AHA Center for Health Innovation
Michael Anne Kyle, R.N., MPH, Ph.D., an intensive care unit nurse and health policy expert, is leading a critical mission to simplify U.S. health care. Her research shows that patients often face “invisible costs” of time, stress and financial strain while trying to navigate the system.
CVS Health announced last week that it now will provide in-network primary care for Aetna members in select markets through its MinuteClinics.
The Unit Safety Score provides a comprehensive, weighted measure of inpatient safety performance by tracking eleven key domains across harm and best practice events. Calculated on a rolling three-month basis, the score is designed to help healthcare nursing units identify and address preventable…
In 2024, retail health care faced significant disruption as industry giants like Walgreens, CVS and Walmart reevaluated their health care strategies in response to rising operational costs, reimbursement challenges and shifting market conditions.
Takeda and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions to reduce hard-to-abate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the health care sector.
The new AHA Market Scan Trailblazers report, “Thriving in the New Health Care Economy — How Hospitals and Health Systems Can Pivot Their Operating Models for Sustainability,” highlights how two health systems are successfully leveraging new operational models to respond sustainably to the evolving…
Cleveland Clinic announced last week that it is partnering with Amazon One Medical to bring primary and specialty care to Northeast Ohio, offering both virtual and in-person services.
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global campaign dedicated to educating individuals, businesses and institutions about the importance of online safety. For health care leaders, this is an important month to raise awareness in this area, particularly since the frequency and…
Microsoft’s recent unveiling of myriad new artificial intelligence (AI) and data capabilities for health care organizations has many tech experts excited about the tools’ potential impact on the field.
Join a new AHA Leadership Scan discussion, “Managing the Workforce with AI,” from noon to 1 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 24, to hear clinical and technology experts discuss how AI can automate routine administrative tasks like patient registration, billing and documentation, freeing up clinicians’…