State Associations/Organizations for Healthcare

1. American Hospital Association

 AHA is a nonprofit trade association and lobbying group representing nearly
5,000 hospitals and health institution as well as 37,000 individual members
across the United States.
 AHA aims to advance the common interest and public policy priorities of its
member hospitals and healthcare professionals.
 Portal: https://bit.ly/3xfwSLF

2. AMDA – The Society for Pos-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

 AMDA is a medical specialty professional organization with a focus on providing
long-term care.
 AMDA’s mission is to recognize and advance physician leadership and excellence
in medical direction throughout the long-term care continuum through
certification, thereby enhancing quality of care.
 Portal: https://profile.paltc.org/memberships/become-a-member?
_ga=2.94890332.1766626205.1662961813-
1818141024.1662961813&reload=timezone

3. American Medical Group Association

 AMGA is a nonprofit trade association headquartered in Alexandria, VA. It
represents the interests of multi-specialty medical groups and integrated health
systems in the United States.
 https://www.amga.org/membership-partners/membership/join-renew/

4. National Health Council

 They are made up of more than 145 national health-related organizations and
businesses. NHC brings diverse organizations together to forge consensus and
drive patient-centered health policy.
 They promote increased access to affordable, high-value, sustainable health
care.
 Portal: https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/membership-application-for-business-
and-industry/

5. Wilderness Medical Society

 It is the largest nonprofit membership organization devoted to addressing
wilderness medicine challenges, more specifically defined as medical care
delivered in those areas where fixed or transient geographic challenges reduce
availability of, or alter requirements for, medical or patient movement
resources.
 Headquarters is in Austin, Texas
  Portal: https://wms.org/tradingpost/login?ReturnUrl=%2ftradingpost%2fjoin-
the-wms

6. HCA Healthcare
 An American for-profit operator of health care facilities.
 HQ is in Nashville, Tennessee
 Portal: (website is unavailable in my current location)

7. CommonSpirit Health
 They are committed to a mission of serving all people, especially those who are
vulnerable.
 Their range of community health programs, research programs, virtual care
services, and home health programs address the root causes of poor health.
 Website: https://www.commonspirit.careers/mission-vision

8. Alabama Hospital Association

 AlaHA is a statewide trade organization that assists member hospitals in
effectively serving the healthcare needs of Alabama, through advocacy
representation, education, and service.
 (334) 272-8781; (800) 489-2542
 Portal: https://www.alaha.org/member-registration/

9. ALASKA HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

 AHHA represents all of Alaska’s 26 hospitals, 21 nursing homes, and home health
and hospice providers, along with other health care partners across Alaska.
 They welcome associate members – physician groups, clinics, healthcare
consultants, insurance companies, and other businesses and community
partners that support the healthcare industry – whose purpose and objectives
are aligned with AHHA’s vision and mission.
 (907) 646-1444
 Portal: https://www.alaskahha.org/associate-membership

10. ARIZONA HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

 The association giving Arizona hospitals a voice to collectively build better
healthcare and health for Arizonans.
 Any organization doing business in Arizona, not for profit, investor-owned or
government operated, that provides direct patient care services to people,
provides health insurance or coverage, or offers consumer support to patients
and families as a substantial part of its activities is eligible to become a
healthcare member.
 (602) 445-4300
 Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/healthcareapplication
11. ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 Arkansas Hospital Association has worked for the betterment of hospitals by
instituting spirited programs in education, government relations, research, and
communications. A strong, unified AHA, acting independently and in concert
with other hospital associations, is essential to the effectiveness of hospitals and
to the future of the state’s health care system.
 (501) 224-7878
 Portal: https://www.arkhospitals.org/Online/Contacts/Sign_In.aspx?
WebsiteKey=14d74161-6782-40d9-bee5-
bf662a377167&LoginRedirect=true&returnurl=%2FOnline%2FAbout_AHA
%2FOnline%2FAbout_AHA%2FAbout_AHA.aspx%3Fhkey%3De06870c4-7d5b-
401c-bb65-f5eff3cf7923

12. CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (916) 443-7401
 Portal: https://calhospital.org/signup/

13. COLORADO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 CHA is the leading voice of the state’s hospital community, representing 110
hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. CHA serves as a trusted,
credible and reliable resource on health issues, hospital data, and trends for its
members, media, policymakers, and the general public.
 (720) 489-1630
 Portal: https://cha.com/about-us/associate-members/

14. CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (203) 265-7611
 Website: http://www.cthosp.org

15. DELAWARE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

 (302) 674-2853
 Portal: https://www.deha.org/Member-Portal

16. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 At DCHA, we are more than just meetings, our member’s investments fuel the
Association’s work in building a sustainable community where businesses can
thrive. We work in the best interest of all of our members and the communities
they serve.
 (202) 682-1581
 Portal: https://dcha.org/register/

17. FLORIDA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (850) 222-9800
  Portal: https://www.fha.org/coming-soon.html

18. GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (770) 249-4500
 Website: http://www.gha.org (wont allow access due to country restriction)

19. HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII

 The Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH) is a non-profit organization
representing Hawaii’s healthcare providers.
 HAH provides its members with the opportunity to meet and discuss
issues of mutual interest, and to seek solutions that improve the individual
and collective health of the people of Hawaii. We do this by providing a
forum for our members to come together in their mutual desire to provide
quality and cost-effective healthcare. HAH provides the leadership
necessary to assist our members in planning strategically in order to shape
the healthcare industry for years to come. HAH also effectively
communicates with its members and with the community at large on
issues concerning access to affordable quality healthcare.
 (808) 521-8961
 Portal: https://www.hah.org/join#apply

20. IDAHO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (208) 338-5100
 Portal: https://teamiha.org/annual-convention/attend/registration/

21. ILLINOIS HEALTH AND HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 IHA member groups, forums and task forces offer education, networking and
involvement in policy development. IHA also provides resources on Illinois
hospitals and their essential role in communities.
 (630) 276-5400
 Portal: https://www.ipcgrouppurchasing.com/Become-a-Member.aspx

22. INDIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (317) 633-4870
 Portal: https://www.ihaconnect.org/member/Pages/default.aspx

23. IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (515) 288-1955
 Portal: https://my.ihaonline.org/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=%2fMy-Account

24. KANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

  The Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing
to provide leadership and services to member hospitals. KHA is the lead
organization in a group of companies and affiliates that provides a wide array of
services to the hospitals of Kansas and the Midwest region.
 The Kansas Hospital Association has four (4) categories of membership:
o Community Hospitals;
o Health Care Organizations;
o Health Insurance Companies; and
o Associates.
 (785) 233-7436
 https://www.kha-net.org/AboutKHA/KHAMembers/KHAMembership/
 https://www.kha-net.org/AboutKHA/DownloadsAboutKHA/d161197.aspx?
type=view

25. KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (502) 426-6220
 Portal: https://kyha.memberclicks.net/login#/login

26. LOUISIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (225) 928-0026
 Portal: https://www.lhaonline.org/general/register_member_type.asp?

27. MAINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (207) 622-4794
 https://members.themha.org/MHA/Sign_In.aspx?
LoginRedirect=true&SSORedirect=http://www.themha.org/Secure-Area-SSO/
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28. MARYLAND HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (410) 379-6200
 Website: http://www.mdhospitals.org

29. MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Core members include:
o Acute care
o Non-acute care
Other types of members:
o Non-hospital healthcare providers
o Affiliated organizations (HMOs, professional services firms, suppliers)
o Allied organizations
 (781) 262-6000
  Portal: https://www.mhalink.org/MHA/RiSE/Contacts/Sign_In.aspx?
WebsiteKey=4749f948-ab0e-4978-a199-
d93433f790dc&LoginRedirect=true&returnurl=%2fMHA%2fAboutMHA
%2fMembership%2fMHA%2fAbout%2fMembership.aspx%3fhkey%3d928d01d9-
4963-4893-934e-36f90d1e209c
 For more information about membership or to join MHA, please contact Valerie
Fleishman, SVP and Chief Innovation Officer, at vfleishman@mhalink.org.

30. MICHIGAN HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (517) 323-3443
 Website: http://www.mha.org

31. MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (651) 641-1121
 Portal: https://bit.ly/3d9k9mT

32. MISSISSIPPI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Free, unlimited society memberships for member hospital employees. Non-
members will receive an invoice for $80 annually for membership.
 For more information on professional groups and networking, email Candy
Brown.
 (800) 289-8884
 Portal:
https://www.mhanet.org/Online/Create_Account/iCore/Contacts/CreateAccoun
t.aspx?hkey=099957f4-7692-4661-8365-4a81e10e0a24

33. MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (573) 893-3700
 Website: http://www.mhanet.com (denied access)

34. MONTANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 They are continuously developing both business and healthcare solutions with
their endorsed partners to advance the operations of their membership and
improve the health status of communities throughout Montana.
 (406) 442-1911
 Group purchasing program: https://mtha.org/business-solutions/mha-ventures-
inc/group-purchasing/
 Endorsed vendor application: https://mhaventures.typeform.com/EndorsedApp?
typeform-source=mtha.org

35. NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

  Ideas and needs submitted to NHA Services are initially reviewed through a
rigorous screening process for potential action. Once the screening is complete,
NHA Services staff conduct market research with our members and in the wider
health care provider marketplace in Nebraska to better understand the services
and products being proposed/offered and how they might further NHA’s
strategic goals and those of our members.
 (402) 742-8140
 Submit application: https://www.nhaservices.org/form/prospective-partners

36. NEVADA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Associate membership/Colleague membership
 (775) 827-0184
 Portal: https://nvha.net/members-portal/

37. NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Corporate members will gain insight into the NHHA’s expertise on a wide range
of healthcare issues including:
o Strategic information services
o Government relations at the state and federal level
o Issues management and public relations
o Health quality issues and health delivery process improvement
 (603) 225-0900
 Becoming an endorsed partner: https://www.nhha.org/membership/endorsed-
partners/2-uncategorised/1496-interested-in-becoming-endorsed
 Becoming a corporate member: https://www.nhha.org/membership/becoming-
a-corporate-member

38. NEW JERSEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (609) 275-4000
 Website: http://www.njha.com (connection denied by Geolocation setting)

39. NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 NMHA offers four types of memberships, listed below. To receive more
information on joining NMHA, please contact Kandace Northness:
knorthness@nmhsc.com
o Institutional voting members
o Allied organization members
o Affiliated organizations members
o Affiliated health professional group members
 (505) 343-0010
 Join NMHA: https://www.nmhanet.org/join-nmha.html
40. HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE
 (518) 431-7800
 Website: http://www.hanys.org

41. NORTH CAROLINA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

 (919) 677-2400
 Website http://www.ncha.org (blocked by admin)

42. NORTH DAKOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Becoming an Associate Member is a great way to show support for the health
care providers of North Dakota. An Associate Membership demonstrates to
current and potential clients that your business is involved with NDHA, its
members and goals. Associate membership allows you to keep informed of the
changing issues and challenges faced by health care providers in ND and to
network with health care leaders.
 (701) 224-9732
 Become a member: https://ndha.org/become-a-member/

43. OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (614) 221-7614
 Website: http://www.ohanet.org

44. OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (405) 427-9537
 Website: http://www.okoha.com

45. OREGON ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

 (503) 636-2204
 Portal: https://www.oahhs.org/members/login.html

46. HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA

 HAP is a statewide membership services organization that represents 235
hospitals as well as patients and communities they serve.
 (717) 564-9200
 Portal: https://my.haponline.org/Security/Create-New-User-Account

47. PUERTO RICO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 Affiliates - Other entities, institutions or professional associations related to
health will be considered for admission in this category, provided that they meet
the requirements of the Government of Puerto Rico and their activities are
 related to the objective of our Association. The representative of said
organization will have a voice in our assemblies, without the right to vote. For
membership you must call (787) 764-0290
 Associated members - Other health service providers who provide health
services on an outpatient basis, who hold a license required by the Department
of Health of Puerto Rico, will be considered for admission in this category. +$500
for each service unit. For membership you must call (787) 764-0290
 (787) 764-0290
 Portal: https://hospitalespr.org/mi-cuenta/

48. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND

 HARI’s affiliate member program is part of an ongoing effort to build and
strengthen alliances between hospitals in Rhode Island and the organizations
that support their mission. Aside from recognition among HARI member
hospitals, there are many additional benefits to becoming an affiliate member. In
addition to networking and exposure opportunities, affiliate members will
receive many services previously reserved for member hospitals. These industry
insights will help you to leverage your work to meet the ever-changing needs of
hospitals. Affiliate members also receive discount pricing for educational and
networking events, including the HARI Annual Meeting and Celebration of
Excellence in Hospital Care. By working together toward a common cause, we
can accomplish more than any one of us can do alone. Together, we can create a
strong collaboration with organizations like yours, working to ensure that each
Rhode Islander has accessible, affordable and quality health care.
 (401) 443-2803
 Become a member: http://www.hari.org/affiliate-members.html
 http://nebula.wsimg.com/210a5945991850ed979ef7ceae18f5cf?
AccessKeyId=2E24BFAD6D8691A027C3&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

49. SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 The Professional Membership Groups of SCHA offer dedicated professionals a
way to achieve common goals, develop management skills and expertise, and
the opportunity for affiliation in organizations that represent their chosen
professions.
 (803) 796-3080
 Apply: https://scha.org/membership-groups/

50. SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS

 (605) 361-2281
 Portal: https://portal.sdaho.org/

51. TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

  (615) 256-8240
 About affiliate and allied groups: https://tha.com/about/affiliateallied/

52. TEXAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (512) 465-1000
 Website: https://www.tha.org/

53. UTAH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (801) 486-9915
 Website: http://www.utahhospitals.org

54. VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

 (802) 223-3461
 Website: http://www.vahhs.org

55. VIRGINIA HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

 (804) 965-1352
 Website: http://www.vhha.com

56. WASHINGTON STATE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (206) 281-7211
 Website: http://www.wsha.org

57. WEST VIRGINIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (304) 344-9744
 Associate membership application:
http://www.wvha.org/About-WVHA/Associate-Members/Associate-
Membership-Application-Form.aspx
 About professional membership groups:
http://www.wvha.org/About-WVHA/Professional-Membership-Groups.aspx
 Portal: http://www.wvha.org/Register.aspx

58. WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (608) 274-1820
 Portal: https://www.wha.org/login?returnurl=%2fwhaaccount

59. WYOMING HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

 (307) 632-9344
 Website: http://www.wyohospitals.com