SHCA Membership Information

The Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy (SHCA) is a personal membership group of the American Hospital Association. SHCA is dedicated to healthcare patient advocacy professionals, as well as physicians, nurses, social workers and all staff of hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities and other health-related organizations.

SHCA uses its position within the American Hospital Association to support members with legislative representation and advocacy, and provide information and exposure via AHA News Now; the AHA Resource Center; and the AHA Web Site –providing connections to services, information and members through the most comprehensive association for healthcare organizations.

Member Benefits Include:

Networking and information sharing in online forum
Attractive member discounts on SHCA educational seminars and products
Awards programs to recognize your work
Be listed in and explore the peer directory for referrals and mentoring
Access to SHCA and AHA member-only web areas
Subscription to quarterly SHCA newsletter
Representation and advocacy
Daily electronic bulletins via AHA News Now and more

Membership Types:

Regular Members - $150 - Individuals, including VA employees, providing advocacy for patients and consumers of healthcare services.
Associates - $200 - Individuals who support or contribute to healthcare consumer advocacy through consulting.
Students - $75 - Individuals enrolled in a healthcare administration degree program; copy of a valid student id must accompany application.
For Facility and/or Corporate memberships, please contact SHCA at: 312-422-3700, or email us at shca@aha.org.

Bylaws are the policies through which the society's membership and organizational structures and functions are governed, and goals are determined. Every person considering membership with SHCA should review this important document.

"SHCA has brought the skills and experiences of all my colleagues across the country and even around the world to my doorstep. Through sharing ideas with other members, I have gained invaluable assistance and developed creative programs which save time, money and advance patient advocacy efforts. I have also gained great friends whom I can call upon when presented with a professional challenge."
--Jody Moss, Member