2024:
Interprofessional Voices from the Field
November 2024
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher interviewed Jill Whade, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPN, where she shared a personal experience in her career, including the background, actions taken, outcomes, and what she learned from the experience. She discussed what happened when the largest supplier of saline was impacted by a natural disaster, which triggered a shortage in valuable saline products.
Watch this valuable interview.
Interprofessional Voices from the Field
March 2024
In this session, healthcare administration, nursing, and social work professionals shared an experience, including the background, describe the actions taken, outcomes, and what they learned from the experience. To give an opportunity to connect with professional leaders in the field and learn from their experiences, a discussion was held to open dialogue and sharing.
Speakers
- John Urciuoli, FACHE, MBA, MSS - Healthcare Executive & Life Coach; Former Commander Public Health Command & Tuttle Army Health Clinic
- Cindy McDonald, MSN, RN, FACHE, CPPS, CPHQ - Vice President, Quality at FirstHealth of the Carolinas
- Misti Campbell, MSW, ACM-SW - Social Work Intern Program Supervisor, Novant Office of Health Equity & Community Health - Coastal Market
Moderators
- Dan Fisher, PHD, MHA - Assistant Professor, UNCW School of Health & Applied Human Sciences, MHA Program
- Lorie Sigmon, PHD, DNP, APRN, RN - Assistant Professor & Lead, DNP-Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration, UNCW School of Nursing
- Angie Vandenberg, MSW, LCSW, VSP - Lecturer & Field Education Coordinator, UNCW School of Social Work
2023:
Networking and Professional Development
October 2023
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Speakers:
- Timothy Brown, DHA, MBA - Vice President, Aperitisoft – rPM3 Solutions; Past-President Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group (Chapter of ACHE)
- Jennifer Bowen, MBA, CMPE - Co-President and CAO at Uptick Health South Carolina Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
- Angie Barr, MBA, CMPE - Clinical Assistant Professor, UNCW; Former Long-Term Care Executive
Interprofessional Voices from the Field
April 28 2023
In this session, healthcare administration, nursing, and social work professionals shared an experience, including the background, describe the actions taken, outcomes, and what they learned from the experience. To give an opportunity to connect with professional leaders in the field and learn from their experiences, a discussion was held to open dialogue and sharing.
Speakers
- Christopher Bridgeman, DHA(c), MPA, FACHE - Chief of Revenue, Facility Revenue Manager, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Donna Lake, PHD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN - Clinical Professor, East Carolina University School of Nursing; Colonel, USAF Retired
- Laura Pica Akerley, MSW, LCSW - Social Worker, MedNorth Health Center
Moderators
- Dan Fisher, PHD, MHA - Assistant Professor, UNCW School of Health & Applied Human Sciences, MHA Program
- Lorie Sigmon, PHD, DNP, APRN, RN - Assistant Professor & Lead, DNP-Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration, UNCW School of Nursing
- Angie Vandenberg, MSW, LCSW, VSP - Lecturer & Field Education Coordinator, UNCW School of Social Work
2022:
Healthcare Leadership Forum: Interprofessional Voices from the Field
November 2022
Healthcare administration, nursing, and social work professionals shared an experience, including the background, describe the actions taken, outcomes, and what they learned from the experience.
Speakers
- Megan Bolden – Social Work Coordinator for Community Engagement Department, Novant Health
- Lauren Kearns – Associate Vice President Operations, University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Sana Rockwell – Director, Strategic Transformation Management, Ascension Health
Moderators
- Dan Fisher, PhD, MHA – Assistant Professor, UNCW School of Health & Applied Human Sciences, MHA Program
- Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN, RN – Assistant Professor, DNP-Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration Lead, UNCW School of Nursing
- Angie Vandenberg, MSM, LCSW, VSP – Lecturer, Field Education Coordinator, UNCW School of Social Work
The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
October 2022
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Joann Spaleta, FACHE, Assistant Vice President Atrium Health, NC Regent ACHE
- Helaine Ledany Region 4 (includes NC) Director, ACHCA
- Matt Johnson CAO Wake Internal Med Consultants President, NC MGMA
- Elkin Pinamonti, CHAM Assistant Director Patient Access & Financial Counseling, Novant Membership Chair NC HFMA
The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
March 2022
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Nadirah Pippen, NCC, Director, UNCW Career Center
- Joann Spaleta, FACHE, Assistant Vice President Atrium Health, NC Regent ACHE
- Megan Wilkey, Administrative Fellow, Novant Health
- Dan Fisher, Assistant Professor, UNCW MHA Program
2021
The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
September 2021
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, and ACHCA. The panel discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry with insights on how affiliating with a professional organization can impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Evan Canfield – President, Sandhills Healthcare Executive Forum (NC ACHE Chapter)
- Amanda McKinney – President, NC MGMA Chapter
- Cameron Thomason – President, NC HFMA Chapter
- Helaine Ledany – Region 4 (includes NC) Director ACHCA
Networking and Identifying Job Search and Career Advancement Strategies
March 2021
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion addressing the value of networking and identifying key strategies in finding a job/advancing your career after graduating with an MHA. The discussion integrated personal experiences in the healthcare industry including guidance on applying for competitive, yet rewarding administrative fellowships that impact professional and personal growth.
Panelists:
- Nadirah Pippen, NCC – Director, UNCW Career Center
- Paige Comstock, MHA – Novant Health Administrative Fellow
- D’Anne Carpenter – Retired Director, Trinity Health Administrative Fellow Program
2020:
Networking and The Value of Membership in Professional Organizations
November 2020
In this session, Dr. Dan Fisher moderated a panel discussion assessing the value of membership in professional organizations.
Panelists:
- Jason Cox, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Southeastern Health and President of Sandhills Executive Forum (SHEF) [a local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)]
- Barb Biehner, Director of Operations for Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance
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