The Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE) was founded in 1988 as a national voluntary organization seeking to foster programs and policies to increase the presence of Hispanics in health administration professions. AHHE is the first organization devoted exclusively to Hispanic healthcare executives and to the education of the healthcare industry about the Hispanic healthcare marketplace.

The East Coast Chapter of AHHE was founded in New York City in 1999 as a regional affiliate of the national organization. Based in New York City, the Chapter membership has grown to over 155 individuals and 11 organizations from as far north as Buffalo, New York, east to Connecticut and as far south as Annapolis, Maryland.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

By joining the East Coast Chapter of AHHE, you will become an important advocate for increasing the number of Hispanic health care professionals in the US health care setting, thereby having a major impact in helping to improve access to health care to the Hispanic community. In addition, you will be able to:

• Assist in the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S.
• Promote public awareness of Hispanic health care needs
• Serve as a resource to improve access to care for Hispanics
• Advocate for greater Hispanic representation in medical and health-related academia
• Gain access to influential health care executives, providing with job growth opportunities, networking opportunities, and access to health care organizations across the country.