AHA members and others can access a webcast on the association's 2015 Environmental Scan, which identifies emerging trends to help hospital and health care leaders plan strategically. The annual Scan serves as the foundation of the AHA’s rolling three-year strategic plan. Topics include consumers and patients; economy and finance; information technology and e-health; insurance and coverage; physicians; political issues; provider organizations; quality and patient safety; transforming care delivery; science and technology; and workforce. To view the Scan and webcast, presented by AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock and Vice President for Strategic Planning and Performance Excellence Gene O'Dell, click here

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