Seeking the perfect gift for your leaders? Skip the gourmet food basket or the mug emblazoned with your corporate logo. Give them something they not only really want, but that gives back to your organization: Invest in their professional development.

A decade ago, many questioned the efficacy and value of robot-assisted surgery programs in advancing care. Today, more than 30,000 peer-reviewed publications have assessed these programs, and hundreds of real-world evidence analyses have substantiated the...

Is "quiet quitting" the response of a tuned-out healthcare workforce or a sign that the work is no longer aligned with our mission? Read Jessica Melton's thoughtful perspective.

As a global company, Cardinal Health understands the long-term health of our employees, customers, partners and communities depends on a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world. As healthcare institutions and companies, it’s essential we work toge...

Asian healthcare leaders are a minority in healthcare management. A stereotype about Indians is that they are either doctors or computer professionals, so creating a space for myself in healthcare management has been a unique challenge. This is slowly cha...

Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...

When my friend and former colleague Beck Bailey was in a skiing accident, he faced a situation that many transgender people dread—he needed emergency medical care and likely hospitalization. He worried about whether he would be treated with respect and di...

Every year on Nov. 11, the United States pauses to collectively honor those who enlisted or commissioned to serve the nation. Some veterans serve for one tour, while others spend decades in uniform. We serve and return to our communities—some silently, so...

This month, we observe Veterans Day, a time to celebrate those who’ve answered the call of duty and show them our appreciation. I spent 35 years in uniform, a privilege that gave me a front-row seat to the selfless work the many millions of veterans in ...

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Work in the clinical laboratory has been transformed in recent years through advances in digital pathology, artificial intelligence, automation and digital information flow. The profound changes brought about by these technologies are only the beginning, ...

In late 2017, NorthShore University HealthSystem developed a bold three-year vision and plan, which included converting a full-service hospital into Illinois’ first dedicated orthopaedic and spine hospital, implementing an advanced and innovative clinical...

Mike Peresie is the senior vice president/general manager of Decision Support and Revenue Cycle Management Technology at Change Healthcare. He leads the organizations that manage both the Change Healthcare RCM software portfolio (including Clearance, Assu...

Learn about one ACHE member’s family history and experience in the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Learn about designing healing environments: efficiency, access to nature, clutter, way-finding, and the healing arts

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Learn about the disparities in healthcare that have persisted throughout our history

Marcos Pesquera, president-elect of National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, reflects on his upbringing

Take a look at U.S. airline safety in the recommitment to zero patient harm

Learn how healthcare organizations are employing artificial intelligence to gain clinical and operational efficiencies

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Recognizing the rising colorectal cancer incidence in younger patients, many organizations have updated their screening guidelines

Learn from a Q&A with ACHE’s most recent summer intern Morgan E. Krizan

Learn from Jeff Prater, of Carson Valley Medical Center, where he has led the hospital through multiple wildfire threats to the area

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Dwayne Keeling is a passionate advocate for mentoring, and he shares his insights about the importance of a mentoring relationship and how to make the most of it

Learn about the experience of transitioning from the U.S. Air Force to a civilian healthcare executive role

Learn about the metrics that matter and help managers factor them into operational strategies

Learn about the benefits of the Leader-to-Leader Rewards Program

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Learn about healthcare’s workforce crisis, the human capital questions in play, and the need for reasoned responses

African Americans remain the least healthy ethnic group in the United States. Read how systemic causes of suboptimal black health require equally systemic solutions

Read about healthcare’s opportunity to deploy AI to achieve better return on investment, and what health systems are already achieving

Read about James R. Allard, chair of ACHE’s LGBTQ Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, and his thoughts on leading in challenging times

Read about ways to embed equity into safety and quality work, and how to protect and support the workforce

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Learn about hospitals and health systems’ need for leaders who support cultures that focus on addressing systems issues that contribute to errors and harm

Following the pandemic, healthcare workers are tired and emotionally drained. Read for Swati Bhardwaj’s thoughts on rekindling a passion for healthcare

Read about the imperative of improving transitional care, and methods for effecting change

Read about methods of actively reimagining a healthcare workplace that actively supports women

Check out this month’s selections for our “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” series from Health Administration Press, the publishing division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As one of the largest publishers in the field of hea...

