Why do so many businesses create mission, vision, and values statements and then figure that their corporate culture will take care of itself? In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Standard, ACHC CEO, José Domingos and HFAP VP, Meg Gravesmill talk with Angela FitzSimmons about how the merger of their companies was based on parallel cultures and why their shared approach will be a game-changer for healthcare accreditation.

Key topics

• Jose’s story 3:44
• Meg’s story 7:10
• “An organization that had a vision of where we wanted to be” 8:38
• Two CEOs meet 10:28
• A little history 11:59
• Complications from COVID – HFAP’s perspective 14:55
• COVID from ACHC’s perspective “We were lucky”
• “Generally, organizations sought merger solutions to financial challenges.” 22:10
• An historic merger between accreditation organizations 23:08
• Filling a hole 25:25
• A fear-free process 26:50
• “Growth is an element that providers choosing an accreditor should consider. Ultimately that growth path is a benefit to you. It will provide additional services in the future. it will provide an infrastructure that can support your needs.” 29:10

Learn more at achc.org and at hfap.org