MCACHE Annual Meeting: Thriving in Healthcare: Building Resilience to Lead Change in a Complex Environment
2025-11-06 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Gem Theater, 333 Madison St, MI, 48226, United States
MCACHE Annual Meeting: Thriving in Healthcare: Building Resilience to Lead Change in a Complex Environment
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 8:30pm (EST)
Location: Gem Theatre
333 Madison St
Detroit, MI 48226
Agenda:

5:00–6:00 PM | Cocktail Hour & Networking
6:00–7:00 PM | Dinner & Chapter Business Meeting
7:00–8:30 PM | Panel Presentation

Healthcare today is defined by relentless change—technological disruption, workforce shortages, financial pressures and shifting patient needs. Leaders, clinicians and staff are asked to adapt constantly while maintaining high standards of care. This program will explore resilience as a core leadership competency and organizational capacity that enables healthcare systems to not only withstand disruption but also drive sustainable transformation.
Through discussion and real-world examples, participants will examine the predictors of successful change and the role resilience plays in aligning leaders, staff, and patients around shared goals. Panelists will highlight what resilience looks like in practice, how its absence can undermine outcomes and what strategies healthcare leaders can deploy to engage stakeholders, overcome resistance, and sustain momentum.
There are limited tickets available for this event. Register today to reserve your spot! See you there!
Keynote and Moderator:

Caesar Gonzales II, MD – Chief Clinical Officer – Trinity Health

Panelists:

Lamont M. Yoder – President – Corewell Health East Region – Corewell Health

Eric Doeh – Michigan CEO & Plan President – Humana

Julie Kristin Ishak RN, MSN, NP-C, CENP – Chief Nursing Officer – U of M Health

*This program is awarded 1.5 hour of ACHE IN-Person Education credits.
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING EVENT SPONSORS

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MCACHE with UDM: Pivoting from Bedside to the Board Table
2025-10-15 17:00 - 20:00 | University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI, 48221, United States
In-Person Panel Discussion: Pivoting from Bedside to the Board Table
Date: October 15, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (EST)
Location: University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
Agenda:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Tour of UDM STAR center simulation lab & networking with hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Panelist Discussion
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Time for attendees to ask remaining questions
This educational program explores the journey of healthcare professionals as they pivot from clinical practice to leadership roles at the administrative and executive level. The transition from bedside to board table requires not only a new skillset, but also a mindset shift—balancing clinical expertise with business acumen, strategic thinking, and organizational leadership.
Participants will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of this career path, including how to navigate the evolving dynamics of healthcare systems, payer-provider integration, and the growing influence of non-traditional market players. The program will also highlight the importance of organizational alignment, effective change management, and building sustainable care models in today’s value-based environment.
Whether you are a recent graduate considering leadership opportunities, a mid-careerist looking to broaden your impact, or an experienced executive mentoring the next generation, this event will offer practical strategies, lessons learned, and inspiration for successfully making the pivot from clinical care to healthcare leadership.
Moderator:

Michael Mannina – Clinical Manager – Henry Ford Hospital

Panelists:

Jessica Richards – Chief Quality Officers – VA Hospital Detroit

Nathan Baar – Founder & CEO – H+B

Dr. Katherine Flannery – Associate Chief Medical Officer – Henry Ford Hospital
*This program is awarded 1.5 hour of ACHE IN-Person Education credits.
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2025 MedHealth Summit
2025-04-23 08:30 - 17:00 | Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center (I2C), 461 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Since 2017, the MedHealth Summit has transformed the way healthcare innovation is discovered, sourced, and delivered in Michigan and Ontario. Join us on April 23, 2025, for a day overflowing with thought-provoking speakers and curated matchmaking.
The summit provides opportunities to engage in dynamic conversations, exchange ideas, and contribute to an energetic community dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes in Michigan and Ontario. Whether you represent a health system, medical innovation company, healthcare organization, economic development organization, entrepreneurial support organization, or investment firm, this summit will have something for you.
MCACHE is authorized to award 3.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits. Participants should list their attendance when they apply to the Amer. College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
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All items subject to change

