ACHE Western Florida Chapter

New Member Webinar
2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Date and time

Wednesday, March 19 · 5 – 6pm EDT

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Please join us for a New Member Seminar. We invite all new ACHE Western Florida Chapter members to attend this virtual seminar. Chapter experts will provide comprehensive information on all of the benefits of chapter membership. Discussions include use of chapter resources, connections with national ACHE, and many of the events and offerings of the Western Florida Chapter.
If you have any questions, you may contact Yurit Diaz, Membership Chair at Yldiaz9@gmail.com.

Finance in Healthcare Symposium
2025-04-24 07:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Date and time

Thursday, April 24 · 7:30am – 6pm EDT

Location

GROVE
10670 Boardwalk Loop Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Check-in/Networking

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Keynote

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Program 1 – Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break/Networking

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Program 2 – The Value of Developing and Implementing Alternative Care Models

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Break/Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Program 3 – Financial Implications: The Push From Inpatient to Ambulatory Care

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Break/Networking

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Program 4 – The Future of Healthcare Financing

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Reception/Networking

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About this event

Event lasts 10 hours 30 minutes

ACHE WFC Finance in Healthcare Symposium
Thursday, April 24, 2025
This 10 hour, instructor led, symposium will provide expert insight regarding a range of topics on finance in healthcare. The panels will cover topics including financial sustainability, alternative care models, push from inpatient to ambulatory, and the future of healthcare financing. Attendees are welcome to ask questions and interact with panelists. Attendees will receive 6 hours in-person ACHE credit and will have 4 hours of time to network with other healthcare professionals.
Agenda
7:30-8:00 AM Check-in/Networking
8:00-8:30 AM Keynote Speaker
8:30-10:00 AM Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations – A Plan of Action (1.5 In-person Education Credit)
10:00-10:30 AM Break/Networking
10:30-12:00 PM The Value of Developing and Implementing Alternative Care Models (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
12:00 -1:00 PM Break/Lunch Provided
1:00-2:30 PM Financial Implications: The Push From Inpatient to Ambulatory Care (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
2:30-3:00 PM Break/Networking
3:00-4:30 PM The Future of Healthcare Financing (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
4:30-6:00 PM Reception/Networking (Optional) – Cash bar will be available
Speakers & Moderators
Keynote Speaker
Jared Capouya, MD, MS
Dr. Capouya received his medical education and residency training in pediatrics from the University of South Florida with further education in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management at Thomas Jefferson University, College of Population Health. He was the inaugural Medical Director of Quality at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in 2013, leading system level pediatric quality and safety efforts and subsequently led the quality and safety program as the Vice President of Quality and Safety, at Arkansas (AR) Children’s health system, from 2018 to 2022. Concurrent to this he was also the medical director for their statewide clinically integrated network, Arkansas Children’s Care Network, before transitioning to Nemours at the end of 2022. He also was a critical member of the Little Rock COVID-19 Mayors Task Force and co-led the AR state Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Quality Review Committee for several years.
Additional current responsibilities include being the chair elect of the patient safety team at the Child Health Patient Safety Organization (Children’s Hospital Association), a clinical steering team member and co- lead of the innovation, technology, and research workgroup at Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS). Dr. Capouya has led several implementation efforts including population health indices, communication and optimal resolution program, harm reduction efforts across a health system, integrated behavioral health in early childhood, high reliability leadership methods and behaviors, as well as remaining active clinically.
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Program 1 – “Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations – A Plan of Action” (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
Jyric Sims, Ph.D, FACHE
Jyric Sims serves as the president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, where he oversees the operations of 15 hospitals, two behavioral health campuses, 30 emergency room locations, 30 urgent care sites, 14 ambulatory surgery centers, 84 physician practices and Division Office staff who support these care locations along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Jyric brings more than two decades of healthcare experience to the role and formerly served as chief executive officer at HCA Healthcare’s Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco in 2021. Together, both hospitals comprise over 700 acute care beds and 3,000 employees. Sims previously served from 2017 to 2021 as CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Medical City Fort Worth, a 348-bed, acute care hospital. His leadership is credited with turnaround efforts that resulted in growth in services, recruitment of top talent and improvements in patient experience. He led more than $115 million in expansions, including the addition of a patient tower with a 30-bed ER, a neuroscience/spine center and the opening of Medical City ER White Settlement. Sims joined Medical City Healthcare’s parent company, HCA Healthcare, in 2011, serving as vice president and chief operating officer at Tulane Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana; chief operating officer of St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and associate chief operating officer at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. He started his career at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, as an administrative fellow and director of domestic and international operations. Dedicated to community service, Sims is active in Tampa Bay Thrives, Tampa Bay Partnership, Habitat for Humanity and Young President’s Organization (YPO) since relocating to Tampa. He currently serves on the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board, the Louisiana State University Foundation Board as the chair of the finance committee, and formerly, the Plano Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boule), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and many other organizations. He is also active with the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). Sims has received numerous accolades, including: • 2022 Becker’s Top 75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know • 2021 Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40 (No date?) • 2018 “40 Under 40” by the Fort Worth Business Press • 2017 National Association of Healthcare Executives Young Executive of the Year • 2016 UAMS Alumnus of the Year • 2015 Modern Healthcare Up and Comer Award Sims received a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy from Southern University in Baton Rouge, a Master in Health Administration from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and holds an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. He is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Jen Rosati, CPA, MBA
