Reducing Healthcare Disparities
The AHA today released a new educational resource to help hospital and health system leaders with their efforts to reduce health disparities in their communities.
Lawrence General Hospital joined with the city's leaders to launch “Healthy on the Block,” which partners with neighborhood convenience stores to offer fresh fruit in areas that are considered a food desert.
Suzanne Jackson, vice president of operations and urgent care for HCA Physician Services Group, discusses how her participation in the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity’s Summer Enrichment Program helped create the foundation for her success as a senior health care executive. Learn more…
The Institute's Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) places diverse, graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in health care administration or a related field in 10-week, paid internships within health care organizations. Experienced administrators serve as preceptors and mentors, providing support…
The AHA is working to support hospitals and health systems as they address social determinants of health, eliminate health care disparities and provide comprehensive care to every patient in every community—all of which improve community health.
Research has shown that individuals of color, of various ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, or with limited English proficiency have less access to care, receive different care and often have worse health than those who are white.
AHA and its members strive to help all individuals…
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…
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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…
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…
Links to the National Center for Cultural Competence and South Carolina Rural Health Research Center.