by Sachin Gangupantula | Nov 14, 2022 | FACHE
In October 2022, a member of the CAHL Communications Committee, Lieutenant Kionna Myles FACHE, joined the select group of CAHL members who have passed the Board of Governors Exam in Healthcare Management. Kionna, who is a member of the United States Navy, prepared via... by Sachin Gangupantula | Sep 1, 2022 | Annual Meeting & Awards
We asked CAHL Board members to reflect on the first in-person annual meeting since 2019. The CAHL Annual Meeting was… “Incredible … inspiring … impactful … heartwarming.” – Michael O’Connell, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Stanford Medicine Partners, CAHL...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Aug 31, 2022 | Annual Meeting & Awards
The evening progressed into awards and inspiration, following a joyful introduction by CAHL president Michael O’Connell, who captured the sentiment of many meeting outside of video calls for the first time: “People have feet! And they do have shoes! And some people... by Sachin Gangupantula | Aug 31, 2022 | Annual Meeting & Awards, Career Growth, Regent's Letter
By Abraham Cicchetti, MSHA, CHEP, Campus Director, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Philip Chuang, FACHE, Northern & Central California ACHE Regent, has had an unorthodox journey to leadership. The ACHE Regent for both CAHL and the Central California chapter has...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Aug 7, 2022 | Director Insights - Chapter President
We Are All Leaders at the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) Recently, I was talking to a member of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL), and she said that she was not a leader because she was just a project manager in her...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jul 10, 2022 | Articles
Andrew S. James RN, MS, MHA, FACHE Yevgeny Ostrovskiy MBA, MS-HCA An Excerpt A business strategy is a set of guiding principles that, when communicated and adopted within the organization, generate a desired pattern of decision-making. A strategy, therefore, relates...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jul 10, 2022 | Archived
The Mentor Program has two program offerings- Formal and Informal Program. As the Chair to the Mentor Program, I am excited to share that we had a successful 3- month Spring Formal Mentor Program. With a cohort of 28 mentors/mentees, ranging from early careerist to...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jul 10, 2022 | Articles, Policy
Over the last few pandemic years, the general public and healthcare leaders have realized the importance of Federal and State policy. I write to you with 15 years of healthcare experience, including clinical roles, operational leadership, organizational strategy, and...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jul 10, 2022 | Director Insights - Chapter President
Freedom. What does it mean to you? Our country’s founding is based on our freedom and inalienable rights, and we celebrated our Independence Day on Jul 4 for the last 246 years. We’ve also celebrated for the past two years Juneteenth 19th as a federal holiday to...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jun 14, 2022 | Regent's Letter
Regent’s Message – Spring 2022 It is my privilege to write to you as your new Regent; I took office at ACHE Congress in Chicago in March. I am excited to build off the excellent work that my predecessor, Baljeet Sangha, accomplished over the last...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jun 12, 2022 | Director Insights
Pride Month 2022 Enter any healthcare organization, and you will likely see symbols throughout the facility. Over time the use of symbols has increased significantly to assist patients, staff, and visitors with navigating our organizations. Additionally, symbols...
by Sachin Gangupantula | Jun 12, 2022 | Director Insights - Chapter President
Hello Everyone: As CAHL’s President, it’s important to me that our members feel welcome and are connected to the various opportunities and offerings provided by the California Association of Healthcare Leaders. Today, I want to encourage you to attend one of our...
by Sachin Gangupantula | May 6, 2022 | Director Insights - Chapter President
Giving Feedback Today’s commentary is focused on giving appropriate feedback. Giving Feedback An important part of any leader is how to give appropriate feedback. It should be provided through observable behavior, explaining the impact of the behavior, and the... by Sachin Gangupantula | Apr 25, 2022 | Director Insights - Chapter President
A Note from the Chapter President – March 2022 CAHL Leading the Way The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is “devoted to moving the ACHE mission of improving health forward in an ever-changing healthcare environment.” And the California...
