Chairperson's File
Blog posts from 2024 AHA Board Chair Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health, and past chairs.
I have hope that the rapidly evolving health care landscape will empower us to deliver better care than ever before and to build a nation of healthier individuals and communities.
Together, we have a chance to design coordinated systems of support for patients and their families – next-generation care that will build a nation of healthier communities.
I was pleased to take part in a robust discussion about new leadership competencies last week in conjunction with the South by Southwest Festival.
All around us, we see exciting examples of bold thinking and experimentation to better serve patients. Already, many of these new models and methods are achieving positive results.
Get the ball rolling today by starting a conversation with your board about your vision, role and purpose in the community.
In recent years, Airbnb, Uber and Netflix have changed the way we vacation, hail a ride and watch movies. These innovative companies are market disruptors – with business models grounded in experimentation to offer consumers a better experience.
We must act now – and together – to protect local access to high-quality, affordable care and empower rural hospitals to thrive as cornerstones of their communities for generations to come.
Health care affordability is a key issue for consumers, hospitals and health systems. While health care leaders have been tackling the issue head on – redesigning care and implementing operational efficiencies – solving this complex challenge will require us all to think differently and more…
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.
Brian Gragnolati began his career in health care working as an EMT. Today, he leads a health system with more than 16,500 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. Gragnolati, president and CEO of Atlantic Health System headquartered in Morristown, N.…