Resources
American Hospital Association resources for members and the health care field.
As creators and aggregators of data, hospital and health systems are in a unique position to improve patient experience and outcomes, and reduce cost. Data-driven health care organizations can provide fresh insights on how to meet patients’ needs and future market trends and thwart potential…
The AHA conducted a mixed-methods study to better understand the use and challenges of PI in safety-net hospitals.
The AHA conducted a national survey of hospitals and health systems to assess the state of population health efforts in 2018. The survey, with responses from more than 1,000 hospitals and health systems, shows that while U.S. hospitals and health systems have embarked on their journeys to advance…
Wherever our hospital or health system members are on their population health journey, count on us to support the development and advancement of competencies for accountable, equitable care. View our framework to see more information about the population health agenda.
The Population health Management page contains current initiatives and resources related to improving care coordination and patient engagement supported by appropriate financial and care models.
. SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE PATIENT MESSAGES
These are meant to help you talk with patients about understanding their out-of-pocket costs. The messages also address why the disclosure of privately negotiated rates does not advance this goal. These should be tailored to best align with your current…
Learn about partnering with communities to understand and respond to the social and structural conditions that impact the health status of community residents.
Hospital-at-home enable some patients who need acute-level care to receive care in their homes, rather than in a hospital. This care delivery model has been shown to reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
The spread of COVID-19 revealed systemic cracks in the social needs and public health infrastructure of communities — inequities that have existed for decades. A Kaiser Permanente survey of 2,900 of its members earlier this year illustrates the disproportionate impact the pandemic is having on the…
A series of webinar recordings and issue briefs on overcoming implementation challenges with bundled payments or episodic care programs.