Former AHA chair participates in convention panel on health care, economy

Jim Skogsbergh, president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Advocate Aurora Health and former AHA chair, Monday participated in a Democratic National Convention roundtable discussion on protecting and strengthening America’s health care system, improving equitable access to quality health care and respecting caregivers.
Also participating on the panel were Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Mary Kay Henry, president of Service Employees International Union, and Joe Kiani, founder, chairperson and CEO of Masimo.
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