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by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
In this Leadership Dialogue, I talk with Amy Perry, president and CEO of Banner Health, based in Phoenix. Before joining Banner Health three years ago, Amy held leadership roles at Atlantic Health System in northern New Jersey, LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
There is no doubt that America’s aging population will necessitate changes to care models and require new care solutions.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Every November, we celebrate National Rural Health Day to raise awareness of the challenges facing rural hospitals and health systems and help highlight the innovative work they are doing to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
It was first celebrated in 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. Armistice Day was recognized as a national holiday in 1938, and in 1954 the name was changed to what we know today: Veterans Day.
by Sean Fadale, FACHE, by Jill Howard, RN
Sean Fadale, FACHE President and CEO, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Gloversville, N.Y. 
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Ensuring all women have the care they need during and after pregnancy is a priority at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are addressing all aspects of maternal care, including access, disparities, the social drivers of health, and mental health concerns.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
America’s electoral traditions may seem exhausting to many, but we should remember that the privilege of expressing our choices by ballot is a shining freedom that many people around the world covet.
by Ariel Levin
Starting today and going through Jan. 15, 2023, individuals and families may buy or change their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
In this Leadership Dialogue episode, I talk with Tom Priselac, who recently retired after 30 years as president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai, based in Los Angeles.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Health insurance is the gateway to access health services that can ensure healthier individuals, healthier families and healthier communities.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Cyberattacks are increasing and expected to reach record numbers in the U.S. by the end of 2024.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Improved technology has made telehealth services available for some time, providing increased access and convenience for patients.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Hospitals and health systems build effective community partnerships by aligning with and addressing community health priorities and authentically engaging local leaders and residents to collaborate in this work.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
The never-ending barrage of ransomware and cyberattacks against the health care sector has only strengthened the resolve of hospitals and health systems to reinforce their defenses and protect safe access to care for patients and communities.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
In this episode, I talk with Steve Diaz, M.D., chief medical officer at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and an AHA board member. Steve is an emergency medicine physician by training and has been involved in many of MaineGeneral’s health care quality and safety initiatives.
by Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
Nonprofit hospitals have special obligations to their communities in exchange for being tax-exempt.
by Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.