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Tune in to our recent panel discussion with healthcare industry experts to learn innovative strategies for continuing your DEI efforts and creating measurable, sustainable progress. Discover resources you can use today to continue accelerating DEI within your organization and community, even as the topic of diversity becomes more politicized.??? ? Together, we can propel the healthcare industry forward toward a better, more inclusive future for all.? ? To access the virtual panel discussion, tap the picture below or visit - https://lnkd.in/eRqdr5AZ The Panel: ? Nkem Chukwumerije, MD, MPH, FACP,?President & Executive Medical Director, Southeast Permanente Medical Group and?National Physician?Lead for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Permanente Medical Groups ??Delvecchio Finley FACHE,?President, Atrium Health Navicent ??Lisa Maria Mallory, PhD (she/her/hers),?Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Health Services Executives ? Adrianna Nava PhD, RN,?President, National Association of Hispanic Nurses,?Research Scientist, National Committee for Quality Assurance ? Marcos Pesquera R.PH, MPH,?President & Chair, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, and System VP, Community Health – Chief Diversity Officer, CHRISTUS Health ? Moderator: Deanna Banks, Principal, Furst Group and NuBrick Partners Hosted by Furst Group and NuBrick Partners #DEI #diversityandinclusion #healthcareleaders

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Furst Group is thrilled to announce that Tim Miller, MBA, has been appointed as the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at Houston Methodist. It was a privilege to partner with the organization to recruit this incredible leader. Houston Methodist is a 2,500-bed, eight-hospital system serving communities across the greater Houston area. Tim is an accomplished healthcare executive who brings a wealth of experience as a supply chain executive, with a demonstrated track record of exceeding operational goals, streamlining efficiency, and driving improvements through strategic supply chain initiatives. Under the guidance of President and CEO Marc Boom, MD, Houston Methodist was ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and an Honor Roll hospital by U.S. News & World Report for eight years in a row. Dr. Boom's recent election as Chair-elect Designate of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and being the current holder of the Ella Fondren and Josie Roberts Presidential Distinguished Centennial Chair,?underscores the organization’s influence and mission of providing the best value, innovation, and care to the communities it serves and beyond. Known as one of the nation’s leading health systems, Houston Methodist is recognized for its dedication to high-quality, innovation, cost-effective healthcare, and its spiritual environment of caring. With a shared mission of clinical excellence and innovation, Tim Miller and the team at Houston Methodist are poised to continue to shape the organization’s legacy and impact on healthcare. Congratulations, Houston Methodist and Tim Miller! For more on this success story and others like it, visit?the link in the comments below. #executiverecruitment #healthcareleadership

?? Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar! ?? Did you miss the standout session from NCHL’s 2024 Organizational and Leadership Excellence Conference? Here's your chance to catch up! ?? Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 ? Time: 11:00 AM CT ?? Where: Online via Zoom This complimentary webinar, hosted by NCHL in collaboration with Furst Group & NuBrick Partners, dives into actionable leadership strategies to elevate team impact. Learn how courage and clarity can shape exceptional leadership. ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gmysz5Va #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #NCHL

Check out this inspiring acceptance speech from honoree, Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO, just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In it, Anika delivered a powerful message, saying, “I’m a technology leader, a business leader … and I pride myself in purposely building inclusive teams. That’s not altruistic. It’s good business.” About Diversity Leaders honoree, Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Ardent Health: Gardenhire’s work at Ardent helps position her as a leader who provides mentorship opportunities and acts an example for others to build diversity within their departments. A registered nurse and former bedside caregiver, she is responsible for developing Ardent’s digital strategy to foster operational growth. In addition, she oversees the Brentwood, Tennessee-based organization’s information technology infrastructure, systems and data strategy and teamed with regional leaders to roll out digital initiatives. She has been vocal about the need to address bias in technology and improve diversity in governance, among other issues. Thank you, Anika, for your phenomenal leadership! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners have proudly sponsored Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders and Women Leaders Awards programs for more than 14 years. These programs aim to shine a necessary light on healthcare executives like Anika creating lasting change and access across the healthcare industry and communities served. You can learn more about the honorees and awards event in the comments below.

