Noel Adachi has a comprehensive work experience spanning several industries, primarily in healthcare. Noel currently serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), which accredits various outpatient healthcare facilities and advocates for high-quality healthcare. Prior to this, they held various roles at the College of American Pathologists (CAP), including Vice President of International Market Development, Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and Director of Client Relations & Marketing. Noel has also worked at Sysmex America, Inc. as a Director of Sales & National Accounts, and at Baxter Healthcare International Inc. in roles such as Sales Area Manager, Market Manager, and Consultant for Corporate Restructuring. Earlier in their career, they gained experience in corporate information systems at Baxter Healthcare International Inc. and in financial management at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Through their roles, Adachi has demonstrated leadership skills, strategic planning expertise, and a strong focus on business development and client relations.
Noel Adachi obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Knox College between 1978 and 1982. Following that, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Marketing and International Management Policy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management from 1984 to 1986.
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with over 6,100 organizations accredited nationwide. AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, primary care practices, managed care/health plan organizations, community health centers, student health centers, and large medical and dental group practices. The AAAHC serves as an advocate for the provision of high quality health care through the development of nationally recognized Standards. It also offers ambulatory health care organizations of all types and specialties, a unique peer-based review system that adopts a collaborative, consultative and educational approach. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation demonstrates an organization’s commitment to provide safe, high quality services to patients. It is recognized as a symbol of quality by third party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.