Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA) / Umbra directory
Independent advocate association + public directory
A practice-development starting point for independent advocates. APHA offers business education, mentoring and links to its related advocate directory. Compare membership benefits with your stage of practice and remember that membership is separate from professional certification.
Organization superpower
Practice-building support and public visibility in one membership
Why consider this organization?
Consider APHA if you want business resources, peer connections and a way for patients and caregivers to find your independent practice. Premium benefits include contracts, authorization forms, invoice templates and marketing guidance; directory listing requires separate eligibility. Membership is not professional certification, and a listing does not guarantee clients.
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additional directory-listing fee
APHA states that eligible Premium members can add an Umbra directory listing at no extra cost. Paid membership and listing criteria still apply. Source checked November 14, 2026; confirm current terms.
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- Audience
- Independent advocates, navigators, care managers, billing/insurance specialists and aspiring private practitioners; direct fit
- Geography & format
- United States and Canada; online
- Credential
Professional association membership, not a credential. Eligible Premium or PracticePartner members may apply for an Umbra directory listing; listing is separately reviewed. APHA does not award BCPA. Practice Up! courses may provide BCPA continuing-education credit, distinct from initial certification.
Credential source (opens in a new tab) · Checked November 14, 2026
- Financial navigation
- Review curriculum for claims, billing, insurance and assistance coverage. Confirm with provider.
- Membership cost
- PACE$89.00 / year
- Premium — first year$289.00 / year
- Premium — renewal$259.00 / year
- PracticePartner$1,299.00 / year
Premium also offers $29/month for 12 months ($348 total). PracticePartner installments are $149 for month one, then $129/month for 11 months ($1,568 total). Eligible Premium members pay no extra directory-listing fee; directory eligibility is separate.
Membership source (opens in a new tab) · Checked November 14, 2026
- Last checked
- Official page verified November 6, 2026