AHA’s Circle of Life Award celebrates innovation in palliative and end-of-life care and seeks to provide best practices and models for the field. Programs and organizations that are making progress as shown in metrics and current data are encouraged to apply by noon CT, July 15. Up to three awards may be presented; the Award Committee may also present Citations of Honor. The awards will be presented at the 2026 AHA Leadership Summit, July 12-14, in Denver.

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The AHA announced April 17 that it will present its 2026 Federal Health Care Executive Award to Cmdr. Vince Deguzman, director for clinical support services at…
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The AHA April 16 announced that it will present its 2026 Award of Honor to Carolyn Clancy, M.D., former director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and…
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The International Hospital Federation is accepting nominations for its 2026 awards through April 24. The IHF Awards honor excellence in hospitals and…
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The AHA today announced that it will present Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt health system in Baltimore, with the 2026…
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The AHA will present Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Joint Commission, with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2026 AHA Annual…
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The AHA announced April 13 that Deborah Bowen, president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives, along with four retiring state hospital…