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Tune in to our recent panel discussion with healthcare industry experts to learn innovative strategies for continuing your DEI efforts and creating measurable, sustainable progress. Discover resources you can use today to continue accelerating DEI within your organization and community, even as the topic of diversity becomes more politicized.      Together, we can propel the healthcare industry forward toward a better, more inclusive future for all.    To access the virtual panel discussion, tap the picture below or visit - https://lnkd.in/eRqdr5AZ The Panel: • Nkem Chukwumerije, MD, MPH, FACP, President & Executive Medical Director, Southeast Permanente Medical Group and National Physician Lead for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Permanente Medical Groups • Delvecchio Finley FACHE, President, Atrium Health Navicent • Lisa Maria Mallory, PhD (she/her/hers), Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Health Services Executives • Adrianna Nava PhD, RN, President, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Research Scientist, National Committee for Quality Assurance • Marcos Pesquera R.PH, MPH, President & Chair, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, and System VP, Community Health – Chief Diversity Officer, CHRISTUS Health • Moderator: Deanna Banks, Principal, Furst Group and NuBrick Partners Hosted by Furst Group and NuBrick Partners #DEI #diversityandinclusion #healthcareleaders

Check out this powerful acceptance speech from honoree Deneen Richmond, Chief Quality, Equity, and Population Officer at Luminis Health, shared just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In her inspiring remarks, Deneen reminded us of the profound responsibility and opportunity healthcare leaders have, saying: "I want my legacy to be known as someone who not only understands the data, which is important, but more importantly and most importantly, someone who has the courage to do something about it." ✨ About Diversity Leaders honoree Deneen Richmond: Deneen played a vital role in the formation of Lanham, Maryland-based Luminis Health’s equity and anti-racism task force, which has helped develop strategies such as requiring diverse candidates for all leadership positions. At Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, where Richmond serves as president, 80% of the C-suite identifies as racially or ethnically diverse. Under her leadership, the hospital is expanding to add inpatient obstetrics services in a bid to address maternal and infant mortality. She has also publicly shared her personal journey fighting colorectal cancer in an effort to promote early detection and fight stigma, especially in the Black community. Thank you, Deneen, for your unwavering dedication courageous leadership! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners are honored to have supported the Modern Healthcare Diversity Leaders Awards Gala for more than 15 years. This program shines a necessary light on leaders like Deneen who are creating lasting, transformative change across the healthcare industry and communities served. Help us congratulate Deneen in the comments below! #HealthcareLeadership

Great opportunity! Furst Group is recruiting a physician leader to join the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) team as a CLER Field Representative at the ACGME. Could this be your next career-defining role? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit? Here’s a snapshot of this influential leadership position: 1. The impact of this position is truly national in scope. The CLER Field Representative will positively influence the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Clinical Learning Environment in areas such as Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Teaming, Supervision, Well-Being, and Professionalism at a national level. 2. We seek a physician with deep GME and institutional leadership experience, ideally having served in roles such as DIO, Chief Medical Officer, or Chief Quality/Safety Officer. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in driving patient safety and quality institution-wide and within graduate medical education. 3. As a CLER Field Representative, the selected physician will have the unique opportunity to travel across the country conducting reviews of the hospitals, medical centers, and other clinical learning settings of accredited sponsoring institutions. ACGME is proud to partner with Furst Group on this executive search to identify an influential physician leader who can carry forward the mission of advancing healthcare education and improving population health. Do you envision yourself or someone you know in this role? Access the position profile by visiting https://lnkd.in/gRUUSqRP and contact Lynn Strevell or myself for more information.

