“Leading With, Not Over: Consensus Leadership in Healthcare.” Join us on February 17, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM for an engaging discussion on collaborative leadership and decision-making in today’s healthcare environment. This session features Raquel Perez, BSHA, CRCR, CHFP, Patient Access Emergency Department Manager at Orlando Health, and Erik Lilje, FACHE, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at Telix Pharmaceuticals. Attendees will earn 1 Qualified Education (QE) credit while gaining practical insights from experienced healthcare leaders—all from the convenience of a virtual setting.

Join us for a vibrant networking social hour at The View in Clermont, tailored for healthcare professionals and emerging leaders. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with locally brewed craft beers, delicious bites, and meaningful conversation. Whether you're looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or simply unwind with colleagues, this casual yet engaging event offers the perfect setting to connect and collaborate.

ACHE Central Florida and the NHAN Fellowship Network are teaming up for a casual night of tacos, conversation, and connection.

Whether you’re a current fellow, alum, or future applicant, this is a great chance to catch up, expand your network, and unwind with good food and good people.

📍 F&D Cantina, Orlando
🗓️ 27 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 6 PM EST
Come hungry. Leave connected.

This program is worth 1 Qualified Education (QE) credit.

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

• Apply comprehensive risk assessment methodologies that address privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI-enhanced healthcare operations from an executive leadership perspective

• Establish governance structures and oversight committees to guide AI implementation decisions while protecting organizational interests and ensuring regulatory compliance

• Evaluate AI vendor solutions and implementation strategies using financial, operational, and ethical criteria to support executive decision-making and board reporting

• Develop organizational policies and culture that promote responsible AI adoption, stakeholder transparency, and cross-functional collaboration in healthcare AI initiatives

About the Speaker:

Jillian Harrington, EdD, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, MHP

Dr. Jillian Harrington leads the BS Health Informatics program at the University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Global Health Management & Informatics, where she also teaches in the health services administration and HIM programs. As founder and owner of ComplyCode, she provides comprehensive healthcare and research consulting services. Before joining UCF, she served as chief compliance officer and chief privacy official at a major academic medical center. Drawing on her extensive academic background, which includes a doctorate in leadership from Creighton University, a master's in health systems administration from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a bachelor's in healthcare administration from SUNY Empire State College, Dr. Harrington brings both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to her roles. Her professional affiliations include fellowship in the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and active membership in several healthcare organizations including the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS), and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Important: This program requires two-step registration.
Step 1: Complete payment to ACHE of Central Florida using link above.
Step 2: Follow confirmation email instructions to register for VI Zoom Link on the ACHE National Website at no extra cost.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, aligning organizational strategy with marketing efforts is essential to building trust, driving innovation, and demonstrating measurable impact. This session brings together subject matter experts to explore how strategic alignment across departments can enhance consumer engagement, support the launch of new products and services, and deliver meaningful ROI. Attendees will gain insights into stakeholder dynamics, risk tolerance, and the critical role of communication in fostering loyalty and innovation.

This session will be moderated by Raymond Sanchez, MBA Director of Physician & Provider Relations Business Development from Oviedo Medical Center

With Incredible Panelists:

Neil Mangus, MBA, FACHE Assistant Vice President Growth & Integration, Orlando Health 

Amanda Bunsee, MHA Program Manager, Advent Health

Charlotte Martin, MBA MS Division Director of Business Development, Breast Cancer Program Manger, UF Health Central Florida

Join Kaitlyn Wilson-Butler, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, HCA for this Virtual Lunch & Learn! She will lend her expertise in leading through change and share strategies for communication for buy-in during transition periods.

Join our Panelists in person at Parrish Medical Center (951 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796) as they discuss collaborative care and how to partner with patients in their care!

Panelists: Mary Zielinski DHA, FACHE, Executive Director of Services Lines at AdventHealth, Lisa Dickerson, MBA, BSN RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, VP, CNO at Parrish Medical Center, Angelica Rastegarlari, MHA, FACHE, COO at Health First, Michelle Comeaux MSHA, CPHQ, CPPS, FACHE, Safety, Quality and Patient Experience Director at Cleveland Cliinic, and Zuha Sha, PMP, CAHIMS, MSHI, Clinical Informatics Analyst at Brevard Health Alliance

Discover how leading healthcare organizations are transforming care delivery by putting patients—and their families—at the center of every decision. This dynamic panel will explore real-world strategies, challenges, and innovations that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and elevate the patient experience.

