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The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is a professional society for healthcare executives and hospital directors in the United States. Established in 1933, ACHE is dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare management and promoting the high standards of healthcare leadership through education and certifications.
| Formation | 1933 |
|---|---|
| Type | Healthcare Association |
| Purpose | The American College of Healthcare Executives is the professional society for healthcare leaders committed to improving health. |
| Headquarters | Chicago, IL[1] |
Membership | over 49,000 |
President and CEO | Deborah J. Bowen[2] |
| Website | ache |
ACHE was founded in 1933 as the American College of Hospital Administrators (ACHA) by a group of hospital administrators seeking to promote professionalism and advance the field of hospital management.[3] The organization rebranded to its current name, the American College of Healthcare Executives, in the mid-1980s.[4] ACHE is a 501(c)(6) organization.
Today, ACHE is focused on "advancing integrity, lifelong learning, leadership skills and diversity and inclusion" and offering certifications for experience healthcare administrators.[5] In 2022, ACHE had $12 million in revenue, and its Foundation arm had $14 million in revenue.[6][7]
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 80+ local chapters.[8]
ACHE is actively involved in advocating for healthcare management issues at both the state and federal levels; the organization works to influence healthcare policy, promote leadership development, and provide financial support to aspiring healthcare management college students.[9] ACHE offers a range of educational programs and professional development opportunities to its members, including the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership, an annual conference featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.[10]
ACHE provides a "Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives" (FACHE) certification for qualified professionals whose experience exemplifies "a mastery of healthcare management".[11]
ACHE's membership is currently composed of over 49,000 healthcare executives, including hospital and health system administrators, consultants, and educators.[12][13] Members are typically individuals with significant experience in healthcare management and leadership roles.
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.[14]
- Journal of Healthcare Management: A peer-reviewed journal featuring research articles, case studies, and theoretical papers on healthcare management.[15]
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