About NCHN

NCHN is a national professional membership organization comprised exclusively of health networks, alliances, and/or network stakeholders dedicated to supporting the success of health networks. 

Health networks face unique challenges that only other network leaders know and understand. Through NCHN, networks gain access to resources developed specifically for health networks and to a large pool of leaders who understand, face, and excel under similar constraints, demands, and opportunities.  Few organizations function as networks do, thus making the important connections among national leaders invaluable in identifying new programs, overcoming barriers, and finding knowledge sources that match network needs. NCHN is the only national organization dedicated specifically to supporting health networks. 

TOP 3 MEMBER BENEFITS as rated by members
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Annual Conference
  • Newsletters and Informational Emails
What NCHN Members Say
“My experience with NCHN has been wonderful. The interaction and support shared among peers, the high-quality professional development, and the resources and skills offered by respected sources are all extremely valuable.”
- NCHN Member and Network Leader
“There have been times that I needed help on an issue and am able to call the staff or other network members and get help.” 
- NCHN Member and Network Leader
“Being able to hear what other networks are doing, particularly in their efforts to address issues that are similar to those being faced by my network, is most valuable to me.”
-Conference Attendee
MISSION
To support and strengthen health networks through collaboration, networking, leadership development and education.
NCHN MEMBERS
Network members include some of the of most longstanding and established networks in the country, as well as some of the most recently formed networks.

BENEFITS

Annual Educational Conference: Discounted Registration
Held each year, the NCHN Annual Education Conference is the face-to-face meeting for NCHN members and covers timely topics related to managing a successful health network. After conferences, the most cited benefit is the opportunity to meet other network leaders and find out about innovative work other networks are doing. NCHN Members receive a discount on registration.
Leadership Learning Community & Leadership Summit: Discounted Registration
Members receive discounted registration to attend the Annual Leadership Summit and be part of the Leadership Learning Community (LLC). The LLC commences with the Annual Leadership Summit held in September, during which participants receive a workbook and materials for the program. The workbook contains modules used in follow-up conference calls. The program closes with a final face-to-face meeting held at the Annual Conference.
Quarterly Informational Calls
Member conference calls cover timely topics of relevance to health network leaders
Executive Roundtable Calls
Members are invited to join the Executive Roundtable and participate via monthly calls facilitated by leadership and network expert  Dr. Mary K. Chess
Executive Coaching Program 
Network members can participate in the Executive Coaching Program as a coach or a coachee (or both). The program is designed to foster collaboration among health network leaders and support the work of health networks
NCHN Listserv
Members can send questions and discussion topics to the NCHN member list and receive timely responses via email. Share knowledge and tools with other NCHN members.
Access to the Members Only area of the website
Find documents (Samples, Templates, and Educational Documents to help you lead your network) and manage your network’s electronic profile on the NCHN site
Semimonthly e-Newsletter
The semimonthly newsletter is sent the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and includes national news, upcoming events, funding opportunities, and NCHN news
Biennial Network Leader Salary & Benefit Report
Every 2 years, NCHN conducts the Network Leader Salary & Benefit Survey and releases a report summarizing the data. The report includes information such as average salary overall, salary by budget and region, and network leader benefits and demographics. As a member who participates in the survey, you receive a free copy of the report.
Discounted services through the Business Partner Program
NCHN Business Partners go through an application process to ensure that their services are valuable to NCHN Members. On approval, NCHN negotiates a reduced rates for NCHN Members. Benefits are also available to network members.
Discounted Subscription to GrantStation
GrantStation.com is an online tool used to find funding opportunities offered by government entities, as well as private foundations. Through your membership, you and members of your network receive a deeply discounted subscription rate. 
Annual Awards
Networks and network leaders are eligible to be recognized nationally for outstanding work through the Awards Program.
Research support for members on request
Referral to resources and other members for assistance
Promotion of networks at the national level
Ongoing identification and development of programs/resources to support networks
Facilitation of collaboration among members and collaboration with other national entities (e.g., NRHA)