Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning

What Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning does

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) is an independently owned, privately held medical education company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating since the late 1990s with a staff of approximately twenty full-time employees. ACHL develops accredited continuing medical education (CME/CE) activities for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, case managers, and other clinicians, funded primarily through educational grants from pharmaceutical and medical device companies and supplemented by joint providership accreditation services offered to other organizations seeking CME/CE compliance. The company holds ACCME Accreditation with Commendation for six years along with ACPE, California BRN, CDR, CCMC, and PACE accreditations, supporting a multi-disciplinary learner base.

ACHL's product portfolio centers on four proprietary assets: the ACHL AdaptEd adaptive learning platform powered by complex algorithms that personalize learning pathways; the Digital QI Platform for systematic quality improvement programs at the practice level; the Pathfinder translational practice design framework; and the ACHL On.Target consultative offering for professional associations and hospitals. Supporting services include clinical content development, program management, accreditation services, digital platform development, and production/AV services, all delivered by an in-house team of PhD-level medical writers, scientific directors, and program management staff.

The company's commercial model combines pharma/medtech grant-funded program delivery with joint providership fees (priced per activity based on credit type, length, faculty count, grant size, and format) and targets four customer segments: health systems and academic medical centers (Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson, Emory, UChicago, Rush, Purdue), professional healthcare associations (AGA, American Lung Association, CMSC, etc.), patient advocacy groups (Alzheimer's Association, Susan G. Komen, Black Health Matters), and pharmaceutical/medical device commercial supporters (Lilly). Distribution is primarily enterprise direct sales and channel partnerships, with education delivered through joint providership engagements, the achlcme.org platform, and the proprietary AdaptEd adaptive learning system.

Name

Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning

Legal name

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning, LLC

Website

https://achleducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACHL is an independently owned Chicago-based medical education company that develops accredited continuing medical education (CME/CE) activities for clinicians through proprietary adaptive learning (AdaptEd), quality improvement (Digital QI), and consultative (On.Target) platforms, funded by pharmaceutical grants and joint providership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Continuing medical education
• CME accreditation services
• Adaptive learning platform
• Medical education company
• Quality improvement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Support/Grants: ACHL develops continuing medical education activities funded through educational grants from pharmaceutical and medical device companies. This is the primary funding mechanism for their CME programs.
2. Joint Providership Services: ACHL provides CME/CE accreditation services for joint providers, including application review, educational grant/budget review, faculty approval, content review, conflict of interest resolutions, and credit processing. Pricing varies based on type of credit, length of activity, number of faculty, grant funds, live vs enduring format, and onsite audit requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACHL is a full-service independent medical education company that develops certified continuing medical education (CME/CE) activities for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. It designs, accredits, and delivers educational programs across therapeutic areas using proprietary digital platforms—including the ACHL AdaptEd adaptive learning system, Digital QI platform, Pathfinder framework, and a custom-built LMS—and operates a joint providership program that reviews and accredits educational activities for partner organizations.

Product overview

ACHL is an independently owned and operated full service medical education company that develops certified healthcare education. The company offers a platform-based approach with multiple integrated products and services including: ACHL AdaptEd (adaptive learning platform) for personalized learning pathways, the Digital QI Platform for quality improvement programs, the Pathfinder Framework for translational practice design, and the ACHL On.Target consultative arm. Additional services include clinical content development, program management, accreditation services, digital services, and production/AV services. The company serves physicians, pharmacists, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals across diverse practice settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACHL AdaptEd: Adaptive learning platform with proprietary technologies powered by complex algorithms that assess individual learner needs and provide personalized learning pathways
• ACHL On.Target
• Digital QI Platform

