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.
For the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems, nothing is more important than the safety of the patients for whom they are privileged to care.
Today, we are proud to sponsor our second annual #HAVhope Day of Awareness.
This weekend we pause to observe Memorial Day to remember those who died and served our nation protecting our freedom and liberty.
Health care is changing as the march from volume to value moves forward. And hospitals and health systems are redefining the “H” to meet the demands of the moment, and of the future, in a way that is even more responsive to our patients and communities.
On Sunday, May 6, we kick off National Hospital Week and pause to celebrate the 5.5 million women and men who make America’s hospitals and health systems such special places.
We’re pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.
The theme for this year’s National Minority Health Month, “Partnering for Health Equity,” couldn’t be timelier.
This year presents an important opportunity to educate your legislators on the changes taking place in the health care field. They need to hear from you on how your organization is innovating to create greater value and improve affordability, including forming new models and partnerships to deliver…
Each April, the AHA joins Donate Life America, the Health Resources and Services Administration and others in highlighting the important role of organ, eye and tissue donation in providing hope and health.
The AHA Physician Alliance supports clinical and administrative leadership collaborating effectively for better health of communities.