American College of Healthcare Executives

What American College of Healthcare Executives does

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1913 and headquartered in Chicago. It serves more than 53,000 healthcare executives — C-suite leaders, clinical leaders, consultants, academics, students, and federal healthcare leaders (including the VA and uniformed services) — through a portfolio centered on the FACHE board certification, the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership drawing nearly 7,000 attendees, and a network of 75 local chapters that deliver at least 17 hours of programming per member each year. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered membership dues ($75–$160 annually across Student, Faculty, International, and Full tiers), program registration fees (including a $3,100–$3,330 Health System Simulation co-developed with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health), publication sales through the ACHE Learn Bookstore, and Premier Corporate Partnerships (10+ corporate sponsors including Jackson Healthcare, Core Clinical Partners, Exact Sciences, Genentech, GSK, Intuitive, LeanTaaS, Quest Diagnostics, and Sanofi).

The organization's product portfolio spans core membership and FACHE credentialing, executive education via the 110-course Fundamentals Learning Library, virtual and in-person programming (webinars, clusters, the Denver Cluster Aug 10–12, 2026), peer-reviewed publications (Healthcare Executive magazine, Journal of Healthcare Management, Frontiers of Health Services Management), and a Career Resource Center with 2,000+ job listings and the CareerEdge planning tool. ACHE is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, and AAPA to issue Interprofessional Continuing Education credits — a regulatory moat — and has expanded into higher-value adjacencies through Executive Coaching Solutions in partnership with the Healthcare Leadership Institute and Customized Learning for Organizations (CHOICE) for enterprise health systems.

Name

American College of Healthcare Executives

Legal name

American College of Healthcare Executives

Website

https://ache.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACHE is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association serving 53,000+ healthcare executives through FACHE board certification, the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, 75 local chapters, continuing education, peer-reviewed publications, and an executive coaching program, primarily in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues across multiple membership categories including Full Membership ($160/year), Faculty Associate ($115/year), International Associate ($160/year), and Student Associate ($75/year).
2. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from educational programs including Health System Simulation (Member: $3,100, Non-member: $3,330), virtual interactive education, webinars, and customized learning for organizations.
3. Publications and Bookstore: Revenue from sale of professional books, textbooks, and journals through the ACHE Learn Bookstore. Includes Health Administration Press publications with member discounts.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Premier Corporate Partner program providing corporate partners access to 53,000-member network of healthcare executives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ACHE is an international professional association of more than 53,000 healthcare executives that provides professional membership, the FACHE board certification credential, in-person and virtual educational programs (including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership), executive coaching, customized organizational learning, peer-reviewed publications, and a national chapter network serving healthcare leaders across the continuum of care.

Product overview

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) offers a comprehensive professional development ecosystem centered on its annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, FACHE board certification, and executive coaching solutions. The portfolio includes in-person and virtual education programs (Customized Learning for Organizations/CHOICE, Fundamentals Learning Library with 110 courses), professional publications (Healthcare Executive Magazine, Journals), and career resources (Career Resource Center with 2,000+ job listings). Members access 75 local chapters, networking opportunities, and continuing education credits. The organization partners with Columbia University for Health System Simulation and the Healthcare Leadership Institute for coaching services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Congress on Healthcare Leadership: ACHE's flagship annual conference, the premier learning and networking experience for healthcare leaders, held annually in different U.S. cities.
• FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives)
• Healthcare Executive Magazine
• Executive Coaching Solutions
• Fundamentals Learning Library
• Health System Simulation
• Customized Learning for Organizations (CHOICE)

Products and services

• ACHE Membership
• FACHE Board Certification
• Congress on Healthcare Leadership
• Executive Coaching Solutions
• Health System Simulation
• Customized Learning for Organizations (CHOICE)
• Fundamentals Learning Library
• ACHE Publication Bookstore
• Shop ACHE Apparel and Merchandise
• ACHE Local Chapter Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Members can earn up to 21 ACHE education credits through Health System Simulation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered premier and core.

• Jackson HealthcarepremierStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Jackson Healthcare became a Premier Corporate Partner of ACHE, demonstrating strong commitment to healthcare leadership and professional development. Brands including LocumTenens.com, Jackson Physician Search, and Premier Anesthesia will lead collaborative initiatives with ACHE's 53,000-member network to address workforce shortages, evolving care models, and operational complexities.
• Core Clinical PartnerspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• EnsemblepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• Exact SciencespremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• GenentechpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• GSKpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• IntuitivepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• LeanTaaspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• Quest DiagnosticspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• SanofipremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Corporate Partner listed on ACHE website as one of the corporate partners providing support for healthcare leadership initiatives.
• Healthcare Leadership Institute (HLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHE partnered with HLI to introduce Executive Coaching Solutions. HLI's Healthcare Certified Coaching Academy is Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC) Accredited (Level 1 - Registered Corporate Coach) program. HLI certified coaches provide personalized guidance and support to healthcare executives through a five-step coaching process.
• Columbia University Mailman School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Health System Simulation is offered in collaboration with the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. The simulation is led by current and former senior-level healthcare executives who are senior members of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Location: 722 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society: Global membership association focused on health information and technology professionals. Comparable to ACHE as a healthcare executive education body with major annual conference, certification programs, and large member base spanning healthcare leadership.
• Healthcare Financial Management Association: Membership association for healthcare finance professionals and executives. Comparable to ACHE in serving healthcare executives with certification (HFMA Fellow), annual events, chapter networks, and educational programming.
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership: Membership organization for nurse leaders across the care continuum. Comparable to ACHE as a healthcare leadership professional association serving clinical leaders transitioning into executive roles, with similar education and credentialing offerings.
• American Association for Physician Leadership: Membership organization focused on physician leadership development. Directly comparable to ACHE as a peer serving clinical-to-executive career transitions in healthcare, with certification and education products.
• American Hospital Association: National membership association for hospitals and health systems. Directly comparable to ACHE as a long-standing U.S. healthcare leadership association with similar advocacy, education, and member-services models serving overlapping executive personas.
• Medical Group Management Association: Membership association for medical group practice administrators and leaders. Directly comparable to ACHE as a peer healthcare management association with certification, annual conference, and continuing education for executive-level healthcare administrators.
• American Health Information Management Association: Membership association for health information management professionals. Comparable to ACHE as a healthcare professional association with credentialing (RHIA, CCS), annual conference, and continuing education for healthcare leadership-adjacent professionals.
• National Association of Health Services Executives: Nonprofit association of Black healthcare executives and leaders committed to advancing health equity. Comparable to ACHE as a peer healthcare executive membership association with educational programs and networking for healthcare leaders.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: Largest U.S. physician membership association. Comparable to ACHE as a broad, established healthcare professional association with a major annual meeting, publications, and credentialing — though physician-rather than executive-focused.

Emerging players

• American College of Healthcare Administrators: Membership society for administrators in long-term care, post-acute, and aging services. Comparable to ACHE as a healthcare administration professional association with board certification (Fellow), serving a more focused segment of the broader healthcare leadership market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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