Health Equity

Tune into this Sept 8 educational webinar at 1 p.m. ET for an overview of the Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, the application process and best practices hospitals should follow to achieve health equity.
Situated in the heart of Westchester County and just outside of New York City, White Plains Hospital was among the first hospitals in New York to face the COVID-19 pandemic during the early days of 2020, back when there were many unknowns.
Learn more about the Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award application process and best practices from past winners and honorees. The award recognizes hospitals and health systems that are leveraging the core principals of the AHA’s #123forEquity pledge to achieve a high level of success in…
The AHA has long believed that tackling health disparities and promoting diversity within health care leadership are critical to ensuring high-quality care for all people.
A Quality Leadership Roundtable that took place at the 2022 American Hospital Association Leadership Summit in San Diego. Hosted by the AHA Living Learning Network.
In this podcast, Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA’s strategic initiatives speaks with globally recognized expert and leader in maternal care, Dr. Neel Shah about the state of maternal health in the U.S, along with how Maven Clinic is supporting Black moms and their families.
AHA's Joy Lewis moderated a discussion with two investment fund leaders focused on improving health care access, quality and affordability.
HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D. discussed the Administration’s efforts to address the impact of climate change on the health of the American people.
AHA member hospitals have free access to the Health Equity Roadmap, a national initiative to drive improvement in health care outcomes, health equity, diversity and inclusion for all populations.
Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy or childbirth-related death than White women. The health and well-being of women on their maternal journey – before, during and after childbirth are critical aspects of equitable health care.