How to Join

By joining the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) you will work in unison with other key players in the industry to ensure that safety net hospitals and health systems continue to play a prominent role in America’s health care delivery system. As an NAPH member, you will have direct access to a host of benefits and services tailored specifically to safety net hospitals and health systems.

As the voice of the safety net, NAPH is your eyes and ears in Washington, DC, focusing on legislation that directly affects your hospital. A thought leader in health reform, safety net financing issues—with a particular focus on the future of the Medicaid program, NAPH is taking the necessary steps to help insure access to care for America’s medically underserved and uninsured population. Continue Reading

Resources for this section

  • Here What Our Members Are Saying...

    "The beauty of membership in NAPH is in the networking opportunities with peers who share similar missions, cultures and institutional challenges." - John W. Bluford III, President and CEO, Truman Medical Centers, Kansas City, MO

  • NAPH - Mission Driven and Ready To Serve

    The mission of NAPH is to provide national, regional and local advocacy on behalf of public and other hospitals and health systems, conduct research and analysis, and provide a host of related services needed by our members.

  • NAPH Strategic Plan 2007-2010

    After careful review and consideration of the challenges facing our association and its members, NAPH has identified three major strategic priorities that will guide our activities and member services: safety net financing, quality improvement and patient safety, and strengthening our influence.

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