Interest Groups
Connect with healthcare leaders who share your professional interests and passions.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Our interest groups transform individual expertise into collective wisdom that elevates healthcare leadership across New Jersey.
What Are Interest Groups?
ACHE-NJ interest groups bring together healthcare leaders who share a common area of professional focus. These member-driven communities meet regularly to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and tackle shared challenges. Whether you are passionate about clinical leadership, health IT, finance, or advancing the next generation of executives, there is a group where you can deepen your expertise and expand your network alongside peers who understand your world.
Active Interest Groups
Designed for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who have transitioned into administrative and executive roles. This group explores the intersection of clinical practice and healthcare management, covering topics such as quality improvement, patient safety culture, physician engagement, and clinician burnout.
A community for leaders navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of health information technology. From electronic health records and interoperability to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, this group discusses how technology is reshaping care delivery and operations.
Built for healthcare professionals in the first ten years of their management careers, including recent MHA and MBA graduates. This group provides a supportive environment for emerging leaders to develop core competencies, build professional relationships, and navigate career transitions.
An affinity group dedicated to empowering women in executive and senior leadership positions across New Jersey's healthcare organizations. This group addresses topics such as executive presence, negotiation skills, work-life integration, and overcoming barriers to advancement.
Focused on leaders in skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, and assisted living communities. This group examines the unique regulatory, operational, and financial challenges of the post-acute care continuum including value-based care models and workforce retention.
A group for CFOs, revenue cycle directors, and finance professionals who manage the fiscal health of healthcare organizations. Members discuss reimbursement trends, payer contract strategies, denials management, capital planning, and the financial implications of regulatory changes.
Benefits of Joining a Group
Peer Learning
Learn directly from fellow healthcare leaders who face challenges similar to yours. Group discussions, case studies, and shared best practices accelerate your professional knowledge in ways that traditional education cannot replicate.
Networking
Build meaningful, lasting relationships with professionals who share your specialty area. Interest groups create a more focused networking environment where conversations go deeper and connections become genuine professional partnerships.
Career Growth
Expand your leadership capabilities and visibility within the healthcare community. Active participation in interest groups strengthens your resume, opens doors to new opportunities, and positions you as a thought leader in your area of expertise.
Industry Insights
Stay on the cutting edge of trends, regulations, and innovations that affect your field. Groups regularly feature guest speakers, policy briefings, and research summaries that keep you informed and ready to lead through change.
How to Join a Group
Interest groups are open to all active ACHE-NJ members at no additional cost. Getting involved takes just three simple steps.
Browse
Review the active interest groups above and identify the one that aligns best with your professional focus and career goals.
Register
Complete the interest group sign-up form or email us at info@achenj.com with your name, organization, and preferred group.
Connect
Receive a welcome message from the group facilitator, join the next meeting, and start building relationships with your peers.
New Groups Forming
Have an idea for a new interest group? ACHE-NJ is always looking to launch new communities around emerging topics in healthcare leadership. If you would like to propose or lead a new group — such as Behavioral Health Leadership, Health Equity & Social Determinants, or Ambulatory & Outpatient Strategy — reach out to us at info@achenj.com. We provide facilitation support, meeting logistics, and promotional resources to help your group get off the ground.