THEF April 2025 Issue No. 25

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APRIL 2025

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Triangle Healthcare Executives' Forum of North Carolina

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About Us Goals Triangle Healthcare Executives Deliver programs that bring local Forum of North Carolina (THEF) is a value to ACHE members assigned nonprofit membership association to our Chapter service region and an independent chapter of the Increase communication among American College of Healthcare healthcare management Executives (ACHE), a professional professionals society representing over 48,000 Advance members toward Fellow, members worldwide. THEF serves ACHE certification over 600 ACHE members who live Foster the development and and work in the 41 North Carolina implementation of best practices counties from the Raleigh-Durham in healthcare management area north to the Virginia border, Practice good financial east to the Outer Banks, and stewardship southeast to Jacksonville.

Our Vision Triangle Healthcare Executives’ Forum will be the preeminent professional membership association for advancing healthcare leaders in the region.

Our Mission The mission is to facilitate professional development for healthcare leaders in the region and prepare them to shape local, regional and national healthcare management practices.

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8 Congrats to our newest FACHE fellow!

9 Member Spotlight: Margarita Kosh

18 Upcoming Events

4 Message from the President 5 Message from the Regent 6 Chapter Performance Metrics & Welcome to New THEF Members 22 National News 24 Sponsorship 25 Stay Connected!

11 - 17 Chapter Event Synopses A Recap of THEF Events in Q1

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MATT GITZINGER, PRESIDENT, THEF

FACHE,

Looking ahead, our focus is on: Expanding valuable opportunities Strengthening partnerships Leveling up our core programs—mentorship, networking, and beyond

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Dear Colleagues, If we haven’t met yet, let’s fix that. I’m Big thanks to Tom Hughes and our a North Carolina native who has spent past presidents, who set the bar nearly my entire life (minus two high. Over the last two years, rebellious years) in this great state they’ve made our quarterly C-Suite and my entire career invested in Roundtables a must-attend event, THEF’s mission. Like many of you, I with nearly every major health started as a student member, got system in the region hosting. This involved with the Eastern NC year? New hosts, new perspectives Healthcare Executives Group, joined —same high-impact conversations. committees, and even did the fullcircle mentorship thing—first as a At THEF, we take performance mentee, then as a mentor. seriously—your development is our scoreboard. Whether it's through This chapter thrives because of its roundtables, affordable education dedicated volunteers who keep things panels, or our Board of Governors running behind the scenes. They help Exam Review Course (your golden us pull off cost-effective educational ticket to FACHE success), we’re events, networking that actually here to deliver value. works, and the kind of professional development that helps you earn and Soon, you’ll get our Chapter maintain your FACHE. THEF has Member Needs Survey—a quick expanded my network, helped me and painless way to tell us how we recertify multiple times, and even led can serve you better. I promise, this me to my current role—so trust me is one survey where your opinion when I say, it’s worth getting involved. actually changes things.

By the time this lands, ACHE Congress will be in the rearview mirror, and I’m sure it was great seeing many of you in Houston.

(First time in history that all four NC ACHE chapters are hosting a reception together—no big deal.)

Also, Brené Brown—aka my leadership sherpa—was on the keynote lineup. So, in her words: "I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential."

If that sounds like you (or the leader you aspire to be), get involved with THEF. Let’s make 2025 a year of bold moves, strong connections, and meaningful impact.

See you out there, Matt

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On the flip side, if your stress levels feel unmanageable, there is no shame in seeking help to gain some valuable coping techniques. Talking to a professional can make a real difference.

VI-ANNE ANTRUM, DNP, RN, FACHE REGENT FOR NORTH CAROLINA

Greetings to you, my wonderful colleagues, 2025 has entered and many of us are experiencing a variety of emotions between New Year's resolutions, policy changes, ACHE Congress on the horizon, job changes, etc.

Stress is one of those emotions that can be positive or negative. Some stress can actually create high levels of productivity! February is Heart Health Month, so we don't want too much negative stress. Don't fret if you are feeling a little stressed, learn to make it work for you.

I am really looking forward to Congress this year, March 2427! Houston will allow us to have more people experience this one-of-a-kind event. I hope to see many of you there to connect with you in person. It is always a time I cherish to glean industry innovations and insights or connect with people, both familiar and new.

If you are going, let everyone know by clicking here. Please come find me and say hi! I would love to learn more about you, your goals, and how ACHE can help you get there.