Time
Agenda Item

8:30-9:15 AM
Registration, Light Breakfast, and Networking

9:15-9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Katrina Turnbow-Marion, Emcee

9:30-10:30 AM
Featured Speaker
Catherine Susko, Henry Ford Health

10:30–11:40 AM
Healthcare at the Crossroads: Policy, Ethics, and the Impact of Politics
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of policy, ethics, and politics plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare innovation. This panel will delve into the strategies for navigating the complexities of healthcare in times of instability. Join us for a deep dive into the strategies needed to adapt to these shifting dynamics, from understanding changing political priorities to securing and managing funding under new leadership. Experts will offer insights to ensure that quality healthcare not only survives but thrives—no matter what the future holds.
Moderator: Gene Parunak, in2being
Panelists:
David Althoen, Henry Ford Health
Bernard J. Costello, Wayne State University
Phillip Levy, Wayne State University
Misha Stallworth West, MSW, Ralph C Wilson Jr. Foundation

11:40 AM -1:00 PM
Lunch/Interactive Session: Care on the Move
Step outside for a hands-on experience with the very technologies discussed. A fleet of mobile health units will be parked outside for tours, giving you the chance to see first-hand how these mobile healthcare solutions are designed to meet Detroiters where they are, delivering care directly to neighborhoods.
Participating Organizations:

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
Eye Care for Detroit
Wayne Health Mobile Unit

1:10-2:10 PM
I Raised Over One Million Dollars for My Idea: Ask Me Anything
Fundraising for a health tech startup is no easy feat, but some founders have cracked the code and raised over one million dollars to bring their ideas to life. This panel will dive into the stories behind their success and strategies that helped them secure investment in a competitive industry. From navigating investor meetings to managing growth, these founders will tell all. This session will feature a live Q&A where the audience members can ask questions directly through their mobile devices and upvote the questions they want answered.
Moderator: Niles Heron, TechTown Detroit
Panelists:
Crystal Brown, CircNova
Javier Evelyn, Alerje
Lisa McLaughlin, brain health social entrepreneur

2:10-3:00 PM
Dr. Unconventional: Exploring Tech’s Potential and Continued Barriers in Community Health

All industries are impacted by technology, but we still have issues that slow the growth and success of technology in transforming community health. We can’t keep having the same conversations with people who agree with us. Community health challenges need fresh ideas, and technology’s potential remains untapped and potentially unconnected if we’re only talking to each other. This panel breaks us out of our own echo chamber by inviting leaders across disciplines—climate advocates, chemists, healthcare informatics, and physicians—to ask the bold questions no one else is asking; why isn’t tech solving these problems yet? Why do the barriers continue to exist? And what would it take for technology to truly transform community health?
Moderator: Phillip Levy, Wayne State University

Panelists:

Paul Thomas, Plum Health
Alecia Gabriel, The Lab Drawer
Margarita Hernandez, Chingona Consulting
Phillip Olla, University of Detroit Mercy

3:00-3:15 PM
Closing Remarks

3:15-5:00 PM
Open Networking

3:30-5:00 PM
Speed Matchmaking (accepted companies only)

Healthcare Workforce Challenges and State of the Industry (with Inforum)
2025-04-03 07:30 - 09:30 | Henry Ford Health Headquarters – One Ford Place (Gilmour Room), 6141 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Interested in the topic of healthcare workforce challenges and the current state of the Industry? Join MCACHE (in conjunction with Inforum) for a panel of senior-level managers as they discuss related topics which include:
*Best practices in staff retention
*Student recruiting strategies for higher education institutions
*Ways nursing education is moving forward
*How to retain providers in an ambulatory staffing model
*And more!
Get your questions answered and network with industry peers.
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Agenda:
7:30-8:00am Registration, Networking, Food and Drink
8:00am-9:15am Panel
9:15am-9:30am Q & A
Moderator:

Keyantee Davis Bio, Chief Human Resources Officer
Keyantee’ Davis serves as Chief Human Resource Officer for Trinity Health Michigan. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for more than 22,000 colleagues across nine hospitals. As a recognized leader in the areas of Human Resource Strategy, Labor Relations, and Colleague Safety she’s collaborated with leadership executives across government, higher education, and the healthcare industry. Throughout her career she’s focused on building a high performing, high accountability leadership culture in human resources operations. She has been recognized by Crain’s Notable Excellence in HR and HRO Front of the Line Award for her work around employee experience. She has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and holds professional certifications from both HRCI and SHRM. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and a MBA in Michigan from Walsh.

Panelists:
Christie Taylor Bio, Senior Director, Employer Engagement, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Christi works as senior director of employer engagement with the Detroit Regional Chamber’s TalentEd team. In this role, she leads collaborative efforts between Chamber departments and initiatives focused on developing career pathways, leading to a robust talent pipeline. She also serves as the primary liaison between the Education & Talent team and corporate partners, fostering relationships with companies interested in adopting national best practices in providing employee tuition assistance, internships and work-based learning, and creating an equitable learning culture. She leads the Chamber’s efforts to develop collaborative regional employer-led sector partnerships, including a health care talent collaborative focused on K-12 pathways, incumbent worker progression, and microcredentials, and a mobility sector strategy focused on community college pathways.
She received her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and her Master’s in English Literature from Michigan State University.
Ahmed Radwan Bio, PhD, DPT, CPE, MBA, Dean of the College of Health Professions, and professor at University of Detroit Mercy
Dr. Radwan has more than a quarter-century of teaching experience, with a focus on evidence-based practice, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and movement science. A physical therapist (PT) and a certified professional ergonomist (CPE), Dr. Radwan is the founder and director of the Center for Ergonomic Analysis and Research (CEAR). He earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Cairo University in Egypt and an MBA and doctor of physical therapy degree from Utica University. His research interests include ergonomics and motion analysis, and he has more than 100 publications and national and international presentations in his field. He taught in higher education for 26 years before coming to Detroit Mercy – 13 years at Cairo University and 13 years at Utica University – and he enjoys serving as a consultant for certain medical cases.
Adrienne began her healthcare career in social work, clinical case management, and utilization review within a clinical setting. She has served as an Incident Commander at a health system, successfully navigating a ransomware event that resulted in several weeks of downtime. Most recently, she held the position of Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at a healthcare organization that underwent a Corporate Integrity Agreement monitored by the Office of Inspector General, as well as several Office for Civil Rights Security Rule investigations. Currently, she serves in an advisory leadership role, focusing on Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
Kate Anderson Bio, VP Operations, Henry Ford
Kathryn (Kate) Anderson is Vice President, Specialty Practices for Henry Ford Health (Legacy Ascension Medical Group) Metro East Region, Metro West Region and Henry Ford Genesys Hospital physician networks. Kate co-leads specialty care with Sherri Graf, DO, including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurosciences, surgery, obstetrics and ENT. Kate is a highly accomplished, versatile and driven healthcare executive with experience in recruitment, onboarding, project management, contract management and negotiations, strategy, and business development.
Kate joined AMG in 2018 and served as Director of Business Development for AMG Michigan in southeast Michigan and was instrumental in helping develop the ambulatory vaccination clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to joining Ascension, Kate served in a number of leadership roles with Beaumont Health (now Corewell Health), including Manager of the Physician Liaison Program and Director of Physician Recruitment, Onboarding & Business Development. Kate earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. She also holds a Master of Science in Management from Walsh College. When she isn’t working, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids, supporting them in their activities, traveling, and playing golf and tennis.
MCACHE is authorized to award 1.5 hours of In-Person Education Credits. Participants should list their attendance when they apply to the Amer. College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
