Articles
Leadership, Affordable Care Act, AHA
Chair File: Delivering Health Care and Hope, No Matter What the Challenge
By Nancy Agee
We look ahead with optimism as we advance the goals of improving health care quality, equity, access and affordability for all Americans. Â
Hospitals Against Violence
Chair File: Safer, Healthier Communities – Especially for Youth
By Nancy Agee
Transforming a park overrun with drug dealers and gangs into a safe, open space for recreation and activities for all ages, including youth and older adults.
Governance and Leadership Diversity, Disparities/Equity of Care
Leaders Share Strategies to Advance Health Equity
By Nancy Agee
Three years ago, the AHA launched the #123forEquity pledge campaign to accelerate progress toward improving health equity, asking hospitals and health systems to take action in three areas: increasing the collection and use of race, ethnicity, language preference and other socio-demographic data; increasing cultural competency training; and increasing diversity in leadership and governance. A fourth area – improving and strengthening community partnerships – was added last year.Â
Enroll in Health Insurance
Chair File: The Impact of Health Care Coverage
By Nancy Agee
We can work together to increase the number of people in our communities who have health insurance and the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health.Â
Social Determinants of Health
Chair File: Making Communities Healthier for Everyone, Everyday
By Nancy Agee
I am grateful for the time and commitment that people working and volunteering in hospitals and health systems give to their communities every day.
AHA Center for Health Innovation
Chair File: Advancing Health with Technology
By Nancy Agee
We are surrounded by a sea of data: Health information is doubling every three years. By 2020, it’s estimated it will double every 73 days.
Quality & Patient Safety, Infection Prevention and Control
Chair File: Aligning Efforts to Improve Quality
By Nancy Agee
Hospitals and health systems continue to be challenged by the ever-increasing number of quality measures that must be reported.
Hospitals Against Violence
Chair File: The Role of Hospitals and Health Systems in Addressing Tragedy and Violence
By Nancy Agee
When tragedy strikes, the role of hospitals and health systems is clear: respond, treat, and be a force for good.
Quality & Patient Safety, AHA Center for Health Innovation
Chair File: Creating Expert Health Care Teams
By Nancy Agee
AHA is working to help hospitals and health systems transform their teams of experts into an expert team.
Opioids, Leadership, Substance Use Disorder
Chair File: A Governor Speaks Frankly about Opioid Misuse
By Nancy Agee
Gov. Northam understands that any meaningful discussion of overcoming the opioid problem must go beyond listing programs or citing statistics.