ACHE of Georgia Upcoming In-Person Events:

• March 19, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM -- Lunch and Learn in Augusta, "Navigating Key Legislative Issues Impacting Healthcare,” 1.5 hours of In-Person Education credit
• March 26, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM — ACHE of Georgia Undercover — Networking Night Across Georgia with events in Atlanta, Athens, and Augusta.
• April 16, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — Lunch and learn at Maggiano’s in Buckhead, “Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions.” Approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit.

See Below for Information on Other Upcoming Events

Tomorrow!

March 19 ACHE of Georgia Augusta Local Area Programs Council Lunch and Learn:

“Navigating Key Legislative Issues Impacting Healthcare”

March 19, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at

Golden Harvest Food Bank Main Campus, 
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Approved for 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit!

Registration Cutoff Is 6:00 PM Today

Event Details:

March 19, 2026, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Location:

Golden Harvest Food Bank Main Campus

3310 Commerce Drive

Augusta, GA 30909

Agenda:

• 11:00 AM: Check-in, networking, box lunch
• 11:30 AM to 1:0 PM: Education program and lunch
• 1:00 pm: Conclude

CEUs:

1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit

COST:

• ACHE Members and Students: $25
• Non-Members: $35

NOTE – Registration Deadline is Wednesda7, March 18.

No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute.

If you have questions, contact Bruce Lloyd at 404-444-8136 or send an email.

Join Us for

ACHE of Georgia Undercover:

Networking Night Across Georgia

March 26, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Three Locations at Once:

• Atlanta -- New Realm Brewing
• Athens -- Creature Comforts Brewery
• Augusta -- 5th and Fire

No Fee to Attend But Registration Required for Headcounts

Registration Now Open!

April 16 In-Person Lunch and Learn at Maggiano's in Buckhead

"Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions”

April 16, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM ET

1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit

See Below for Information on Other Upcoming Events

Our April 16 lunch and learn will be held at Maggiano's in Buckhead.

About the Program

No industry has experienced more change and upheaval in recent years than healthcare. Hospitals have been caught up in a sweeping trend of consolidation, and there has been much debate over whether consolidation in the healthcare sector will help or hurt patients, with many arguing that fewer hospitals will lead to higher prices and inferior care. Others argue the exact opposite.

The forces driving change are varied, as are the approaches hospitals are taking to adapt. One of the clearest consequences of change is the recent surge in merger and acquisition activity. As leaders in the healthcare industry, executives must be prepared to lead their organizations, employees, and communities through this transition.

In this session, panelists will share insights and experiences on mergers and acquisitions, including the legal, operational, and tactical aspects of a merger.

Moderator:

Philip Atoyebi, MD, 
MBA, MPH, FACHE,

Corporate Director, 
Quality Strategy & Operations,

Emory Healthcare

Panelists:

Jay Dennard, FACHE, FHFMA, CPXP,

President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs,

GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System

Heather Dexter, MSHA, MBA,

President, Hospital Division,

Emory Healthcare

Kirsten Woodrum McDermott,

Healthcare Regulatory and Transactional Partner,

McGuireWoods LLC

Event Details:

April 16, 2025, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Eastern Time

Location:

Maggiano’s Atlanta-Buckhead

3368 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 816-9650

Agenda:

11:30 am: Check-in, networking, lunch

Noon to 1:30 pm: Education program and lunch

1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Networking

2:00 pm: Conclude

CEUs:

1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit

IMPORTANT: ACHE has changed its policy regarding sign-in sheets. We will no longer use sign-in sheets for credit reporting. We will have a QR code at the event that you will use to sign in for credit using ACHE’s form. You will need to complete the form before the educational session ends at 1:30 PM. Please be prepared to scan the QR code with your phone at the event.

COST:

ACHE Member: $55

Non-Member: $75

Student ACHE Member: $20

Student Non-Member: $30

$10 Late Fee added after April 13

NOTE – Early Registration Deadline Monday, April 13

No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute.

If you have questions, contact Bruce Lloyd at 404-444-8136 or send an email.

Upcoming Events:


• March 19, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM  – ACHE of Georgia Augusta LPC lunch and learn, “Navigating Key Legislative Issues Impacting Healthcare.” Approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. Learn More or Register Now
• March 20, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CDT (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET) -- "Whole Health Leadership: Aligning Strategy, Innovation, and Performance," ACHE of Alabama virtual interactive event, 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. Learn More or Register
• March 23-26 – ACHE of Georgia Week, daily webinars at noon to learn about chapter activities and how to get involved. More details to be announced.
• March 26, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM — ACHE of Georgia Undercover — Networking Night Across Georgia with events in Atlanta, Athens, and Augusta. There’s no fee to attend, but registration is requested for headcounts. Learn More and Register.
• April 16, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — ACHE of Georgia lunch and learn at Maggiano’s in Buckhead, “Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions.” Approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. Learn More or Register Now
• New Date! April 18, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Georgia Healthcare Field Day is a first-of-its-kind collaboration uniting the GA Chapters of HIMSS, ACHE, NALHE, NAHSE, and HFMA for a dynamic day of movement, mission, and meaningful connection. Learn More and Register
• April 29-30 — ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast: “Shaping What’s Next – Leading Change with Courage and Clarity.” All events—education and networking—at our headquarters hotel in downtown Savannah. 5.5 total credit hours. Learn More or Register Now

Visit www.acheofgeorgia.org/events for more information on upcoming ACHE of Georgia events.

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