New York Chapter
American College of Health Care Administrators
American College of Health Care Administrators
President's Message Jeff Hoffman
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You have heard many times that we are a volunteer
organization. Examples of the efforts of our volunteers are
the events of the College including National Convocation,
Winter Marketplace, the Bermuda Summer Leadership
Conference and the various State Chapter Seminars and
Conventions.
Our 2011 New York Chapter Spring Conference proved to be conducive to
learning, sharing ideas and continuing one of the most important values gained
from the conference....networking.
My first attendance at a chapter conference was back a few years ago at Kutchers,
and it brings back a few images....the snow storms, the blackouts and more. But
for me it was my introduction to the college and members that embodied the
integrity and character of our profession and organization. Through the years
what is realized are the benefits of membership which is not written in any policy,
vision statement, by-law or code of ethics. It is the relationships, friendships,
support and experience throughout our membership that brings true value.
CHANGE has become a staple in our vocabulary, our organization and of course
our profession. The college has included the word CHANGE in many of our
conference titles. As we heard throughout this year's conference are the
proposals of Obama Care, the New York State budget, the Medicaid redesign
team and state departmental budgets. Change is inevitable.
But in the face of all of this news I think there is some good news due to several
factors like our life expectancy being at an all time high. When LBJ signed the
Social Security Act of 1965 into law to provide health insurance for the elderly
and poor, 19 million people enrolled in Medicare during the first year of the
program. Now over 35 million are 65 and older and this age segment is poised to
explode. The baby boomers, an estimated group of over 77 million, are reaching
retirement age. This group will soon out number children under the age of five.
By 2020, people 65 and over is expected to reach 1 billion globally.
Change is indeed happening and the baby boomers, well, we will not go quietly
into the night. This is a good thing, because in part this is our opportunity, this
is our challenge and this is in part, our future.
As the President of the New York Chapter of ACHCA, I want you to remember
that much of what our future is, is the continuation of what others have initiated.
We need to encourage our young students to enter into our field and to become
involved with the college.
Additionally, we will continue to reach out to all our colleagues in upstate and
downstate New York, providing educational programs and visible support. Our
outreach will also include crossing the Hudson and collaborating with our
neighbors in New Jersey, sharing ideas and programs. These initiatives are
targeting our efforts to grow our membership and increase our individual
involvement in the college.
When I began my first job as the Administrator of Record, I had the good
fortune to work for the late Jack Friedman. On my first day as he was reviewing
the current status. He stopped and looked directly in my eye and said…..The
most important thing is “TAKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS” everything else
will fall into line. There is no better mantra.
As I began to meet several of the members of the ACHCA I met people who
would bleed the college if cut, and so many others in the college, who lead by
example and start their day just by simply caring. That is the foundation of our
profession.
I am truly honored and privileged to accept this position as President of the New
York Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators and look
forward to the changes and challenges we will be facing together.
organization. Examples of the efforts of our volunteers are
the events of the College including National Convocation,
Winter Marketplace, the Bermuda Summer Leadership
Conference and the various State Chapter Seminars and
Conventions.
Our 2011 New York Chapter Spring Conference proved to be conducive to
learning, sharing ideas and continuing one of the most important values gained
from the conference....networking.
My first attendance at a chapter conference was back a few years ago at Kutchers,
and it brings back a few images....the snow storms, the blackouts and more. But
for me it was my introduction to the college and members that embodied the
integrity and character of our profession and organization. Through the years
what is realized are the benefits of membership which is not written in any policy,
vision statement, by-law or code of ethics. It is the relationships, friendships,
support and experience throughout our membership that brings true value.
CHANGE has become a staple in our vocabulary, our organization and of course
our profession. The college has included the word CHANGE in many of our
conference titles. As we heard throughout this year's conference are the
proposals of Obama Care, the New York State budget, the Medicaid redesign
team and state departmental budgets. Change is inevitable.
But in the face of all of this news I think there is some good news due to several
factors like our life expectancy being at an all time high. When LBJ signed the
Social Security Act of 1965 into law to provide health insurance for the elderly
and poor, 19 million people enrolled in Medicare during the first year of the
program. Now over 35 million are 65 and older and this age segment is poised to
explode. The baby boomers, an estimated group of over 77 million, are reaching
retirement age. This group will soon out number children under the age of five.
By 2020, people 65 and over is expected to reach 1 billion globally.
Change is indeed happening and the baby boomers, well, we will not go quietly
into the night. This is a good thing, because in part this is our opportunity, this
is our challenge and this is in part, our future.
As the President of the New York Chapter of ACHCA, I want you to remember
that much of what our future is, is the continuation of what others have initiated.
We need to encourage our young students to enter into our field and to become
involved with the college.
Additionally, we will continue to reach out to all our colleagues in upstate and
downstate New York, providing educational programs and visible support. Our
outreach will also include crossing the Hudson and collaborating with our
neighbors in New Jersey, sharing ideas and programs. These initiatives are
targeting our efforts to grow our membership and increase our individual
involvement in the college.
When I began my first job as the Administrator of Record, I had the good
fortune to work for the late Jack Friedman. On my first day as he was reviewing
the current status. He stopped and looked directly in my eye and said…..The
most important thing is “TAKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS” everything else
will fall into line. There is no better mantra.
As I began to meet several of the members of the ACHCA I met people who
would bleed the college if cut, and so many others in the college, who lead by
example and start their day just by simply caring. That is the foundation of our
profession.
I am truly honored and privileged to accept this position as President of the New
York Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators and look
forward to the changes and challenges we will be facing together.
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