Leadership

America’s patients deserve the best care in the world, and America’s national hospital associations are united in calling for accelerated interoperability to make that happen. 
The 2019 AHA Leadership Summit promotes a revolution in thinking among health care leaders that reflects a steady wave of disruptive strategies and unexpected solutions for future success. Focusing on transformational strategies and approaches for achieving financial sustainability while delivering…
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: The Hospitals of Providence in Texas names Sierra Campus CEO; Antelope Valley Hospital in California selects CEO; and Central Maine Healthcare names new president.
Derrick Jones, CEO of Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M., will serve as 2019 chair of the AHA's Section for Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation.
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Decatur County Hospital names CEO, and UNC Lenoir Health Care taps new CEO to begin in March.
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.  
Joseph Miller, vice president of behavioral health care transformation services at Hackensack (N.J.) Meridian Health, will serve as 2019 chair of the AHA's Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services.
Dave Schreiner, president and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, Ill., will serve as 2019 chair of the AHA's Section for Small or Rural Hospitals.
Also in this weekly roundup of health news: AHA president and CEO Rick Pollack speaks to HealthLeaders about the association’s year ahead; digital health startups growing presence at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show; how consumers are and aren’t using popular health apps; and some Medicaid…
Anthony Slonim, M.D., president and CEO of Renown Health in Reno, Nev., will serve as 2019 chair of the AHA's Section for Health Care Systems.