Perspective
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.
Nonprofit hospitals have special obligations to their communities in exchange for being tax-exempt.
There will always be administrative costs associated with operating a hospital. But the lion’s share of a hospital’s resources should be devoted to doing what hospitals do best: provide safe, accessible and exceptional patient care to anyone who needs it.
America’s hospitals and health systems have always aimed to provide the highest quality and safe care to patients, while helping every individual achieve their maximum potential for health.
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week following the summer recess, and lawmakers can expect a busy fall as they face a full plate of issues that need action.The first order of business will be passing a stopgap funding bill by Sept. 30 to keep the lights on and prevent a government…
Hospitals and health systems — and the women and men who work there — are the heart of health care.
It seems like barely a week goes by without a new cyberattack that affects health care providers. Often, it’s a ransomware attack conducted by foreign criminal gangs, which are provided safe harbor by hostile nation states, that targets a mission critical third-party service provider or supplier,…
Despite the diligent efforts of hospitals, health systems and medical professionals to prevent violence, health care workers remain five times more likely than any other type of worker to be physically attacked on the job.
It is important to use the August recess that begins next week as an opportunity to engage senators and representatives while they are back home. It is critical for federal lawmakers to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face.
Throughout history, a huge driver of human progress has been the story of talented young minds looking at age-old problems and challenges through a fresh new lens. In today's world, this is especially true of health care, which continues to rapidly evolve as we strive to deliver superb patient care…
Patient safety is the top priority of every caregiver. Hospitals and health systems never stop searching for ways to improve quality, performance and results for the individuals and families who entrust them with their care.