Associations:
Power in Numbers

California’s associations work tirelessly to meet the needs of their members. These federally-funded groups are trusted resources that provide representation and legislative, legal, regulatory, economic, and social advocacy on behalf of their members.

Together, associations are answering the call for the improved public health and well being of our citizens. Many associations exist for the benefit of their members. The following ones work most closely with eHealth HIT partners, providing direct input and serving as an integral part of our cause. Visit these websites for vital information to stay connected and informed about California electronic health information.

• California Academy of Family Physicians 
  Who they are: Seven thousand physicians, residents and student family doctors
• California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
  Who they are: Twenty-six public hospitals
• California Critical Access Hospital Network 
  Who they are: Over two dozen critical access hospitals across the state
• California Hospital Association 
  Who they are: Nearly 400 hospitals and health systems
• California Medical Association 
  Who they are: Thirty-five thousand physicians across California
• California Pharmacists Association 
  Who they are: About 5,000 pharmacy professionals
• California Primary Care Association
  Who they are: About 800 not-for-profit community clinics health centers and their patients
• California State Rural Health Association 
  Who they are: Health care providers, consumers, educators, researchers, public health and economic development agencies.