experience initiatives, and quality projects across our healthcare system. Amy’s unique ability to connect with people on a personal level, from caregivers to patients, is remarkable. She is a visionary leader who invites feedback and creates an environment where nurses can thrive. Her commitment to placing people first, coupled with her tireless efforts, has resulted in top-tier outcomes. Amy’s innovative spirit and genuine care for others make her a true role model for healthcare executives.

Join us in congratulating Jen Baker and Amy Christensen for their outstanding contributions to the healthcare industry. They represent the best of healthcare leadership, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements.

Stay tuned for more updates and inspiring stories from Utah Healthcare Executives. 🌐 #UHEAwards #HealthcareLeadership #ExcellenceInHealthcare