Professional Organizations

Visit these websites for current information and other resources regarding our profession. Look for special student membership incentives offered through some of these professional associations, and valuable career resources as well as education and networking events, scholarships, leadership development, and mentoring. Some professional associations also offer a pathway to credentialing for experienced health care executives and professionals, to distinguish yourself in your profession.

• American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE)
• American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)
• American Health Care Association (AHCA)
• Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)