FACHE — Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
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- Issuer
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Industry
- Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
- Domain
- Health IT Leadership
- Level
- Expert
- Exam fee
- $225 — verified 2026-09-27
Prerequisites & eligibility
One year of ACHE membership; master's or other post-baccalaureate degree; current healthcare management position with five years of healthcare management experience; 36 CE credits in past three years; four volunteer activities; two references (one interview with a current Fellow).
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. Renew by exam.
Recertify with 36 healthcare management continuing education credits earned within the past three years.
Recognition
Board certification in healthcare management; described by ACHE as healthcare management's most trusted credential.
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- ABPM-HALM ABPM Health Care Administration, Leadership & Management Subspecialty Board Certification
- CDH-E CHIME Certified Digital Health Executive
- CHCIO CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO
- CHFP HFMA Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
- CMPE ACMPE Certified Medical Practice Executive
- CPDHTS HIMSS Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy