Take advantage of the variety of resources available for all your professional needs. Whether you need guidance locating a critical website or legislative information vital to your day-to-day success, or are planning for the future by stopping by career page, this is the place to visit.

• To access the SHCA Forum click here for all the details
• For the latest information on critical issues relevant to patient advocates, check out News.
• Stay up-to-date on CMS changes, go to the CMS Archive page.
• For positions available or to post your own availability, be sure to visit Career Opportunities.
• SHCA recently expanded its list of web links with the assistance of the SHCA Legislative Work Group. Check out what's new on Links.
• Purchase SHCA and Consumer Advocate products and publications at the special member discounted rate.  Go to the Products and Publications pages.

SHCA Forum

SHCA is pleased to offer a new SHCA Forum for all healthcare consumer advocates!
 
Click here to go to the new SHCA Forum

In this new format, it is easier to follow threads, stay logged in, and post new discussion topics.  You will need to create a new username and password, but the four step process is very simple. As always, the SHCA staff is here to help you.  Just call (312) 422-3700 or email shca@aha.org.

Registering for the Forum

The SHCA Forum is now open to the public.  Anyone can read threads on the Forum.  However, to post or reply to a thread you must register with the Forum.

Instructions for registering for new SHCA Bulletin Board:

1. Go to http://www.pmgforum.org/shca/forums/
2. Click on the ‘Register’ button on the top left side on the screen
3. Read and click the check box to agree to the Forum Rules – click ‘Register’ to continue
4. Complete the form and choose your username and password.  Click 'Complete Registration'

After you register, an email will be sent to the email address you provided.  Follow the link in the email to complete the verification process. If you do not receive an email promptly, check your spam filter.  Please note: You will not be able to post to the forum until you verify your email address.

If you have any questions or problems registering, please contact the SHCA offices at (312) 422-3700 or shca@aha.org.

Posting on the Forum

Once you have logged in, you are ready to read, reply, start a new thread or search for an existing subject.

To post on the forum: click the topic you want to post in, such as Education.  Then click on the Start a new thread button .

To reply to a post: click on the post you want to reply to, such as SHCA Conference. Then click on the Post reply button.

There is new terminology with this forum, so if you are having trouble, please contact the SHCA offices and we will walk you through the process.  Below is some of the new terminology.

A Thread is a line of conversation at about a particular subject.  You can post a new thread about a particular topic.  And someone else will post a reply to it.

Forum Help

For more information on any Forum features, click on "FAQ" on the upper left hand side to view details and trouble-shooting information.  If you experience technical difficulties in composing or reviewing bulleting messages, please contact SHCA staff at (312) 422-3700 or shca@aha.org.

Forum Policies

• No product or service promotions or sales.
• Please be civil, even if you disagree with another's opinion.
• No spam, photos, holiday or personal greetings.
• Be brief and concise.
• SHCA reserves the right to limit or block participation in the Forum if the subject matters or language are inappropriate or violate these policies.