Testimonials
“I wanted to send a quick note along to let you know how much I enjoyed the speakers from Friday. They were both eye opening and informative. I had my “ah-ha” moment when Dr. Meier spoke about palliative care. I had no idea about the complexity and scope of it, and my perception has completely changed. Thank you for putting together such a stellar program!”
Executive Director
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“A note of gratitude and congratulations on today’s program. The speakers were outstanding! Every person I talked with said that they got so much out of the presentations and questions. A job well done.
As interim Chair of the Health Care for the Homeless program I thank you for allowing Carlos to present and raising awareness for our program. There is great work being done throughout our community. Any opportunity to spread the word is very much appreciated.”
Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I feel so lucky to have been invited to attend. The speakers were life changing. Thank you so much for putting together the program. Since it was my first CTC, I have nothing to compare it to, but I think it’s going to be hard to beat!
Diane Meier is an idol of mine, so it was a real honor to be able to have lunch with her and speak with her.”
Physician Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“You certainly out did yourself with the 10th anniversary event – Dr. Pearl and Dr. Meier were both phenomenal speakers – easily two of my all-time favorites!!
Grateful to be a small part of the ongoing progress you are building and continued innovation and improvement of the Rochester healthcare community.”
Senior Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“Excellent. Dr. Berwick was extremely engaging, but then he’s my “hero.” I have also been giving the letter he read to all my students and residents. But, I still think his commencement address was even better at highlighting that patients are not diagnoses. They are people, they have a history, they have a family.
I really wish I had the “power” to try to attempt to bring our community back together. I was sadden when he acknowledged how far Rochester has “fallen” when it comes to collaboration and cooperation. We were once a model. Not any more.”
Physician Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I cannot thank you enough for the invitation to today’s session. While both speakers were excellent, Dr. Berwick was simply amazing. Honestly, it was a little too close to home in some points of his discussion given my last month with my dad, but what an inspirational speaker and thought leader. I walked away inspired and motivated even more than I already am.”
Senior Director, Provider
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I just wanted to take moment to say thanks so very much for your work to bring Don Berwick to Rochester for Wednesday’s Cracking the Code event. I knew it would be a terrific local opportunity to hear from someone with an incredible vision for health care quality, but Wednesday’s talk blew away any expectations I might have had! I think the Radical Redesign Principles he outlined provide us with the blueprint we need to follow if we’re going to realize the vision I know we share for health and wellness in our community – and the examples he offered could not have been more compelling. It really strikes to the core of why so many of us we choose to work in this field.
I’ve talked with several colleagues who were also at the event and I think we all shared a similar reaction. I’m going to share the slides from Dr. Berwick’s presentation as well as the NY Times letter with my team and suggest that they set aside some time to really absorb the content, watch the video clips, and read the letter as I think they offer some particularly poignant reminders of the impact that our actions can have when we put the patient and family first – regardless of where we fall in the health and human service delivery spectrum.
I know that planning and implementing an event like this takes an incredible amount of time and effort, and just wanted to say thank you for making it happen. I’m hopeful that it will serve as a catalyst – pushing us all to work harder, smarter and in closer collaboration. Be interested in your thoughts re: other forums where we might continue the conversation.”
Agency President Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I quite enjoyed yesterday’s symposium. Don Berwick is amazing – I always enjoy hearing from successful people who have navigated a challenging life and so have reached a point where they can say what they think.
The statement about the cycle of exclusion (you can’t give what you don’t have) was a perspective I had never heard and found quite insightful.”
Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I am so impressed with what you have done. No community has this level of education and sophisticated presentations. Thank you. I also have to say that I am always amazed that you think of everything to make the learning experience easy and enjoyable for people. Thank you!!!!!”
President and CEO, Presenter
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“This was extremely thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining. Direct local access to this quality of session is tremendous.”
Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I was privileged to spend time with you and Larry, your team and the many people who so greatly value what you are doing. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished for Rochester, and I must say I wish other communities had access to something like what you have created.”
National Thought Leader, Presenter
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I would like to thank you again for the tremendous Cracking the Code meeting last Friday. It was really a thought provoking and informative discussion. The format is very good with didactic presentations mixed with panel discussions and Q&A. Thank you for bringing the nation’s best leaders to Rochester.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I want to thank you again for the amazing HBA (Fellowship Program) experience. Our community is so blessed to have NorthStar Network & HBA. I can only imagine the tireless hours you spend to pull it all together. Healthcare careers and patient experience are enriched as a result of all you do.”
2017 Fellow
Healthcare Solutions Organization
“You have recruited such an engaging group of people for the advisory board. I learn something new every time we gather. It feeds my endless curiosity and I am appreciative to be a part of the group and the mission.”
Board Member
HBA Fellowship Program Board of Advisors
“I wanted to acknowledge and send my sincerest appreciation for how thoughtful this program was designed and executed. Your organization and precision made participation effortless. It is with both of your passionate vision and thoughtful implementation that the success of this program ripples through the health leaders of this region.
Thank you both again for all of your dedication. I’m surely among many who appreciate your efforts and am so grateful to have participated in such a remarkable fellowship.”
