Rick Pollack

Hospitals Against Violence, Community Violence, Mass Violence

Perspective: Taking Action to Stop Gun Violence

Every day, hospitals and health systems across the country respond to the trauma caused by gun violence. Through the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative, we have partnered with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by hospitals and health systems.

Pricing Strategies, Cost Management, Making Healthcare More Affordable

Perspective: RAND 4.0 on Hospital Pricing Again Misses the Mark

Hospitals and health systems work hard every day to deliver high-quality health care services to all patients in their communities.

Cost Management

Recent Article on Hospital Prices Omits Many Key Points

After two years on the frontlines in the battle against this pandemic, hospitals and health systems have seen a dramatic rise in costs of labor, drugs, supplies and equipment.

Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Cost Management, Strategic Planning

Perspective: Climbing Costs and Rising Inflation Challenge Hospitals’ Ability to Provide Care

Yesterday, our country surpassed a grim and somber milestone: 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S..

Workforce, Hospitals Against Violence, Workplace Violence, Workplace Security, Nurses, National Hospital Week

Perspective: A Week of Appreciation, Gratitude and Thanks

Two of the simplest words also carry the most meaning: “thank you.”

AHA Annual Membership Meeting, Workforce, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Rural issues, Post-Acute Care, Advocacy & Public Policy, Reducing Healthcare Disparities

Perspective: Reconnected and Ready to Rebuild and Reimagine a Better Health Care System

Courage. Compassion. Workforce. Health equity. Heroes. Challenges. Innovation. Community partnerships. Leadership. Opportunities. These were some of the most common words we heard from attendees and speakers talking about our field at this week’s AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Access & Health Coverage

Perspective: Ensuring Our Message is Heard as Congress Returns to Washington

Americans are ready to move on from COVID-19, but the virus isn’t finished, and hospitals are still feeling the crush of the pandemic.

Population/Community Health

Perspective: Speaking with One Voice to Advocate for Strong Hospitals and Healthy Communities

Hospital and health system leaders from across the country next weekend will begin to arrive in Washington, D.C. for the 2022 AHA Annual Membership Meeting. 

We’ve built a program highlighted by nationally recognized speakers — from both sides of the political aisle — and special forums that bring together strategic ideas and relevant research with thought leaders driving policy on the biggest issues affecting our field.

Community Benefit, Population/Community Health, Tax-exempt Status, Uncompensated Care

Lown Institute Report on Hospital Community Benefits Misses Mark

All hospitals and health systems, regardless of size, location and type of ownership, are dedicated to caring for their patients and communities in a wide variety of ways.

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF), Access & Health Coverage, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)

Perspective: Urge Congress to Provide Immediate Support to Hospitals 

For more than two full years – day in and day out – hospitals and health systems and their front-line caregivers have cared for patients, comforted families and protected communities during this unprecedented public health crisis.