We had such a great time connecting at the Organizational & Leadership Excellence Conference this week in Chicago! Thank you to the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) for hosting this impactful event and for fostering connections among healthcare leaders who are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. It was an honor to sponsor and participate in this conference and the Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Awards events.? A highlight for us was our immersive session, "Harnessing Courage to Elevate Your Team’s Leadership Impact," led by NuBrick Partners Managing Partner, Joe Mazzenga, and Furst Group Vice President, Jessica Homann. Together, they provided invaluable strategies to foster and empower high-performing teams. Congratulations to this year’s honorees of the Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Awards: ?? Cathy Jacobson,?former CEO, Froedtert Health, and recipient of the Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award ?? Heitham Hassoun, MD,?Chief Executive, Cedars-Sinai International, and recipient of the International Healthcare Leadership Award Your dedication to advancing healthcare leadership is inspirational. Until next time, Chicago! You can learn more about the conference and honorees by visiting the link in the comments below. #HealthcareLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #NCHL2024 ?

Furst Group is pleased to announce that Julia Crist has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at Genevive. It was a privilege to partner with the organization to recruit this visionary leader. Genevive, an innovative geriatric medical practice and care management organization, serves more than 8,000 patients throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota area. Julia brings a wealth of experience as a healthcare executive and strategist, having led transformative change in home-based programs at Allina Health. Her expertise in navigating complex payment models, value-based care, and leading change will be instrumental in furthering Genevive's mission of providing expert, compassionate care to the communities served. Genevive is recognized as the largest facility-based geriatric medical practice in Minnesota. Under Julia's leadership, Genevive is poised to continue to enhance its model of value-based care, ensuring aging individuals receive compassionate and personalized support. Congratulations, Genevive and Julia! For more success stories in healthcare executive recruitment, visit the link in the comments below. #executiverecruitment #healthcareleadership

Great News! Come join me for an interactive session at the 2024 Organizational & Leadership Excellence Conference with colleague and Furst Group vice president Jessica Homann. We're leading a workshop on something I'm super passionate about—courageous leadership. Together, we'll explore how to: - Understand essential leadership attributes at a high level - Identify blind spots that can sabotage our leadership - Foster and empower high-performing teams And we’ll be sharing practical tools and strategies you can use right away. Workshop: "Harnessing Courage to Elevate Your Team’s Leadership Impact” Time: 8:30 am CT / Date: November 19, 2024 Furst Group and NuBrick Partners proudly sponsor the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Organizational & Leadership Excellence Conference and Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Awards events as they empower, ignite, and recognize excellence in healthcare leadership, bolstering innovation for tomorrow. Can’t wait to join you in Chicago! Find the conference agenda at the link in the comments below.

Exciting News! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners are teaming up to bring you valuable leadership insights at the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Conference, this Tuesday in Chicago!? Join NuBrick's Managing Partner, Joe Mazzenga, and our Vice President, Jessica Homann, for a leadership development workshop aimed at providing you tools to enhance your leadership and build high-performing teams. In this immersive session, we will share practical strategies to help you: ? Understand essential leadership attributes? ? Identify and overcome leadership blind spots? ? Foster and empower high-performing teams When: 8:30 am CT Date: November 19, 2024 Furst Group and NuBrick Partners proudly sponsor the NCHL Organizational & Leadership Excellence Conference and the Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Awards events as they serve to empower, ignite, and celebrate excellence in healthcare leadership, generating innovation for tomorrow. We hope to see you in a couple of days! You can find the link to conference agenda in the comments below. #healthcareleadership #courageousleadership #leadershipdevelopment

Check out this impactful message from Cindy Blanco Ochoa, Co-founder and CEO of MiSalud Health, shared weeks ago at the Health Equity Conference and Diversity Leaders Awards panel discussion, "Technology's Role in Health Equity." This esteemed panel of Diversity Leaders in Healthcare honorees came together to address the question, "How are tech companies working with health systems and payers to make healthcare more equitable for all?" Cindy's powerful statement, "Healthcare moves at the speed of trust," highlights a critical truth in our industry and why trust in healthcare leadership is paramount to address the digital divide that exists and ensure the long-term viability of telehealth. We were reminded that trust: - Builds stronger patient relationships - Empowers individual, active participation - Increases technology adoption - Reduces health disparities The honorees echoed that building trust within underserved communities is essential and crucial for addressing systemic barriers and improving healthcare outcomes. This message serve as an activator, reminding us to prioritize transparency, open communication, and empathy to foster trust in leadership and drive meaningful change in the?healthcare of today and beyond. The panelists (from left to right): Brock E.W. Turner, Digital Health Reporter, Modern Healthcare; Cindy Blanco, Chief Executive Officer, MiSalud Health; Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Ardent Health; Kelli Tice, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs & Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell #healthequity #healthcareleadership