In order to meet people who may one day be able to offer you a job or partner with you on a project, you should participate in professional associations and attend professional conferences. In addition to networking, these resources can help you keep up with industry trends and learn new ways to approach healthcare management. Three professional organizations related to the healthcare management and administration field are:
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
American Public Health Association (APHA)–Health Administration section