Articles
Commercial Insurer Accountability
Let’s End Commercial Insurer Barriers that Reduce Access to Care
By Rick Pollack
Many commercial health insurance policies and practices often disrupt, delay and deny medically necessary care to patients.
Workforce
Perspective: New Tools and Resources to Strengthen Our Workforce
By Rick Pollack
Earlier this year we formed the AHA Board of Trustees’ Task Force on Workforce, a key part of our ongoing efforts to sound the alarm about this national emergency and take steps to address it. The task force has worked to identify ideas, policies and solutions to support our current workforce and assure that we have enough health care workers to meet the future needs of our nation.
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF), Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Coverage and Reimbursement
Article on Provider Relief Funds Misses Mark
By Rick Pollack
All of America’s hospitals and health systems, regardless of size, location and ownership type have provided essential care to their patients and communities during this historic COVID-19 pandemic, all while facing tremendous financial challenges and pressures.
AHA, Population/Community Health, Community Benefit, Community Health Improvement Week (CHIWeek)
Perspective: Advancing the Health of Communities is Central to Every Hospital’s Mission
By Rick Pollack
Two studies released last week during Community Health Improvement Week highlight the tremendous value hospitals provide to benefit their communities.
Hospitals Against Violence, Community Violence, Mass Violence
Perspective: Taking Action to Stop Gun Violence
By Rick Pollack
Every day, hospitals and health systems across the country respond to the trauma caused by gun violence. Through the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative, we have partnered with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by hospitals and health systems.
Pricing Strategies, Cost Management, Making Healthcare More Affordable
Perspective: RAND 4.0 on Hospital Pricing Again Misses the Mark
By Rick Pollack
Hospitals and health systems work hard every day to deliver high-quality health care services to all patients in their communities.
Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Cost Management, Strategic Planning
Perspective: Climbing Costs and Rising Inflation Challenge Hospitals’ Ability to Provide Care
By Rick Pollack
Yesterday, our country surpassed a grim and somber milestone: 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S..
Workforce, Hospitals Against Violence, Workplace Violence, Workplace Security, Nurses, National Hospital Week
Perspective: A Week of Appreciation, Gratitude and Thanks
By Rick Pollack
Two of the simplest words also carry the most meaning: “thank you.”
AHA Annual Membership Meeting, Health Equity, Workforce, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Rural issues, Post-Acute Care, Advocacy & Public Policy
Perspective: Reconnected and Ready to Rebuild and Reimagine a Better Health Care System
By Rick Pollack
Courage. Compassion. Workforce. Health equity. Heroes. Challenges. Innovation. Community partnerships. Leadership. Opportunities. These were some of the most common words we heard from attendees and speakers talking about our field at this week’s AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Access & Health Coverage
Perspective: Ensuring Our Message is Heard as Congress Returns to Washington
By Rick Pollack
Americans are ready to move on from COVID-19, but the virus isn’t finished, and hospitals are still feeling the crush of the pandemic.