Coffee with the College

Get to know ACHE-WI Chapter President, Ken Carlson, FACHE, in this informative podcast on our chapter's goals for 2025. Ken also will provide insights from his leadership career, including his “why” for choosing a career in healthcare. Ken shares his path to recognizing the best fit for his personal and professional goals . . . … Continue reading Episode 41: What to Expect in 2025 – Our Chapter President's Perspective →

ACHE Congress 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place in Houston later this month! In this episode, our Podcast Committee Chair—and Houston-area native—Eric Ransom takes the mic to share what attendees can expect, along with insider tips to help you make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

In communities across the United States, health systems and governments often struggle to provide adequate mental health care for their populations. In Milwaukee, an inspiring new care model opened in 2022 thanks to over a decade of hard work, persistence, and willingness of health system competitors to join forces for the greater good of the … Continue reading Episode 39: Persistence and Planning Pay-off: The Mental Health Emergency Center Journey →

Chris Brabant and Aaron Kinney, two remarkable military leaders, share their unique journeys transitioning from military service to leadership roles in healthcare our ACHE Podcast for Veteran's Day. Drawing on their extensive military backgrounds, they review the powerful skills they carried forward into their civilian careers, such as discipline, relationship-building, active listening, trust and delegation, … Continue reading Episode 38: Bridging Careers – From Military Service to Healthcare Leadership →

In this episode of Coffee with the College, we chat with Eric Borgerding, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Listen as Eric shares WHA's advocacy priorities, along with ‘bonus content' on personal career reflections and potential healthcare policy impacts from the upcoming presidential election. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Have you ever wondered what role the Regent plays on our ACHE board? The latest Coffee with the College podcast has this answer and more! In this episode, Tom Shorter and Alexa Urrutia-Comas share stories from their experiences serving as Regent. Listening to and advocating for member needs is at the heart of both of … Continue reading Episode 36: Regents at the Ready: How ACHE-WI Regents Support Member Representation and Professional Growth →

As healthcare organizations face big challenges with the present workforce shortage, Everette Fernandes looks to the future with optimism. Everette is Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. He joins our host Janet Schulz in an inspiring discussion about how work study programs benefit both the … Continue reading Episode 35: Creating a Win-Win: Work Study Programs Support Healthcare Talent Pipeline →

In this episode, Carl Selvick, President and CEO of Black River Memorial Hospital, takes us through his personal leadership journey discussing the disparities in healthcare that led him to pursue a career in administration.  Carl's non-traditional pathway from pharmacist to the C-suite stems from his passion for improving the patient experience and navigating the current … Continue reading Episode 34: Member Spotlight – Carl Selvick, President and CEO, Black River Memorial Hospital →

Join us for a fascinating dive into the world of healthcare leadership with Cathy Jacobson, a veteran healthcare executive who's spent almost 40 years at the forefront of the industry. Cathy takes us on a personal journey through her career, sharing the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons she's gathered along the way. She … Continue reading Episode 33: Member Spotlight – Cathy Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert Health →

Are you someone with a clinical background thinking about leadership? In this podcast, we explore one physician's pathway into leadership, and the supportive elements he experienced along the way.  Paul Horvath, MD, FACEP, physician leader and site chair of Mayo Health System, Red Cedar, shares how joining ACHE helped him build collaborative leadership skills and … Continue reading Episode 32: Member Spotlight – Dr. Paul Horvath, MD, FACEP, Mayo Health System, Red Cedar →

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Nicole Eull, Health Psychologist, for a second episode.  In this podcast, we dive deep into cultivating a culture of wellbeing and wellness. Explore the “rules of engagement” and discover mindful acts of emotional intelligence, including being curious, assuming good intent, and avoiding hasty judgments. We'll share advice on … Continue reading Episode 31: Dr. Nicole Eull – part 2 – Think Fast, Work Well →

Join us for a conversation with Chris Hasse, Chief Administrative Office of Mayo Clinic Health System, as he shares his career journey. In this podcast, Chris discusses the topic of work-life integration and how he approaches his career as a calling. He also dives into obtaining and maintaining the FACHE credential, and the importance of … Continue reading Episode 30: Member spotlight – Chris Hasse, CAO, Mayo Clinic Health System →

Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing the environment of healthcare and becoming one of the fastest evolving topics in the news today.  During this podcast our guest Ylan Kazi – Chief Data Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota – shares insights into the world of AI and its applications in healthcare.  Ethical considerations, … Continue reading Episode 29: Artificial Intelligence →

The needs of today's workforce are more varied than ever before.  With options for remote, hybrid and on-site work; flexible schedules, and more . . . matching a company's workforce strategy to employee needs is a crucial leadership skill. Our guest, Andrew Limouris – President and CEO of Medix – unpacks strategies to positively impact … Continue reading Episode 28: Retaining Talent – What Got You Here Won't Get You to The Future →

Project Management Gone Awry is the focus of this podcast with Scott Leavell, Managing Partner of Healthcare Program Advisors.  The podcast explores which challenges in project management are more manageable to bounce back from, and the reasons projects get derailed in the first place.  Project derailment can occur from delays, exceeding budgets, unmet client/user expectations, … Continue reading Episode 27: Project Management Gone Awry →

Let's move from “quiet quitting” to “showing up loudly and boldly” at work. A discipline of contemplative practice provides self-awareness and can center you in your work.  A dedication to contemplative practice ensures that you remain present, insightful, and concentrated on your purpose and your people. In this conversation with Nicole Eull, PsyD, we will explore the reasons reconnecting … Continue reading Episode 26 : From Quiet Quitting to Showing Up Loudly: Cultivating the Practice of Connecting to Your Purpose →

This is the second of two podcasts with Ian Morrison, an internationally known author, consultant, and futurist who specializes in long-term forecasting and planning with a particular emphasis on health care and the changing business environment. Today's discussion focuses on workforce issues and opportunities. Some topics include the challenges of EHRs in clinician workflows and … Continue reading Episode 25: Futurist – Ian Morrison – Part 2 →

Today's episode is the first of two with Ian Morrison.  Ian is an internationally known author, consultant, and futurist who specializes in long-term forecasting and planning with a particular emphasis on health care and the changing business environment.  In this first episode, Ian discusses the potential future of employer activism as an avenue to push … Continue reading Episode 24: Futurist – Ian Morrison – Part 1 →

During this month's podcast, we're departing from our usual discussions of healthcare leadership and industry issues to talk about a topic that impacts healthcare personnel. The experience of being a working parent. This topic matters to healthcare because workforce availability, employee focus and staff wellbeing are all impacted by whether we feel our children are … Continue reading Episode 23: Working Parents: Michelle Yu →

Bill Santulli, president of the Midwest Region of Advocate Health, is our quarterly spotlight guest.  In this podcast, Bill provides thoughtful insights into the internal values compass that guides his leadership approach.  He also shares perspectives on what the FACHE credential has meant to his career, and points listeners to the wealth of info related … Continue reading Episode 22: Quarterly Spotlight: Bill Santulli →