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Connection newsletter 11-27-24

Read about the AzHHA team sharing their gratitude and thanks, the last chance to apply for the Healthcare Leadership Academy and AZ Business Magazine recognizing AzHHA's president and CEO.

 

 

 

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Connection Newsletter

By AzHHA Communications ● Nov. 27, 2024

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This week, read about:

  • The AzHHA team sharing their gratitude and thanks.
  • The last chance to apply for the Healthcare Leadership Academy.
  • AZ Business Magazine recognizing AzHHA’s president and CEO.
 

Expressing our gratitude

AzHHA team
AzHHA team members at the 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference in October. For a full staff list, visit https://www.azhha.org/staff.

With the Thanksgiving holiday this week, all of us at AzHHA wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for our members, partners and supporters.

Our power is in the collective.

It’s because of all of you that we’re able to continue our work to advance health and healthcare in Arizona.

We’re grateful for your support and trust as we work together to explore ideas and take collaborative action at the state capitol, in hospitals and at home to attain the best healthcare outcomes for our community.

Thank you to each and everyone of you. We’re thankful to have you in our corner as we work to attain our goals.

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

 

Healthcare Leadership Academy: Last chance to apply!

Illustration of black and white bookshelves forming a negative space cross which is colored red, to evoke healthcare

Applications for the 2025 cohort of the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) are due by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

  • The AzHHA Foundation partners with Creighton University to provide healthcare leadership and management education to employees of AzHHA member hospitals.

Why it matters: This is a unique opportunity to equip mid-level managers with the management and leadership skills necessary to build organizational sustainability and prepare your hospital for the future, while also investing in your up-and-coming leaders to encourage retention and build “bench strength.”

The details:

  • Seven months of virtual learning are bookended by in-person sessions beginning in March 2025 and culminating in November 2025.
  • The curriculum covers health policy and law, HR, financial management and more.
  • The cost of the program is $8,500, which includes all course instruction and materials as well as registration for the AzHHA Foundation’s 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference to occur in October.
Learn more

Submit your application today! Email your resume, letter of support and statement of purpose in one PDF to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Questions? Please contact Laura Dickscheid, vice president of member services and 2024 HLA participant, at [email protected].

 

AzHHA’s president and CEO recognized by AZ Business Magazine

President and CEO of AzHHA Ann-Marie Alameddin photo

Ann-Marie Alameddin, president and CEO of AzHHA, was named one of the 100 most innovative healthcare leaders in Arizona for 2025 by AZ Business Magazine.

Why it matters: Her dedication to improving healthcare for all Arizonans is inspiring.

Thank you, Ann-Marie, for your leadership and passion. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 - Giving Tuesday
The National POLST Collaborative is embracing Giving Tuesday to boost its mission and increase the overall goal of providing POLST resources to healthcare and patient communities. Giving Tuesday is a global movement meant to counteract the spirit of consumerism over the holidays with a day dedicated to giving. Mark Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 on your calendar and help spread the word about the fundraising campaign.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 - 2025 Winter State of the State
This event includes The Hertel Report’s bi-annual healthcare market update. Topics include Medicare Advantage, the ACA Marketplace, Medicaid (AHCCCS), accountable care organizations and the industry’s shift to value-based payments. AzHHA members receive $15 off their registration with code “azhha2025.” Register now.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 - Introduction to POLST
Join physician orders for life-sustaining treatment paradigm (POLST) for their one-hour virtual workshops equipping healthcare professionals with knowledge and resources to begin using POLST in Arizona. Register here.

 

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