Events

“Speakers were engaging and knowledgeable with great diverse topics!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“Awesome speakers with great energy and passion- kept my attention the whole day!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“These meetings have been great.”

Attendee, Rehab Divisional Group Meeting

“This was my first meeting but I am excited for future topics.”

Attendee, Quality Divisional Group Meeting

‘Topic was so relevant, timely, and important given the five generations currently working in the workforce. I enjoyed learning about the different styles of work style, communications, appearance, policies, and strategies presented. Debbie Hixson gave me much thought in how I interact with our five generations in my work environment. Thanks for an outstanding presentation and enjoyed participants!’

Attendee, HR Divisional Group Meeting

‘These meetings bring a ton of value!’

Attendee, Physician Liaison Divisional Group Meeting

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Annual Employee of the Year Awards & McNulty Award Luncheon | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Updates will be found here

Divisional Meetings

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Executive Assistant Divisional Group | In-Person Lunch | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Location TBD
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | HR Divisional Group | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Building an Inclusive Workplace
Friday, November 8, 2024 | Volunteer Services Divisional Group | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Roundtable Discussion: Thankful for our Volunteers
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Behavioral Health Divisional Group | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | The Power of the Collaborative Care Model
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Marketing/PR/Communications Divisional Group | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Reframing Messaging for the Older Demographic

Interested in joining our collaborative Divisional Group meetings or serving on our planning committees? Contact us at thehealthcarecouncil@healthcare-council.org.

Member Organization Events

Sunday – Tuesday, October 27 – 29, 2024: Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference | More details and registration found here.

Board Meetings

December 10, 2024

CEO Coffee Chats

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Terence M. Murphy, MHSA, FACHE, President & Chief Executive Officer, Bayhealth | Virtual | 7:30 – 8:30 AM

Endorsed Partner Webinar Series (Solutions Corner)

Ready Set Surgical presents “How to Combat Revenue Leakage” | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Advisory Council

Supply Chain Advisory Council

Q4: Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Virtual | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Bill Brown, Healthcare Operations, CRGA Design bbrown@crgadesign.com

Divisional Meetings and Contacts:

Allied Health Divisional Group

Q4: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Elizabeth Barnes, Vice President of Program Operations, Easter Seals 301-920-9703 ebarnes@eseal.org and Marcus Bolston, Senior Director, Adult Day Services, Easter Seals 301-920-9713 mbolston@eseal.org

Behavioral Health Divisional Group

Q4: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | TBD

CONTACT: Chair- Dr. Marie Rose Alam, M.D., FAPA, Chief Executive Officer, Spring Grove Hospital Center 410-402-7652, marierose.alam@maryland.gov

Executive Assistant Divisional Group

Q4: Friday, November 1, 2024 | In-Person Lunch | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Location TBD

CONTACT: Co-Chair- Diannette Hernandez, MBA, Notary, Executive Assistant, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, dxhernan@sentara.com and C0-Chair- Denny Ventura, Sr. Executive Assistant, dventura@childrensnational.org

Facilities & Engineering Divisional Group

Q4: (New Date & Time) Friday, November 22, 2024 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

CONTACT: Chair- Todd Cohen, Associate Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate, tcohen@adventisthealthcare.com

Healthcare Policy Divisional Group

Q4: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Co-Chair- Matt Gilmore, Partner at Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty, mgilmore@gmpglaw.com and Co-Chair- Nathan Barbo, Senior Vice President of Operations, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, nathan.barbo@medstar.net

HR Divisional Group

Q4: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Brendan Johnson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources – Adventist HealthCare 301-315-3350, BJohnso3@adventisthealthcare.com

IT Divisional Group

Q4: (New Time) Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

CONTACT: Chair- Matt MacVey, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Children’s National Hospital 202 476-3734, mmacvey@childrensnational.org

Marketing/PR Divisional Group

Q4: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Daniel McEvily, Director of Marketing & Communications, Chase Brexton 410-837-2050 x1050 dmcevily@chasebrexton.org and Co-Chair- Kerri Donnelly, Regional Director of Business Development, Montcare 240-507-4841 kdonnelly@mcbethesda.com

Patient Experience Divisional Group

Q4: Thursday, December 12, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Carolyn Cook, Director of Service Excellence, MedStar Health 301-774-8912, Carolyn.m.cook@medstar.net

Pharmacy Divisional Group

Q4: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Mahro Ershadi, Chief Strategy and Pharmacy Officer, Chase Brexton Health Care 301-910-5122, mershadi@chasebrexton.org

Physician Liaison Divisional Group

Q4: (New Date) Friday, November 22, 2024 | In-person Lunch | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Michelle Christ, Physician Liaison, Suburban Hospital, mchris30@jhmi.edu and Co-Chair- Kim Cox, Physician Office Liaison, Sibley Memorial Hospital, kcox17@jhmi.edu

Population Health Divisional Group

Q4: (New Date) Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

CONTACT: Chair- Mindy Pierce, Senior Director, Nexus Montgomery and Population Health Programs 301-628-3475, mindy_pierce@primarycarecoalition.org

Quality Divisional Group

Q4: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Jamie White, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, VP Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer, Frederick Health 240-566-3668, jbwhite@frederick.health

Rehab Divisional Group

Q4: (New Date) Monday, December 16, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Frank DiGiovannantonio, OTR,CHT, Chief Operating Officer, ProFlex Physical Therapy 301-870-9787, frank@proflexpt.com

Volunteer Divisional Group

Q4: Friday, November 8, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Sarah Walker, CDVS, Manager, Volunteer Services, Holy Cross Health 301-754-7306, sarah.walker001@holycrosshealth.org

Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group

Q4: Monday, November 18, 2024 | In-Person Networking Event | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Derek Marconi, EP Mapping Specialist II, Boston Scientific 240-446-2389, derek.marconi1@bsci.com and Co-Chair- Andre D’Souza, Practice Manager, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 202-660-6012, adsouza4@jhmi.edu