Population/Community Health

Tax-exempt hospitals in the 340B drug savings program provided $56.1 billion in total benefits to their communities in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, according to an analysis released today by the AHA.
The House of Representatives last night passed legislation (H.R. 3253) that includes an AHA-supported provision that would extend the Community Mental Health Services demonstration through 2021.
Aligning for Health voiced support for legislation to improve the collection of data related to the social determinants of health for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
AHA board member Delvecchio Finley leads Alameda (Calif.) Health System in bringing more services to the community it serves, meeting patients where they are and improving health outcomes with innovative approaches to address upstream interventions.
Held July 11, 2019 There is growing recognition that human trafficking is a health and public health issue, with severe health consequences affecting some of the most vulnerable members of society. As the premier primary health care delivery system for underserved patients and communities in the…
Financing Community Health: Unlocking Investments to Address SDOH October 15 | 12:00 PM CDT
Webinar Series: The Patient’s Voice Integrating the Community Voice in Care Delivery August 15 | 11:00 AM CDT
Webinar Series: The Patient’s Voice Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems June 26 | 11:00 AM CDT
Webinar Series: The Patient’s Voice Enhancing Trauma-informed Care July 23 | 11:00 AM CDT
AHA Vice President for Clinical Quality Marie Cleary-Fishman describes how asking “What Matters” helps to develop genuine partnerships for co-creating health.