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by Sean Marotta
AHA outside counsel Sean Marotta shares insight from yesterday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court in a case about when the Department of Health and Human Services must give public notice and accept and respond to comments on its proposed policies.
by Brian Gragnolati
When our paths cross in the year ahead, I ask you to share what is on your mind, what keeps you up at night, and how we can work together to ensure that all individuals reach their highest potential for health.  
by Rick Pollack
We’re 11 days into 2019 … we’ve returned to a divided government …and the partial government shutdown continues.
by Melinda Hatton
Hospitals and health systems have a crucial role to play in identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking, and we urge you to join many of your colleagues in developing a plan to tackle this pervasive issue and deliver compassionate care to victims of human trafficking. 
by Maryjane Wurth
The AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference – one of AHA’s flagship events – will be held Feb. 3-6 in Phoenix. AHA Executive Vice President Maryjane Wurth previews the conference designed to help rural health care leaders and trustees propel the transformation to a more integrated and sustainable rural health system.
Brian Gragnolati began his career in health care working as an EMT.
by Rick Pollack
As this year winds down, on behalf of the entire AHA Board of Trustees and our staff team, I want to thank you for all you do. I also want to express our appreciation for turning to us as your trusted partner as you focus on serving your patients and communities.
by Jay Bhatt
Last week’s Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care brought together individuals across the health care system for a conversation to accelerate, amplify and take action toward creating a better future. 
by Nancy Agee
We look ahead with optimism as we advance the goals of improving health care quality, equity, access and affordability for all Americans.  
by Rick Pollack
As we all work to reduce cost and improve value; deliver superior outcomes; create new innovative delivery models; and develop new strategic alliances, there’s great opportunity for innovation.
by Jay Bhatt
When many of the brightest people in the health care field gather for some epic brainstorming to predict what the future of health care will look like, the results deserve our attention.
by Elisa Arespacochaga
In this AHA Stat blog post, Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of AHA's Physician Alliance, highlights how three organizations – HCA Healthcare, Erlanger Health System and the Minnesota Hospital Association – have implemented strategies to help tackle physician burnout.
by Ashley Thompson, AHA Senior Vice President, Public Policy Analysis and Development
Axios' The poor state of U.S hospital quality (December 1, 2018) gives an incomplete view on the state of quality and safety in America’s hospitals and health systems.
by Maryjane Wurth
Long-standing players in the health care market, along with a growing number of new market entrants – including tech behemoths and aggressive startups – have driven a flurry of activity in the health care space in 2018. And the pace of this activity has only increased in the last six months of the year.
by Nancy Agee
Transforming a park overrun with drug dealers and gangs into a safe, open space for recreation and activities for all ages, including youth and older adults.
by Rick Pollack
AHA response to Modern Healthcare story "Flaws in reporting create knowledge vacuum regarding community benefits"
by Rick Pollack
This week, as our nation marked the passing of President George H.W. Bush, I thought about what he meant for the country and its health.
by Melinda Hatton
AHA Senior Vice President Melinda Reid Hatton examines why a recent study on hospital consolidation from the Center for American Progress misses the mark.
by Nancy Agee
Three years ago, the AHA launched the #123forEquity pledge campaign to accelerate progress toward improving health equity, asking hospitals and health systems to take action in three areas: increasing the collection and use of race, ethnicity, language preference and other socio-demographic data; increasing cultural competency training; and increasing diversity in leadership and governance. A fourth area – improving and strengthening community partnerships – was added last year.