Articles
Affordable Care Act
Perspective: Latest ACA report card — saving lives and improving health outcomes
By Rick Pollack
Rather than subjecting the nation to yet another polarizing debate on health care, there’s a better way.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perspective: Demystifying AI’s role in the future of health care
By Rick Pollack
This is just one way AHA is working to help hospitals and health systems transform and advance health in America.
Leadership, AHA, Medicaid DSH, Advocacy & Public Policy, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Perspective: Engaging members to shape the future
By Rick Pollack
Despite what they say about gridlock and nothing going on in Washington, there actually is a lot going on in real time that has a real impact on our field … and we have the opportunity to influence the outcomes.
Hospitals Against Violence, Community Violence, Leadership
Perspective: Stopping gun violence starts in the community
By Rick Pollack
As cornerstones of your communities, hospital and health system leaders have the unique authority to lead initiatives to reduce the risk for violence and advocate for advancing health.
Mergers & Acquisitions, AHA
Perspective: New research confirms that hospital mergers reduce costs and enhance quality of care
By Rick Pollack
Health care is experiencing unprecedented change: the field is shifting to value-based care; new players are entering the health care field; and patients want services to be provided in a more convenient manner where providers meet them where they need care … whether it is at home, work, school or in the neighborhood.
In the midst of all this change, America’s hospitals and health systems are working to shape the future … and changing to meet patients’ needs.
Making Healthcare More Affordable, Quality & Patient Safety
AHA responds to New York Times column
By Rick Pollack
A recent New York Times column relies on several seriously flawed studies to make extremely broad claims about the care hospitals and health systems provide and the role they play in their communities.
Palliative Care
Perspective: Prioritizing Palliative Care
By Rick Pollack
Chronic diseases affect 133 million Americans of all ages, including 12 million adults and 400,000 children who have serious illnesses. By 2025, nearly half the population will have one or more chronic conditions.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Community Violence, Surprise Medical Billing, Medicare DSH
Perspective: Gearing up for a busy September on Capitol Hill
By Rick Pollack
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the important role AHA member hospitals and health system leaders play in advocating for the field. This week, I’ll tell you exactly what we’re advocating for when Congress returns in September … and how you can help.
Advocacy & Public Policy
When it comes to advocating in Washington, our members make the difference
By Rick Pollack
Thomas Jefferson once said: “We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”
Rural issues, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
Perspective: Ensuring access in rural America
By Rick Pollack
Improving rural health is an AHA priority because we truly cannot advance health in America without keeping our rural communities strong.