WHA organizes events throughout the year that allow members and non-members to keep abreast of the latest developments in healthcare, as well as to network. Events are held in a variety of locations in the greater-Los Angeles area, usually on weekday evenings or weekend mornings. Types of events include:

 

    • Educational events provide information about timely and relevant healthcare issues. These events are typically held on weekday evenings and include a networking period prior to the main presentation.
      Examples:Accountable Care Organizations; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Insurance Reforms; Improving Quality, Affordability and Efficiency in Healthcare; HIPAA 5010/ICD-10: The Codes They Are A-Changin.

 

    • Recognition events honor our members and women healthcare executives who serve as examples within our community.
      Examples: Woman of the Year Gala, Scholarship Presentation, Member Recognition.

 

    • Business card brunches provide an opportunity to meet and network with other women executives in an intimate setting on a weekend morning.

 

    • Social/Networking events provide an informal atmosphere for attendees to interact and network with each other.
      Examples:Salsa Dancing 101, Ice Cream Social, Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Flower Mart/Dim Sum

 

    • Student-focused events
      Example: Careers after your healthcare masters degree. A panel discussion for students.

 

    • Members-only
      Example: Annual Meeting.