ACHE of South Florida (ACHE-SFL) is the local official chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and provides members with educational programs, networking and volunteer opportunities, career and advancement resources and the ability to connect with healthcare executives.
Learn MoreAs a member, you'll join more than 48,000 healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world who are dedicated to improving health. If you want to connect with local healthcare professionals, join ACHE and select ACHE of South Florida as your home chapter.
Learn MoreWe invite you to attend the many events we host throughout the year, including educational programs, networking events, webinars, seminars and much more.
It’s a Journey! Up for the Adventure!
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The end of year brings us to a metaphorical finish line in which we get to decide to either
leave things behind or secure them for the adventure that lies ahead of us in the New Year.
There is no doubt that as the healthcare landscape continues to change in 2025, we will need
the resources of our association even more. ACHE of South Florida, an affiliate of the
American College of Healthcare Executives for me personally as the incoming chapter president
is the ideal environment to grow professionally, grow personally, and collaborate with each
other to better serve and deliver healthcare to the community we all call home, South Florida.
Many have asked me over the last several weeks what my goals are for the association as we move into 2025. The mission of ACHE and ACHE of South Florida (ACHE-SFL) is to advance our members and healthcare leadership excellence. Our objective and goal are simple, be the reason someone has a better day and share good leadership and vibes! While a non-traditional answer, let me elaborate.
We are starting from a position of strength as a chapter with several years of strong leadership at the helm. We have once again put together a dynamic group of leaders for the 2025 Board of Directors from a nomination slate that saw more qualified candidates than in past recent years. We are developing programming that will align with a wide array of industry and professional needs. Whether seeking board certification as a Fellow (FACHE) or a business solution to get you in the right direction back at work, you will find it occurring in 2025. We are bringing in outside speakers that continue to deliver content you would find on a national level locally. You will not want to miss the Installation Dinner Keynote on Thursday, February 13th being held at 5:30pm at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel. We are evolving our Student Case Competition that last year saw an increased participation from across the state. I encourage you to get involved as a mentor for one of the teams. Engagement continues to be strong at all events as we work to ensure we provide venues that make it easy to attend in- person events. New in 2025 will be the greater addition of more virtual events as we aim to offer a good balance of ways to find value in your membership. Finally, speaking of ways to get more engaged, new in 2025 we will be forming committees of the board to allow more member interaction and further create pathways towards succession planning for board leadership roles.
The overall goal is to provide you with key opportunities as a healthcare leader. That when 2025 comes to a close, we as a collaborative association have created success in others through our abilities and strength. As an association of over 1,000 members, we truly are stronger together and able to share leadership traits, knowledge, connection, and yes, good vibes!
After being part of the association for several years, I am both humbled and honored to be chosen to lead with a great board in 2025. I welcome and look forward to you reaching out with ideas, suggestions, and feedback. Email me
Brian Altschuler, FACHE
Chapter President
ACHE of South Florida
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Rahat Verma confessed he is an avid traveler, visiting 45 countries and more than 15 states, and he holds a strong appreciation for the influence that the cultures, norms, and values of those experiences have taught him. Verma began life in Chicago but moved to South Florida at a young age, and spent the majority of his life there.
Verma is currently the Vice President of Operations at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami, where he has worked since 2022, starting as an Administrative Resident and then serving as Associate Administrator. Prior to that he worked at an HCA hospital in Los Angeles as an Administrative Intern, a position he held in grad school while attending the University of Minnesota, where he was pursuing a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Healthcare Administration.
His current role has him overseeing operations at HCA Florida Kendall, both clinical and non-clinical, including for such departments as imaging services, rehabilitation services, safety and security, communications, environmental services, food and nutrition services, and emergency management, among others.
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“Great leaders possess rare and invaluable qualities such as integrity, courage, empathy, compassion and an innate desire to do far more for the greater good than for self. They are visionaries who inspire and empower and are inclusive and collaborative in all things.”
“ACHE has been more than a benefit to my career, it has been the leading driver and foundation to my career and network.”
“The Fellowship (FACHE) designation is important because it adds a level of credibility to your resume. When interviewing for this position, it was a very important credential for the Memorial Healthcare System—it is considered the gold standard for leaders.”
“I became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in 2015, because as I continued to take on more leadership roles, I wanted more professional growth and development opportunities. ACHE was a very well-respected organization, and several mentors of mine were Fellows, so it was something to which I aspired.”
“ACHE of South Florida has felt like family to me since I joined several years ago. It’s a privilege to be part of an organization of like-minded leaders who truly care about serving our community and making a positive impact on our healthcare delivery. ACHE has provided me with a diverse network full of knowledge and resources to maximize my skill set and contributions throughout my career.”
“ACHE of South Florida has helped me advance in my professional journey by providing the opportunity to learn alongside my colleagues in the healthcare industry, as well as expand my professional network. Lifelong learning is an essential element of continued development and advancement in this industry, and ACHE of South Florida’s educational programs have truly supported my growth in that regard.”
“ACHE has been a great partner throughout my professional journey. Early in my career, I sought the FACHE credential as a way to enhance my knowledge of healthcare management. I maintain my designation in order to stay current with all the new developments in our industry. Being part of the ACHE family is very rewarding as we nurture long lasting relationships. I usually call other fellows for advice while pursuing new endeavors, and I love connecting members with similar goals. As leaders, we should always mentor colleagues as well as young professionals and ACHE is the perfect platform to do that. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make an impact in your communities, the FACHE credential is a must have, it will give you the skills and network to help you succeed.”