The Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with the stated aim of promoting excellence and best practice in the field of healthcare communications.  It is now a high profile and influential player in the healthcare arena and has sufficient influence and credibility to shape opinion and lead debate.  The HCA counts a significant proportion of the leading communications consultancies and pharmaceutical companies among its members, who all agree to follow the HCA Code of Conduct.

The HCA mission is to provide an independent forum to drive the highest standards and promote best practice, innovation and excellence in healthcare communications.