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by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Health insurance is the gateway to access health services that can ensure healthier individuals, healthier families and healthier communities.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Cyberattacks are increasing and expected to reach record numbers in the U.S. by the end of 2024.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Improved technology has made telehealth services available for some time, providing increased access and convenience for patients.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Hospitals and health systems build effective community partnerships by aligning with and addressing community health priorities and authentically engaging local leaders and residents to collaborate in this work.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.
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.