Membership Criteria
CMHA membership is limited to metropolitan and regional healthcare associations that meet the following criteria:
- An organization consisting primarily of hospitals, health systems or other healthcare organizations situated in a metropolitan or regional area and serving an area consisting of no less than one county. 
- Its membership activities shall be supported, at least in part, by membership dues or shared service revenues. 
- It shall provide representation/advocacy services or collaborative issue management on behalf of its members. 
- It shall have a Board of Trustees/Directors or a designated governing body/steering committee that sets its policy or provides guidance on operations. 
- It shall have its own operating budget and at least one executive who is accountable to its board or designated governing body. 
For additional information on becoming a CMHA member and membership dues, contact Michael R. Dunaway.
