As AHA chairman, Gragnolati said it is a privilege to travel around the country and talk with members about access, affordability and inclusion in communities while 鈥渨orking alongside all of you to advance health in America.鈥
Annual AHA Membership Meeting News Coverage
More than 1,000 people attended the AHA Annual Membership Meeting May 14-16, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to connect with colleagues, hear from policymakers and elected officials and learn from special forums on the most pressing issues in the field. See full coverage of the meeting below.
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The AHA yesterday and today held a number of number of Executive Insight Sessions focused on some of the most compelling and important issues facing hospital and health system leaders. Highlights of yesterday鈥檚 sessions are below.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will address attendees at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 9 during the Federal Forum.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will address attendees at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting during a special session on Tuesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Speaker Pelosi will share insights on the 116th Congress and her legislative priorities for health care as the Democrats now control the gavel in the House
My four decades in health care have taught me there is no substitute for personal connections. Face-to-face conversations with colleagues, patients and caregivers keep us grounded and in touch with what is really going on.
Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan will address the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 8, the association announced today.
Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., will address the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 9 in Washington, D.C. Neal is the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee
Adam Boehler, senior advisor to the Health and Human Services Secretary, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deputy administrator, and director of the Innovation Center, has been added to the April 8 lineup at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting.
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., will speak at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 8 in Washington, D.C.

In this ever-changing world, there are fewer certainties than ever before: the health care field, the political landscape, and even the climate are transforming as I write. But, one thing that doesn鈥檛 change, and you can count on: The AHA Annual Membership Meeting is one of the best places to learn about the new trends shaping health care, hear about our field鈥檚 opportunities to impact public policy from the key players who are shaping it, and talk with your peers from across the country about how we can build a stronger health system for our patients, hospitals and communities.

Leaders from Providence St. Joseph Health, Children鈥檚 Hospital & Health System in Milwaukee and other organizations shared federal and state innovations in health care delivery, and the social supports that best address needs for Medicaid populations.

Panelists spoke about how they integrate analytics, are strategic about cost and manage risk to add value to care and make it more affordable. Read more and learn more about the AHA鈥檚 Value Initiative.

We at the AHA are honored to represent America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems and are proud to be your partner on this journey. As National Hospital Week聽draws to a close, thank you for all you do every day to advance health in America.

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), chairman of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, today stressed the need for Congress to reduce certain regulations on providers that 鈥渉ave no relationship to patient health.鈥

Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, today received the 2017 Foster G.

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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joseph Crowley (D-NY) said we 鈥渘eed to act now鈥 to address

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma today discussed a num

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