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Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services
The Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services is a membership section that represents over 1,300 behavioral health provides and professional who are members of the American Hospital Association (AHA). The purpose of AHA's Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services is to promote and enhance the understanding and importance of behavioral health care thru AHA policy, advocacy, and service efforts specific to psychiatric and substance abuse service providers.
For additional information on the Section, click on Member Services and Benefits or contact us.
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AHA MEMBERS ONLY CONFERENCE CALL |
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4 seats on the Section's Governing Council 1 RPB delegate and 1 RPB alternate AHA Board Appointed Liaison Vacancies for 2014 |
CLICK HERE for the form to submit Nominees for any of the 2014 vacancies.
Deadline: The completed form, and the nominee's bio (and photo if possible) are due no later than Wednesday, May 1st.
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Membership |
Members of the Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services are institutional members of the AHA, both general hospitals and freestanding specialty hospitals, that provide behavioral health services. No additional dues are required to join the Section beyond those of AHA membership, although an organization must elect to join the Section. Click here for more information on Member Services and Benefits. |
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Governance |
The AHA's behavioral health care activities are guided by a governing council comprised of 17 health care leaders from some of the country's premiere behavioral health care providers. Council members review policy positions, provide advice and recommendations, and actively participate in the advocacy process. |
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Field Leadership |
Members have valuable opportunities to network through a variety of member meetings and conference calls on issue-specific topics. A wide range of Association resources are available to support health reform activities and performance improvement. |
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