Health Care System

Among the many emerging models of primary care from outside disruptors in the field, concierge medicine has been steadily gaining traction with patients. And over the past couple of years, a growing number of health systems have been partnering with One Medical, whose model has been linked to…
As our nation emerges slowly from the devastating effects of the pandemic, the value of America’s hospitals and health systems—and the women and men who work there—has never been more clear. Whether treating patients with compassion and bravery, providing life-saving care or stepping in to plug…
There are a number of events this week focused on hospital mergers and acquisitions and financials that could generate national media attention, as well as interest from local media. More details on those events, as well as a number of efforts the AHA has already taken and additional resources to…
The financial health of the hospital field has been shaken during the pandemic. Health systems have demonstrated benefits. Mergers expand the capacity of smaller and rural hospitals. A focus on hospital consolidation ignores larger market trends. The cost of providing care continues to increase.…
Integrated health systems have the critical scale, resources and expertise needed to decrease costs and enhance quality for patients and communities.
The AHA requests that the Department of Health and Human Services revise certain FAQs that place problematic restrictions on the use of some CARES Act Provider Relief Fund dollars.
In this webinar, the Center for Community Investment will share the basics about capital investment and how hospitals and health systems can leverage their existing resources for greater impact on health in their communities.
While there has been recent high profile media coverage of retail drug price increases, the hospital inpatient pharmaceutical market is often overlooked and is not systematically evaluated. This report presents recent trends in hospital inpatient drug prices and spending, providing policymakers and…