Products and services

• ACHL AdaptEd Adaptive Learning Platform Proprietary adaptive learning platform that assesses individual clinician needs and provides personalized learning pathways using branching logic to assess real-time application of new guidelines and treatment options. Used to develop certified CME activities for clinicians.
• Digital QI Platform Proprietary data platform providing a systematic approach for quality improvement at any practice setting. Supports clinician participation, data collection, reporting, IRB applications, EMR coordination, intervention development, outcomes analysis, and publication management.
• Pathfinder Framework Translational practice design that simultaneously addresses deficiencies in disease knowledge, treatment selection, guideline adherence, and shared decision-making to deliver precision medicine for specific patient populations such as ovarian cancer.
• ACHL On.Target Consultative arm supporting professional associations and hospitals in reimagining their educational programs to more effectively meet organizational goals.
• Obesity Care Hub Training and education initiative providing hub resources for practitioners, educators, and hospitals/clinics on obesity management in the primary care setting.
• AGA Short-Bowel Syndrome Training of Trainers Program First-of-its-kind training initiative with the AGA for multidisciplinary management of short-bowel syndrome (SBS), providing faculty development and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
• Joint Providership CME/CE Accreditation Services Accreditation service for organizations that want to offer CME/CE credit for their educational activities. Includes application review, educational grant/budget review, faculty approval, agenda and content review, conflict of interest resolution, credit processing, evaluation/outcomes reports, and CME/CE certificate processing maintained for 5-7 years.
• Clinical Content Development Editorial team collaborates with expert faculty to create innovative and scientifically rigorous content across therapeutic areas, imparting new knowledge and introducing strategies for day-to-day application.
• Program Management Experienced program management team spearheading the development of complex education in diverse formats ranging from live symposia to digital applications to QI programs.
• Digital Algorithm / Choose Your Path Digital algorithm using branching logic to assess real-time application of new guidelines and treatment options, supporting clinicians in making informed treatment decisions in the context of real-world patient complexity.
• Accreditation Services Accreditation team experienced in developing education aligned to accreditation criteria and standards for ACCME, ACPE, BRN, CDR, CCMC, and PACE, ensuring highest standards of compliance.
• Production and AV Services Services spanning concepting to setup/onsite support to post production, ensuring videos and audio that enhance education are purposeful, optimized, and cost effective.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aggregated improvement across QI domains increased from mean score of 33.51 to 56.63
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UChicago Center for CMEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on Training of Trainers Program on State-of-the-Art Obesity Management in the Primary Care Setting, providing hub resources for practitioners, educators, and hospitals/clinics.
• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on Training of Trainers Program on Short-Bowel Syndrome (SBS) to close gaps in multidisciplinary management through faculty development and peer-to-peer learning.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner on Digital QI Platform for hypoglycemia initiative, directly recruiting and managing practice settings including primary care and pharmacy in ambulatory care.
• Responsum HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to develop innovative menopause platform to inform and empower patients, supported by an independent educational grant from Astellas.
• Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at EisenhowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth system and academic medical center partner collaborating on comprehensive educational strategies reflective of the multifaceted healthcare environment.
• Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for developing adaptive learning activities including an award-winning program on relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma using the AdaptEd platform.
• Emory University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner collaborating on educational development and comprehensive educational strategies.
• Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth system partner working with ACHL to develop comprehensive educational strategies.
• Indiana University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner collaborating on comprehensive educational strategies.
• Purdue University School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on Digital QI Platform for hypoglycemia initiative, providing frameworks and tools for quality improvement at practice settings.
• MedStar Washington Hospital CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth system partner collaborating on comprehensive educational strategies.
• Rush University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner collaborating on comprehensive educational strategies.
• University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on Training of Trainers Program on State-of-the-Art Obesity Management in the Primary Care Setting.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner collaborating on comprehensive educational strategies.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner working to improve quality of care for patients through educational initiatives.
• Black Health MatterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner addressing health disparities through educational content.
• Center For Youth WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner working to improve health outcomes for youth.
• Depression and Bipolar Support AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner providing resources and education for mental health conditions.
• Diabetes SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner dedicated to improving diabetes care through education.
• Fat Disorders Research SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner addressing rare fat disorders through education.
• Girls With GutscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner supporting women with IBD and ostomies through education.
• Lymphatic Education and Research NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner working on lymphatic disease education.
• National Minority Quality ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner addressing minority health disparities through education.
• Susan G. Komen ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy group partner working on breast cancer awareness and education.
• American College of Osteopathic Family PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner collaborating on educational initiatives including weight management education.
• American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and GynecologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner providing continuing education to members.
• Association of Diabetes Care & Education SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for diabetes education programs.
• American Hospital AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner representing hospitals for educational initiatives.
• American Lung AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for lung health education programs.
• American Gastroenterological AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner collaborating on Training of Trainers Program on Short-Bowel Syndrome (SBS) for multidisciplinary management education.
• American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for nutrition education programs.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare payer association partner for quality improvement and education initiatives.
• Cleveland Clinic Community Physician Partnership Quality AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality alliance partner for physician education and quality improvement programs.
• Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for multiple sclerosis education.
• International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional nursing association partner for MS nursing education.
• International Symposium on Left Atrial Appendage Foundation (ISLAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner for cardiac education.
• Kansas City Hearth Rhythm FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for cardiac rhythm education.
• LeadingAge IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for aging services education.
• Movement Disorder SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for movement disorder education.
• Society of Surgical OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for surgical oncology education.
• Society of Critical Care MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional healthcare association partner for critical care education.
• CME CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy organization partner contributing to CME policy discussions and advocacy.
• Global Alliance for Medical Education (GAME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy organization partner for advancing medical education globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Postgraduate Healthcare Education: ACPE-accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education and broader clinician CME. Closely comparable to ACHL in delivering pharma-funded certified education with a digital platform and multi-accreditor credentials.
• Clinical Care Options: Independent medical education company producing CME/CE activities for clinicians globally. Comparable to ACHL in delivering certified education funded by educational grants, with strong digital learning capabilities.
• CME Outfitters: ACCME-accredited independent CME provider focused on outcomes-based education across multiple therapeutic areas. Closely comparable to ACHL in target customers (physicians, pharma, health systems) and emphasis on measurable outcomes.
• Global Education Group: Independent accredited CME/CE provider offering live and online certified education across therapeutic areas. Comparable to ACHL in business model (joint providership, multi-accreditor), though with a broader catalog of activities.
• Spire Learning: Independent medical education company delivering certified CME/CE activities for clinicians across therapeutic areas. Directly comparable to ACHL on ACCME-accredited joint providership, pharma grant funding, and digital delivery.
• Answers in CME: Independent CME/CE provider delivering case-based and adaptive digital education. Directly comparable to ACHL on adaptive learning, certified CME delivery, and pharmaceutical grant funding model.
• PlatformQ Health: Digital-first CME/CE provider producing interactive, outcome-measured education for clinicians and patients. Directly comparable to ACHL on digital adaptive learning and outcomes measurement, with a stronger digital focus.

Broad incumbents

• Medscape Education: One of the largest CME/CE providers globally, owned by WebMD Health Corp. Directly comparable to ACHL as a multi-therapeutic, ACCME-accredited CME provider with digital adaptive and video-based learning; vastly larger in reach and content library.
• Pri-Med (marcus evans / PHCG): Large CME provider offering live meetings and online CME for primary care clinicians. Comparable business model (CME/CE delivery, pharma-supported) but at meaningfully greater scale and broader audience reach than ACHL.

Emerging players

• CE Outcomes: Outcomes-measurement and CME consulting firm working with CME providers and pharma on outcomes design. Comparable to ACHL on outcomes methodology and QI/PI program work, with narrower service scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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