Director of Community Services
Community Nonprofit Organization
“Thank you Linda for such a kind note. It has really been such a privilege to work with you over the years. You have provided me such an opportunity to learn and grow; you have been a source of guidance, strength, and insight to me.”
Chief Nursing Officer and Past Fellow
Provider
“The (Cracking the Code on Healthcare) event gives all of us the opportunity to open up conversations that are difficult to have in closed settings and encourage organizations to think across boundaries.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I truly enjoyed my two (Fellowship) days. I was very reluctant as many of the fellow members have vast amount of experience and I’m a newbie in this industry. I love your guest speaker from J&J and found the information very important to my personal well being. I liked meeting the people at my table, who were very kind and insightful on the discussions we had. I look forward to the upcoming training.”
2017 HBA Fellowship Program Fellow
Developmental Disabilities Agency
“What a great presentation this morning (Cracking the Code on Healthcare) all three speakers were very impressive. I am newly energized.”
Chief Financial Officer
Long Term Care
“Hello Linda – Many thanks to you for bringing us together as partners in our community. It allows us to not only learn best practices, but reflect on our own region, recognize the great work we do, and innovate in our work together to improve care for our shared populations.”
Executive Director
Services Provider Organization
“I think you’ve put together a really important (Fellowship) program that brings tremendous value to the health care “ecosystem” here in Rochester.”
Benefits Executive
employer
“Continued success. HBA is truly making a positive difference in developing and strengthening leaders in healthcare.”
President and Chief Executive Officer
Neighborhood-based Healthcare Organization
“Thank you very much for the terrific Cracking the Code event last week. I found both the dinner discussion on Thursday and the meeting Friday extremely though provoking and enlightening. I will be glad to ask other executive leaders for their feedback. I do believe that the world class speakers that you bring to Rochester are making a difference in the dialogue among leaders and the vision they are building toward.”
Chief Medical Officer
payer
“Thank you for the excellent Cracking the Code event this morning. The speakers were amazing and possibly the most thought provoking yet! I’m thrilled that these events continue bringing incredible people to Rochester to share their knowledge and experience with our community.”
Senior Executive
Provider
“Seeing dietitians as important partners in the business of healthcare, the Healthcare Business Academy is offering dietitians CEUs to attend their exceptional seminars about the business of healthcare. Last year I had the opportunity to be an affiliate Fellow of this amazing organization. Not only did I learn a lot about issues pertinent to human resources, healthcare policy, and national healthcare trends, I was able to meet and connect with numerous healthcare business leaders in the Rochester area–connections that have been invaluable to my responsibilities as a manager and administrator. I think attending a Healthcare Business Academy seminar makes a statement: I am a registered dietitian interested in the business of healthcare so that I can better serve my profession and grow to my full potential.”
Department Head
Local University
“I think the greatest benefit from the (Fellowship) Program thus far is having the opportunity to meet leaders from other healthcare organizations, especially competitive organizations, whom I might not otherwise have the opportunity to meet. These connections keep the competition in perspective and remind us that we are all working toward the same outcome – better health for our community.”
Business Development Executive
payer
“Yes, we all thought it (May, 2017 Cracking the Code on Healthcare) was great. Very informative, relative and thought provoking. We are looking internally to determine what areas we might be able to retool using technology and change.”
Chief Operating Officer
payer
“This morning’s program was excellent – I think the presenters were among the best I’ve heard at a CTC event. More broadly, I wanted to acknowledge your accomplishments with CTC – you and your team have a done a remarkable job growing and developing the event over the past few years, while consistently providing a great experience. Thank you for the opportunity to hear a diverse group of interesting speakers and creating the opportunity for Rochester’s health care community to connect with each on a regular basis.”
Human Resources Executive
provider
“As an IT professional in Healthcare, I sometimes find myself mired in the bits and bytes and day to day responsibilities of my job. The Healthcare Business Academy Fellowship Program was a great way to broaden my horizons. The educational opportunities that were offered were both varied and stimulating, and the relationships I developed with local and national thought leaders encouraged new ideas and perspectives. I highly recommend the Fellowship as an outstanding personal and professional development experience.”
Chief Information Officer
Physician Association
“I want to share with you that I successfully completed all 37 courses in the HBA Core Curriculum. My records show that I completed a total of 35.75 CEUs. I found the courses engaging and informative. I truly enjoyed them–especially, the section on Innovation. Thank you so much for the opportunity to access this course content.”
Information Technology Executive
payer
“I appreciate the chance to continue to contribute to a unique and powerful program. I will help/support anyway that I can in the future – so please consider me for the Hydraulics on Healthcare panel session next year.”
Guest Panelist
Long Term Care
“I want to acknowledge what a wonderful job the three of you have done in bringing the HBA Fellowship Program to the wonderfully professional place it has arrived at. Last week’s sessions on Thursday and Friday were world class in all respects, in my opinion. Great content and student/presenter engagement coupled with excellent meeting management and a great facility combined to deliver an excellent start to the 2017 season.
