The Healthcare Executives Forum of Central Pennsylvania (HEF) is the local chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), serving the central region of Pennsylvania. The ACHE is an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations. HEF is the premier professional forum for healthcare executives dedicated to improving healthcare delivery in Central Pennsylvania. HEF is proud to have been recognized by the ACHE and awarded the distinguished Chapter Merit honor - awarded to a fully chartered chapter that meets the stringent chapter performance goals. HEF sponsors locally relevant programming, networking, and mentorship opportunities for developing and seasoned executives. Most programs are held in the Harrisburg area at a location close to major traffic arteries.

Central PA HEF Vice President, Oneida DeLuca, Honored

From Thomas Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, President and CEO of ACHE - Congratulations [to Ms. DeLuca] on achieving the American College of Healthcare Executives Service Award. We are honored to recognize your contributions to healthcare management excellence. We appreciate your commitment to volunteer service to the healthcare management profession, your chapter and ACHE. Your effort to give back to our community are a hallmark of our organization.

2009 Chapter Member Needs Survey

First off, to those who completed our 2009 Chapter Member Needs Survey Results, thank you! This information allows us to improve our services and create value for members of the HEF.

In response to the most recent survey, chapter leadership has made it a priority to improve communication to our members. We will be doing this through postings on our LinkedIn Group, improved email communication, and through our updated chapter website. We encourage you to create a profile on and join our group. It is a popular and useful professional networking tool that HEF uses to connect members, power your career, and get answers from healthcare experts willing to share advice. This is also an excellent opportunity to make job opportunities visible to capable and qualified healthcare professionals.

Check out the HFMA article "From Good Intentions to True Alignment" featuring our Regent for Pennsylvania, Dana Kellis, MD, FACHE!