Health and healthcare are things that we have given our lives to as healthcare executives.

We represent that possibility to all people, regardless of their circumstances.

In February, I hope you will join me in honoring Black History Month and the countless contributions that Black people have made over the course of time to that effort. For example, Dr. Charles Richard Drew invented the blood bank; Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed that successful open-heart surgery; and Dr. Samuel L. Kountz co-pioneered the first kidney transplant on unrelated people. There are many more I could continue to name. Think of how fundamental these procedures are to modern day healthcare and how many lives have been saved because of them. Our country is a better place because of them and countless others!

I am proud to be part of the ACHE community of 50,000 strong, and I am proud to serve as YOUR Regent!

In service to you, Vi

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ACHE measures chapter performance annually based on four performance criteria - net membership growth, education & networking performance, advancement of eligible members, and member satisfaction. We are working towards achieving the 2025 standard performance metrics.

Advancement of Eligible Members

Education & Networking Performance

Member Satisfaction

2025 Standard: 15.1 indexed attendee hours

2025 Standard: 4.1

2025 Standard: 16

2025 Standard: 7.2

Current Status: not yet assessed

Current Status: not yet assessed

Current Status: 8.3 (840 members)

Current Status: 7.5

Net Membership Growth

Here's how you can contribute to meeting our chapter performance goals while investing in your own professional development: Participate in chapter programming

Complete the Chapter Member Needs Survey in May

Earn your FACHE credential

Join ACHE or reinstate your membership

WELCOME NEW THEF MEMBERS! The following individuals joined ACHE or transitioned into the THEF Chapter this quarter.

We are happy to have you, and look forward to connecting at an upcoming chapter event!

Rowell Daniels Katelyn Thomas Luis Rodriguez Jody Clarke Braxton McKoy Tequila Nelson John Gray Ryan Moore Susan Solomich Kacie Spencer Patricia Baise Sergio Luckett Evan Phillips Bimbola Akintade Mark Gwynne Balofoma Wembakpete Leslie Evenson Carolyn Menendez

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Stefanie Resillez Brittany Robinson Chanda Joyner Erin Huprich Nadeem Modan Andrew Steffey Rachel Peoples Christopher Asturias Marion Faya Margaret Clark Kathleen Ferrell Tammy Collie Roshen Koshy Jenny Roberts Heather Winecoff Michael Steger Shari Collie-Leachman

Rhonda Reeder Saul Williams Akhil Tippireddy Jade Joy Richard Benson Kelly Washington Zachary Addis Enoch Osei Daniel Blandon-Hendrix Andrew Urbanyi Brenda Greenberg Kevin Haynes Terence McCabe Paul Burge Cheri DiStefano Isaac Hallam Stephanie Henry

JOIN US TODAY...

AND START TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL ACHE HAS TO OFFER!

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ACHE membership renewal is open. Timely renewal ensures your ACHE membership and THEF chapter affiliation remains in tact with no lapse in membership. Click here to login to your ACHE profile and renew.

Benefits include a wide range of career resources, networking opportunities, access to mentorship, educational events, and much more!

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FELLOWSHIP ADVANCEMENT New Fellow

Kevin Corbin, MHA, FACHE Associate Vice President, Operations, UNC Health

Recertified Fellows THEF congratulates our FACHEs who successfully recertified their Fellow credential with ACHE this past quarter. To recertify, Fellows must (1) complete 36 continuing education credits (12 of which must be ACHE approved face-to-face), complete 2 Healthcare-related volunteer service activities, and complete 2 Community-related volunteer service activities, OR (2) retake and pass the Board of Governors Exam.

Anthony W. Bartholomew, FACHE

Donald R. Gintzig, FACHE

Penney A. Burlingame Deal, DHA,

Daniel L. Leham, FACHE

FACHE

How to become an ACHE Fellow Meet the eligibility requirements Submit your advancement application. Upon approval, you will have two (2) years in which you must take and pass the Board of Governors Exam When you become board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, you'll stand out from the crowd as a professional. Take a step toward elevating your professional status today and learn about the requirements to sit for the BOG Exam and the resources available to help you prepare.

Contact the THEF Fellowship Advancement Committee at advancement@thefnc.org for support.

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Margarita Kosh, MBA, GHAC, LSSGB AVP, Senior Strategic Partnerships - Healthcare, Commerce Healthcare What inspired your career in the healthcare industry and what is your current role?

