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Measuring Delay Discounting in Humans Using an Adjusting Amount Task
Published on: January 9, 2016
Summary
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) simplified its fellowship process, leading to a significant increase in new fellows. This change has raised concerns about diluting the prestigious FACHE designation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Credentialing
Background:
- The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) previously maintained a two-tier certification process for its fellowship.
- This established process was considered the "gold standard" in healthcare executive credentialing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the ACHE's revised credentialing process on the number of fellows.
- To assess the perceived effect of the streamlined process on the prestige of the FACHE designation.
Main Methods:
- The ACHE transitioned from a two-tier certification to a one-step credentialing process.
- The study observed the number of individuals awarded fellowship status post-implementation.
Main Results:
- The implementation of a one-step process resulted in a nearly 19-fold increase in the number of newly named fellows.
- This significant increase has led to discussions regarding the potential dilution of the designation's prestige.
Conclusions:
- The ACHE's streamlined credentialing process has dramatically increased the number of fellows.
- Concerns exist that this expansion may diminish the perceived value and prestige of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
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