American Society for Health Care Risk Management

Established in 1980, ASHRM is a personal membership group of the AHA with nearly 6,000 members representing health care, insurance, law and other related professions.

ASHRM promotes effective and innovative risk management strategies and professional leadership through education, recognition, advocacy, publications, networking and interactions with leading health care organizations and government agencies.

ASHRM initiatives focus on developing and implementing safe and effective patient care practices, the preservation of financial resources and the maintenance of safe working environments.

The organization provides:

Career center;

Store;

Vendor directory;

Online learning center; and

An annual conference.

The AHA provides additional resources on patient safety and quality and financial management.