Articles
Leadership, Strategic Planning
Chair File: Confidence and Hope for the Future of Health Care
When I began my term as AHA board chair in January 2022, the health care field was evolving. Hospitals and health systems were focusing on the immediate needs of responding to the pandemic while also prioritizing vital work on long-term strategies to advance health.
AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, AHA Annual Membership Meeting, AHA Leadership Summit, AONL Annual Conference, SHSMD Annual Conference, ASHE, AHE, AHRMM Annual Conference and Exhibition, ASHRM Annual Conference
Chair File: Advancing Health in America: Opportunities Ahead in 2023
The AHA team is planning a strong lineup of conferences and events for 2023 to keep health care leaders connected and highlight stories of impact, innovation and inspiration.
Community Benefit, Population/Community Health, Leadership Dialogue
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing How Health Systems Benefit Communities with Eugene Woods
On this episode, Wright Lassiter III talks with Eugene Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health, based in Charlotte, N.C. , about the role of health systems within the U.S. health care system today and how scale can benefit communities and foster innovations.
Workforce
Chair File: Gratitude for Our Amazing Health Care Workforce
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to express gratitude to the health care professionals in our families, neighborhoods and communities.
Rural issues
Chair File: The Powerful, Positive Impact of Rural Hospitals
Thursday is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to focus on the vital work that rural hospitals and health systems are doing each and every day to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.
Commercial Insurer Accountability, Enroll in Health Insurance
Chair File: Helping Americans Get Affordable, Comprehensive Health Coverage
Two issues that a majority of Americans have agreed on during this election cycle are concerns about the economy and inflation.
Leadership Dialogue, Sustainability, Rural issues
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing Environmental Sustainability in Health Care with Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and President of Dartmouth Health
On this episode, I talk with Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health. Conroy also is the Chair-elect Designate of the AHA Board of Trustees.
Flu, United Against the Flu
Chair File: United Against the Flu — and COVID-19
It’s that time of year again … time to get a flu vaccine. We know that getting a flu vaccine is the best defense against seasonal influenza viruses and potentially severe consequences including hospitalization and death. And this flu season, many people can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time.
Awards & Fellowships, Performance improvement, Quality & Patient Safety
Chair File: Hospitals, Health Systems and the Quest for Quality
Each year the AHA Quest for Quality Prize recognizes hospitals and health systems that are achieving high-quality care and improving community health. The AHA heartily encourages your organization to apply for the 2023 award.
Leadership Dialogue, Rural issues, Rural Workforce
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing Hospitals’ Unprecedented Financial Challenges with Peggy Abbott, Ouachita County Medical Center
On this episode, I talk with Peggy Abbott, CEO of Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Ark.