Read about the three R’s that have implications for cybersecurity in Healthcare: Russia, ransomware and resiliency

Read about three health systems that are reducing negative environmental impact

A Path Forward: Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Systems-Level Change

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on burnout in the healthcare community, it is a “preexisting condition.” Burnout is defined as a work-related stress reaction that leads to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of sense of pe...

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Read about the new public health imperative facing hospitals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Read about methods to build workforce resiliency and well-being, and why it is important to do so

Read about how one of the greatest challenges to the future of U.S. healthcare is not access to financial capital, but access to and the retention of skilled talent

Read as five women share their advice for emerging women leaders, their personal mottos, what skills have been useful in furthering their careers

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Learn about methods of creating a new model to measure hospital performance

Enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate began January 27. Here's an explanation of the mandate and useful information for healthcare leaders about enforcement deadlines.

Find information about our Senior Executive and Executive Programs, ACHE's day of giving, and info on why it's important to support the next generation of healthcare leaders

Read the inspiring backgrounds of 8 black pioneers in medicine

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Learn methods for prioritizing the replenishment and well-being of your workforce

Read about process and structural alignment in the supply chain, human resources and finance functions of a multifunctional health system

Read how assumptions and biases interfere with care

Read to see three successful strategies our members are using to reduce staff burnout

Embarking on a new strategic plan is an opportunity to amplify strengths and identify new opportunities. This moment is particularly important as we chart a course for our profession in a post-pandemic world. For ACHE, this means elevating what makes us u...

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Read for five tips for engaging your team in problem-solving efforts

Read for tips on worker well-being and pandemic recovery efforts

Learn about strategies for cultivating a workplace culture of belonging through modeling kindness and curiosity

Read for ten different steps to building organizational resilience

This year, I was honored to have been chosen as a Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program Scholar. This was a hugely exciting achievement for me, as I have admired Dolan Scholars from afar since the program’s inception in 2014 and I aspired to eventu...

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Read a robust list of top skills that hospital CEOs need to navigate the pandemic

John W. Sharpe, director of SCI&D Rehabilitation Services, describes his experience with VA and ACHE

Find tips for creating the environment and culture to address workforce challenges

Read about Nichole Wilson’s successful pivot from being a practicing physical therapist to a healthcare executive

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Read four key elements that are essential to managing employee retention

Read for the how and why noise-managed facilities importantly improve patient care

Read about ways to adapt and help enhance the patient experience by providing the tools and information to help empower the consumer

Read about Monica C. Vargas-Mahar’s experience as a latino leader in healthcare

Read about the experience of Astrid Gonzalez Parrilla as a latino leader in healthcare

Read about the San Carlos Apache community’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic

Explore how one can successfully transition to a new role, even during times as uncertain as the COVID-19 pandemic

Since the launch of our Healthcare Executive Podcast in early 2019, we have connected with numerous healthcare professionals, innovators and industry leaders from across the country. In each episode, these experts share their insights on topics ranging fr...

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Learn how to best balance safety and empathy in patient visitation policies

Read about the meaningful and powerful benefits of ACHE’s wide-reaching professional network

Read about best ways to foster equity in patient safety for all healthcare leaders

Read guidance for how healthcare executives can advance strategies that interrupt the cycle of gun violence

Read about simulation education, and the bridge between classroom learning and real-life clinical experience

Read to understand five benefits of mentorship – for you and your mentee.

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Read how biomarker testing provides new options for clinicians and patients

Learn more from our colleagues at the Department of Veterans Affairs about the opportunities you can have working at the VA

Read about Baldrige Hospital’s championing of agility and process improvement during the pandemic

Read here to learn about simple methods of operationalizing data

Read here to learn about methods of incorporating sustainable practices

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Read how healthcare leaders have an opportunity and responsibility to lead with mental health in mind

Read here for a good reminder that the duty of healthcare leadership is to plan, to safeguard and to guide

Read about risks to healthcare workers in the pandemic and the new ETS

Read here for methods of boosting workplace health and wellness

Read why managing oneself is crucial to better managing others

Read here for methods of leading and rewarding a just culture in a healthcare workplace

Read about the importance of aiming to achieve health equity, with a special consideration for the LGBTQ+ population

Read about the four Cs of building trustworthiness: competency, caring, communication, comfort

Read for several steps those of us in the field can take to improve health equity for our most vulnerable populations

Read to learn about methods of improving patient flow following the pandemic

Like many health systems, Mon Health’s employed provider network has created new challenges. Mon’s network grew substantially over the past decade through practice acquisition and incremental recruitment. However, due to the nature of the medical group’s ...