Jennifer Rosati has spent her 18-year career working in the healthcare finance sector. After graduating from the University of Miami with a B.B.A in Accounting and Finance, she began working with Ernst & Young as an auditor, obtaining her CPA license and focusing on the healthcare industry. She was then hired by one of her clients, Memorial Healthcare System, to lead the Corporate Finance Department for more than nine years, before joining Broward Health Medical Center in 2022 as their Chief Financial Officer. In 2024, she joined Sarasota Memorial Health Care System as the Vice President of Financial Operations where she is responsible for the oversight of the hospitals’ and physician group’s fiscal operations. Jennifer is a wife and mother to two young boys, who are four and six years old. As a family, they spend a lot of time on different sports fields, exploring their own backyard in Sarasota, and traveling.
Lori Shea, MBA, BSN, RNC-OB, FACHE
Lori Shea, MBA, BSN, RNC-OB, FACHE, has served as Associate Vice President of Women’s & Children’s for Lakeland Regional Health since April 2020. Prior to joining Lakeland Regional, Lori has served in several leadership positions within Medical Devices, Ambulatory Practices and the Acute Care Setting with specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Women’s & Children’s Service Lines throughout Florida, Texas, California and Georgia. Lori is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives and holds certifications in Inpatient Obstetrics and Obstetrics, Neonatal Quality and Safety. She earned her bachelor’s in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and her masters in Business and Healthcare from Northcentral University. Lori currently serves as a board member for two area service organizations in Lakeland Florida.
Cristal Mackay (Moderator)
Cristal Mackay is Vice President of Customer Success and Workforce AI at Aya Healthcare. Her career has included leadership roles at Banner Healthcare, Ventura County Medical System, Adventist Healthcare and the University of Utah Medical Center.
Cristal is mission driven and has a strong desire to advance healthcare delivery through innovation. In her spare time, she takes Tucker, her pet therapy dog to healthcare facilities to delight and comfort staff and patients.
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Program 2 – “The Value of Developing and Implementing Alternative Care Models” (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
Carl Schuessler, Jr., DHP, DIA, GBDS
Carl Schuessler, Jr. leads Mitigate Partners, a consortium of 22+ employee benefit consulting & brokerage firms. His passion for fixing the problem of runaway health-care costs in this country and his desire to treat the employer’s money as his own led him through years of research culminating in the development of his proprietary FairCo$t Health Plan. This innovative plan design seamlessly integrates 20+ cost containment solutions with a high-performance health-care solutions platform. The 2022 Executive Leader Healthcare Leader of the Year, Carl & Mitigate Partners have been nationally recognized for their work in creating localized, employer-built, health-care plans in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Innovation & Tech Today, Physician Outlook Magazine, Free Market Medical Association, and Bold TV. By removing misaligned incentives, directing care based on quality and cost, &, ultimately, helping courageous employers fix their plans, employers are saving 15-to-30 percent in their healthcare spend. An accomplished speaker, Carl often rallies audiences with stories of how Mitigate Partners are challenging Wall Street (insurer-built) health plans by creating Main Street (employer-built) health plans and bending the healthcare cost curve.
Jessica Schofield, MSN, RN, CCM
Jessica Schofield is a dedicated nurse leader with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As a champion of value-based care, Jessica has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and evidence-based practices. Jessica’s passion for nursing and her focus on patient-centered approaches continue to shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Xavier Sevilla, MD, MBA
Dr. Xavier Sevilla served on the National Advisory Council of AHRQ and as National VP of Clinical Quality for Catholic Health Initiatives in Denver. He was appointed to the NCQA advisory panel on Patient Centered Medical Home, and other clinical programs. Has led initiatives in performance improvement and delivery system transformation in ACOs, major health plans, large medical groups, and integrated hospital systems. Dr. Sevilla continues to practice part time in BayCare Medical Group.
Ann M. Richardson, MBA (Moderator)
Visionary healthcare administration Strategic Partner and Health Care Operations Transformation Consultant with extensive hospital system and multispecialty medical group operational and financial leadership experience. An innovative, creative thinker who leverages a consultative approach drawing on 25+ years of healthcare administration experience and a passion for leading multidisciplinary teams to assess and strategize processes for access to safe, timely, and high-quality care. A successful track record leading large hospital-based departments in academic medical centers and community hospital systems – Anesthesiology, OB Gyn, Primary Care, Breast Center – Radiology & Breast Health, Surgery – General, Trauma & ACS, Vascular, Transplant, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, and directing multi?specialty group practices. Strong interest and ability to assess and evaluate technology along with key stakeholders to enhance and support clinical and administrative performance. A builder and promoter of clinical programs, creating an infrastructure, defining roles, and recruiting top-performing teams that uphold high integrity and patient advocacy standards. A compassionate advocate, change management facilitator, trainer, mentor, and coach. A clinically savvy, trusted partner committed to exceeding expectations, keeping physicians, providers, care teams, and patients’ interests at the center of decision-making, and focusing on enhanced value; able to respectfully challenge authority to protect patients and care teams. I believe in physician and care team advocacy to successfully implement patient-centric advocacy models of care. I use a ‘big eyes and big ears’ approach to uncover countless opportunities for improvement and engagement through a bottoms-up systems-based approach with the voice of the frontline workers directing and implementing the necessary changes utilizing select Lean methodologies. Collaborative relationship-builder and decisive partner. Gives voice to difficult ideas, finds consensus, and brings stakeholders together to deliver value to patients and the care team with the utmost integrity and commitment to service. Often referred to as the “Doctor Whisperer,” given the ability to demonstrate the enhanced value of change to physicians and care teams by fact-finding, listening, and gaining trust and respect.
