South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum, Inc. (SFHEF)

Local Study Group for Fellow Credential Starts on February 11th

In much the same way that physicians achieve board certification in their specialties of practice, healthcare executives may also become board-certified in healthcare management through the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society representing more than 35,000 healthcare executives.

To earn board certification, and hold the credential of Fellow, candidates must demonstrate their commitment to continuing education, progression in professional experience, and participation in voluntary healthcare and community affairs. They must also successfully complete a comprehensive written examination covering subjects related to healthcare management.

To assist professionals in preparing for this rigorous examination process, the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum, the ACHE local chapter, coordinates a study group which meets weekly. Each Saturday morning, an industry expert provides an overview for the participants on a particular topic included in the examination. Topics range from finance and information technology to governance and strategic planning. The first session is slated for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

"The attainment of the FACHE credential is a significant achievement in the healthcare executive's career," commented Heather Rohan, FACHE, ACHE Regent for Florida - Eastern Division. "This credential demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of knowledge and skills necessary in the evolving world of healthcare management and is recognized nationally for this reason."

At present, almost 9,000 healthcare executives nationally hold Fellowship status within ACHE. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career development, publications, research, and public policy, the American College of Healthcare Executives works toward its goal of improving the health status of society by advancing healthcare leadership and management excellence.

To learn more about the American College of Healthcare Executives, visit their website at www.ache.org. For additional information about the study group, contact Alex Johnson at 954-578-3331 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 February 2012 14:58

Healthcare Executive Career Management in a Web 2.0 Era

FREE ACHE webinar for Cat II hours….

Cheryl Burbach, JD, Partner at Hovey Williams LLP

Cody Burch, MBA / ACC, Director of Candidate Generation at B.E. Smith

Jamie Oakes, BBA, Vice President of B.E. Smith

Christine Ricci, MBA., VP of Marketing Strategy, PR and Alliances at B.E. Smith

Greg Wahlstrom, MBA / HCM, ACHE Education Committee

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:00PM – 1:30 pm (GMT – 06:00) Central Time (US & Canada).

The growth of social networking Web sites has been rapid both in their extent of use and in their transformation from informal socializing into media integral to career management. However, healthcare executives must understand that employing social networking media offers advantages and disadvantages.

This program examines the current and emerging employment market for healthcare executives from the organization’s and the job seeker’s viewpoints. The session will also explore how Web 2.0 social networking strategies, tactics and tools offer career management opportunities and challenges.

Join Central Illinois American College of Healthcare Executives and B.E. Smith speakers: Cheryl Burbach, Cody Burch, Jamie Oakes, Christine Ricci, and Greg Wahlstrom for this 90-minute Webcast, including Q&A, to get alignment strategies to thrive in an increasingly integrated industry.

With this webcast, you will gain insight and tactics to:

Review the function of Web 2.0 social networking and its implications for hiring authorities and job seekers.
Recap the local healthcare executive employment market and the tool, tactics, and strategies that organizations are using to attract top talent.
Identify the technical elements of using Web 2.0 tools for a job search
Identify the technical elements of using social media to find candidates
Address the future of employee recruitment as Web 2.0 tools become more widespread

Register HERE.

As an independent chartered Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives Central Illinois Chapter of ACHE is authorized to award 1.5 hour of Category II continuing education credit toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for Category II (non-ACHE) credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification

Please Join Us in Celebration of our New Board Members

I am very pleased to announce the election results for the 2012 Board of Directors of the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum as follows:

President-Elect: Scott Singer, FACHE

Treasurer-Elect: Scott Cihak, FACHE

Membership Chair-Elect: Charles Felix

Education Program Chair-Elect: Nancy Borkowski, FACHE

Networking Chair-Elect: Jaime Caldwell

Communication Chair-Elect: Todd Demel

Members-At-Large:

Susan Dale: FACHE

Diane Funston, FACHE

Lorna Kernizan, FACHE

Joanne Martin, FACHE

Michelle Marsh

Congratulations to our incoming Board Members!

Stuart Podolnick, FACHE
2012 SFHEF President

Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 15:50

ACHE Study Groups and More

Your local ACHE chapter supports your goal to become board certified as a Fellow of ACHE by helping you prepare for the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management. Connect with your chapter today at http://www.ache.org/Chapters and find out about study groups and more.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 15:45

ACHE Bestows Awards to SFHEF in Two Categories

Chapter of Distinction Award for Sustained Performance
Last Updated on Sunday, 14 August 2011 18:07

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South Florida Heathcare Executives Forum (SFHEF), Inc., the South Florida local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has been awarded both the 2008, 2009 & 2010 ACHE Chapter of Distinction Awards.

South Florida Heathcare Executive Forum (SFHEF), Inc., the South Florida local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has been awarded both the 2008, 2009 & 2010 ACHE Chapter of Distinction Awards.