Within a rapidly changing healthcare environment, leaders are regularly challenged in a variety of situations. Join Nancy H. Agee, president/CEO, Carilion Clinic, and Wright L. Lassiter, III, president/CEO Henry Ford Health System, to learn how they find the inspiration and fortitude needed to make difficult and, in some cases, unpopular decisions for the betterment of their organization, workforce and community. They will share advice for using personal values to guide organizational outcomes, working with diverse leaders to find common ground, navigating the delicate balance between mission and operating margin, and building and encouraging a strong executive team.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine core leadership traits for navigating some of the toughest decisions and situations within the healthcare field.
• Develop strategies for successful shared decision-making to improve performance.

Presented By:

• Nancy Howell Agee, President/CEO, Carilion Clinic
• Wright L. Lassiter, III, President/CEO, Henry Ford Health System
• Moderator: Kadesha Thomas Smith, Founder/CEO, CareContent Inc.

This session was originally presented at the 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership.

Continuing Education Credit

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

This recording is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit.

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Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

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Continuing Nursing Education

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Continuing Pharmacy Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 

Continuing Social Work Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.

Continuing Education for Dietitians

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Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education

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