Benefits of Membership

Being a member has many advantages. It brings you into a nationwide community of others just like you – others you can establish networks with to learn and share.

It also signifies commitment to the profession and shows your VP, Director, Manager, supervisor and peers that you are a professional – someone who wants to learn, apply what they learn, and grow in their career.

You can increase your professionalism, improve your skills, and enhance your knowledge with:

  • The Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) Credentialing Program- A supervised examination program for defining the standards healthcare access management must meet.
  • The Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) Examination- A supervised examination for refining the knowledge and skills of the healthcare access associate.
  • An Annual Educational Conference and Exposition, with work groups and committees.
  • Stay informed – keep on top of the latest regulations and guidelines affecting patient access matters.

 

“I like to meet other individuals that work in the same line of work as I do. It creates a network of support and we can swap stories or brainstorm together.”

– Melissa Kessler, Patient Access Manager, Cherokee Medical Center, Gaffney SC.

SCAHAM Membership March 5, 2015