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Program 3 – “Financial Implications: The Push From Inpatient to Ambulatory Care” (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
Jorge Amaro, MBA, FACHE
Jorge Amaro, MBA, FACHE has more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries. Mr. Amaro is President and CEO of A3i Health, leading a team that delivers accelerated procedural prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, and revenue cycle management services nationally. Mr. Amaro’s command of payer medical and payment policy, healthcare finance, and operations has been leveraged to improve financial positions across renown organizations such as DaVita, Genentech, Becton Dickenson, Orlando Health, and more. He is the co-author of a Decision Support System embedding 15 decision trees within 7 implant categories that drove implant choice, site of service selection, and powered alternative payment models such as pay for performance and value-based payments. Among several accolades, Jorge received the distinguished UCF College of Business Hall of Fame Entrepreneurial Alumni award, multiple American College of Healthcare Executives Regent awards, the American College of Healthcare Executives Presidents Award and is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Jorge actively serves on the UCF College of Business Advisory Board and proudly serves as President of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Central Florida. Jorge holds an Advanced Management certification from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and undergraduate degrees in management and computer science. Jorge and his wife love to ballroom dance, have two grown children, and serve in various community and church ministries.
David Cato, PT, MBA
David is the Vice President of Operations for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. As the Vice President of Operations of Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System he is responsible for leading the planning, direction, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of Cleveland Clinic Florida. Provides leadership to ensure the attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality and economical sound health care services are provided. Leads related initiatives including quality, innovation, teamwork, and service. Ensures new programs are developed and implemented in accordance with strategic planning. David works collaboratively with the health system team to achieve financial, operational, quality and safety, and strategic goals.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Florida, David spent fifteen years at Lee Health based in Fort Myers, FL and was most recently their Chief Officer Outpatient and Hospital Operations & Post?Acute Care, and prior to Lee Health spent more than eight years in the Shands health care system at the University of Florida. David has served in many executive, administrative and clinical roles throughout his career. David has facilitated teams to establish new sites of care across the continuum of healthcare to enhance access to quality care to the communities served. He has led improvements in patient care, access, flow, and coordination of care resulting in additional capacity, more efficient intake processes, decreased length of stay and lowering the overall cost of care.
David is a native Floridian and has a degree in physical therapy and a master’s degree in Business Administration both from the University of Florida.
Outside of his work, David’s passion for community service has led him to volunteer as a youth football, basketball and baseball coach for the past 25 years. David serves on the state of Florida Special Olympics Board of Directors, and he also enjoys being the Clinical Director for the Special Olympics overseeing “Fun Fitness” providing physical therapy screenings for the participating athletes at local, regional, and state Special Olympics events. David has volunteered for many other local organizations in the communities that he has worked and lived in.
Dana McQuaide Begley, MHA, FACHE
Dana McQuaide Begley, MHA, FACHE, joined Lee Health in October 2022. In her current position, she is responsible for the operations, development, quality, and growth for the post-acute continuum to include, home health, skilled nursing and long-term care, rehabilitation, and wellness services across Lee Health’s five hospital system. Ms. Begley is also responsible for the development of partnerships with community agencies and post-acute providers to expand the continuum and coordinate care for all patients. Prior to her current position, Ms. Begley served as Vice President of Service Operations and Development for Lifepoint Health (TN), Vice President of Medical Management/Post Acute Services at the Conemaugh Health System (PA), Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Select Specialty Hospital Division and The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation of Select Medical Corporation (PA), Chief Executive Officer of Select Specialty Hospital of Johnstown (PA) and as Director of Outpatient Services at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona (PA). After graduating from Dickinson College with a degree in economics and policy management, Ms. Begley went on to earn her masters of health care administration degree from theUniversityofPittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. She is a fellow and certified healthcare executive in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a LEAN 6Sigma Green Belt.
Chris Bucciarelli, MD, MBA (Moderator)
Christopher Bucciarelli, MD, MBA, FACEP, is an accomplished physician and health system executive, currently serving as the vice president and chief medical officer (CMO) of Ambulatory Services for BayCare Health System. BayCare is one of the nation’s best-performing health care systems and is renowned for delivering the highest clinical excellence with extraordinary, compassionate care.
Dr. Bucciarelli oversees a comprehensive range of ambulatory services, including 16 outpatient imaging centers, 21 urgent care centers, four ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), seven multi-specialty BayCare HealthHubs, Bardmoor’s Free-Standing Emergency Department, and hospital-at-home services across West Central Florida. As a member of the executive team, he shares in the formulation of the vision, strategy, goals and policies for BayCare Ambulatory Services which has seen tremendous growth and expansion, especially in ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient imaging and urgent cares under Dr. Bucciarelli’s leadership.
His innovative leadership also resulted in the creation of BayCare Virtual Hospital, a hospital-at-home program that received waiver approval for acute (adult) care facilities, a groundbreaking initiative that positions BayCare at the forefront of healthcare delivery.
