Past Events


Category I Event
Developing High Performance Teams in a Changing Healthcare Environment
A Panel Discussion and Open Forum
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
5:30 – 8:00pm
Location: Lathem Hall at Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013
Moderator:
Karen Kaufman, Executive Coach, Kaufman Partnership, Ltd.
Panelists:
Paul Walker, Chief Operating Officer, Kennedy Health System
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing, Drexel University College of Nursing
Lynne R. Kornblatt, Esq., Vice President of Human Resources, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
HLNDV Member - $65
Non-Member - $80
Student/In Transition - $30

HLNDV Annual Meeting: The Future of Oncology Care
Sponsored by Tsoi/Kobus & Associates
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
5:30 – 8:30 pm
The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Roberts Proton Therapy Center, Penn Medicine
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Nursing Special Interest Group Networking Event with SEPONL
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
5:00 -8:00 pm
CHOPS Restaurant
700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Special Interest Group Joint Networking Event (SIG): Health Care Leaders align with Nursing Leaders at this second SIG event geared towards meeting some of the board members and health care leaders from HLNDV and SEPONL (South Eastern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders www.SEPONL.org). Build your network in an informal setting and share experiences that transcend all levels of hospital and healthcare networks operations.

HLNDV and SEPONL Membership Not Required. No charge to attend. Cash bar with drink specials from 5-7pm, Appetizers provided. On-street metered parking or several self pay garages near 700 block of Walnut St. Preregistration requested but not required. Walk ins welcome.

Navigating Uncertain Seas: An Executive Leadership Forum

Sponsored by Management Pathways, ECRI Institute, and Health Strategies & Solutions

Thursday, May 20, 2010

5:00 – 8:00 pm

College of Physicians
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Speakers:
Garry L. Scheib, Executive Director/CEO, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania & COO, University of Pennsylvania Health System
H. Ray Welch, President & CEO, Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Gregory T. Wozniak, President & CEO, St. Mary Medical Center
Moderated by Kate Flynn, FACHE, President, Health Care Improvement Foundation

Networking in 2010: How to make connections using both traditional and e-networking.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
5:30 – 8:00pm
Joint HLNDV and Penn State Healthcare Management Program Alumni Event
Other program contributors: Temple, PSU Great Valley, Immaculata
All local healthcare management program alumni are encouraged to attend.
Re-connect with classmates from your program and network with healthcare colleagues from across the Delaware Valley. Cash Bar and Free Appetizers
Speakers:
John Kiernan, Managing Director, Management Pathways
Dennis Kain, President, Tyler and Company
Location: The Melting Pot
1219 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 922-7002

New Jersey Networking!
Sponsored by Turner Construction
Thursday, April 22, 2010
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Caffe Aldo Lamberti
2011 Route 70 West
(for GPS use 2011 Marlton Pike West)
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Our South Jersey contingent returns to Caffe Aldo Lamberti this year for great food and lots of networking. The event last year was a big hit which drew more than 50 folks from the HLNDV community. There is no fee to attend. A cash bar is available, and complimentary appetizers will be served, sponsored by Turner Construction. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome!

Annual ACHE Breakfast with the Regent
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
7:00am to 9:30am
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by: Conifer Health Solutions

Hospital Safety: Protecting Patients and Front Line Staff
Monday, March 22, 2010
5:30-7:30pm
Lankenau Hospital - Annenberg Center
5:00-5:30 Networking
5:30-7:30 Panel Discussion
This panel will present a framework for a patient safety program that protects patients and healthcare providers from preventable injury. The program will begin with a brief presentation by the
moderator, followed by remarks from each of the panelists on various aspects of the patient safety program. The program will conclude with a 15 minute question and answer period.
Participants will learn what organizational infrastructure is required to successfully implement an effective patient safety program.
Faculty: Moderator plus three panelists. The moderator has extensive experience in developing and implementing a patient safety program in a healthcare organization. The panelists include  executives
with experience developing and/or implementing patient safety programs.
Program Moderator:            
Elizabeth M. Wertz Evans, RN, BSN, MPM, FACMPE, CPHQ
President and Chief Executive Officer, PANDA and Associates, LLC
Panelists:     
Margaret M.  Sullivan,  RN, MA, CPHQ
VP Quality & Risk Management, Capital Health System
Annette C. Bollig, RN, MSN
Director, Center for Quality and Pt Safety/Office for Pt Safety and Quality, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
1.5 hours of Category I continuing education credit pending approval.

