American Society for Health Care Risk Management

The American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM) is a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) that serves nearly 6,000 members in the healthcare risk management profession. Founded in 1980, ASHRM provides resources, education, and advocacy to promote safe and trusted healthcare delivery through effective risk management and patient safety practices. The organization is a leader in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and offers the Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) credential. ASHRM's mission focuses on reducing medical errors, improving patient outcomes, and managing the financial and legal risks associated with healthcare delivery. It provides a platform for networking and professional development for risk managers across the healthcare continuum.