Prior to his current executive leadership role, Dr. Bucciarelli served as vice president and CMO of both St. Joseph’s Hospital-South and St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, where his contributions were instrumental in earning numerous prestigious recognitions.
Dr. Bucciarelli also served as the assistant CMO at Morton Plant Hospital, where he developed evidence-based clinical pathways to improve patient outcomes and hospital performance. As an emergency medicine physician, he has practiced at BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital and Bardmoor Emergency Center since 2016.
Prior to joining the BayCare Health System, Dr. Bucciarelli practiced as an emergency medicine physician with Bay Area Physicians and the University of Florida Emergency Medicine Department from 2016-2019. During these years, he served as the attending at Trauma One Center and provided oversight on management for emergency medicine residents.
Dr. Bucciarelli holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP).
His transformational leadership, academic accomplishments and passion for improving healthcare delivery have earned him numerous awards, including recognition as one of the University of Florida’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2022 and The Chapman Gold Humanism Honor Society and Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Bucciarelli is an active leader in both community and youth development. He serves on the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Governance Board, where he provides fiduciary oversight, helps set strategic direction and ensures the organization’s mission to strengthen communities through its 10 family centers, wellness centers, and youth programs. Additionally, Dr. Bucciarelli is on the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Tampa Bay Chapter Board, where he played a pivotal role as the 2024 event chairman for the annual “Inside the Lines” fundraiser, raising over $320,000. These funds directly support character and leadership development for coaches and athletes, benefiting local school districts and youth sports organizations
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Program 4 – “The Future of Healthcare Financing” (1.5 In-Person Education Credit)
Jeff Limbocker, MBA
Jeff Limbocker was appointed Chief Financial Officer for Sarasota Memorial in October, 2022. Sarasota Memorial is a $1.8 billion revenue public hospital system in Sarasota County, FL, with a large 901-bed tertiary academic trauma center, a 200-bed hospital in Venice, FL, a 500-provider multi-specialty medical group, and multiple sites of ambulatory care. He is responsible for the overall financial oversight of the organization including Treasury, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Business Analytics, etc.
Before moving to Sarasota, Limbocker was a finance executive for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) for 28 years, completing his tenure there as CFO for the Health System. FMOLHS is a $3.2 billion revenue Catholic healthcare organization operating eight hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi, and a 1,000 provider employed practice. His experience includes joint venture development, physician practice management, large technology implementations, insurance partnerships, hospital acquisitions, as well as serving in various capacities for FMOLHS subsidiaries and boards.
Joanna C. Weiss, CPA
Joanna Weiss is the Chief Financial Officer of Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida and leads all facets of Moffitt’s financial operations including accounting, payroll/tax, research finance, financial analysis and forecasting, capital and debt, supply chain, payer strategies and revenue cycle.
Ms. Weiss joined Moffitt in 2006, as Director, Internal Audit, developing the department while managing and coordinating Moffitt’s financial statement audit. In her 18 years, she has held a variety of leadership roles, mostly recently Senior Vice President, Finance.
Ms. Weiss holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Auburn University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She is a certified public accountant licensed in Florida and Georgia, is a Board Member for the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee for the Association of American Cancer Institutes.
Alisha B. Ozmeral, CPA, MSPH
Alisha is the Senior Vice President of Finance for USF Tampa General Physicians, a jointly governed nonprofit organization that provides all practice infrastructure, clinical management, and related operational and support services to over 1,000 physicians and other health practitioners. In this role she oversees the Finance and Revenue Cycle functions for USFTGP and the health system’s ambulatory entities. She is also an Adjunct Professor for the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Executive MHA program as well as the USF College of Public Health MHA program.
Alisha graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Master of Science in Public Health Policy and Management. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Boston University. Alisha is a licensed CPA and prior to joining USF, worked with several other health systems including BayCare Medical Group, UNC Physicians Network, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. During graduate school, she also worked for the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and the North Carolina Office of Rural Health. She was recently named as a 2024-2025 cohort member for the prestigious Leadership Tampa Bay.
Samir Akach, MD, MHCM (Moderator)
Dr. Samir Akach is a healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience across community, for-profit, non-profit, academic, and integrated health systems. As Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph’s Hospital (BayCare), he drives initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, throughput, and physician engagement.
Dr. Akach is a founding core faculty member of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, where he contributed to the development of the clinical curriculum and supported student education and career growth. He is also a founder and former Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Geisinger Health System, where he played a key role in designing the curriculum, securing regulatory accreditation, and mentoring future physicians. Additionally, he launched and directed a Fellowship in Hospital Medicine, establishing specialized training pathways for hospitalist leaders.
His prior leadership roles include Associate Chief Medical Officer at HCA Florida JFK and JFK North Hospitals, where he led quality improvement efforts, reduced hospital-acquired infections, and enhanced patient experience. He also held key roles in quality, documentation, and process improvement at Geisinger and founded the hospitalist program at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where he also served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine.
Dr. Akach holds an MD from the University of Damascus and an MS in Healthcare Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is a Certified Physician Executive and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Academy for Physician Leadership.

