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Lafayette, IN – Aaron R. Hazzard, COO, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders.

“Because health care management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization?, says Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). “By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, health care leaders can show that they are committed to providing high-quality service to their patients and community.?

Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. Only 5,400 health care executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional/community involvement. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.

Arnett HealthSystem is a patient-centered, provider-directed organization. Arnett has partnered with Clarian Health Partners to develop a comprehensive health care system with the goal of providing the highest quality and most affordable health care through innovation and excellence in care, education, research and service .For more information please contact us at 765.448.8000 or 800.899.8448.