PA Membership

HFSA is a proud home to nearly 100 PAs who treat heart failure.

Membership Fee and Details

PAs or equivalent engaged in heart failure practice or research, located in the U.S. for $240 annually.

PA Member Benefits

Journal of Cardiac Failure. Receive a complimentary subscription (online) to HFSA’s official scientific publication the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Includes full access to all past and current online issues, as well as supplements of all abstracts presented at the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting

Heart Failure Research Network.  Become a member of the Heart Failure Research Network, which connects public and private companies in need of heart failure research with researchers and research sites in the heart failure field

Scientific Statements and Guidelines.  Get access to the most up-to-date and developing scientific statements, from major guidelines to focused consensus statements. Opportunities to participate in the development of papers that impact the heart failure

HF StatsSM.  Access to a catalogue of cutting-edge statistics through HF Stats, to aid in research efforts, presentations, etc.

Share Your Research.  Present your research to peers and colleagues at the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting, and compete for awards for JNC New Investigator and Nursing Investigator Awards

Reduced Registration for In-Person and Virtual Meetings.  The HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting, the HFSA AHFTC Board Certification Review, the HFSA Heart Failure Seminars, and more (view the Events calendar).  HFSA members receive significantly reduced rates to attend this stellar lineup of educational programs.

HFSA Learning Center Discounts and Free Content.  Receive free and discounted educational content in the HFSA Learning Center. The HFSA Learning Center allows online access to HFSA’s most popular in-person meetings and courses, providing CEUs and MOC credit.

Education Delivered by Multidisciplinary Experts.  Learn from all members of the heart failure care team with interprofessional leaders sharing case studies, hands-on workshops, research, and best practices.

HFSA Heart Failure Certification.  Member discount on the HF-Cert program, which recognizes competencies in guideline-directed heart failure management.

Optimal Medical Therapy in Heart Failure Certificate Program (OMT-HF).  A self-guided, online certificate that aligns with the 2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. Improve your understanding of evidence-based therapies for HF and receive 3.0 credits of CME, CNE (NCPD) and CPE. Get started today with the OMT-HF program.

HFSA Career Center.  Find job opportunities in the heart failure field and receive reduced rates to post open jobs at your institution.

Heart Failure News Weekly.  The Heart Failure News Weekly keeps heart failure professionals informed on important topics that may impact their day-to-day lives. Sign up today to receive access to the weekly eNewsletter publication!

Leadership

Recognition.  Become a member of the only organization representing all members of the multidisciplinary heart failure team

Volunteer.  Influence policy, research and education in heart failure by becoming a member of a HFSA committee.  Other volunteer opportunities include participation in government panels, becoming a speaker at a HFSA event, and more

Share Your Work.  Abstract submissions, session proposals, articles for HFSA publications… all of these opportunities are available to you as a member of HFSA

Fellowship.  HFSA members are eligible to become fellows of HFSA.  FHFSA designation sets you apart in the field of heart failure

Awards.  HFSA has numerous award opportunities for members, including the Distinguished HFSA Member Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, JNC New Investigator Award, Nursing Awards, Outstanding Heart Failure Care Team Award, and more

In-Person Connections.  Build relationships, create new connections, and seek collaboration opportunities at in-person networking activities during HFSA meetings and events

Interdisciplinary Collaboration.  Connect with and learn from heart failure professionals in many disciplines and career stages

Industry Partners.  Build meaningful relationships with corporate partners in the heart failure field