American College of Healthcare Executives

? Check out the newest edition of ACHE's newsletter, Healthcare Leadership Focus, featuring insights from Jamie Elmasu, MPH.

?? The countdown is ON! ? We’re just 12 days away from #ACHECongress—the premier event for healthcare leaders. ? No better time to dive into the latest strategies and trends shaping the future of healthcare. From powerful keynotes to hands-on bootcamps, this is where learning meets action. ?? No better time to connect with 6,000+ colleagues, exchange ideas, and build a network that will support you throughout your career. ?? No better time to break boundaries, be inspired by industry trailblazers, and discover innovative solutions that will transform your team and organization. The future of healthcare is calling, and there's still time to register. Save your seat by visiting www.ache.org/Congress.

Moving on up! ???? Join us in celebrating these members who were recently promoted, changed positions or retired. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/3Dtu6IV

? Patient Safety Awareness Week encourages everyone to learn more about healthcare safety. As healthcare leaders, we are guided by the highest calling—to care for those who entrust us with their well-being and to make a lasting impact. However, true leadership doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when we lead with intent. Amid competing priorities, one commitment must stand above all: SAFETY. A culture of safety is not a checkbox or a one-time initiative; it’s a steadfast commitment that starts at the top. Leaders who take a stand for safety set the foundation for excellence, building trust, reducing harm and fostering environments where patients and teams thrive. ?? Join us as WE LEAD FOR SAFETY! ?? ACHE invites you to browse the following resources: ? Take the Pledge: Commit to leading for safety and receive a Leading for Safety certificate. ? Assess Your Safety Culture: Take our self-assessment to evaluate your current safety practices. ? Leading a Culture of Safety: A Blueprint for Success: The blueprint gives CEOs and senior leaders a tool to assess and enhance their organization’s culture of safety. Commit to leading for safety in your healthcare organization. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41NfBJo

?? Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE, or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend, but it requires registration. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4i4NbjO

Celebrating International Women's Day?? Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, we proudly spotlight the incredible contributions that women continue to make in the healthcare sector. From frontline workers to executive leadership, women are at the heart of transforming healthcare systems all over the world, leading with innovation, empathy and resilience. ACHE’s own Deborah Bowen, FACHE, CAE, in partnership with the International Hospital Federation's Women in Leadership community, is part of a groundbreaking effort to break barriers, amplify women’s voices and support others in creating more equitable opportunities for all. With numbers of women leading hospital organizations now on the rise internationally, the collective work of these women, and those like them, is helping to drive systemic change, as well as improvements in care delivery. ?? To all the amazing women in healthcare, your leadership, dedication and passion inspire us every day. Here's to empowering more women to lead! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInHealthcare #Leadership #GenderEquality #HealthcareLeadership #ACHE #IHF #WomenEmpoweringWomen

?? In this episode, future trends expert, Paul Zikopoulos, discusses the dual nature of AI in healthcare: its vast potential and the inherent challenges. Learn how leaders can build trust and transparency in implementing AI solutions. Listen to the full Healthcare Executive podcast wherever you get podcasts and see him speak at the 2025 #ACHECongress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston.

? Check out the newest edition of ACHE's newsletter, Healthcare Leadership Focus, featuring insights from Monica Wharton, FACHE, and Paula Jacobs.

? Congratulations to Richard L. Jackson, selected as ACHE's 2025 Honorary Fellow. Honorary Fellowship recognizes distinguished leaders who typically do not join ACHE but whose accomplishments have had a beneficial influence on the profession of healthcare management and/or some aspect of public health. This award is not necessarily bestowed every year. Jackson is founder, chair and CEO of Jackson Healthcare, Alpharetta, Ga., which he launched in 2000 and today is one of the largest U.S. healthcare staffing companies. Over the course of his career, Jackson has been instrumental in conceptualizing and developing more than 30 healthcare companies—staffing companies, surgery centers, practice management companies, clinics and hospitals. He will receive his award this March during the #ACHECongress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston. ACHE extends our thanks and gratitude for his contributions and commitment to healthcare excellence.

??The practice of self-coaching consists of a hearty helping of reflection, the pursuit of feedback, leading by example, and a never-ending hunger to grow. One must be intentional in embarking on these behaviors and in practicing them to: ?? Reach new heights of self-understanding ?? Enhance your leadership prowess The practice of self-coaching—the consistent, intentional investment of time and effort toward living a life of reflection and examination—results in a deeper knowledge of self that informs our journey and forms us into the leaders that we aspire to be. In order to lead others well, we must first lead ourselves well. The practice of self-coaching is an invaluable investment toward that end. Looking to learn more? Check out the book "Mentor, Coach, Lead to Peak Professional Performance" by Laurie Baedke, FACHE FACMPE.