Active member is defined as an individual who is directly employed in management or administrative support services by an entity formally organized to provide or facilitate the provision of healthcare services.  An individual employed by a management organization, hospital/hospital system, practice management firm or other business entity responsible for managing any operational component(s) of an entity providing healthcare services.  This includes consultants who are responsible for operations of one or more practices on an ongoing basis.  Healthcare providers/clinicians who hold an active license in the state are also considered active members.

An individual who is pursuing a healthcare or business-related degree at an accredited institution of higher learning and does not qualify for any other member category.

An Affiliate member is an individual who does not qualify as an active member but who supplies products or services to HLAW members. Affiliate members shall not be construed in any way as an endorsement by HLAW of any product or service. An Affiliate can vote, hold office, serve on committees and may chair committees or subcommittees.