My family moved from Ukraine to Brooklyn, NY, when I was nine. As the youngest, I learned English quickly and became my family’s guide through the healthcare system, sparking my interest in the field.

In high school, I jumped at the chance to work at Dr. Asya Benin’s busy primary care office. A well-known Soviet expat clinician, she had built a thriving practice, inspiring me to pursue healthcare administration to help others navigate care access.

With over 20 years on the provider side, I now serve as Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Commerce Healthcare, cultivating relationships with key industry partners.

Why did you decide to join THEF? When I moved to Raleigh in 2021, I wanted to connect with local professionals who were doing incredible work to improve healthcare in their communities while also valuing professional networking. That’s when I discovered THEF. I was excited to learn that THEF was—and continues to be—one of the most active and successful ACHE chapters in the country. After speaking with members of the Education Committee, I was invited to moderate a virtual panel. Having previously served as Education Chair and President of the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network of South Florida—a similar organization focused on helping women in healthcare enhance their leadership skills —I joined THEF’s Education Subcommittee. I remained active in that role until this year, when I stepped into the position of Education Chair, now serving alongside Jessica McGee as Co-Chair.

I am forever grateful to Shefali Patel, Duke Maisiba, Tom Hughes, Donna M. Prosser, Emily Greene, Swati Bhardwaj, and so many others for their leadership, support, and belief in me.

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What advice would you give to younger members that are earlier in their careers?

Effective networking starts with adding value to every interaction.

Connect with organizations improving local healthcare, step outside your comfort zone to learn from industry leaders, and seek their insights. Explore professional groups linked to your school or workplace, attend events, and leverage LinkedIn to stay informed.

Invest in relationships and industry trends to ensure long-term success in healthcare.

What accomplishment from work are you most proud of?

In less than a year at Commerce Healthcare, I’ve helped cultivate strong partnerships that enhance cash flow, streamline financial processes, and improve efficiency for revenue cycle teams.

Previously, I led provider network management across multiple states, supporting veteran disability benefits and military entrance assessments. I also coached mental health providers on launching multi-state practices, identified opportunities for hospital-at-home services, and spearheaded the launch of a pediatric rehab center for children with special needs. Each experience has been deeply fulfilling, contributing to improved healthcare access and operational excellence.

Do you have any content recommendations for our members?

For networking and communication tips, follow Madeline Mann (Self Made Millennial) or Austin Belcak. For leadership, read John Maxwell. Stay informed on healthcare trends through Becker’s Healthcare, Modern Healthcare, ACHE, Bloomberg, The Heart of Healthcare Podcast, and CMS. A personal favorite is Mission-Driven Leadership by Mark Bertolini. With so much content available, dedicate at least five minutes daily to industry news over coffee or tea. Find an accountability partner to share insights—start biweekly and see where it leads.

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To facilitate professional development for healthcare leaders in the region and prepare them to shape local, regional and national healthcare management practices.

The annual scholarship is awarded to an American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Student Associate enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a healthcare career focused degree such as MHA, MBA, or other related graduate degree, and residing within the membership region of the Triangle Healthcare Executives’ Forum of NC (THEF) chapter of ACHE. This past year, THEF recognized two first-year MHA students, Andrea Macedo and Holly Harris, from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Both Andrea and Holly attended this year’s ACHE Congress in Houston, Texas, through the support of the THEF Student Scholarship.

Andrea (left) is originally from Northern California and worked as a health education supervisor and research analyst before joining Gillings. She is the Director for Business Development for UNC Chapel Hill Healthcare Executives Student Association (HESA). Holly (right) moved to Chapel Hill from Chicago, Illinois, where she practiced healthcare architecture for nine years before pursuing her MHA. She currently serves on the THEF Communications Committee, focusing on Newsletter and Social Media development.

I am incredibly grateful to THEF for awarding me the THEF Student scholarship, which helped me attend the 2025 ACHE Congress. It was an incredible opportunity to learn from top healthcare leaders, stay informed on industry trends, and expand my professional network with students and professionals. This support truly means a lot as I continue growing in my career in healthcare leadership! - Andrea Macedo Since receiving the THEF Student Scholarship, I have had the opportunity to connect with many inspiring leaders within the THEF Board and membership. Through THEF’s support I was able to attend the 2025 ACHE Congress and connect with peers and healthcare leaders from across the country who shared valuable perspectives, guidance, and encouragement. Thank you for providing this scholarship and supporting students! - Holly Harris

Be on the lookout for 2025 Student Scholarship applications this fall!

