American Hospital Association

This AHA award recognizes achievements in improving community health status in collaboration with other community stakeholders. Winning organizations will be recognized at the 2027 AHA Healthier Together Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Applications for the 2027 Dick Davidson Award close Oct. 8, 2026.

Call for Speakers

We’re seeking speakers who can present real-world strategies and forward-thinking approaches that help hospitals and health systems address today’s challenges and prepare for the future.
Application deadline is Friday, November 13.

Marc Boom, M.D., 2026 AHA board chair, is joined by David Banks, president and chief executive officer of AdventHealth, an integrated health system serving communities across nine states. Boom and Banks discuss how AdventHealth views primary care as a strategic priority.

The American Hospital Association's new president and CEO, Steve Walsh, shares an introductory message with members on his hopes for the future of our nation’s healthcare system and how hospitals and health systems can navigate the generational challenges they face.

Join rural hospital executives, trustees and clinical leaders to explore strategies for strengthening care, addressing workforce challenges and driving innovation.

The AHA today released a new report highlighting actionable and achievable strategies and solutions to make health care more affordable.

The AHA and the West Health Institute announce a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams.

Watch AHA's new ad highlighting how hospitals and health systems provide hope, healing and health to the patients and communities they serve. 

This year, the AHA will work to protect patient care, ensure affordable access to services and strengthen the health care system.