Panelists include Vic Rosenbaum, MHA, FACHE, Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Ambulatory & Post-Acute Services at Orlando Health; Dr. Laura-Kathryn Neal, DM, MPH, MBA-HR, FACHE, National Dean at DeVry University; Suzette McNeil, RN, MS, DNP, NEA-BC, VHA-CM, Associate Director Patient Care Services at Orlando VA; Ivonne Johnson, DNP, APRN, MBA, Chief APP Officer at AdventHealth Medical Group, and Quan Pho, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Director of Pharmacy at Fish Memorial.

Join Tony Jenkins, Central Florida Market President for Florida Blue, for a Virtual Lunch & Learn focused on understanding your personal and professional strengths, aligning them with your values, and setting meaningful career goals.

This session will provide actionable insights to help you grow personally and professionally, while exploring strategies to navigate your career with confidence and purpose.

Save the date for the FHA/ACHE Annual Brunch, a collaboration of all four ACHE chapters from across the state at the Florida Hospital Association’s Annual Business Meeting.

Feature Speakers:

Mary Mayhew - President & CEO, Florida Hospital Association
Randy Haffner, MBA,PhD, Group President & CEO, Advent Health Florida & Clinical
Glenn Waters, MHA, FACHE, Executive VP & COO, Baptist Health South Florida
Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, President & CEO, Baptist Health
Lawrence Antonucci, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Lee Health

Supporting Our Hospitals, Supporting Each Other explores how two community hospital foundations can align missions, share resources, and collaborate for greater impact. Attendees will learn strategies for streamlining staffing, building effective governance, and measuring success in joint initiatives. This program is worth 1 Qualified Education (QE) credit.

Access & Overload: Addressing Burnout and Mental Health Access

Join us for an important panel discussion examining the growing challenges of burnout and mental health access in healthcare teams. As demand for services increases and workforce strain intensifies, leaders are working to expand access to mental health resources while supporting frontline providers.

This event will spotlight practical approaches, innovative solutions, and system-level strategies that address both provider well-being and patient care. Gain insights into how healthcare organizations are tackling the access gap, reducing burnout, and creating sustainable models to support mental health for staff and patients alike.

With Expert Panelists:

• Derek D. Szafranski, PhD, FACHE – Interim Healthcare System Director/CEO, Bay Pines VA Health Care System

• Deborah C. Beidel, PhD, ABPP – Chair & Professor of Psychology & Medical Education, Director of UCF RESTORES

• Kara Vick Boyer, PhD – Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Service, Orlando VA Healthcare System

• Christin Ray, MBA, BSN, RN — Executive Director of Behavioral Health, AdventHealth

 Join us for a collaborative evening of networking, connection, and community-building, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Florida Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

This special event brings together healthcare professionals from across the region for meaningful conversations, shared insights, and the opportunity to strengthen relationships across disciplines. Whether you're a seasoned executive or emerging leader, this is a perfect setting to expand your professional network while enjoying food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere at one of Clermont’s most scenic spots.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP early. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration is hosted by HFMA

FACHE Exclusive Event

We’re excited to come together for a special FACHE Appreciation Mixer, where we’ll celebrate you—our incredible Fellows. This gathering is all about recognizing the dedication, leadership, and impact you bring to healthcare and our community.

Join us on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Sixty Vines in Winter Park, FL, for an afternoon of connection, recognition, and gratitude exclusively for our Fellows. We can’t wait to share this moment with you.

About the Event:

Join Megan J. Nelson, Attorney at Law, to discuss incident reporting from the perspective of a nurse-turned-lawyer.

About the Speaker:

Megan is an associate in the Health Care Department and devotes her practice to representing hospitals, physicians, nurses, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers in the defense of medical malpractice and negligence claims, along with premises and general liability claims.

Megan also represents nurses and other medical providers who are facing administrative or regulatory discipline by their governing medical licensing boards.