ACHE WFC Volunteer at Sebring Food Pantry
2025-05-03 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 126 S Pine St Sebring, Fl 33870, 126 S Pine St, Sebring, FL, 33870, United States
United Way of Central Florida is seeking volunteers along with First United Methodist Church of Sebring to assist with food distributions as part of the UWCF’s End Hunger Initiative. Volunteers will pack and distribute food boxes that include fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen meats and more. The UWCF End Hunger Initiative works to provide healthy foods to individuals in Avon Park, Lake Placid & Sebring while simultaneously providing wraparound services that help families to find and maintain stability.

Volunteers should arrive between 7:45-8am and expect to work until 11am
Close-toed shoes are required
Upon arrival, ask for Christ Hendrix

Location: 126 S Pine St, Sebring, FL 33870

ACHE WFC at Stamp Out Hunger with Hope Villages
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 100 S Beltcher Rd, 100 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
Stamp Out Hunger
United Way Suncoast is excited to share this exciting opportunity that supports our partners at Hope Villages of America.
Stamp Out Hunger is the single largest day of food collection of the year and is put on by the National Association of Letter Carriers. This comes at a great time for Hope Villages of America because the summer months have their greatest need (with kids not getting breakfast/lunch at school) but their lowest months for food donations.
Volunteers will help receive, collect, and load food.

