Membership

Membership with ACHE and ACHE of South Florida

As a member of ACHE and ACHE of South Florida, you’ll join more than 48,000 healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world who are dedicated to improving health and advancing the profession of healthcare management. All ACHE members located within the chapter’s assigned geographic territory will automatically become members of the local chapter.
Only ACHE members are eligible to join the local chapter.

As a member of ACHE and ACHE-SFL, you will have access to important resources such as:

  • Online membership directory (login required)
  • National job listings
  • FACHE study group
  • ACHE Face-to-Face education credit
  • Educational programs on timely healthcare topics
  • Interaction with community healthcare leaders
  • Opportunity to network with peers and colleagues
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Choose the Membership Status that Best Suits You

Click on the links below to determine your eligibility or apply for membership.

Note: Dues are prorated based on the month you join. For your security, credit card payments are only accepted with online applications. If you wish to pay by check, you must complete a hard copy application.

  • Member

    • If you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a commitment to the profession of healthcare management, then you are invited to join ACHE as a member. There is no better resource to have at your fingertips than the premier organization for healthcare executives. ACHE full membership dues are $345 annually. We provide a graduated dues structure to ease the transition for those in the early stages of their membership. Annual dues are $160 each year for years one and two, $265 each year for years three through five, and $345 for six or more years. New Member dues are prorated based on the month you join.
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  • If you prefer, you may be eligible for the following membership levels. Keep in mind that Faculty Associates, International Associates, and Student Associates are ineligible for Fellow status.

  • Faculty
    Associate

    • If you maintain a full-time position with an appointment in a graduate or undergraduate program in health services administration, you may be eligible for a discount on your dues. You will have access to cutting-edge knowledge—knowledge that you can share with your students and colleagues—via ACHE's highly respected publications, ground-breaking research, and online resources.

    $115/annually

    Learn more and apply

  • International
    Associate

    • If you live outside the U.S. and are not a member of the U.S. military, you may be eligible for a discount on your dues. Keep abreast of the latest trends in the healthcare field and acquire the tools you need to succeed.
       
       
       
       

    $160/annually

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  • Student
    Associate

    • If you are enrolled in a health services administration or related administrative program, you may be eligible for a discount on your dues. Find answers to your most pressing career questions—and gain a competitive edge—through ACHE's countless resources.
       
       
       

    $75/annually

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Value of ACHE

When you choose to become an ACHE member, you’ll join an extraordinary community of healthcare leaders with exclusive access to an array of programs, activities and resources. We are committed to enriching our members, increasing your capabilities and equipping you to become a force in the transformation of healthcare.

– with a unique opportunity to achieve the distinction of board certification in healthcare management. Only ACHE members can earn the coveted FACHE credential, recognized as the symbol of professionalism, ethical decision-making, competence, leadership and commitment to lifelong learning

 

Fellowship Advancement

If you’re visiting this section, it’s because you see the value of attaining the prestigious FACHE credential. Similar to physicians who become board-certified in their area of specialty, healthcare administrators also devote a great deal of time and effort to refining their knowledge and experience in today’s complex healthcare environment. Advancing within ACHE by earning the FACHE credential is one way to demonstrate to the healthcare community that you are committed to our field of endeavor and that you have the right mix of experience, continuing education, professional/civic involvement - as well as the respect of healthcare colleagues who provide references - to represent our profession in this changing arena.

Additional resources for becoming a Fellow include;

  • - ACHE-sponsored Webinars
  • - Chapter-sponsored informational and test review sessions
  • - Your ACHE-SFL Board of Directors is happy to answer any additional questions, so reach out!

 

To learn more about becoming a Fellow with ACHE and to submit your application online

Visit the FACHE informational page

Leah Carpenter

“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.”

Leah Carpenter, FACHE

Achley Vertuno

“ACHE has been more than a benefit to my career, it has been the leading driver and foundation to my career and network.”

Ashley R. Vertuno, FACHE

Peter Powers

“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.”

Peter Powers, FACHE

Heather Havericak

“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.”

Heather Havericak, FACHE

Madison Workman

“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.”

Madison Workman, FACHE

Matthew Garner

“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.”

Matthew Garner, FACHE

Carlos Ayllon

“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.”

Carlos H Ayllon, FACHE

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