Disparities/Equity of Care
At AHA’s Amplifying the Voices of Mothers event, experts from across the health care field engaged in a national conversation dedicated to maternal health equity.
On April 7, the American Hospital Association brought together experts from across the health care field for a national conversation dedicated to maternal health equity.
Minority Health Month Exclusive: Covid-Vaccine Muslim Community Partnerships. A conversation between AHA, the Islamic Center of America and Henry Ford Health System.
Minority Health Month Exclusive: Community-Led Covid Lessons to Overcome Inequity in Health Care
As part of its recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), the Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved a Section 1115 waiver for Illinois to be the first state to extend full Medicaid coverage to pregnant women for up to…
President Biden today submitted to Congress his discretionary budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget request, which is not binding, proposes $1.5 trillion for appropriated spending in FY 2022, including $769 billion for domestic programs, a 16% increase over last year’s level. The…
At this HCC info session, the AHA population health team will share a preview of the program’s learning objectives, logistics and application process.
The AHA Center for Health Innovation is looking for AHA member hospitals and health systems to join its new Hospital Community Collaborative (HCC) cohort. Participating health care providers and their partners will receive unique access to vital tools and resources to address social factors that…
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crucial technology is for health care delivery, but individuals without broadband access cannot access digital health options. Other individuals may struggle to comprehend information in digital formats.
Many of the digital solutions we relied on during the pandemic will remain, making digital health equity, including digital access and literacy, even more important. As hospitals and health systems design and implement digital solutions, it will be imperative to take proactive steps so all…