2025 ANNUAL REPORT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
At the time of ACHC’s last year-in-review publication, building was top-of-mind as the expansion of our Cary, North Carolina headquarters was underway. Today, I’m reminded that my focus was both literal and figurative. Symbolically, building was a way to show that the careful nurture of relationships—growing connections that bridge disciplines and perspectives— expands ideas and yields richer results than a closed “members only” approach. With healthcare associations focused on advocacy, with organizations developing products that support our clients, and with individual healthcare provider and supplier entities, ACHC has consistently engaged in conversations designed to build something better.
Brock Slabach, MPH, FACHE chair Chief Operating Officer, National Rural Health Association Maria (Sallie) Poepsel, PhD, MSN, CRNA, APRN vice chair Owner and CEO, MSMP Anesthesia Services, LLC Mark S. DeFrancesco, MD, MBA, FACOG secretary Women’s Health Connecticut/Physicians for Women’s Health (retired)
Leonard S. Holman, Jr, RPh treasurer Healthcare Executive and Consultant
John Barrett, BSEE, MBA officer-at-large Senior Consultant, Quality Systems Engineering
Gregory Bentley, Esq. Principal, The Bentley Washington Law Firm
Richard A. Feifer, MD, MPH, FACP Chief Medical Officer, Innovage
In each case, we imagine, we discuss, we plan, we discuss, we execute, we discuss, we test, we discuss, and we adjust. To use a favorite phrase: It’s a nerdy process. But our enthusiasm, our passion, makes each collaboration fresh as we welcome participants with specific knowledge to share. And once again—in ACHC’s 40th year—we’ve proven that embracing the expertise of a wide range of stakeholders keeps us at the cutting-edge of what is possible in health care accreditation. Today, even as ACHC teams are settling into their spectacular new spaces, the outward focus on our constituents continues. Building and maintaining relationships with federal and state regulatory bodies and with provider and supplier organizations of all sizes affords ACHC a panoramic view of health care that spans trending topics at the macro-level while offering sightlines into the daily challenges facing organizations we serve. Sitting at the junction of regulatory mandates and individual implementation gives ACHC a unique perspective that has driven our progress for 40 years. We monitor the pulse of the industry to predict where those recurring, “hot topic” conversations will lead. Then we work—collaboratively, thoughtfully, passionately—to translate those insights into real value for our clients and partners. Some call us the Accreditation Nerds. Like many working in the healthcare space, ACHC leads with head and with heart. Our goal is to smooth the path forward for providers by supporting excellence
Jennifer Burch, PharmD, RPH, CDCES, FNCAP, FAPC Owner, Central Pharmacy, Central Compounding Centers José Domingos President and CEO, Accreditation Commission for Health Care
Denise Leard, Esq. Attorney, Brown & Fortunato
Marshelle Thobaben, RN, MS, PHN, APNP, FNP Professor Emerita, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
LEADERSHIP TEAM
José Domingos President and CEO
Matt Hughes Vice President, Community Care Services
in patient care and sustainability in business operations with relevant, timely education and meaningful standards. Our commitment is what has made ACHC the smart, modern choice for accreditation. For 40 years and counting.
Patrick Horine, MHHA Vice President, Acute Care Services
Jonathan Kennedy, CPA, MBA Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services
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