How To Become an Affiliated Chapter

The Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocates has a collective membership that spans North America.  Our regions encompass a variety of opportunities to network, learn and grow in our profession from our most valuable resource- our peer network.  Join your area's dedicated group of professionals committed to keeping the patient's needs at the heart of healthcare. 

Regular Membership - Individuals, including VA employees, providing advocacy for patients and consumers of healthcare services.  Active members may hold leadership and committee positions.

Associate Membership - Associate members are individuals who support or contribute to healthcare consumer advocacy through consulting.  Associate members may be appointed to committees, but may not hold leadership positions.

Students - Individuals enrolled in a healthcare administration degree program; copy of a valid student ID must accompany application.

Member Benefits include acces to these and other professional resources:

• SHCA Annual Education Conference
• Patient Advocate Advanced Practice Certified (PAAPC) designation
• Salary Survey
• AHA Communication (AHA News, Advocacy, Media Alerts)
• SHCA Website
• SHCA Career Center Job Postings
• Online membership directory
• Multi-view (online vendor directory)
• SHCA News (quarterly member newsletter)
• News You Need (monthly member news e-blast)
• Networking and information-sharing in SHCA's online Peer Network 
• Attractive member discounts on SHCA educational seminars, publications and products 
• Awards programs to recognize the role of patient advocates  
• Access to SHCA and AHA member-only web areas  
• Representation and advocacy
• And more…