Member Center

CHA members play an important role in the Church's health ministry through their work in Catholic health. We invite you to experience the wealth of education programs, resources and networking opportunities available to members.

Assembly Membership

Welcome to CHA

Your National Membership Organization

As a Catholic healthcare leader, you are part of the nation’s largest group of nonprofit health care providers, with over 600 hospitals and 1,600 long-term care and other health facilities across all 50 states. Every day, more than one in seven patients in the U.S. receives care in a Catholic hospital. In CHA, those who serve the ministry raise a collective voice for compassionate care—standing united for change, championing care for all and health reimagined, upholding human dignity and the common good.

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Member Benefits

CHA’s resources are designed to help our members thrive in their respective roles in Catholic health care. Our specialists in mission, ethics, sponsorship, community benefit and health policy provide consultation and guidance on diverse and often complex issues in health care. Look for content with a lock icon and "member exclusive" tag to see content developed exclusively for CHA members. Make sure to log in to experience the full benefits of membership! If you don't have a login create an account today.

Inside Out

The Inside Out podcast series explores the inner life and spirituality of leaders in Catholic health care. While we often recognize each other’s professional accomplishments and contributions to Catholic health care, we rarely have the opportunity to understand what truly animates another’s service to the ministry. Inside Out invites deeper conversations about the faith and purpose that sustain our calling.

A United Voice in Washington

CHA's advocacy efforts strive to shape the impact of federal legislation and policies. Working together with advocates from Catholic health systems and facilities nationwide, CHA's Washington, DC-based advocacy team focuses on initiatives to strengthen the viability of the Catholic health ministry as not-for-profit providers and support the ministry's emphasis on creating a more just and compassionate health care system. In addition to working with our health ministry partners on key initiatives, CHA also collaborates with other Catholic partners, health and other organizations in addressing areas of mutual concern.

Inside Out

The Inside Out podcast series explores the inner life and spirituality of leaders in Catholic health care. While we often recognize each other’s professional accomplishments and contributions to Catholic health care, we rarely have the opportunity to understand what truly animates another’s service to the ministry. Inside Out invites deeper conversations about the faith and purpose that sustain our calling.

A Voice for the Ministry in the Church, at Home and in Rome

CHA brings the voice of the U.S. health ministry to the Catholic church both at home and in Rome. CHA collaborates with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services and other organizations that share our values in areas such as immigration reform, the elimination of disparities, human trafficking, environmental responsibility, global health and other vital issues of social justice.

Membership and Dues

Membership in CHA is limited to entities that promote, embrace, and foster the mission, purposes, and values of CHA, including the principles of Catholic social and moral teaching. Member benefits extend to employees of member organizations.

CHA's bylaws detail the criteria an entity must meet to qualify as a CHA member under one of CHA's membership categories. 

Individuals are not eligible for membership in CHA. 

If you would like more information on the benefits of membership in CHA or to request an application for membership, please contact Madeline Hantak. 

Governing Documents