We take pride in the safety and well-being of all our volunteers. Shoes must be closed toe. Flip-flops and sandals are strictly prohibited.
For all loading and unloading positions, volunteers must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Food Sorting positions are available and have no weight restrictions

Saturday, May 10
2pm – 4:00pm
100 S Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
10 spots currently open

Eventbrite ticket registration does not serve as shift reservation, to sign up for a volunteer shift, please follow this link: United Way Suncoast | ACHE at Stamp Out Hunger with Hope Villages [PIN]
Registration will close on May 7th at noon
Any questions please contact Yurit Diaz at yldiaz9@gmail.com

Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery
2025-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ACHE WFC – Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery
Disruptive innovation, a term coined by Harvard professor Clayton M. Christensen, is a transformative business model that leverages technology to help focus on making products and services more accessible and affordable. In healthcare delivery, disruptive innovations have the potential to decrease costs while improving both the quality and accessibility of care. Disruptive innovations enable new applications and changes in behaviors. The current thinking with many innovators is a belief that a host of disruptive innovations would have wide implications for payers by shifting payment models to reward precision diagnostic tests and abilities of providers. Several current disruptive innovations like retail clinics, medical tourism, artificial intelligence, and point-of-care medical payments are making a major difference in how health care is delivered.
This panel will focus on the role of innovation in the healthcare marketplace and examples of disruptive innovations that will change lives in health care.

Thursday, May 15th
11:30am — 1pm EDT
Virtual

Secure your ticket(s) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-disruptive-innovation-in-healthcare-delivery-tickets-1296150453899?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

ACHE WFC at Feeding Tampa Bay
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 3624 Causeway Blvd, 3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33619, United States
Feeding Tampa Bay Warehouse
United Way Suncoast is excited to share this opportunity with one of our funded strategic community partners. Feeding Tampa Bay believes that every single person can do something to help end hunger in America. Whether it is one dollar or one hour, you can make an enormous difference in the lives of hungry women, men and children served by their network.
Volunteers will inspect perishable and/or non-perishable foods for their expiration date and quality, then package those good foods into bags/boxes that will be distributed to our hungry neighbors soon thereafter.

Saturday, June 7th
1pm – 3:30pm
Causeway Center, 3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
24 spots currently open

Eventbrite ticket registration does not serve as shift reservation, to sign up for a volunteer shift, please follow this link: https://www.volunteersuncoast.org/opportunity/a0CQi00003TBAtn/ache-at-feeding-tampa-bay-hil

Innovation and Changing the Face of Healthcare Delivery
2025-06-09 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ACHE WFC – Innovation and the Changing the Face of Healthcare Delivery

Given the extensive changes in healthcare delivery and the technological landscape overall, there is a necessity to take stock of where the healthcare community stands on change and innovation, specifically regarding the use of technology. The demand for higher quality healthcare at a lower cost creates an imminent need for change and innovation in healthcare delivery. Healthcare has already seen innovations in the tools used to deliver care, including pharmacy products, medical devices, information technology, and biotechnology products. This innovation has changed and continues to change the way healthcare is delivered. This panel will discuss how health systems are using innovation in technology to improve the value of the healthcare they deliver. Examples may include using technology to improve connectivity, patient flow, provider efficiency, and/or quality measurement.

Monday, June 9th
12:30pm — 2pm EDT
Virtual

**Attended our May event? Check your May Event Evaluation Email for your exclusive promo code and apply it at checkout for discounted tickets!**
Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-innovation-and-the-changing-the-face-of-healthcare-delivery-tickets-1317001209069#:~:text=The%20demand%20for%20higher%20quality,information%20technology%2C%20and%20biotechnology%20products.

Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://achewfc.org/event/strategically-mapping-your-early-career-development/
Don’t miss our upcoming session: “Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development.” Learn how to take control of your career with intention and strategy.

Wednesday, June 25th
5:00-6:30pm EST
Virtual Interactive

Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1369572280559?aff=ebdsshios&sg=063912c8654d18a6c3ff6e5035cdd4f5f86e8eca8c451d1229965f5492652fe301e8219a13b513b78c035ce046a4df35b770dd8f85482e3c073921d24d46f650237fc09b9a9f5aa5e214850a9a

The Role Vision Plays in Your Strategic Planning Process
2025-07-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://achewfc.org/event/the-role-vision-plays-in-your-strategic-planning-process/
Join us for an insightful webinar, “The Role Vision Plays in Your Strategic Planning Process,” and discover how a strong vision can drive strategic success in healthcare.

