Barnesville Hospital CEO Achieves Highest Standard of Professional Development

Rick Doan, FACHE, CEO of Barnesville Hospital

Rick Doan, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of Barnesville Hospital, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.

"Because healthcare 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, CAE, president and chief executive officer of ACHE. "By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, healthcare 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. In fact, only 8,500 healthcare 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.

Barnesville Hospital's Board of Trustees and 330 employees feel fortunate to have Mr. Doan at the helm of the organization and take this opportunity to congratulate him on his achievement. According to Mel Milburn, Chairman of the Board, "I have seen Rick grow from a new hospital administrator to the leader he is today. Because of Rick's tireless leadership, Barnesville Hospital has become a leading health care provider."