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Q1 2025

CHAPTER EVENT SYNOPSES

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The Leadership Blueprint: Build Your Path to Success The panel discussion included: Moderator: Kenneth Poole, Jr, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for Clinician and Provider Experience for UnitedHealth Group Jennifer Jones, MHA, PHR, Director of Organizational & Workforce Development, Diversity, WakeMed Angelo Milazzo, MD, MBA, CMO, Duke Health Integrated Practice Stephanie Turner, RN, MSN, Vice President, Population Health Services and Clinical Operations, UNC Health Alliance Jamila Perry Harley, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Director of Career Management Services, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

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CHAPTER EVENT SYNOPSIS

On March 4th, the Clinicians' Group organized a virtual panel discussion titled The Leadership Blueprint: Building Your Path to Success.

Guided by an experienced moderator, the panel brought together industry leaders from various healthcare organizations who shared valuable insights on effective leadership, professional growth, and strategies for achieving success in the healthcare field.

Key takeaways from the session included: Acknowledge and articulate the leadership competencies inherent in your role as a clinician.

Recognize that career advancement may involve lateral transitions and that growth opportunities can stem from unforeseen personal experiences.

Understand that both professional successes and setbacks contribute to ongoing personal and career development.

Leverage interdisciplinary collaboration to foster new opportunities and career progression.

THEF HAPPY HOUR!

Our Members found some time to catch up at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, NC, for Happy Hour!

Don’t miss out next time!

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ACHE invites you to Local Oak Brewery in Winterville, NC on April 17th, Meet Eastern North Carolina Healthcare Executives Group (ENCHEG) & National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)

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The panel discussion included: Angelo Milazzo MD, Chief Medical Officer, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Duke University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Morgan Jones, Chief Strategy Officer at Duke Health Tom Owens MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Duke Health Andy Willis, Executive Chief Planning and Development Officer at North Carolina Children’s Ian Buchanan MD, Chief Project Officer at North Carolina Children’s

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Transformative Pediatric Healthcare Collaboration in NC The recent THEF Duke C-Suite Roundtable showcased an unprecedented collaboration between UNC Health and Duke University Health System, unveiling the North Carolina Children’s initiative. This ambitious project aims to redefine pediatric care across the state through a hub-andspoke model, ensuring expert care in all 100 counties. With a $3 billion budget, it stands as the second-largest economic development project in North Carolina’s history, promising over 8,000 new jobs and significant annual contributions to the state’s general fund.

The initiative also includes a dedicated child and adolescent behavioral health hospital, addressing a critical need. By combining clinical expertise, research, and education, UNC and Duke are set to create an integrated pediatric network that prioritizes patient care, accessibility, and innovation. The event was a resounding success, reflecting the community's excitement and commitment to this transformative vision.

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CHAPTER EVENT SYNOPSIS

ACHE Congress North Carolina Chapters Networking Reception

We had an incredible networking reception in Houston, TX, at American College of Healthcare Executives Congress!

HOSTED BY:

Over 100 healthcare leaders from all four ACHE North Carolina chapters came together for an unforgettable evening at The Rustic! This truly was the place to be in Houston for connection, collaboration, and building our North Carolina healthcare community on a national stage.

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HESA/THEF DINNER April 10 th , 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517

2 ENCHEG & N.A.H.S.E. HAPPY HOUR

April 17 th , 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT Local Oak 2564 Railroad St Winterville, NC 28590

3 BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXAM REVIEW WEBINAR SERIES April 17 th - July 3 rd , 2025 Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT Online

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NATIONAL NEWS The future of health system operations: C-suite insights on margin pressures, capacity & AI

The 38-day delay: What the wait time average says about healthcare access

Research Data Request & Access Policy Changes Feedback Opportunity

In January of 2025, Becker’s Hospital Review conducted a 100-person survey (in collaboration with LeanTaaS) of CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CFOs, and chief medical and nursing officers. 34% self-identified as for-profit, 29% as nonprofit, and 18% as academic medical centers. 76% of the respondents worked at a facility of >300 beds.

