Mission: To promote the improvement of health of the people of north dakota through the provisions of better hospital care, the fostering and sponsorship of educational programs for training of health career personnel, financial aid for individuals of north dakota needing assistance to those who are pursuing an education in health careers, the promotion of scientific knowledge in health care administration, and the promotion and sponsorship of research in hospital administration.

Programs: Hospital engagement network (hen) program grant:this is a partnership for patients project designed to reduce impatient harm by 40% and readmissions by 20%.

hospital preparedness (hrsa) program grant:as a subcontractor for the nd health department, ndha purchases supplies and equipent for the hospitals in north dakota and provides education training for all hazard planning in the state.

emdeon program grant:this grant helps provide a service to hospitals by providing insurance verification software and demographic verification software.