Ours is a profession guided by the highest calling. To improve health for our patients and our communities. This is our True North. In the field of healthcare, success is defined by the health and wellness of the people we serve. As leaders we know that positive patient outcomes depend not only on the quality of care delivered by one physician or a single hospital, but also on the synergy of individuals and organizations working together to share best practices and influence the field.
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance our members and healthcare leadership excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management. ACHE's established network of 76 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career development and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance healthcare management excellence through education and research.
The Foundation of ACHE is known for its educational programs—including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants—and groundbreaking research. Its publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on health services management including textbooks for college and university courses.
Ernie W. Sadau, FACHE
President/CEO
CHRISTUS Health, Irving Texas
“Being a member of ACHE provides me with opportunities to collaborate with peers as we transform the healthcare model to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.”
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Harry C. Sax, MD, FACHE, FACS
Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Surgery
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
“With my transition from surgical practice to leadership, I joined ACHE to meet and learn from experts in other fields. Becoming board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow bolstered my confidence and credibility.”
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Barbara A. Goodspeed
Manager, Quality Improvement and Clinical Innovation
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Mich.
“Healthcare leaders today must foster strong relationships beyond our own organizations. While we are the providers of healthcare, the health and wellbeing of those we serve depends on community providers and services. It is our duty to facilitate and promote collaboration within this community.”
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