UHA is a valuable information resource, comparing and analyzing Utah demographics and hospital inpatient data to regional and national data. UHA has an active affiliation with the American Hospital Association as well as contact with fellow state hospital associations across America. For further healthcare information, UHA suggests linking to one of the following web site addresses.

American College of Healthcare Executives - http://www.ache.org

ACHE is the professional membership society for healthcare executives. Its goals are to meet its members' professional educational, and leadership needs; promote high ethical standards and conduct, and advance healthcare management excellence.

American Hospital Association - http://www.aha.org

Visit the AHA web site for the latest news on national healthcare issues and concerns. The site features a "members only" section, as well as e-mail connections and web site links to the Association's many affiliate groups.

American Medical Association - http://www.ama-assn.org

This site offers information on AMA's ongoing programs and journals and offers both a physicians' and consumers' area.

Association for Utah Community Health - http://auch.org/

The Association for Utah Community Health supports and represents its member organizations and works to increase access to health care for medically underserved populations in Utah.

Federation of American Health Systems - http://www.fahs.com

This site offers informaiton on the Federation's committees, publications, and legislative agenda and special events. It also contains a membership list with web links.

Healthcare 411 - http://www.healthcare411.org

Healthcare 411 is a news series produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. Using the latest podcasting technology, these weekly audio and video programs feature AHRQ's latest research findings as news and informational stories on current health topics.

HealthInsight - http://www.healthinsight.org

The mission of this organization is to improve the effectiveness and quality of healthcare in Utah and Nevada.

Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine - http://www.hhnmag.com

Read the online edition of this magazine.

JCAHO - http://www.jcaho.org

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 healthcare organizatons and programs in the United States. JCAHO's web site offers a wealth of information to both the healthcare professional and the general public.

Modern Healthcare - http://www.modernhealthcare.com

Read the online edition of this magazine.

National Rural Health Association - http://www.NRHArural.org

This site features many items of interest to the rural healthcare professional, including conference information and papers.

Office of Health Care Statistics - http://health.utah.gov/hda/

This address offers specific healthcare data, including HMO Satisfaction Guides and a quarterly newsletter.

Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library - http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu

Located at the University of Utah, this library offers a full range of electronic services, including MedLine, database information and access to electronic health journals.

Utah Department of Health - http://hlunix.hl.state.ut.us

This site offers a variety of health-related databases, as well as information on the services provided by the Utah Department of Health. Medicaid program information as well as grant writing assistance is featured.

Utah Health Care Association - http://www.uthca.org

The UHCA's website provides links to member long term care facilities, as well as a calender of events, job listings, and news briefs.

Utah Health Careers- http://www.utahhealthcareers.com

This site offers information on healthcare career opportunities in Utah.

Utah Medical Association - http://www.utahmed.org

The UMA's web site offers links to member physician web sites, as well as a calendar of events, UMA's online newsletter, Impact, legislative information and UMA library materials.

Utah Medical Education Council - http://utahmec.org

This site provides healthcare workforce reports and statistics on the need for various health professionals in Utah and Utah's capacity to train and recruit the projected required numbers of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, podiatrists, physician assistants, radiology technologists and medical technologists. The site also lists job/practice opportunities in Utah for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.