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August 2026 Issue Highlights:
I. CEO Message: A Community Strengthened by Engagement
II. NCHL In Action
III & IV. Upcoming Events
V. NCHL Premier Program
VI. Member Spotlights
VII. Corporate Member Highlight
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Welcome to the August 2026 edition of The Leadership Brief. This month, we’re highlighting key priorities, community momentum, and upcoming opportunities across LENS, NCAF, and USCIPP—designed to keep members informed, connected, and engaged in the work ahead.
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A Community Strengthened by Engagement
As we look ahead to the upcoming USCIPP Annual Meeting, I am reminded that the strength of NCHL comes from the members who actively contribute their time, expertise, and leadership to our shared work.
This year’s meeting is a wonderful example. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine are generously co-hosting the event, helping create an opportunity for our international programs community to connect, learn from one another, and explore the issues shaping global healthcare.
To our colleagues at CHOP and Penn Medicine, thank you for your partnership and engagement. Your willingness to bring people together reflects what makes the NCHL community so special: members who do more than participate. They help move the work forward.
I hope you will join us for this year’s USCIPP Annual Meeting. To learn more and register, please visit the link below.
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David L. Schreiner, PhD, FACHE, serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership. He brings more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience and is a nationally recognized advocate for values-driven leadership. He is also an executive coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling book, Be the Best Part of Their Day.
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NCHL in Action: Visiting Lee Health
This month, NCHL was grateful for the opportunity to spend time with NCAF member Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, and see firsthand the incredible work happening across Southwest Florida.
A special thank you to Crystal Pagliari and Meghan Bardon from Lee Health’s Workforce Development team for their gracious hospitality and for leading us through Health Park Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital. The visit offered a meaningful look at the people, programs, and commitment behind the care Lee Health provides to its community.
We also appreciated the opportunity to spend time with Mike Wukitsch, Ph.D., MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Chief People Officer, and Nariman Heshmati, M.D., MBA, FACOG, Chief Clinical Officer, Lee Physician Group and Ambulatory Care Services, to discuss the important work Lee Health is leading across workforce, leadership, clinical care, and the continued growth of healthcare in the region.
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Pictured left to right: Christina Volpicelli, NCHL, Crystal Paguirigan, Lee Health, Meg Bardon, Lee Health, Dr. David Schriener, NCHL.
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Thank you to the entire Lee Health team for welcoming NCHL so warmly and for your continued engagement in the NCAF community. It is always a treat to see our members in action and experience the work behind the conversations we share nationally.
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III. Upcoming In-Person Events
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IV. Upcoming Virutal Events
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Click each event image to access registration link
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Join Our Upcoming Webinar
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New to NCHL? Get to know us at one of our upcoming 30-minute live webinars. Register to receive the invite to the next session. These sessions are held quarterly.
Can't make any of the dates and still want to connect? Email info@nchl.org to get connected! We'd love the opportunity to get to know you too and see how we may be a strategic partner to your organization.
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Leadership Excellence Networks
(LENS)
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National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF)
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US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP)
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NCHL is a trusted community for healthcare leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate. Through research, peer networks, and practical learning, we help organizations strengthen leadership capacity and advance excellence across healthcare. Proudly advancing healthcare leadership since 2001.
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Member Healthcare Organizations, Academic Institutions, and Corporate Partners
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Visit NCHL.org to learn more about our programs, connect with the member community, and explore upcoming events and opportunities.
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Advancing Healthcare Leadership Competency Model 4.0 Research
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NCHL continues to advance the field of healthcare leadership science through the ongoing evolution of the Healthcare Leadership Competency Model, strengthening the evidence base and translating research into practical tools leaders can apply across healthcare settings.
In partnership with Korn Ferry, the Healthcare Leadership Competency Model 4.0 research initiative has completed the national survey phase and is currently progressing through stakeholder interviews and focus groups with healthcare leaders and academic partners across the field.
The refreshed model remains on track for validation and presentation at the 2026 NCHL Leadership Excellence Summit in Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 2026.
Thank you to the many members and partners contributing their expertise and perspectives to help shape the future of healthcare leadership.
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The NCHL Community welcomes our newest members!
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Momentum Makers (Leaders)
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Celebrating the achievements and leadership of extraordinary NCHL member leaders.
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Leadership Excellence Networks (LENS)
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We’re proud to recognize Sam Stone of Northwell Health, a member of NCHL’s LENS Leadership & Professional Development Council, for her exceptional engagement and leadership within the community.
Sam recently took the initiative to lead a Leadership Learning Lab, sharing practical insights and best practices with fellow members. Her willingness to contribute, collaborate, and create space for peer learning reflects exactly what the LENS community is all about.
Thank you, Sam, for your continued engagement and for helping strengthen the community through shared learning and leadership.
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National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF)
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Recognizing Mike Yepes, MPH, MPP for his active involvement and work toward improving early careerist opportunities for administrative fellows at Boston Medical Center. Mike serves as the Program Manager of BMCHS's Administrative Fellowship and oversees development & implementation of the administrative fellowship's programmatic structure, including spearheading fellows' onboarding, project rotations, and resources. Operating as the fellows' main liaison from recruitment through program offboarding, Mike supports development opportunities that shape the next generation of healthcare leaders.
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US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP)
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Recognizing Jonathan Wetzel, MBA-H, FACHE, Executive Director, Mount Sinai International at Mount Sinai Health System.
As a member of the USCIPP Advisory Council, Jonathan helps foster collaboration among member organizations, encourages the exchange of innovative practices, and brings valuable global perspectives to discussions shaping the future of international collaborations.
We are grateful for Jonathan's continued partnership, thoughtful contributions, and dedication to supporting the USCIPP community.
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Excellence in Action (Organizations)
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Recognizing our member organizations for their contributions in advancing healthcare leadership & organizational excellence.
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This month, we are pleased to recognize Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for its outstanding leadership and engagement across the NCHL community.
CHOP continues to contribute its expertise, perspective, and partnership to our shared work. Next month, CHOP will co-host the USCIPP Annual Meeting alongside Penn Medicine, helping bring our international programs community together for meaningful learning, connection, and collaboration.
Thank you to the CHOP team for your continued leadership and commitment to advancing healthcare excellence.
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VII. Corporate Member Highlight
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From Destination Healthcare to Distributed Expertise
Healthcare expertise has never been more specialized, yet access to that expertise remains uneven. As leading health systems look beyond their physical footprint for growth, many are adopting digital access strategies that connect patients and providers with specialized clinical expertise regardless of geography.
Rather than relying solely on traditional destination healthcare models, organizations are creating direct digital pathways for patient intake, medical record collection, case review, and physician consultation. These programs can improve access for patients while helping health systems expand referral networks, strengthen service lines, and better utilize scarce specialist resources.
Success requires more than technology alone. High-performing programs align legal strategy, targeted marketing, operational efficiency, and measurable financial outcomes. Emerging technologies, including AI, can further support scalability by organizing complex medical information and reducing administrative burden.
Purview's recent integration with HealthMark advances this vision by combining digital access capabilities with medical record and imaging exchange, making it easier for providers to collaborate and connect patients with the right expertise.
As healthcare leaders plan for the future, a key question remains: How far can your organization's expertise travel?
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Purview, now part of HealthMark, helps health systems build and scale digital access programs that connect patients with specialized expertise from anywhere. Our platform brings the entire process into one place, from patient intake and medical record collection through case management, imaging, and physician review, now strengthened by HealthMark's release-of-information capabilities.
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