About the Field

View research designed to help healthcare leaders understand and meet challenges in their field. 


For decades, ACHE has provided members with key data about the profession—a valuable foundation for assessing your own organization and taking action accordingly. Our Top Issues Confronting Hospitals survey highlights the major challenges currently facing hospital leaders. Healthcare executives can also benefit from a wealth of research on specific concerns such as patient safety, meeting financial challenges and governance. View studies about these concerns in the Meeting Challenges section.