Disparities/Equity of Care
The AHA and the National Urban League hosted a two-day educational event on “The Role of the Trustee in the Face of Rapidly Changing Trends in Healthcare.” During the event, which took place yesterday and today in New Orleans, NUL Affiliate CEOs received an overview of health care governance, as…
Health isn’t created by doctors and nurses, but by friendships and families … by good air, food, houses, roads and jobs … by strong communities and good schools. Because improving health means going beyond hospitals and physicians’ offices, the AHA encourages the field to take advantage of our…
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Health Research & Educational Trust has developed a playbook of effective methods, tools and strategies to create new partnerships and sustain successful existing ones.
Communities are only as strong as the health of their people. The AHA’s work to achieve health equity is central to our vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.The AHA recently recognized hospitals and health systems that are leaders…
Press Release
AHA Recognizes Kaiser Permanente with 2017 Equity of Care Award
Kaiser Permanente of Oakland, Calif., will receive the 2017 AHA Equity of Care Award, the American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today. The award recognizes hospitals and health systems for their efforts to…
The AHA is focusing on several areas, including health equity and eliminating care disparities, violence and workplace safety, health system and community collaborations to advance health, and social determinants of health. AHA is working to build on this agenda through innovative campaigns and…
On May 7, 2017, I swore an oath to become the 118th chairman of the American Hospital Association. It is the honor of a lifetime. The challenges we face in health care right now are real. They won't be met easily or quickly. But after this year's Annual Membership Meeting, I am confident of one…
Press Release
American Hospital Association and National Urban League Announce Alliance to Advance Health Equity and Diversity
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the National Urban League (NUL) today announced an alliance to advance health equity and diversity in health care leadership…
By Gene WoodsApril is National Minority Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness about health disparities that continue to affect minority populations–and to accelerating health care equity. Nearly 1,500 hospitals and health systems are participating in the AHA’s #123forEquity Pledge to…