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.

More specifically, NAPH's Mission is to:

a.  Provide national, regional and local advocacy on behalf of public and other hospitals and health systems in our nation's metropolitan areas that share a common mission of making their programs and services available to all of the residents of their community, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, creed, income, or health insurance status.

b.  Conduct analysis and research concerning matters that uniquely affect such hospitals and health systems, and assist in the development and interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and clinical and administrative systems and strategies that maintain and enhance the organizational and financial strength of such hospitals and health systems and improve their ability to carry out their common mission in the future.

c.  Advocate as well for changes in laws, regulations and policies, in health care and other areas of demonstrated need, to improve coverage, access, health status, and the general well-being of those individuals who are the most vulnerable participants in our nation's health system because of such factors as their poverty, age, disability, lack of education, employment, or adequate housing.

d. Provide such services as may be needed by Association members to assist members in addressing the concerns of their patients, employees, trustees, medical staff, medical education affiliates, and current and potential health system partners.