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ACHE Vision Statement


To be the premier professional society for healthcare executives dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.


ACHE Mission Statement


To advance our members and healthcare management excellence.


2011–2012 Board of Governors


Chairman
Rulon F. Stacey, PhD, FACHE

Chairman-Elect
Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE

Immediate Past-Chairman
Christopher D. Van Gorder,
FACHE

President and
Chief Executive Officer

Thomas C. Dolan,
PhD, FACHE, CAE

Governors
Paula R. Autry, FACHE

COL Kyle D. Campbell, FACHE

Christine M. Candio, RN, FACHE

Richard D. Cordova, FACHE

Edward H. Lamb, FACHE

James Y. Lee, FACHE

John J. Lynch III, FACHE

Timothy A. Ols, FACHE

Diana L. Smalley, FACHE

Darlene Stromstad, FACHE

Stephen C. Waldhoff, FACHE

Lori L. Wightman, RN, FACHE


Dates to Remember


  • 2012 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
    March 19–22
    Chicago

Healthcare Executive Magazine


2011 Editorial Calendar
September/October: Quality and Patient Safety
November/December: Careers and Leadership


Member Census


(As of January 1, 2011)

 

Members
Fellows
Full-Dues-Paying Affiliates

Student Associates
Faculty Associates
International Associates
Retired Members
Life Fellows
Honorary Fellows
Non-Full-Dues-Paying Affiliates

Total Affiliates

24,184
8,963
33,147

4,517
244
107
257
2,462
32
7,619

40,766

 

(As of August 1, 2011)

Board of Governors: 16
Regents: 75
ACHE Staff: 101
Chapters: 82
Healthcare Executive Groups: 4
Women's Healthcare Executive Networks: 6
Higher Education Network Participants: 196


Membership


Apply for Fellow and Complete Requirements by December 31 to Participate in 2012 Convocation

ACHE Members seeking to take the next critical step in their healthcare management careers by advancing to Fellow and who meet the application requirements (hold a master’s or other advanced degree, have a minimum of two years of healthcare management experience and currently hold a healthcare management position) should apply now. Fellow applicants who successfully meet all requirements needed to attain their FACHE credential by December 31, 2011, including passing the Board of Governors Examination, will be eligible to participate in the 2012 Convocation Ceremony at the Congress on Healthcare Leadership, where they will receive formal recognition by ACHE leadership and their colleagues.

Members can apply for fellowship conveniently online and learn more about the steps and requirements needed to advance at ache.org/FACHE.

2011 Recertification for Fellow

If you are required to recertify in 2011, you may go to my.ache.org to access your personalized online application, see how many continuing education credits you have earned and easily complete the recertification process. Eligible candidates must submit their completed application by December 31, 2011.

Board of Governors Examination Online Tutorial Session

The Online Tutorial is a 12-week self-study course that combines traditional materials with online resources. This format allows participants to complete each week’s assignments when and where it is convenient for them. Participants will receive a CD of reading materials that addresses the knowledge areas covered on the Exam as well as a syllabus that outlines the course schedule. Upon completion participants earn 6 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits.


Research


Recently Completed

  • Chapter Benefits Survey

  • Decision to Join Survey


New Releases From Health Administration Press


Healthcare Governance: A Guide for Effective Boards, Second Edition
Errol L. Biggs, PhD, FACHE

Lean Done Right: Achieve and Maintain Reform in Your Healthcare Organization
Thomas G. Zidel


Clusters, Conferences and Programs


Leadership Development Program
November 7–9
Chicago

Austin Cluster
November 14–17
Austin, Texas

COO Seminar
December 8–9
Phoenix

Orlando Cluster
December 12–15
Orlando, Fla.

Key West Cluster
January 23–26, 2012
Key West, Fla.

Beaver Creek Cluster
February 6–9, 2012
Beaver Creek, Colo.

Las Vegas Cluster
February 13–16
Las Vegas

Board of Governors Exam Review Course
April 16–18, 2012
Rosemont, Ill.

Boston Cluster
April 23–26
Boston


Contact Information


American College of Healthcare Executives
1 N. Franklin St., Ste. 1700
Chicago, IL 60606-3529
Main Number: (312) 424-2800
Customer Service Center: (312) 424-9400
Fax: (312) 424-0023
Web Site: www.ache.org
Email: ache@ache.org

ACHE/HAP Order Fulfillment Center
P.O. Box 75145
Baltimore, MD 21275-5145
Phone: (301) 362-6905
Fax: (240) 396-5907

   
 

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