Here's a captivating acceptance speech from honoree Shu Li, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Rendr , given just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala in Chicago. In her heartfelt speech, Shu reflected on the meaningful connections and community impact of her work: "In the last five years, I’ve come to appreciate more of the multifaceted dimensions of diversity at Rendr and in my community. It is really where we are and who we are, and we can only thrive if we are feeling safe, comfortable, and proud being ourselves." About Diversity Leaders honoree Shu Li: Shu has spent four years as COO of Rendr, a physician group focusing on people of Asian descent in New York City. During that time, she has led Rendr’s move toward becoming a value-based provider, with an emphasis on patient engagement. For instance, she incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion tenets into employee-facing orientation, training, and mentoring programs. Her efforts have contributed to dramatic improvements in patient satisfaction scores. She was appointed to her co-president position last year and previously served as general manager for Tahoe Investments US. Thank you, Shu, for your inspiring leadership and dedication to creating meaningful change in healthcare! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners are proud to have sponsored the Modern Healthcare Diversity Leaders Awards Gala for more than 15 years. These programs celebrate exceptional executives like Shu, who are leading with purpose and advancing equity across the healthcare industry. #HealthEquity #HealthcareLeadership

Tune into this powerful acceptance speech from honoree Dr. John Rich, Harrison I. Steans Director of the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity, shared just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In his heartfelt remarks, Dr. Rich reflected on progress in the fight for health equity, saying: "If you don’t acknowledge progress, then people lose hope. Even though we’re facing headwinds and backlash, we have made progress. And that gives me hope." About Diversity Leaders honoree Dr. John Rich: Dr. Rich brings more than two decades of public health experience to his role as the inaugural director of the Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity. Under his leadership, the health system is striving to shrink the life expectancy gap between Chicago’s downtown and its West Side neighborhoods in the next six years. He spearheaded the rollout of a tool documenting steps taken toward lessening racial disparities and led a recent partnership with Rush's emergency department exploring the use of data analysis and modeling through a health equity lens. Thank you, Dr. Rich, for your exceptional dedication to advancing health equity and creating meaningful, measurable change in underserved communities! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners have proudly sponsored Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders Awards Gala for more than 15 years. These programs illuminate and celebrate the incredible efforts of healthcare leaders like Dr. Rich, whose work inspires us all to act. Help us congratulate Dr. Rich in the comments below! #Healthcareleadership

Check out this inspiring acceptance speech from honoree Brandi Newman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations for Community and Social Impact at Advocate Health, just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In her powerful message, Brandi shared the meaningful motto, Dum Spiro Spero (Latin for “While I breathe, I hope”), which reflects the spirit of resilience and action that drives her work. She left us with this charge: "I hope that your careers continue to thrive and that you find joy in your work. I hope that through your leadership, you inspire followership, which is so critically important to all that you do.” About Diversity Leaders honoree Brandi Newman: Brandi brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership to her current role at Charlotte, North Carolina-headquartered Advocate. In the past year, she integrated several functions into a unified division, allowing for a more streamlined focus on DEI. She also led several programs aimed at fostering workforce development, including the Executive in Residence project pairing mid-career employees with community partners and an education assistance program for aspiring registered nurses. Newman additionally spearheaded an action raising more than $7.6 million for community partners and took charge of creating a first-ever community benefit report. Thank you, Brandi, for your phenomenal leadership! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners are proud to have sponsored the Modern Healthcare Diversity Leaders Awards Gala for more than 15 years. These programs highlight impactful executives like Brandi who are creating lasting change and advancing equity across the healthcare landscape. #HealthEquity #HealthcareLeadership

Missed out on our NCHL Session? Here’s Your Second Chance! We’re excited to present a special opportunity to experience the leadership insights from NCHL’s 2024 Organizational and Leadership Excellence Conference, now available as a virtual Coffee Chat. Join our Vice President Jessica Homann and companion company, NuBrick Partners Managing Partner, Joe Mazzenga, for an engaging session on Harnessing Courage to Elevate Your Team’s Leadership Impact. This complimentary webinar will provide actionable strategies to help you: ✅ Cultivate courage as a foundation for exceptional leadership ✅ Identify and overcome blind spots that hinder progress ✅ Foster high-performing, empowered teams Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM CT Where: Online via Zoom Host: National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Don’t miss this chance to connect and elevate your team’s leadership impact. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmysz5Va