Special Interest Group Networking Event: Health Care Administration
Thursday, March 4, 2010
5:30 - 8:30pm
Please join us for HLNDV’s first Special Interest Group (SIG) networking event! Your responses to our recently completed 2009 annual survey told us you wanted SIG events, and our first event is designed to appeal to Health Care Administration professionals.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 18, 2010
9 am – 1 pm
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we have signed up to paint and clean up the Papa Playground on Lansdowne Ave in Philadelphia (West Phila - Overbrook section). The playgrounds are used for summer baseball, soccer, and football programs - and the Overbrook Athletic Association could use a lot of hands to help get these ready for the spring and summer. Our commitment to MLK Day of Service has directly benefited community needs within our region, and enabled our members to share in the hands-on fun and positive feedback from our project sponsors.

If you think you can make it for part or all of the morning, please contact David Luke Balinski at david_balinski@ajg.com or 856-380-4701 so that we know you are planning to join us.

Papa Playground
6839 Lansdowne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Monday January 18, 2010 - 9am to 1pm
From Schuylkill Expressway to City Ave exit towards 7500 Block of City and Haverford Ave. Make a left onto Haverford Ave. and take it down to the intersection of Haverford and Lansdowne. At that point you will see the playground.

Healthcare Happy Hour
November 19, 2009, 5:00-6:00pm
University of Delaware, Lerner Hall
The University of Delaware now offers a specialization in Healthcare Administration within the Masters of Business Administration program. The goal of this social networking opportunity is to inform students, local healthcare organizations, and the American College of Healthcare
Executives of this new concentration at the University of Delaware, as well as generate an understanding of all organizations involved.
For more information: Contact Thomas Marin at trm@UDel.Edu

Health Reform Webinar
Friday, November 20
11:30 am
HLNDV Gold Sponsor Siemens is holding a complimentary webcast on the latest regarding ARRA and health reform legislation and has invited all HLNDV members to attend. To register, please follow this link: https://www.smed.com/webcasts/default.asp?d=20091120001&opt=Descriptions

Featured Speakers:
Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the House & Founder, Center for Health Transformation
David Merritt
Vice President, Director of National Health Policy
Center for Health Transformation
Charlene Underwood
Director, Government & Industry Affairs, Siemens Healthcare
The continuing debate on health reform promises to address policy issues that have been at the forefront of national attention for more than a decade. In this webcast, Siemens and the Center for Health Transformation examine the impact pending legislation is likely to have on patients and providers, and the role information technology will play in achieving the goals of reform. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich will provide an up-to-the-minute report and a look at what to expect in the future.

Health Disparities, Financing and the Law: From Concept to Action
Friday, November 13
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Temple University, Alter Hall, 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122
ACHE 3.0 Category 1 and 4.0 Category 2 credits are available
The day-long conference will consist of 6 panels addressing topics central to the topic of healthcare disparities, involving thought leaders from healthcare, community and public health, and the business and legal professions.

Immediately following the conference, a Cocktail Networking Reception will be held from 5-7 pm, providing an opportunity to meet conference panelists as well professional colleagues and friends.
For More information and to register please go to www.temple.edu/lawschool/healthdisp

HLNDV Delaware Networking Event
Wednesday November 4
6:00-8:00pm
Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House and Saloon, Wilmington Delaware
http://www.kidshelleens.com/
Admission is free, hors devours and cash bar available.

HLNDV/PHMC Service Event
Saturday, November 7
9:00am to Noon
A morning of community service, planting shrubs and refurbishing the PHMC health center.
Please contact Luke Balinski at David_Balinski@ajg.com if you plan to join us.
1035 W Berks St, Philadelphia, PA - Between Temple University train station and Gladfelter Hall

Reinventing Customer Service in Healthcare: Lessons Learned from the Best
Approved for 1.5 Category I Credits
Friday, October 9, 2009
9:00am-3:00pm
Capital Health System in Hamilton
Mercerville, NJ 08619
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Recovery Audit Contractor Program: What you need to know to Prepare
WEBINAR
Moderated by
Hamish Stewart-Smith, Partner
Greencastle

Panelist:
Ned Lafer, Medical Director of UR and Quality
Temple University Hospital
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

TUHMAA Annual Meeting
The Merits of Advancing to ACHE Fellow Status
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
5:30-8:30pm
Bistro St. Tropez
2400 Market St., fourth floor, Market Place Design Center, Philadelphia, PA

How Critical Information Technology is Transforming Patient Care
Annual Lee White Innovation Meeting
Approved for 1.5 Category I Credits
Thursday, September 17, 2009
5:00-8:30pm
Dorrance H. Hamilton Building Conference Room
Thomas Jefferson University
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Annual Breakfast with the ACHE Regents
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7:30am to 10:00am
Union League of Philadelphia
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Frick, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross

7:30-8:30 - Registration and Networking
8:30-9:00 - Presentation of Awards
9:00-10:00 - Keynote Speaker