Friday, July 11th
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
Virtual Interactive

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-the-role-vision-plays-in-your-strategic-planning-process-tickets-1351097552149?aff=erelexpmlt
*Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive a $10 promotion code for the August Summer Series event!

Crystal Lake Volunteering Opportunity
2025-07-16 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join ACHE for an opportunity to volunteer at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Volunteers will help provide food boxes to families across Polk County.

Wednesday, July 16 · 3:30 – 6:30pm EDT

700 Galvin Drive Lakeland, FL 33801

Please sign up through the Eventbrite link here.
Remember that your Eventbrite registration does not automatically secure shift reservation. Your Eventbrite confirmation email will lead to the shift reservation & additional information necessary (i.e., dress code, meeting location).

Mighty Mussels Networking Event
2025-08-01 19:05 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mighty Mussels Networking Event:
Join us on August 1st at Hammond Stadium as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels take on Dunedin Blue Jays @7:05PM. Enjoy post game fireworks, 90-minute buffet in the skydeck, and singing of take me out to the ball game during the 7th inning stretch. Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy a night of baseball and connect with fellow ACHE members!
Know Before You Go:

Credit Card ONLY- Reverse ATM is available by team store
Bag Policy- single compartment bags and small clutch purses, exceptions will be made for diaper and medical bags
$10 parking per car on game day
In the event of a rain delay, updates will be posted on all Mussels social media page.

Strategy Deployment: Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations
2025-08-26 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://achewfc.org/event/strategy-deployment-implementing-strategic-plans-for-successful-operations/
Don’t miss our upcoming session: “Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations.” Learn how to incorporate strategy into your organization’s operations.

Tuesday, August 26th
12:30-2:00pm EST
Virtual Interactive

Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-implementing-strategic-plans-for-successful-operations-tickets-1351512402979?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Marketing and Money: Linking New Products, Services and ROI
2025-09-11 04:45 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 13681 Doctor’s Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912, 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL, 33912, United States
Don’t miss our upcoming session: “Marketing and Money: Linking New Products, Services and ROI.” Learn how to develop new products and services in your HCO.

Thursday, September 11th
4:45pm-7:00pm EST
In-person Education Event

Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-marketing-and-money-linking-new-products-services-and-roi-tickets-1411170602259

ACHE Volunteer Day at Easterseals Ranch
2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don’t miss our upcoming volunteer event: “ACHE Volunteer Day at Easterseals Ranch.”

Saturday, September 13th
8:00am-12:00pm EST
1629 Ranch Road, Nokomis, FL

REMINDER: Your Eventbrite registration does not count as shift registration. You will need to register directly through Easterseals Ranch via your Eventbrite confirmation email. Please review the Eventbrite caption for detailed volunteer instructions.
Sign up through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-volunteer-day-at-easterseals-ranch-tickets-1591820671479?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

ACHE WFC Girl Scout Fest 2025
2025-09-27 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don’t miss our upcoming volunteer event: “ACHE WFC Girl Scout Fest.”

Saturday, September 27th
Two shifts: 8:30am-11:30am and/or 11:30am-2:30pm
Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-girl-scout-fest-2025-tickets-1591899096049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
There will be an information meeting for all Girl Scout Fest volunteers on 9/23/25 at 6:30 pm. Please look for the meeting link and password a week before the event. A recording will also be emailed to all volunteers.

Achieving the Quintuple Aim in Healthcare
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don’t miss our upcoming session: “Achieving the Quintuple Aim in Healthcare.” Learn how to improve patient experience, create better outcomes, lower costs, improve clinician well-being, and enhance health equity.

Tuesday, October 14th
12:00pm-1:30pm EST
Virtual Interactive

Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-achieving-the-quintuple-aim-in-healthcare-tickets-1583426203399?aff=erelexpmlt

Annual State of the Chapter & Holiday Party
2025-11-20 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 123 South West Shore Boulevard #8th Floor Tampa, FL 33609
Don’t miss our upcoming event: “Annual State of the Chapter & Holiday Party.”