In addition to healthcare defense, Megan assists hospitals, long-term care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities with the initiation of petitions for determination of incapacity and the appointment of plenary guardians for patients who are unable to make their own medical and financial decisions. Megan also assists hospitals, long-term care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities with patients and family who "stay against medical advice."

Megan began her career as a firefighter for her hometown volunteer fire department and has utilized her knowledge as a firefighter to represent fire academies in lawsuits.

Megan has been a Registered Nurse since 2010. Before becoming a lawyer, she worked as a neonatal and pediatric critical care nurse in various settings, including the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, and pediatric emergency room. Her experience also included patients on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and cardiac bypass. Megan's background in nursing helps to bridge the gap between medicine and the law.

Megan is a frequent lecturer on medical and nursing topics, including incident reporting, guardianships, and AI (artificial intelligence). She is a member of the Florida State Guardianship Association, Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council, and the Orange County Bar Association.

Megan graduated from Del Mar College with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Megan graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law with a Juris Doctor.

When she is not working, Megan volunteers her time at The Sanctuary at Lakota Farms, where she helps care for horses that have been rescued.

Join us for a one-hour session where we will explore how understanding yourself and others can enhance communication, strengthen teamwork, and drive better outcomes across your workplace. Walk away with practical strategies to lead with empathy and build stronger professional relationships.

Welcome to the 8th Annual Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium!

Join us on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando for a day filled with inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. This event is a great opportunity for women and other leaders in the healthcare industry to come together, share experiences, and learn from each other.

Join hundreds of your peers as we spend the day networking, listening to our esteemed colleagues within the Florida healthcare landscape, and hearing from our award-winning keynote speaker Lamiaa Laurene Daif, Manager of Worldwide Strategy & Business planning at Apple.

We’re gathering to elevate voices, challenge boundaries, and lead boldly into the future of healthcare — together. This event is all about inspiration, empowerment, and action as we celebrate the power of women in leadership.

The event will feature speakers from across Florida and the nation, including two panels of highly esteemed healthcare experts.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration/Check-in

Keynote with Lamiaa Laurene Daif of Apple

Panel: Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations

Luncheon

Networking

Panel: Proactively Managing Your Professional Development As A Leader

FAQ

Where is parking for this event? Parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Parking Garage with limited validated parking available, or there is Valet Parking available at the venue. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited validated parking availability. The parking garage is a 10-minute walk to the ballroom.

Can men attend? Yes! Men, especially our healthcare peers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join us for this conversation and time of engaging collaboration.

What is your refund policy? Refunds for this event will be automatically approved until 8/17/2025 at 11:59pm. After this time, refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Join us for a vibrant networking social hour at Clermont Brewing Company, tailored for healthcare professionals and emerging leaders. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with locally brewed craft beers, delicious bites, and meaningful conversation. Whether you're looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or simply unwind with colleagues, this casual yet engaging event offers the perfect setting to connect and collaborate.

About the event:

During this Virtual Lunch & Learn, Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE will explore the collaboration between physicians and administrative leaders in making healthcare technology decisions. Agenda includes:

• Describe the importance of physician-administrative partnerships in healthcare

• Discuss a triad technology leadership model of engagement that includes IT/technology leaders

• Review an example technology project, including governance structure, to promote clinical practice engagement

• Discuss pros and cons of physician and practice involvement in final technology selection

About the speaker:

Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE is a strategic healthcare executive with over 33 years of leadership experience in healthcare IT, clinical practice management, and leadership development/coaching. She spent the majority of her career at Mayo Clinic, where she held executive roles in education, research, and practice administration. She was the Administrator of the 304-bed hospital on the Mayo Clinic Florida campus and spent the remainder of her healthcare career as the Associate Administrator of Clinical Systems for Mayo Clinic enterprise-wide. In this role, Kay provided strategic oversight and assurance of converged clinical systems for Mayo Clinic enterprise-wide, including Epic and associated applications, real-time location services, and digital imaging and video systems.

In January 2022, Kay transitioned to academia and teaches full-time at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Her specialty areas include healthcare leadership, health informatics, clinical systems, and practice management. She is also the Director of the Brooks College of Health Leadership Institute and the Program Director of the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program. Kay held academic rank of Assistant Professor, Health Systems Engineering, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.