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by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
The never-ending barrage of ransomware and cyberattacks against the health care sector has only strengthened the resolve of hospitals and health systems to reinforce their defenses and protect safe access to care for patients and communities.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
In this episode, I talk with Steve Diaz, M.D., chief medical officer at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and an AHA board member. Steve is an emergency medicine physician by training and has been involved in many of MaineGeneral’s health care quality and safety initiatives.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Nonprofit hospitals have special obligations to their communities in exchange for being tax-exempt.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
There will always be administrative costs associated with operating a hospital.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
September 17 is World Patient Safety Day. It’s an opportunity to spotlight the importance of ensuring all patients receive safe, quality care in all health care settings.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
America’s hospitals and health systems have always aimed to provide the highest quality and safe care to patients, while helping every individual achieve their maximum potential for health.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
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.
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week following the summer recess, and lawmakers can expect a busy fall as they face a full plate of issues that need action.
by Molly Smith - Group Vice President for Public Policy, American Hospital Association, by Bharath Krishnamurthy, Director, Health Analytics & Policy
For unclear reasons, Arnold Ventures, a private LLC backed by hedge fund billionaires John and Laura Arnold, has repeatedly targeted hospitals as part of a widespread misinformation campaign.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Hospitals and health systems — and the women and men who work there — are the heart of health care.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
The connection between a hospital and its community is special. Hospitals are woven into the fabric of their communities, and working together, hospitals and communities can enhance the environment where people live, work and play.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
It seems like barely a week goes by without a new cyberattack that affects health care providers.
by Chris DeRienzo
The AHA’s Patient Safety Initiative had a huge presence at last month’s AHA Leadership Summit. Over three days of spectacular programming, the initiative’s three priority areas – Culture of Safety, Health Equity and Workforce Safety – were all well-represented.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
At the AHA Leadership Summit in July, I had the honor of presenting the 2024 AHA Quest for Quality Prize to WellSpan Health and also recognizing Carilion Clinic, Jefferson Health and MUSC Health as finalists.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Despite the diligent efforts of hospitals, health systems and medical professionals to prevent violence, health care workers remain five times more likely than any other type of worker to be physically attacked on the job.
by Nitya Ampani
Mary Thompson, president at Trillium Place and member of AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health, shares her experience working in the largest mental health and addiction recovery organization in central Illinois.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
In this conversation, Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., speaks with her colleague Robert E. Brady, Ph.D., director of Anxiety Disorders Service at Dartmouth Health, about different types of anxieties and their prevalence in today’s culture.