Who We Are
Catholic Health Association of Minnesota (CHA-MN) is a state association of Catholic health providers joined together to support access to health care and to promote, strengthen and fulfill the healing mission of the Church.
In collaboration with the Minnesota Catholic Conference and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, we strive to be a vibrant presence at the State Capitol to enhance the health of our communities by ensuring access to quality care for all, with special attention to the underserved and vulnerable.
What we do:
CHA-MN is committed to helping Catholic healthcare providers:
- Serve and thrive in a challenging, constantly changing environment
- Operate according to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, as published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
CHA-MN engages in legislative and ethical issues, such as
- Opposing the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, including helping to lead the Minnesota Alliance for Ethical Healthcare, creating its legislative agenda, and coordinating partner legislative testimony
- Supporting MinnesotaCare access for undocumented children by providing testimony at the Legislature (passed in 2023)
- Opposing abortion mandates in state insurance programs by providing testimony at the Legislature in opposition to the removal of the restriction of certain types of public funding of abortions
- Participating in conversations around the expansion of POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment), including engaging the Minnesota Medical Association
- Monitoring issues impacting Catholic healthcare, including community benefit and workforce development
Why Join CHA-MN?
We need your support. Please become part of a network of dedicated healthcare providers committed to delivering compassionate care rooted in the values of the Catholic Church.
CHA-MN offers members a variety of services and benefits:
- A liaison to facilitate advocacy and connection with legislators regarding Catholic healthcare issues related to both ethics and access
- Member liaison with the Catholic bishops of Minnesota, as well as a forum to communicate needs to the institutional Church
- Regular communications providing information, state-level legislative analysis, and updates related to Catholic healthcare
- Opportunities for input, feedback, and collaboration as CHA-MN works on your behalf to fulfill the healing mission of the Church
- Legislative action alerts, providing an opportunity for you and your networks to directly contact your elected officials regarding Catholic healthcare issues
- Resources to help foster Catholic identity