Thursday, November 20th
5:30pm-9:30pm EST
123 South West Shore Boulevard #8th Floor Tampa, FL 33609

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-ache-wfc-holiday-party-state-of-the-chapter-tickets-1330860512619?aff=erelexpmlt

ACHE WFC Volunteer/Networking All Faiths Food Bank
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 8171 Blaikie Ct., 8171 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, 34240, United States
Don’t miss our upcoming volunteer event: “Volunteer/Networking All Faiths Food Bank.”

Saturday, January 24th
9:00am-11:30am EST
8171 Blaikie Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-volunteernetworking-all-faiths-food-bank-tickets-1977033094205?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Care of the Uninsured and Underinsured
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd; Room 1D-127, Tampa, FL, 33744, United States
Don’t miss our upcoming event: “Care of the Uninsured and Underinsured.”

Monday, January 26th
5:00pm-7:30pm EST
10000 Bay Pined Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-of-the-uninsured-and-underinsured-tickets-1916886301529?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

New Member Webinars
2026-01-28 18:00 - 2026-02-06 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
New to ACHE? Join us for a new member webinar on January 28th at 6:00pm to 7:00pm or February 6th at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST.
Click here to register for January 28th.
Click here to register for February 6th.

The Role of Media in Shaping the Public's Perception of Healthcare
2026-02-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don’t miss this excellent educational event: “The Role of Media in Shaping the Public’s Perception of Healthcare.”

Thursday, February 12th
11:30am-1:00pm EST
Virtual

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ache-wfc-the-role-of-media-in-shaping-the-publics-perception-of-healthcare-tickets-1976661569966?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Scaled Leadership: Breakfast with the President
2026-02-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don’t miss the chance to receive ACHE Qualifying Credits: “Scaled Leadership: Breakfast with the President.”

Wednesday, February 25th
8:00am-12:00pm EST
3031 N. Rocky Point Drive West Suite 400

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaled-leadership-breakfast-with-the-president-tickets-1976779848741

Fast Track to FACHE: Make Congress Count
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lee Health Education and Training Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33913, United States
Join us on March 26th at Lee Health Education and Training Center in Fort Myers, FL at 5:00pm to 7:30pm for Fast Track to FACHE: Make Congress Count. Enjoy an evening of meaningful networking, gain insights on earning the FACHE credential, and make the most of your ACHE Congress experience.
Register HERE.

Fast Track to FACHE: Make Congress Count
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center
Join us on April 2nd at USF Alumni Center, Tampa, FL at 5:00pm to 8:00pm for Fast Track to FACHE: Make Congress Count. Enjoy an evening of meaningful networking, gain insights on earning the FACHE credential, and make the most of your ACHE Congress experience.
Register HERE.

ACHE New Member Webinar
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on April 17th from 12:00 to 1:00pm EST virtually to learn more about getting involved with ACHE Western Florida Chapter.
Register HERE.

Girls on the Run 5k Celebration: Volunteer Event
2026-04-25 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Join us on April 25th at 7:00am Al Lopez Park (4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614) to volunteer at the Girls on the Run 5k Celebration! Assist with setting up the course, tents, water and cheer stations!
If you have any questions, you may contact Yurit Diaz, Membership Chair at Yldiaz9@gmail.com. Please register before 12pm on April 17th.
Register HERE.

Fast Forward to the Future Symposium
2026-04-30 07:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mahaffey Theater Foundation, Inc.
Join us on April 30, 2026 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL from 7:30am to 4:30pm for the Fast Forward to the Future Symposium. Engage with industry leaders, earn 6 ACHE in-person education credits, and explore how data, innovation, and leadership are transforming the future of healthcare.

Register HERE.

New Member Webinar
2026-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on May 14th from 4:30 to 5:30pm EST virtually to learn more about getting involved with ACHE Western Florida Chapter.
Register HERE.

Volunteer at Feeding Tampa Bay
2026-09-05 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Causeway Center, 3624 Causeway BLVD, Tampa, FL 33619
Join us on September 5th at 9:00am to 11:30am to help volunteer at Feeding Tampa Bay. Volunteers will assist with sorting donated food. Please register for this opportunity before 12:00pm on August 31st.
Additional Reminders:

ALL volunteers MUST wear closed-toe shoes (i.e. sneakers) for warehouse safety. Volunteers wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed to volunteer.
Recommended attire includes shirts with sleeves (no tank-tops), and jeans or shorts of appropriate length.
They provide all orientation on site at the start of your service.
Hydration will be provided on site for volunteers. If you wish to have a snack during the shift, feel free to bring one along.

Register HERE.
