Associate Members include durable medical equipment and supply companies, computer software companies, consulting firms and other for-profit corporations that provide services to home care providers or clients, but are not defined as home health care providers.

Where can you network with over 400 home health care professionals? How can you inform home health care agencies of your products and services, increase your sales and at the same time save money?

The Home Care Association of New York State (HCA) is the largest organization in New York State devoted to strengthening home health agencies and related support services. As an Associate Member, you will be an integral part of the organization, which actively faces the many demanding challenges of the home health care industry.

Associate Members of HCA are often organizations such as durable medical equipment and supply companies, computer software companies, consulting firms and other for-profit corporations that provide services to home care providers or clients, but they are not defined as home health care providers.

HCA presently provides many ways for your company to gain exposure to New York's home care professionals. HCA's Annual Home Care Meeting & Exhibition offers the largest home care exhibition in New York State, as well as advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, our educational sessions are ideal for Associate Members to learn state-of-the-art information, interact with potential clients, and possibly present as a guest speaker.

With the ever-increasing need to market your products and services, we are confident membership in HCA will benefit you. As an Associate Member, your company and services will be listed in HCA's 2007/2008 Home Care Services Directory, which is sent to home care agencies, hospital discharge planners and local county health departments throughout New York State.

You will also be able to take advantage of discounted rates on exhibitor booths and our education programs. Additionally, you will receive our newsletter, ASAP, which outlines cutting edge public policy and legislative issues facing home care providers.

We hope you will join us in taking an active role in the home health care industry.

Please review the downloadable membership application.

If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact HCA at (518) 426-8764.