Read to learn about ways of collaborating with other healthcare leaders to strengthen inclusion efforts

Find strategies here for moving forward in the job search following a rejection letter

Read for tips on navigating and initiating new, post-pandemic normals in the workplace

Find successful strategies here to help leaders stay focused on building key workforce skills

In recognition of the American Hospital Association’s National Hospital Week, the healthcare community highlights its hospitals

Read here to find out ways in which health disparities similarly effect Asian Americans

Find tips for effective clinician collaboration here

Read here to see how we all play a part in advancing awareness, education and access to mental health resources

Hear from Stephan Davison and his perspective on national minority health month

Read Baljeet S. Sangha’s excerpt from the Spring 2021 Regent Message for the California—Northern & Central area

ACHE is proud to recognize National Volunteer Week. Read about the benefits of volunteering

Leaders interested in furthering their education and development can gain new insights by checking out the following books

Read Dr. Anthony Fauci’s key takeaways during this time of crisis

Read why one physician executive values National Doctors’ Day

Read for methods of managing healthcare worker safety aside from vaccinations

Read to learn why it is crucial to focus on quality improvement and leverage Six Sigma

Read this blog to understand key succession planning tips from the American College of Healthcare Executives

Read to see how healthcare leaders can make meaningful change in ending health inequities

Find a case study here on Chapters Health System's success in reinventing community-based healthcare

Learn methods for improving diagnostic quality -- and why it matters

Find healthcare leader's perspective on Black History Month by reading here

ACHE has been dedicated to advancing members and leadership excellence ever since being chartered on Feb. 13, 1933. To celebrate more than 85 years of supporting healthcare leaders through resources, education and networking, the association is excited to...

Read how volunteer teams can have an impact in deciphering information

Read how our collective safety efforts can have drastic impact on all communities

Martin Luther King Jr. stated in his book Strength to Love, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This specific quote has been a core princip...

A healthcare leader shares the importance of caring for your workforce well

Learn tips for gauging the state of your hospital or health system's financial health

Read how the quality, location and cost of housing can deeply impact overall health in both children and adults

Read information on 4 focus areas in advancing patient safety in your practice

CEO Deborah Bowen recognizes the incredible courage and determination our field has shown this year

Read how healthcare leaders have the opportunity to advance gender equity

Read about mission-critical work in healthcare and the impacts of COVID-19 on that work

Find ACHE's available resources to veterans here

Read how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed expectations of hospital leaders' performance

Read insightful survey results on male versus female perception of healthcare workplaces

Read for a perspective of a healthcare leader navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

Read about the negative impact AI and machine learning can have on human interaction and patient safety, including gender and racial bias

Read about the way in which indigenous communities have received COVID-19 care

Access popular podcast episodes for healthcare executives here

Read here to learn about actionable ways for executives of all levels to mitigate racism in the healthcare field

Read for tips on implementing innovations and solutions that impact the healthcare field

Find out more about how to tackle challenges and respond to the pandemic with innovative solutions

Find strategies that equip you and your team to be resilient in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Find out the benefits and the importance of sponsoring diversity in the workforce here

Find methods of establishing organizational behavior expectations by reading here

Read about the perspectives of a hospital actively responding to the challenges of COVID-19 here

Find out more about ACHE's resume review services that will help give you an advantage on your application

Find tips from ACHE for succeeding in an interview here

Find out methods for engaging your board members successfully here

Read about a healthcare leader's perspective on working during a pandemic

Learn about the realities of health disparities that are exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic

Read about ways to move towards a healthier, more equitable future in healthcare

Read about how crisis management can be optimized during the COVID-19 pandemic

Read about an executive's experience in taking action as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Read about perspectives on pride month from ACHE's LGBTQ Forum Chair

Learn about the importance of taking safety into consideration in the selection and development of leaders

Find all you need to know about our postgraduate fellowship with insights and resources from the executives themselves

Read perspectives on restarting elective procedures amid the pandemic

Read about how the pandemic has spurred a dialogue between healthcare and politics

Read here for methods of optimizing ED patient flow during the pandemic

Learn tips for preparing for a job search during a pandemic

Learn tips for managing your supply chain during a pandemic here

Read a post celebrating our front-line workers during COVID-19, recognizing their contributions to the community

