NHS Professor Remains FACHE

Bernard J. Horak, Ph.D., professor of health systems administration at NHS, was recently re-certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

"Recertification represents your continued achievement in meeting high standards of professional development and excellence as a health care executive," said Cynthia A. Hahn, the organization's vice president for membership.

"By participating in an ongoing program of involvement in professional affairs, you have demonstrated your commitment to maintaining a high level of professionalism in health care management," said Hahn, also a fellow.

At NHS, Horak serves as director of the master's program in health systems administration. He also teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in organizational theory and behavior, strategic planning and marketing, and quality and performance improvement.

The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 30,000 health care executives who lead hospitals, health care systems, and other health care organizations. The organization has a network of more than 80 chapters.