Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association

Rural issues, Rural Workforce, AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

Chair File: Celebrating the ‘Power of Rural’ and Keeping Rural Hospitals Strong

Every November, we celebrate National Rural Health Day to raise awareness of the challenges facing rural hospitals and health systems and help highlight the innovative work they are doing to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.

Maternal Health, Maternal Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Health

Chair File: Transforming Maternal Health Care and Outcomes

Ensuring all women have the care they need during and after pregnancy is a priority at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are addressing all aspects of maternal care, including access, disparities, the social drivers of health, and mental health concerns.

Leadership Dialogue, Leadership, Access to Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Intervention & Issues Prevention, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Stigma

Leadership Dialogue

Join AHA’s Board Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., for Leadership Dialogue as she discusses key issues with hospitals colleagues from across the country. Watch the video and listen to the podcasts. New videos will post the last Monday of each month.

The Value of Health Systems, Leadership Dialogue

Leadership Dialogue — The Value of Health Systems with Tom Priselac, President and CEO Emeritus of Cedars-Sinai

In this Leadership Dialogue episode, I talk with Tom Priselac, who recently retired after 30 years as president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai, based in Los Angeles.

Cybersecurity

Chair File: Preventing and Mitigating Cyberattacks to Protect Patients

Cyberattacks are increasing and expected to reach record numbers in the U.S. by the end of 2024. Although no field or industry is immune from attacks that involve phishing, ransomware and data theft, health care organizations have become a top target for cybercriminals.

Community Benefit, Population/Community Health

Chair File: Advancing Collaborative Efforts That Improve Community Health

Hospitals and health systems build effective community partnerships by aligning with and addressing community health priorities and authentically engaging local leaders and residents to collaborate in this work.

Flu, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics

Chair File: The Best Defense Against Flu and COVID-19

Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season.

Leadership Dialogue, Quality & Patient Safety, Culture of Safety

Leadership Dialogue — Focusing on Patient Safety With AHA Board Member Steve Diaz, M.D., of MaineGeneral Health

In this episode, I talk with Steve Diaz, M.D., chief medical officer at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and an AHA board member. Steve is an emergency medicine physician by training and has been involved in many of MaineGeneral’s health care quality and safety initiatives.

Suicide Prevention

Chair File: Supporting Mental Health and Well-being and Preventing Suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Quality & Patient Safety

Chair File: Hospitals’ Unwavering Commitment to Ensure Patient Safety

September 17 is World Patient Safety Day. It’s an opportunity to spotlight the importance of ensuring all patients receive safe, quality care in all health care settings.

Patient safety is always the top priority at hospitals and health systems every day. Physicians, nurses, environmental services team members, pharmacists, therapists, lab technicians, C-suite executives and board members — everyone working in a hospital keeps safety top of mind 24/7/365.