The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is a professional society for healthcare executives and hospital directors in the United States which was established in 1933.
History
ACHE was founded in 1933 as the American College of Hospital Administrators (ACHA) by a group of
hospital administrators
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seeking to promote professionalism and advance the field of hospital management. The organization rebranded to its current name, the American College of Healthcare Executives, in the mid-1980s. ACHE is a
501(c)(6) organization
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Today, ACHE is focused on "advancing integrity, lifelong learning, leadership skills and diversity and inclusion" and offering certifications for experience healthcare administrators. In 2022, ACHE had $12 million in revenue, and its Foundation arm had $14 million in revenue.
Mission
The primary mission of ACHE is to advance the practice of healthcare management by developing and supporting leaders in the field, and offer support to its local chapters.
ACHE works to influence
healthcare policy
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, promote leadership development, and provide financial support to aspiring healthcare management college students. ACHE offers educational and professional development programs to its members, including an annual conference featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.
ACHE provides a "Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives" (FACHE) certification for qualified professionals whose experience exemplifies "a mastery of healthcare management".
Membership
ACHE's membership is currently composed of roughly 49,000 healthcare executives, including hospital and health system administrators, consultants, and educators. Members are typically individuals with significant experience in healthcare management and leadership roles.
Publications and resources
ACHE publishes several journals and periodicals to support healthcare executives, including:
* ''Healthcare Executive Magazine'': A quarterly publication providing insights, trends, and professional development resources in healthcare management.
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