Brendan Shanahan has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at GoHealth! It was a privilege to partner with the organization on this critical role. GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company that matches millions of consumers with the right healthcare plans. Brendan brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience, including more than 20 years in the Medicare Advantage space. A proven leader in financial strategy, M&A, and operational efficiency, Brendan has consistently driven tangible results year after year. Brendan’s expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes will be instrumental in advancing GoHealth’s mission of empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. As GoHealth continues to innovate and serve its customers across the Medicare space, Brendan’s leadership will play a critical role in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Congratulations, GoHealth and Brendan Shanahan! For Brendan's full announcement, visit https://lnkd.in/gt3gmzr7 #executiverecruitment #healthcareleadership

Check out this heartfelt and inspiring acceptance speech from honoree Kris Sanders, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Northern Market Growth and Development at Children's Health Plano, shared just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In her powerful remarks, Kris reflected on her personal journey and how it has shaped her commitment to addressing social determinants of health. She shared, “It is now my duty to serve in a space to where no one has to do what I had to do.” About Diversity Leaders honoree, Kris Sanders: As Senior Vice President at Children’s Health Plano, Kris serves as co-executive sponsor for the campus diversity, equity, and inclusion council. She mentors 90 to 100 high school students annually, fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders. Kris has also collaborated with professional sports organizations to provide athletic training to the community through Children’s Health initiatives. Kris's dedication to driving equitable health outcomes and supporting underserved communities embodies the true spirit of leadership. Thank you, Kris, for your incredible leadership! For more than 15 years, Furst Group and NuBrick Partners have proudly sponsored Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders and Women Leaders programs. These programs aim to shine a light on healthcare executives like Kris Sanders, who are creating meaningful and lasting change across the healthcare industry. Learn more about Kris and the other honorees in the comments below.

Furst Group is thrilled to announce that Martha Santana-Chin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of L.A. Care Health Plan. It was an honor to partner with the Board of Governors to recruit this phenomenal leader. Serving more than 2.5 million members, L.A. Care is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County and also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. This historic appointment makes Martha the first female and Latina CEO to lead the organization.  Martha is an inspiring, mission-driven executive who has built a remarkable career in healthcare serving the people of Southern California. With a proven track record of implementing large-scale strategies and systems transformations, Martha has held leadership roles within Fortune 500 companies and local non-profit organizations alike.  As a Latina leader, the eldest of nine, and the daughter of immigrants whose family relied on Medi-Cal during her childhood, Martha takes pride in her first-hand understanding of the struggles faced by low-income communities. She has since become a first-generation college graduate and has dedicated her nearly 30-year career to working with the underserved communities of Los Angeles County and other parts of the state.  Martha has consistently been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, playing pivotal leadership roles in every stage of California’s managed care journey focused on serving low-income populations. She remains steadfast in her commitment to advocating for equitable access to high quality care and empowering communities to thrive. Martha also serves as Board Chair for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Board Chair for the Integrated Healthcare Association. In her most recent role, Martha spearheaded efforts to enhance health outcomes for the Medi-Cal population, overseeing operations supporting 3.2 million members across both Medi-Cal and Medicare product lines. Driven by her personal journey and commitment to serving the underrepresented, Martha champions initiatives addressing substance abuse and homelessness.  Martha’s leadership and guidance will ensure that L.A. Care Health Plan continues to prioritize access to high-quality care for their members and the community of Los Angeles County. She will assume her role as CEO of L.A. Care on January 6, 2025. "We found an exceptional partner in Furst Group as they supported our organization throughout the search for our new CEO. They provided strategic insights, managed a comprehensive process, and guided us to an outstanding conclusion," said Al Ballesteros, chair of L.A. Care’s Board of Governors. Congratulations, L.A. Care Health Plan and Martha!   Learn more about Martha's appointment and L.A. Care by visiting the link in the comments below.