American Academy of Medical Administrators(AAMA)

Address: 701 Lee St., Ste. 600 Des Plaines, IL 60016-4516 USA
Contact Name: Schleicher, Renee S., CAE
Phone: (847) 759-8601
Fax: (847) 759-8602
Email: info@aameda.org
URL: http://www.aameda.org

Founded: 1957
Members: 2,500
Membership dues: individual, $205 annual; associate, $175 annual; student, $45 annual.
Staff: 7
Budget: $1,000,000

Description: Serves healthcare management at all levels, within all types of healthcare organizations by providing solid solutions, unique connections, resources and professional recognition that healthcare professionals need to navigate today's complex healthcare environment and stay competitive. Has 7 specialty groups: American College of Cardiovascular Administrators; American College of Oncology Administrators; American College of Contingency Planners; Federal Sector; Small or Rural Healthcare; American College of Managed Care Administrators; and American College of Healthcare Information Administrators.

Awards: AWARDS: Distinguished Service Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. * Harry Shubin, MD Statesmen in Healthcare Administration. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for members or nonmembers who in at least 20 years of service have made significant innovative contribution to health care delivery. * Regional Director of the Year. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. * State Director of the Year Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for individuals who have contributed special services to the Academy through exceptional fulfillment of responsibilities. * William Newcomer Healthcare Executive of the Year Award. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for outstanding executive performance in his/her organization.

Publications: American Academy of Medical Administrators--Executive, quarterly. Newsletter. Covers membership activities. Includes triennial membership directory; also contains calendar of events, book reviews, and lists of new members. PRICE: included in membership dues; $60.00 /year for nonmembers. CIRCULATION: 2,500. ADVERTISING: accepted. ALTERNATE FORMATS: online. * Journal of Cardiovascular Management, bimonthly. * Journal of Oncology Management, bimonthly.

Conventions / Meetings: annual conference - 2008 Nov. 19 - 21, San Antonio, TX, United States; 2009 Nov. 18 - 20, Las Vegas, NV, United States.