Perspective

Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, standing in front of the AHA seal and a United States flag.

Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.

AHA released its 2020 Environmental Scan which offers an overview of the trends, statistics and economic forecasts likely to affect patients and providers at every level of care.
“Human trafficking exists all around us.” That’s a quote from Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar during his visit to Atlanta this week to meet with human trafficking victims.
Election Day is fewer than 10 months away so get ready, get connected and get involved.
On behalf of the AHA Board of Trustees and our team, thank you for everything you do to advance health in America.
It’s critical that you tell your senators and representative to end surprise billing once and for all in a deliberative way that protects patients and ensures access to care.
Your voice matters. Make sure they know where you — and your community — stand. 
Thank you for everything you do — throughout the entire year — to advance health in America.
Improving prior authorization practices: AHA's call for timely responses, transparent appeals process, and reducing unnecessary complexity and cost.
From all of us here at the AHA, thank you to every veteran who has defended our country … and our freedom.
There’s no better time for hospitals and health systems to help spread the word about open enrollment and help their communities get covered.