Wes Marsh: FACHE vs CHE + ACHE North Florida “Leading the Future of Healthcare” Summit

What does the future of healthcare actually look like from the executive seat, and what does it take to lead through constant change?

In this episode of What the Health Just Happened?, we sit down with Wes Marsh, Executive in Residence at the University of Florida and ACHE Regent for Northern and Western Florida, to unpack what healthcare leadership looks like when the stakes are real and the workforce strain is not a temporary problem.

Wes shares his path from the Air Force into healthcare administration, breaks down what ACHE is and why the FACHE credential matters, and gives a practical look at leadership that earns trust. Including a real story about how a simple, human decision helped drive down turnover during COVID.

We also highlight an upcoming virtual event you can join: ACHE North Florida: Leading the Future of Healthcare Summit (Virtual) on February 27 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Eastern, featuring major healthcare leaders across Florida.

In this conversation, we cover:

• What ACHE is and what it means to earn the FACHE credential

• Why board-certified healthcare administrators should matter as much as board-certified clinicians

• The real difference between theory and practice when you are leading teams under pressure

• How trust is built with frontline teams, and why presence matters

• Workforce strain, culture, accountability, and what changes when strain becomes chronic

• Patient behavior, staff burnout, and what leaders can do that actually helps

• Why solving healthcare is not one policy fix, and why breaking silos is the starting point

• What future leaders need to stay relevant, including AI literacy and continuous learning

• What to expect from the February 27 Summit and why it is worth attending live for Q and A