On Oct. 25, Holy Cross Hospital CEO Bill Patten was awarded the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award by the American College of Health Care Executives.

The award is handed out annually by the college and is given to outstanding members in the healthcare field, according to a press release. In addition, recipients are said to have made significant contributions for healthcare management.

Award-winners are chosen based on their innovative and creative management along with demonstrated participation in civic and community activities.

American College of Healthcare Executives is an 85 year old group of healthcare professionals working to advance the field of healthcare management, according to the press release.