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ACHC Hires New Associate Program Director

DECEMBER 2022

Rommie Johnson

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) of Cary, North Carolina, hired Rommie Johnson to serve as its associate program director, according to a release. Johnson brings 10 years of experience in healthcare compliance, accreditation operations and project management, as well as in business development with leading national accreditors of outpatient healthcare settings.

In his role, Johnson will direct the ASC and office-based surgery (OBS) programs at ACHC and manage the strategic and programmatic direction for ASC/OBS organizations seeking accreditation and certification.

“Rommie will be an invaluable addition to our program leadership team,” said Patrick Horine, vice president of acute care services, in the release. “His proven track record and ability to establish relationships with industry leaders makes him especially qualified to assume this position within ACHC. With his extensive experience in business management, we are confident he will strengthen our standards and provide us with fresh perspectives that will drive our growth and national presence.”

Previously, Johnson served as the associate director of business development for the ambulatory care accreditation program at The Joint Commission. In this role, he managed business development and strategic direction for the corporate segments within ambulatory care services. His focus was on development of large ambulatory healthcare practices, surgery management firms and government-supported organizations.

“I’m looking forward to contributing to the growth and success of ACHC’s ASC/OBS programs,” Johnson said in the release. “These programs aim to provide accreditation and certification options aligned to the needs of organizations; I plan to build upon that integrity with a realistic, quality-driven approach. Those within ASC/OBS organizations can be confident in the collaborative educational process we deliver.”

Johnson earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sociology and public health – epidemiology, respectively, from Loyola University Chicago.