I had a chance to talk with several students to get their impression of how things were going and everyone had very positive feedback.
I am proud to be tied into your great work and this amazing asset for the Rochester community. Your hard work is paying off in so many ways.”
Executive
Community Advocacy Organization
“The (Cracking the Code on Healthcare) event gives all of us the opportunity to open up conversations that are difficult to have in closed settings and encourages organizations to think across boundaries.”
Executive
IT Association
“Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the events last week. The Cracking the Code morning event was exceptional – each of the speakers provided unique and interesting perspectives on the world of HIT and HIE.
The luncheon that followed allowed for a good deal of discussion on the unique healthcare ecosystem that we have here in the Rochester Region, and opportunities to work collaboratively on a project with ONC. Dr. Mason was very supportive of such an initiative, and the consensus was that the RHIO should convene a meeting to discuss this idea further.
I would like to act on this idea – while the ideas are still fresh! Would it be possible for you to forward a list of the people who attended that luncheon (with their email addresses) , so that I could invite them to participate in continuing this conversation?”
Executive Director
IT Association
“The “Cracking the Code” seminars you have developed have been excellent and have elevated the Rochester health care community. Thank you for the impact that you bring to me and this region.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“Linda Becker and her team at North Star Network have provided the Fellows with a program rich with Healthcare resource materials and contacts. The Program sessions take place in a variety of settings across Rochester, settings that inspire innovation, collaboration, and partnership. The program also has Fellowship representation from across the healthcare continuum and allows for a great deal of networking opportunities. Every session is packed with a combination of prework, presentations, onsite work and problem solving, and onsite tours/information. I am using the information I learn to accomplish today’s work and to plan for tomorrow’s healthcare environment.”
Participating Fellow
HBA Fellowship Program
“It was indeed a pleasure working with you last week (as a guest presenter). I enjoyed the Wednesday set-up … you know how to get things done. I also appreciated your support and contributions to the session on Thursday. You did a great job of getting an audience that was a pleasure to work with.”
National Thought Leader Presenter
HBA Fellowship Program
“I wanted to acknowledge and send my sincerest appreciation for how thoughtful this Program was designed and executed. Your organization and precision made participation effortless. It is with both of your passionate vision and thoughtful implementation that the success of this program ripples through the health leaders of this region.
Thank you both again for all of your dedication. I’m surely among many who appreciate your efforts and am so grateful to have participated in such a remarkable Fellowship.”
Director
IT Association
“Glad I could make the Cracking the Code on Healthcare event & truly appreciated your speakers today- what a powerful story from Susan and I absolutely loved Jim Conway- inspirational and clear he’s lived through the realities of healthcare.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“I wanted to thank you not only for the opportunity to present today, but for having the vision to create a forum for our community healthcare leaders to come together to learn how to improve their leadership skills, improve healthcare in our region, and most importantly, collaborating on both.”
Local Thought Leader Presenter
HBA Fellowship Program
“My experience with the Fellowship Program was more than I anticipated. I expected that I would learn about global and local health care issues, their challenges and advances in the health care field. What I did not expect was the greater sense of community that I gained. The program fostered a greater sense of my role as a leader not just in my organization but to the community in which I live and am a part of. I also did not expect that my participation with the Fellowship would continue after I completed the coursework and final project. It’s nice to be part of something that is dedicated to improving our community through the work and engagement of many talented people.”
Executive Director
Elderly Care Organization
“I really believe in people from different organizations coming together to learn and solve mutual problems. It also shows how major the obstacles are right now in healthcare. Keep the momentum going!”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“Thanks for allowing me to participate in the morning’s meeting. It was an exceptional program, yet once again.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“You are a thought-leader in this community and your commitment to helping us understand the changes in our complex environment is very much appreciated. PS: How does one become a fellow?”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“Thank you very much for your help facilitating my participation in today’s session! The speakers were fascinating and it was really good to network with the other folks around the table.”
Healthcare Executive Attendee
Cracking the Code on Healthcare
“The North Star Fellowship Program was very valuable to attend and offered several benefits to my organization. This program is like a mini MBA for Healthcare.
The benefits start with the excellent Healthcare Education materials. These give everyone a solid base of information for cross-functional expertise. Additionally, the personal and professional networking that takes place is very important for future contacts. Finally, the National Healthcare and business experts that you bring in to speak are a bonus for exposure to the broader Healthcare issues and solutions nationally.”
Regional General Manager
Healthcare Technology Company
“I am honored to represent our organization during the (Fellowship) sessions and would definitely recommend this program to our colleagues throughout the system.”
Chief Nursing Officer
Provider System
“The topics covered in each session are relevant to everyday work. For the first time ever, I have been part of learning experience which focuses on good content, but also addresses how personal health determines quality of output. Self-assessments and small group discussions provide the perfect environment to examine important challenges and opportunities present in our community.
I am very impressed with the insight provided by the speakers. They certainly are subject-matter experts that are willing to share their knowledge. The HBA Fellowship has helped me become more productive at work and to better manage our human capital.”
Chief Financial Officer
Advocacy Group