American Hospital Association

Call for Speakers

We are now accepting speaking proposals featuring rural hospital executives, clinical leaders and trustees as presenters. The proposal deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026.

Every Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. And while health caregivers and military veterans serve in very different environments, it is worth reflecting on their shared sacrifices.

This AHA Cyber & Risk Intel blog by John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, explores what health care leaders need to consider to reduce their organization’s cyber risk — including health care’s top three current and anticipated cyberthreats of 2026. 

Behavioral health is a crucial component of overall health and well-being, and we see the need and demand for behavioral health care services increasing for people of all ages. The AHA joins the health care field “to elevate a conversation” about behavioral health during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The AHA and the West Health Institute announce a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams.

Watch AHA's new ad highlighting how hospitals and health systems provide hope, healing and health to the patients and communities they serve. 

This year, the AHA will work to protect patient care, ensure affordable access to services and strengthen the health care system.