Fact Sheet

ACHE Vision Statement

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

ACHE Mission Statement

To advance our members and healthcare management excellence.

2009–2010 Board of Governors

Chairman
Charles R. Evans, FACHE

Chairman-Elect
Christopher D. Van Gorder, FACHE

Immediate Past-Chairman
MG David A. Rubenstein, FACHE

President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE

Governors
Paula R. Autry, FACHE

Donald R. Avery, FACHE

Frank D. Byrne, MD, FACHE

Marie Cameron, FACHE

Gayle L. Capozzalo, FACHE

Sanford M. Garfunkel, FACHE

Linda J. Knodel, FACHE

James Y. Lee, FACHE

Francisco Lopez IV, FACHE

John J. Lynch III, FACHE

Diana L. Smalley, FACHE

Rulon F. Stacey, PhD, FACHE

Dates to Remember

2010 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
March 22–25
Chicago, Illinois

Healthcare Executive Magazine

2009 Editorial Calendar
July/August: Hospital-Physician Relations
September/October: Technology
November/December: Careers and Leadership

Member Census

(As of January 1, 2009)

	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	22,978 8,179 31,157 3,509 244 91 244 2,237 32 6,357 37,514

(As of July 14, 2009)

Board of Governors: 16
Regents: 75
ACHE Staff: 102
Chapters: 82
Healthcare Executive Groups: 5
Women's Healthcare Executive Networks: 6
Higher Education Network Participants: 158

Membership

Upcoming Deadlines

2009 Recertification for Fellows

If you are required to recertify in 2009, 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, 2009.

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. They will receive a packet of reading materials that addresses the knowledge areas covered on the Exam, and as a syllabus that outlines the course schedule.

Tuition for the Online Tutorial is $495. For participants who already own The Well-Managed Healthcare Organization, Sixth Edition, by John R. Griffith, FACHE, and Kenneth R. White, PhD, FACHE, tuition is $410.

The next Online Tutorial session is December 7, 2009–March 12, 2010. The registration deadline is two weeks after the beginning of the course.

Research

Recently Completed

Hospital-Acquired Infections and Serious Reportable Events Fax Survey

Administrative Residencies and Postgraduate Fellowships in Healthcare Administration Study

New Releases From Health Administration Press

Evidence-Based Management in Healthcare
Anthony R. Kovner, PhD; David J. Fine, PhD, FACHE; and Richard D'Aquila, FACHE

Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance
Louis C. Gapenski, PhD

Economics for Healthcare Managers, Second Edition
Robert H. Lee, PhD

Introduction to Healthcare Quality Management
Patrice L. Spath, BA, RHIT

Self-Study Course

Building and Maintaining Referral Relationships
Marc D. Halley, MBA

Understanding and Influencing Physician Behavior
Joseph S. Bujak, MD, FACP

Journal Issue

Frontiers of Health Services Management
Patient Handoffs: Effectively Managing Care Transitions

Clusters, Conferences and Programs

Atlanta Cluster
September 14–17, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia

San Diego Cluster
September 21–24, 2009
San Diego, California

Canadian Program
October 1–2, 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Senior Executive and Executive Programs - III
October 12–14, 2009
Orlando, Florida

Board of Governors Exam Review Course
October 26–28, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia

San Antonio Cluster
November 2–5, 2009
San Antonio, Texas
(Social Media Program – November 4)

CEO Circle Forum
November 9–10, 2009
Fort Myers, Florida

Orlando Cluster
December 14–17, 2009
Orlando, Florida

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: (301) 206-9789