American Hospital Association

A new AHA report on key patient safety measures shows hospitals continue to make progress on these important objectives as they care for patients and communities. The report, which used data analyzed by Vizient, found that hospital and health system performance on key patient safety and quality measures was better in the first quarter of 2024 than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Twenty years ago, National Preparedness Month was established in September by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. The AHA has developed an online hub of resources designed to enhance our nation’s public health preparedness, response and recovery efforts and support communities.

Here's how to prepare. In his latest AHA Cyber Intel blog, John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, explains why cybercriminals are shifting from directly targeting hospitals to hitting the third-party technology and service providers critical to supporting hospitals’ clinical care.

Submit your content proposal by September 16 to speak at the Accelerating Health Equity Conference and help lead the conversations to develop equitable solutions that address health inequities and improve health outcomes.

The AHA Quest for Quality Prize honors hospitals and health systems that provide access to exceptional quality care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient- and family-centered. Share your story to be recognized for advancing health in communities and to serve as an inspiration for the field.

Outside disruptors from retail pharmacies and tech companies to online mega-retailers and payers continue to reshape the health care delivery landscape. Last year saw marked shifts in strategy among some of the most well-financed disruptors.