Read about a healthcare leader's perspective on navigating leadership through a pandemic

Read about healthcare executives' opportunity to lead in a pandemic

Read about PPE alternatives that might be available for deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Find out about the exponential growth that can occur during times of crisis

Find out more about the impacts COVID-19 has had in rural America

Read here to learn about how to use COVID-19 as an opportunity to build upon our own strengths and weaknesses

Read more about what is foremost on physician leaders minds when navigating the pandemic

Access volunteer recruitment resources here

Read about the COVID-19 pandemic's current effects - what we predicted, and what we missed

Access COVID-19 resources for healthcare professionals here

Read about perspectives on leading through the COVID-19 pandemic from healthcare leaders themselves

What does it take to truly establish a culture of safety in your hospital? According to Mark P. Jarrett, MD, senior vice president and chief quality officer at Northwell Health in New York, the secret to success is none other than leadership. And, he clai...

Find out how to discover better methods for delivering care that is more patient and family-centered, safer and more efficient

Learn more about how Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, strives to never lose sight of her focus on meeting the needs of the individuals in each of her organization’s communities

Learn from Diane L. Dixon, EdD, who conducted a study to understand how racially and ethnically diverse healthcare executives navigated the executive path to the C-suite

Seth A. Waldman, MD, discusses the opioid prescribing processes that need to change to achieve cultural transformation in pain management.

According to the results of the 2019 Kaufman Hall Healthcare Consumerism Index, healthcare providers struggle to meet and exceed consumer needs and expectations. Only eight percent of top tier healthcare organizations are focusing on a consumer-centric in...

Alan S. Kaplan, MD, FACHE, evaluates new opportunities your organization can chase while fully and successfully executing on core strategies

Learn about how providers need to adapt to the new environment through collaboration, innovation, technology adoption and preparation

Learn about how Stephen Lawless, PhD, discovered measurable benefits in patient outcomes

Learn about strategies for recruiting and retaining talent to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare in their communities

Learn strategies to make the most of ACHE's robust career services and networking opportunities

Learn more about how humility, compassion, and kindness can go along way in leading your organization to long-term success

At 4 a.m., a nurse walked into the surgical waiting area and told me my dad had died on the operating table during heart surgery. I asked her the cause of death and she replied, matter-of-factly, “Your father bled out. He just couldn’t seem to hold the su...

Learn from Fayola Edwards-Ojeba, MD, on how to evaluate and address burnout in female physicians

Scott A. Mason, DPA, FACHE, shares his observations about consulting that may be helpful for leaders contemplating a career change

Learn how to leverage internal culture differences to create a sustainable partnership for effective change

Learn how to create and sustain a culture of safety through trust, respect and inclusion

In this six-part blog series, we will explore some of the high-level strategies and practical tactics that are critical for creating safer healthcare environments

Learn about James E. Orlikoff's five principles for ensuring board competencies of all sizes

Learn about the importance of physician leaders receiving the necessary training needed be effective collaborators and partners

Learn about Choice tailors professional development programs, seminars and assessments to meet an organization’s learning needs or close competency gap

Learn about the Lean effect of helping healthcare organizations and entire health systems improve patient care, reduce errors, increase patient and staff satisfaction

Learn about our systems approach, which can make advances in quality improvements, spread best practices, and promote reduction in preventable injury

This podcast discusses leadership’s role in establishing a patient safety culture and provides perspectives from clinical and administrative viewpoints

Learn about the importance and impact of leadership in patient safety here

What can you, as a healthcare executive, do to aid your organization’s transformation into a high-reliability organization that delivers safer care and saves lives? Whether you’re a middle manager or a member of the C-suite, there is a role for you in bui...

Experts in healthcare safety have given us a playbook of common sense strategies health systems can employ to begin or continue making the transition to harm-free care.

Read perspectives on preventing readmissions at various levels of care here

Learn more about the connection between equity and the delivery of safe and quality care

There is nothing more important for healthcare providers than ensuring the safety of their patients and workforce. And, ACHE is committed to catalyzing healthcare leaders around safety.

This article highlights different strategies that organizations can take to drive towards the ultimate goal of safety

CEO Deborah Bowen discusses the importance of leading deliberately, effectively, and with intent