Welcome to CAHAM
California Association of Healthcare Admissions Management
California's community for Patient Access professionals
If you work in patient access, registration, or healthcare financial services — CAHAM was built for you.
We connect California's healthcare admissions professionals through conferences, expert-led webinars, and a peer network — so you're always at the center of what's happening in patient access.
What you get as a member:
- Conferences and webinars on the latest in patient access and registration
- Networking with healthcare admissions professionals across California
- Insights into industry trends, best practices, and innovations in patient access and financial services
Ready to take the next step?
Upcoming Events
CAHAM's 57th Annual Conference & Exhibition
CAHAM proudly presents this year's conference, themed "Waves of Change: Advancing Patient Access Together." As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, this event serves as a vital platform for access management professionals to unite, share innovative strategies, and navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping patient access today.
Join us August 30–September 2, 2026, in Oceanside, California, for the California Association of Healthcare Admitting Management (CAHAM) Annual Conference & Exhibition—the leading statewide forum for patient access professionals, healthcare leaders, and revenue cycle experts.
Set against California’s picturesque coastline, the 2026 CAHAM Annual Conference offers an outstanding opportunity for professional development, collaboration, and connection. Designed to meet the needs of both emerging and experienced professionals, the program features engaging keynote presentations, targeted breakout sessions, structured networking opportunities, and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in patient access and admitting management.
Why Attend?
Gain Expert Insights from industry leaders on regulatory updates, operational best practices, and emerging trends
Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support professional certification requirements
Connect with Peers through purposeful networking in a collaborative and welcoming environment
Discover Innovative Solutions from leading vendors and service providers in the healthcare industry
Recharge and Reconnect in a premier coastal destination that balances professional growth with personal renewal
Whether you are seeking to enhance your expertise, explore new technologies, or engage with colleagues who share your commitment to excellence in healthcare access, the CAHAM Annual Conference is the place to be. Save the date—additional details will be announced soon.
Let’s shape the future of healthcare access—together at CAHAM.
Click here to reserve your hotel room
If you need assistance with booking, the Reservations Team is available every day, 8am – 7pm PST at (877) 724 – 5016.
Our group code is G-CAHA.
REGISTRATION LINKS:
Member Registration (Providers only)
Non-Member Registration (Providers only)
Join CAHAM
Since 1967, CAHAM has been the professional home for California's patient access, registration, and healthcare admissions community — and we'd love for you to be part of it.
Membership is open to anyone working in or interested in the patient access field, from frontline registration staff to directors and managers.
Member benefits include:
- Membership directory — connect with peers across California
- Regional seminars at member-discounted rates
- FREE regional networking workshops
- Discounted annual education conference and exhibition
- Email updates on CAHAM events and industry news
- Career opportunity resources
CAHAM is officially recognized by the California Board of Registered Nurses, the National Association of Healthcare Access Management, the California Healthcare Association, and the Hospital Council of Southern California.
