Benefits of Membership

Why join the Carolinas Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development? Just read about some of the many reasons your membership helps you, your organization and the society:

Leading-edge educational programs
Strategic planning and market development in hospitals and healthcare systems present unique challenges. CSHSMD provides targeted educational programs designed to bring you the latest in healthcare trends, tools, resources and perspective from reputable sources - all tailored to the specific interests of Society members. CSHSMD also provides an environment for peer-to-peer learning, dissemination of best practices, and unification for healthcare policy advancement on a statewide level.

CSHSMD offers at least two formal educational programs each year. Topics cover industry trends, planning, finance and other topics in healthcare. They feature nationally known speakers as well as those who have an impact on the healthcare industry in North and South Carolina. Additional educational opportunities are also available throughout the year.

Networking with the best
Networking with your colleagues creates one of the richest opportunities for learning and professional development. By conducting regular meetings and educational programs, CHSHMD provides a medium for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information relative to healthcare planning and market development.

Value
In today's economic environment, we are challenged to do more with the limited resources we have. CSHSMD is perhaps one of the most cost effective professional organizations of which to be a part. For only $100 annually ($25 for students), members of CSHSMD receive the following benefits:

  • Educational programs with experts in the field
  • Networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals
  • Leadership opportunities through participation on the CSHSMD board and committees
  • Regional educational meetings
  • Updates on legislation affecting healthcare in North & South Carolina
  • Eligibility for national educational conference scholarship sponsored by CSHSMD
  • Professional advocacy

 

Access to the Society's website
This enhanced website has a section for members only and access to information on upcoming educational programs, links to valuable healthcare and legislative sites and general information about the society, its members and board.

For more information on the benefits of joining CSHSMD download our Brochure.