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A world where caring healthcare relationships and clinical competency are equally valued

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Collaborative relationships between clinicians, patients, educators, researchers and administrators.

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A focus on health and well-being, and participation in management, not only treatment.

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The American Academy on Communication in Healthcare

Who should belong to AACH?
  • Healthcare clinicians and trainees
  • Hospitals, health systems and health insurers
  • Communication researchers
  • Health professions educators
Member Benefits
  • Gain valuable information from a FREE subscription to Medical Encounter, AACH's quarterly newsletter.
  • Benefit from new relationships and opportunities to collaborate on projects and research through a community of kindred spirits.
  • Learn state of the art healthcare communications practices, teaching and research at our Teaching and Research Forum and International Conference on Communication in Healthcare.
  • Gain access to FREE advertising and networking through the AACH Community Bulletin Board.
  • Enhance personal satisfaction and self care by attending AACH Well-being courses.
  • Save with discounted registration fees for courses and educational programs.
  • Improve satisfaction and skills by attending courses on enhancing practice, team building, and risk management through effective communication.
  • Save 42% with special member subscription rates to the peer-reviewed journal, Patient Education and Counseling.
  • Gain valuable skills and experience transformative education in the AACH Facilitator In Training Program.