James H. Skogsbergh (82MA), FACHE, has been named the recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2025 Gold Medal Award.

The Gold Medal Award — ACHE’s highest honor bestowed on outstanding leaders — identifies Fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives who go beyond the confines of their own organization to contribute to the improvement of health care services and community health. Skogsbergh spent more than 16 years at the helm of Advocate Health Care, including four years leading Advocate Aurora Health and then serving as CEO of Advocate Health, which was created in late 2022 through the combination of Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health.

Skogsbergh led Advocate Aurora Health to national renown during his four-year tenure, overseeing $6.8 billion in community benefit spending and $2.6 billion in capital investments across more than 60 projects while adding more than 5,000 new jobs across Illinois and Wisconsin. He retired in 2024. He will receive his award this March during the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston.