Patient Advocates rely on the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy of the American Hospital Association to provide up to date information and resources.

The SHCA Community:

• Fosters relationships by giving you the opportunity to meet new people and exchange best practices through SHCA’s curriculum presented in the Domains of Practice™ modules, Annual Conference and regional chapter network.
• Facilitates advancement to keep you abreast of the latest developments in healthcare patient advocacy while honing your professional skill set.
• Inspires leadership that allows you to distinguish yourself as a trusted healthcare patient advocate.
  

2012 SHCA Annual Conference: April 17-20 - Austin, Texas
Register by February 24 to take advantage early bird rates

The 2012 SHCA Annual Conference is the premier event serving those that advocate to improve the patient experience Visit the full conference website to create your Austin conference experience and download the program brochure for speaker and session details.

Domains of Practice: Providing the Framework of Patient Advocacy Essentials

SHCA is committed to providing resources to empower our members to do their jobs better.

The Domains of Practice are the cornerstone of SHCA’s professional development offerings. Regardless of your level, SHCA offers a variety of programs that are designed to give you the educational foundation for patient advocacy skills and competencies.

• SHCA Domains of Practice Certificate Program (Offered monthly throughout 2012)
• Domains of Practice Pre-Conference Workshop (Offered April 17, 2012)
• 2012 Annual Conference: Be a Patient Advocate Star (Offered April 17-20, 2012)

Patient Advocate Resources:

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
  
  
• Center for Medicare Advocacy
  
  
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)  
  
  
• Department of Veterans Affairs
  
  
• Joint Commission
  
  
• Medicare
   

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