By Bridget K. Burke It was 03:20 AM, a night-shift RN, bar-code scans a liter of IV saline, slips it into a metal tote, and taps Send on the screen. Down the hall, the hospital’s newest “team member,” Roxie, a waist-high mobile robot, slips out from its charging...
By Christianna Kearns As healthcare leaders, we are often measured by metrics such as patient outcomes, operational performance, and financial stewardship. While these are essential, I have found that the foundation for every success story is far less quantifiable:...
By Robyn Ply and Michael O’Connell A Personal Story - Robyn Ply’s perspective: Early in my career, I interviewed for a leadership role at a healthcare organization—a new position that aligned well with my aspirations and would allow me to further develop and apply my...
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) just completed yet another successful round of our Spring Formal Mentorship Program. Spanning 3 months, from February 18th to June 6, 2025, our cohort of mentees were able to deeply engage with their mentors and...
By Kenny Pawlek It’s nearly summer. School is finishing, vacations are near, and interns are joining our organizations! It’s a rite of passage for most of us. An internship offers a glance into our future career, allowing us to “test the waters” and confirm the...
Marie-Paule Metzker, MHA, CPA is a Financial Director for both Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and Sutter Center for Psychiatry. She serves on the CAHL Mentorship Committee. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. Tell us a bit about what you’ve been doing as a volunteer, and...
By Neha Chowrasia Healthcare administration in the United States is undergoing rapid transformation—driven by technology, evolving patient expectations, and pressing system-wide challenges. For early careerists, this moment presents not just uncertainty, but...
By Michael O’Connell Interviews can be nerve-wracking especially since many of them have transitioned to virtual events, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can present with confidence and leave a memorable impression. Whether you're seeking a leadership...
By Lacretia Pearson and Jeremy Hough Words Matter in Public Health In 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly advised staff to avoid words such as “transgender,” “diversity,” and even “evidence‑based” in official budget documents [1]....
Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is with great excitement and gratitude that I write to you for the first time as your ACHE Regent for Northern and Central California. I officially took office at ACHE Congress in March, which was held this year in Houston, Texas. The...