Alabama Hospital Association

Details

Name :

Alabama Hospital Association

Address  :

500 North East Blvd

Town  :

Montgomery

State  :

Alabama

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

36117

Phone  :

334 272 8781

Fax  :

334 270 9527

Web URL  :

Email  :


Description

Founded in 1921 the Alabama Hospital Association AlaHA is a statewide trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively serving the health care needs of Alabama through advocacy representation education and service Members of the association include primarily hospitals and health systems as well as other companies and organizations related to health care The main office is located at 500 North East Boulevard Montgomery In addition a legislative office is located near the capitol complex


History

Founded in 1921
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