45th CHEF Virtual Annual Meeting is February 18th – Join Us for Healthcare 2021: A National Perspective for Local Leaders
Healthcare 2021: A National Perspective for Local Leaders – Innovation, Leadership & Transformation in the Midst of the Pandemic
Plan to attend CHEF’s exciting virtual presentation and awards ceremony.


This year’s event will begin with a virtual networking opportunity with your colleagues and peers. Our 2020-2021 CHEF President, Leslie R. Johnson, RN, FACHE, will provide opening remarks and invite attendees to join our esteemed panel of experts including David B. Nash, MD, MBA, Professor of Health Policy, Jefferson College of Population Health and Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health and our Moderator, Kim Byas, Sr., PhD, MPH, FACHE, Regional Executive, American Hospital Association.
The panel discussion and Q&A period with the experts will focus on best practices for creating healthier communities by targeting high risk populations, addressing social determinants of health, public and population health integration, technology and provider adaptability.
Following our presentation, our ACHE Regent, Kenneth P. Jones, FACHE, will present our 2020 RAC Awards, and CHEF Past Presidents and Awards Committee Co-Chairs, Georgia Casciato, FACHE, and Tim Weidman, along with our 2020-2021 CHEF President, Leslie R. Johnson, RN, FACHE, will present our 2020 CHEF Awards.

Schedule of Events:
5:00 – 6:00 pm CST – State-of-the-Art Virtual Networking
6:00 – 7:00 pm CST – Panel Discussion (1 hour ACHE Qualified Education)
7:00 – 7:30 pm CST – Awards Presentation
Early Bird Pricing:
ACHE/CHEF Member – $40.00
Non-Member – $55.00
Student – $25.00