The giving spirit of the holiday season blazes brightly every day of the year in the care that hospitals and health systems provide. No one is turned away from their doors.
Perspective
Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.
The AHA recently released its 2026 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual report that examines the current trends in the health care workforce.
If you had to describe a hospital’s mission, philosophy and guiding light with a single word, safety would sit at the top of the list.
Imagine a powerful practice that strengthens human connection, improves well-being, boosts psychological health and supports a healthy workplace culture.
Nov. 20 is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to recognize the many ways rural hospitals advance health in their communities, as well as raise awareness about the challenges they face as they seek to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.For nearly 1 in 5 Americans, rural…
the training of military medics focuses on saving lives under stress and bridging the gap between battlefield and hospital care.
In 2060, the number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to increase to 95 million, making up almost a quarter of the U.S. population.
The flu vaccine is updated for the 2025-2026 season and is now available at many workplaces, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other locations.
Growing a strong, robust and qualified health care workforce is in everyone’s interest — both now and for the future.
This week, the FBI issued an urgent warning to all users — including hospitals — of a critical security soft spot within Oracle’s E-Business Suite, stating “This is ‘stop-what-you’re-doing and patch immediately vulnerability.’”