ECG Management Consultants recently found that only 6% of the 253 markets and specialty combinations had an average wait time of less than 14 days. These findings were published a white paper on wait times across the nation called “The Waiting Game: New-Patient Appointment Access for US Physicians.”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will close the comment period for proposed rule change to their Research Data Request & Access Policy the on April 15, 2025.

All respondents agreed that financial and competitive pressures would drive hospital margins to 1-2% as the “new normal”. Losing patients due to wait times was cited as the primary concern among most respondents. New market entrants and innovative technology were identified as secondary and tertiary threats to the organizational bottom line.

Addressing capacity issues, adjacent to wait times, by outsourcing certain health care services was the primary strategy. Network coordination, staff productivity initiatives and demand forecasting rounded out the leading strategy’s for risk mitigation in the survey.

AI adoption has been widely accepted as 95% of the respondents reported some level of AI integration across their respective health systems. Applications of this technology primarily focuses on promises to eliminate operational bottlenecks, improving experiences for physicians.

More information at Becker’s Hospital Review

Secret shoppers contacted 145-168 medical practices in each selected market and requested the 3rd next available nonurgent appointment.

Nearly 1 in 5 practices could not provide this information and would direct the callers to a dead end.

When callers were connected to services the wait time ranged from 27 to 70 days. ECG management did not find any correlation between physician concentration and wait times.

In Boston (physician density of 577/100,000) individual specialty wait times for 6/10 specialties assessed were the longest in the nation. The primary causal factor of scarcity was many physicians focused on research rather than patient care.

MSAs with shortest average wait times 1. 27 days: Houston 2. 28 days: New York and Miami 3. 31 days: Phoenix MSAs with longest average wait times 1. 70 days: Boston 2. 47 days: Cincinnati 3. 46 days: Charlotte Learn more at Becker’s Hospital Review or see the white paper at ECGMC.com

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In February of 2024, CMS announced new rule changes to transition most research studies into the Chronic Conditions Warehouse Virtual Research Data Center (CCW VRDC). These changes are not likely to go in effect until 2026.

Major concerns revolve around CCW VRDC Technical Concerns, Data Access Costs Concerns, and Timeline Concerns.

CCW VRDC Technical Concerns revolved around barriers in no longer receiving physical data shipments and having to learn a new system, limitations related to programming languages, and slowed progress towards advanced analytic techniques such as machine learning and microsimulation.

Data Access Costs Concerns revolved around the new structure for payments.

In a ProPublica article published last year, academics may now request claims data for a one-time fee of $20,000. After this change is in place estimations of these costs were a onetime fee of $35,000 as well as requiring annual fees. Additionally, this new format would allow only 1 researcher to access the data.

CMS states that these changes are intended to ensure we are maximizing protections for controlled unclassified information while also supporting important research using CMS data.

More information can be found and feedback can be submitted at CMS.gov

Credits Creative Directors

Contributing Writers

Christian Bergevin, Piedmont Health Dolapo Busuyi, ECU Health Holly Harris, UNC Chapel Hill Matt Gitzinger, FACHE, UNC Health Alliance Vi-Anne Antrum, FACHE, Cone Health Jennifer Woody, UNC Health Christian Bergevin, Piedmont Health Dolapo Busuyi, ECU Health Holly Harris, UNC Chapel Hill

President President-Elect Immediate Past President Treasurer Secretary

Matt Gitzinger, FACHE, UNC Health Alliance Trent Beach, FACHE, UNC Health Tom Hughes, FACHE, WakeMed Health & Hospitals Paul Marini, UNC Orthopedics Nina Ziemba, FACHE, UnitedHealth Group

President Advisory Council

Tom Hughes, FACHE, WakeMed Health & Hospitals Ana-Elis Perry, FACHE, UNC Health Katie Troxler, FACHE, Duke Health Swati Bhardwaj, FACHE, Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance Emily Greene, FACHE, Duke Health

2025 Committee Chairs

Ashley Mahan, UNC Health Paul Marini, UNC Orthopedics Margarita Khosh, Commerce Bank Jessica McGee, FACHE, UNC Health Susan Gueiss, FACHE, Duke Health Integrated Practice Savannah Stallings, Duke Health Kishan Shah, Duke Health Euniqua Bullock, Duke Hospital Timothy Stapleton, HonorBridge Jennifer Woody, UNC Health Brian Cocks, Baxter International Inc. David Long, FACHE, ECU Health

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