140+
Academic Health Systems
5,000+
Patient Access Leaders
15+
Years Advancing Access
16+
Active Cohort Groups

What We Do

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Flagship Event

National Symposium

Four days of data-driven sessions, peer workshops, and networking with access leaders from the nation's top health systems.

Professional Development

Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials for patient access professionals, from foundational knowledge to advanced leadership competencies.

Recognition

Awards Program

Celebrating organizations and individuals driving measurable improvements in patient access performance and innovation.

The Patient Access Collaborative …brings together industry expertise to align best practices and elevate patient access as a national priority.

Megan Fasold, MBA, BSN, RN

System Executive Director, Care Access Solutions, UNC Health




Our Mission

Empowering Leaders, Elevating Access
We equip access leaders with tools and knowledge, evidence-based best practices, and a collaborative network that fosters learning from one another, enabling the optimization of patient access and the delivery of timely, patient-centered care. 

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"The Patient Access Collaborative enriched our own workflows and processes… the relationships are invaluable and incomparable to any other professional group.” 

Rebecca Carey, PMP, MBA
AVP, Access & Capacity Management
Seattle Children's


"[Patient Access Collaborative is] a directional ‘access compass’ 
to know that we are
on the right track
in our own expedition."

Paul Rohrer, MHSA
Director of Access
University of Colorado School of Medicine


"[The Patient Access Collaborative's] efforts are truly making a meaningful impact across so many organizations, ultimately improving access and experiences for countless patients. The ripple effect of your dedication is both inspiring and deeply appreciated."

Nichole Hawthorne
Manager, Template Management Services
Penn State Health