CAHL News
Podcast | Daryn Kumar on Authentic Leadership
Daryn Kumar, President and CEO of Dignity Health's Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, sat down with past CAHL president Michael O’Connell to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader. Listen to the full podcast on...
Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Jeremy Hough
Jeremy Hough, BA, AOS, MBA, HEM, has passed the Board of Governors exam to earn his FACHE, bringing another board-certified leader into the CAHL community. Jeremy is Director – Ancillary and Safety Services, John Muir Health, and chairs the CAHL Justice, Equity,...
Director’s Insight: July 2024
As we welcome July, I am delighted to extend a personal invitation to CAHL’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, set for August 22, 2024. This event, which has been a hallmark of our community for over a decade, continues to flourish each year. Last year, we proudly...
Examining the Health Data Behind L, G, B, T, Q and + Populations
As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system, it is essential to address the unique health needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in California. By examining relevant, data-driven health information and incorporating personal...
Reimagining Teamwork: Fostering a Culture of Psychological Safety
By Fawn Hutton Have you ever hesitated to speak up regarding an idea or issue in the workplace? What conditions led to your hesitation? This article explains why such a phenomenon is common in healthcare settings. Psychological safety, the belief that one will not be...
Podcast | Julie Marston on Authentic Leadership
Julie Marston, CEO & Principal Consultant at Marston Yoder Healthcare Consultants, sat down with past CAHL president Michael O’Connell to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader throughout her professional career spanning over 20 decades. Listen to the...
Regent’s Message June 2024 – Call for Regent’s Awards Nominations
It’s been an amazing start to 2024, with ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare Leadership having record attendance of over 5,400 attendees. Our local ACHE chapter, California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL), co-hosted the now annual California Networking Event at...
Volunteer Spotlight | Kevin Clougherty
Kevin Clougherty, MHA, FACHE, serves in multiple capacities with CAHL He is currently Director of Operations for NorthBay Health. Connect with him on LInkedIn here. Please tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that...
Mergers and Acquisitions: Considerations for Healthcare Leaders
By Iyda Antony Major events that threaten our socioeconomic, emotional, and physical well-being are often attributed to divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, retirement or being diagnosed with a major illness. The recent uptick in mergers and acquisitions impacting...
Podcast | Dr. Stephen M. Shortell on Authentic Leadership
Dr. Stephen M. Shortell, MPH, MBA, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of the Graduate School and Dean Emeritus at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health where he has held the Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professorship in Health Policy and Management. His expertise...