The AHA today released a webinar on its 2016 Environmental Scan, which provides a national high-level perspective on the health care landscape and market forces that have a high probability of affecting hospitals and health systems. Topics range from consumers and patients to political issues and science and technology. To access the webinar and Scan, compiled from nationally recognized sources with recommendations from AHA governance committees and members, visit www.healthforum.com.

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