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EAHM Membership

Join Europe’s network of hospital and healthcare managers

The European Association of Hospital Managers brings together national associations,
healthcare leaders, institutions and professionals committed to strengthening hospital
and healthcare management across Europe and beyond.

Become a Member

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Why join EAHM?

A European platform for influence, visibility and knowledge

EAHM membership creates value for associations, institutions and healthcare leaders
by connecting national experience with European dialogue, professional visibility and collective action.

Representation

Strengthen the European voice of hospital and healthcare managers.

Knowledge

Share good practices, publications, case studies and management experience.

Visibility

Promote national associations, events, initiatives and leadership voices.

Leadership

Support professional recognition, leadership development and peer learning.

Membership model

From access to representation

EAHM offers different forms of engagement according to the level of participation, representation
and support required. Affiliate Membership provides an accessible entry point, while Associate status
offers a more structured pathway with additional benefits.

Full Member Associations
Governance, voting rights and European representation

Candidate Associate Members
Structured onboarding, visibility and engagement

Strategic Associate Members
Knowledge and institutional contribution

Affiliate Member Associations
Accessible entry point for countries not yet represented

Membership categories

Choose the right way to engage with EAHM

EAHM offers different forms of membership and engagement according to the nature of the association,
institution or country context.

Core statutory membership

Full Member Associations

For national, pan-European, Mediterranean or nationally relevant associations representing
hospital and healthcare managers.

Member role

Governance, representation and strategic influence

Full Member Associations are the core members of EAHM. They contribute directly to the governance,
strategy and development of the Association, while increasing the European visibility and influence
of their national healthcare management community.

Governance

Voting rights and participation in EAHM statutory life.

Representation

European representation of national hospital and healthcare managers.

Visibility

Promotion of national events, publications and initiatives.

Knowledge

Access to knowledge, leadership and professional exchange initiatives.

Key benefits

Voting rights

Participation and voting rights at the General Assembly.

Governance participation

Participation in EAHM governance according to the Association’s rules.

European representation

Representation of hospital and healthcare management at European level.

Dedicated profile

Dedicated member profile on the EAHM website.

Event and publication visibility

Visibility for national events, publications and initiatives.

Working groups

Participation in working groups, subcommittees and strategic discussions.

Policy and speakers

Opportunity to propose speakers, case studies and policy themes.

Knowledge initiatives

Access to EAHM knowledge, leadership and visibility initiatives.

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Fees

Full Member fees are calculated individually according to a transparent internal rationale
based on country population, GDP per capita, proportionality and national context.

Best suited for

Established national associations seeking European influence, visibility and strategic collaboration.

Accessible entry point

Affiliate Member Associations

For associations from countries not yet represented within EAHM.

Annual fee: €530

A lighter and accessible fee for countries where EAHM representation is still being developed.

Participation

Non-voting participation in selected EAHM activities.

Basic visibility

Basic visibility on EAHM channels, where appropriate.

Network access

Connection to EAHM members and selected activities.

Future pathway

Pathway towards stronger representation, where eligible.

Enhanced pathway

Candidate Associate Members

For associations formally applying for Full Membership and requiring structured onboarding.

Annual fee: €954

A higher contribution reflecting additional support, visibility and structured engagement during the membership pathway.

Application support

Support during the Full Membership application process.

Enhanced visibility

Visibility as a candidate member association within the EAHM network.

Structured engagement

Opportunity to engage with EAHM members, activities and structures.

Onboarding

Mentoring and onboarding support towards Full Membership.

Knowledge and institutional contribution

Strategic Associate Members

For public institutions, academic bodies, research centres, foundations, professional organisations
and recognised leading figures.

Expert contribution

Contribution to knowledge initiatives, reports, webinars or expert discussions.

Institutional cooperation

Collaboration with EAHM members on shared priorities.

Professional exchange

Participation in thematic communities and professional exchanges.

Important distinction

Commercial sponsorship, corporate visibility packages, event sponsorship or programme sponsorship are managed separately through EAHM’s Sponsors & Partners framework and do not constitute membership.

Value for professionals through national associations

Professionals who are members of an EAHM-affiliated national association may access selected
EAHM opportunities through their national association. This is not a separate individual membership
category, but a benefit that strengthens the value of national associations.

Events & webinars

Participation in selected EAHM activities and knowledge sessions.

Cases & innovation

Opportunity to submit case studies, projects and innovation examples.

European network

Connection to a wider European community of healthcare managers.

Fees

Membership fees at a glance

Category	Annual fee	Main value
Full Member Association	Calculated individually	Governance, voting rights and European representation
Affiliate Member Association	€530	Accessible entry point and basic pathway to representation
Candidate Associate Member	€954	Structured onboarding, enhanced visibility and application support
Strategic Associate Member	Upon assessment	Knowledge, institutional cooperation and expert contribution
Professional access through national association	Included through the national member association	Professional access to selected EAHM opportunities
Honorary Member	No fee	Recognition of exceptional service or contribution

Interested in joining EAHM?

To understand which membership category is most appropriate for your association,
institution or country context, please contact the EAHM General Secretariat.

Become a Member

Contact the General Secretariat