Healthcare Administrators of Tidewater

The Role of Data and Advanced Analytics in Transforming Healthcare
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join HCAT on March 17th 5:30-7:00 PM for this virtual Education event on Data & Advanced Analytics. TWO-PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
This program will focus on the role that data and advanced analytics play today and the potential role they will play in the future to impact operations, patient care, quality, safety, engagement & wellness, and healthcare costs. Attendees will learn the type of data and analytics that are in use today at health systems, lessons healthcare can learn from other industries, the challenges health systems face in integrating vast amounts of disparate data in real time and how to make the insights useful to the right people at the right time. The panel will also discuss how to optimize existing data and analytics initiatives at their organization.
Moderator: Niesha Townsend, Logistic Action Officer, US Military
Panelists:
Christopher Mangum, Director of Clinical Improvement & Analytics, Chidren’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
Peyton Fry, Founder & Owner of Glass Raven Consulting
Kimberly Tansey, Senior Data Analyst, Defense Health Agency
TWO PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
You must register through Eventbrite and ACHE to get access to the virtual event platform.

Volunteer event with Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00
Come help HCAT as we help beautify our community! Nature areas, such as the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation, are essential to the health and well-being of people living in our cities. It takes volunteers to help preserve them.
We are seeking at least ten volunteers to help Saturday, March 21st from 10am-1pm. You are welcome to stay longer at the site if you would like (they are open until 4pm and may have additional projects, if you have additional time to dedicate).
During the event, participants can expect to assist with projects on or along our nature trails. We ask that everyone bring a pair of work gloves and plenty of water. If needed, gloves and water will also be available upon arrival. Additionally, please ensure that all participants wear long sleeves and dress appropriately for the weather.
Register at our Eventbrite site!
**For fellows of ACHE or those applying for fellow, this can count as one of your volunteer activities!**

Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations: A Plan of Action
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00
Join HCAT for a virtual education event on Financial Sustainability, April 22nd from 5:30-7:00 PM. Earn 1.5 ACHE Virtual Education Credits!
2-PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED. You must register through ACHE to receive the event link. Registration closes on 4/19 at 11:59pm.
https://account.ache.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Reg_evt_key=4a1483c2-7ac8-4d41-974a-09db0987083e&WebCode=EvtRedirectorTL&site=ACHE
Issues surrounding financial sustainability for healthcare institutions are increasingly complex. In a time when the healthcare system has been challenged in many ways, it has become abundantly clear that having concrete strategies and a proactive financial sustainability plan in place is critical for hospitals and healthcare systems to stay afloat. The primary goal of this discussion is to provide an overview of the models of current successes and solutions with a focus on a realistic plan of action.

Earn 1.5 Virtual Interactive ACHE Education Credits!

Moderator: Lieutenant Kelson A. Mosier, Fiscal Officer, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Panelists:
Kathryn Abshire, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters
Megan Yeager, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Sentara Health

HCAT Signature Event 2026- Healthcare Market Trends & Healthcare Civility
2026-05-07 15:30 - 19:30 | The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464, United States
Join HCAT for our Signature Education Event on May 7th. Join us for networking, dinner, and two excellent panel discussions
Program Agenda:
3:30-4:00pm Registration and Networking Happy Hour
4:00-5:30pm Topic #1 Best Practices in Adapting to Local Regulations, Markets and Trends
5:30-6pm Dinner
6-7:30pm Topic #2 Developing an Environment of Civility and Respect In Healthcare Organizations: Resources to Empower Healthcare Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying, Incivility and Disrespect

Save The Date: Volunteer event in Newport News!
2026-07-18 08:30 - 12:30
Please save the date for a group volunteer event on Saturday, July 18th, from 8:30am – 12:30pm.
Location will be the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23430.
Stay after to join us for lunch!
The project we will be working will be assigned to us upon arrival; however, they typically include minor home repair or yard work.
Registration will be opened around 30 days prior to this event. When you see the “Save the date” removed from the title, registration is open!
