2026 ACHE of Northern New England annual meeting

Date

• November 12-13, 2026

Type:

• In Person

Location:

• Double Tree, Burlington, VT

Credits:

• 9 in-person credits

Description

This is a two-day event. There will be a reception and awards dinner on Thursday evening at the Double Tree.

Thursday, Nov 12: 6 in-person credits – Applying Design Thinking to Healthcare’s Most Pressing Challenges

Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented challenges due to changing business models, adjusting reimbursement strategies and the need to accept more risk. These pressures are not likely to dissipate anytime soon, so effective leaders need to equip themselves with an expanded set of skills—and a new mindset—to stay ahead of the changes. This dynamic and timely seminar will tackle some of the most pressing challenges healthcare leaders face today and equip you with the tools you need to be successful during times of uncertainty. The presenters will use contemporary case studies, designed especially for this course, as the backbone for learning. You will then apply a design-thinking toolkit to assess current leadership and healthcare industry challenges and brainstorm plausible solutions. You will finish the course with several problem-solving approaches for today’s top issues and future business challenges.

Seminar Objectives:

• Develop new skills for analyzing current business model challenges and crafting plausible future alternatives.
• Review trends and leading practices related to solving today’s top industry challenges and analyze their potential impact on your organization.
• Gain experience using a design-thinking-based, problem-solving toolkit that can be applied to many challenges beyond this course.

Friday, Nov 13th: 3 in-person credits

Panel 1: Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders (1.5 ACHE In-Person Credits)

• Steven Ahnen, President, New Hampshire Hospital Association
• Michael Del Trecco, President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
• Jeffrey Austin, President, Maine Hospital Association
• Moderator: Peter J. Wright, FACHE

Panel 2: Proactively Managing Your Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader (1.5 ACHE In-Person Credits)

• Carolyn Isabelle, System Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Career Development at Dartmouth Health
• Nancy Logel, Vice President, Executive Search, Kirby Bates Associates
• Moderator: Anne Tyrol, CNO, Cheshire Medical Center and NH Regent