The AHA continues to accept nominations through Aug. 26 for its 2016 Rural Hospital Leadership Award, which recognizes a small or rural hospital CEO who has improved the process of care and patient outcomes in their community through leadership and innovation. For more information and to nominate a hospital leader, click here. The awards will be presented on Feb. 6, 2017, at the AHA/Health Forum Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.

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