ACHE – SETC 2009 President/Chair Edgar L. Tucker Jr., FACHE

It is my distinct privilege to serve as your President and Chair for this year. My predecessor, Craig Cordola, has set the bar high during his successful tenure.  However, with the exceptional talent we have among our members I believe together we can realize an outstanding year of accomplishments and make a difference in the value we provide our members. Read More.

Another Chapter Year Comes to a Close!

Letter from the President 2008 has been a spectacular year for the ACHE – SouthEastTexasChapter. Looking back, as your outgoing President/Chair, I have been truly blessed with the opportunity to work with so many talented Chapter members that have made major efforts to ensure positive results. Read entire letter.

2008 Chapter Member Needs Survey Results

The results for the 2008 Chapter Member Needs Survey conducted by ACHE National are available for your review. Click here to view.

ACHE-SETC Sponsors "Hospital - Medical Staff Relations: Aligning Interests"

For the second straight year ACHE - SouthEastTexasChapter is sponsoring The University of Texas School of Public Health's The George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management,  "Bridging the Divide" This year's discussion is: "Hospital - Medical Staff Relations: Aligning Interests" Tuesday, February 17th, 11am - 1pm. The panelists are: Marc Boom, M.D.(Executive Vice President, The Methodist Hospital), David Pate, M.D.(CEO, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital), and Juanita Romans (CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center)  To request an invitation, please contact Shannon Larson at shannon.m.larson@uth.tmc.edu   (Download flyer)

HSC-School of Rural Public Health receives federal funding for new Center for Health Organization Transformation

Transformational change in health organizations can focus on issues related to implementation of information technology, quality and safety management, chronic disease management, clinical change initiatives and other evidence-based management approaches (such as Six Sigma and Toyota Lean Production Methods). Read More.

Fall 2008 Regent Newsletter

In this issue:  - Fourth Quarter Educational Session and Category I Offering - 9th Annual ACHE – SETC Golf Tournament – A Success!  - 2009 ACHE Congress Scholarship - Higher Education Network – Visits to Texas A&M and University of Houston – Clear Lake - Panel Discussion at the University of Texas School or Public Health Co-Sponsored by Chapter Click here to read the entire Regent Newsletter

Our Sponsors

The SouthEast Texas Chapter has established a sponsorship program through which organizations and individuals have an opportunity to become involved in the chapter's events and activities through an annual financial contribution. Click here to find out how your organization can become a sponsor and become involved with the largest ACHE local chapter in the country.

Important Dates to Remember:

Thursday, February 12, 2009

ACHE - SETC First Quarter Educational Session:         "Business Community's Perspective on Health Care"

Panel Discussion moderated by Dan Wolterman, President/CEO, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System  

The Houstonian Hotel
Grand Ballroom (Main Floor)
111 N. Post Oak Lane             Houston, TX 77024

Onsite registration and flyer will be available by January 12th

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

ACHE Sponsors the UTSPH The George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management panel discussion  "Hospital - Medical Staff Relations: Aligning Interests" Featuring Marc Boom, M.D.(Executive Vice President, The Methodist Hospital), David Pate, M.D.(CEO, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital), and Juanita Romans (CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center) Download flyer.