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Care Delivery, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Advocacy & Public Policy, Leadership Dialogue

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Reflecting on What’s Next in Health Care with Joanne Conroy, M.D., of Dartmouth Health

On this episode, John Haupert, 2023 AHA board chair, talks with Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and the incoming AHA chair. They reflect on challenges, opportunities and advancements in health care during the past year and discuss what’s ahead for next year.

Advancing Health in America

Chair File: Continuing to Advance Health Today and in the Future

This year marked the AHA’s 125th year as an advocate in the health care field for hospitals and health systems and their patients, health care professionals and communities.

Access to Behavioral Health

Chair File: Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness in Our Communities

Earlier this year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released the publication “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community”

Workforce, Well-Being & Resilience, Staff Development, Impact of Technology on the Workforce

Chair File: Strengthening and Supporting the Health Care Workforce

The AHA recently released the 2024 Health Care Workforce Scan, which identifies and shares strategies and resources that support hospital and health system teams.

AHA, Well-Being & Resilience, Workforce

Chair File: Giving Thanks for the People Working at Hospitals and Health Systems

This week, as many of us gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for the incredible dedication, compassion and expertise of the people working at hospitals and health systems.

Rural issues, Access & Health Coverage

Chair File: Recognizing the ‘Power of Rural’ in Advancing Health

This Thursday is National Rural Health Day, a time to celebrate “the power of rural.”

The “power” of rural is real: Rural areas represent of America’s land mass, and 20% of Americans live in rural communities. That’s 61 million rural residents. Rural America is the primary source for our nation’s food, affordable energy, clean drinking water and outdoor recreation.

Cybersecurity, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use

Chair File: Elevating Efforts to Prepare for and Prevent Cyberattacks

Nearly 15 years ago, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine estimated that only 1.5% of acute care general medical and surgical hospitals had a comprehensive electronic health records system.

Nurses, Nurse Leadership, Workforce, Leadership Dialogue

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Discussing Nursing Challenges and Opportunities with Mary Beth Kingston of Advocate Health

In this episode John Haupert, Chair, ���������� Association and Mary Beth Kingston, executive vice president and chief nursing officer at Advocate Health will discuss nursing leadership trends and strategies that can make an impact as hospitals and health systems.

Community Benefit, Telling the Hospital Story, Population/Community Health

Chair File: The Incredible Impact of Hospitals in Our Communities

People visit hospitals to receive care for injuries or diseases or undergo needed medical procedures and surgeries.

Health Equity

Chair File: Tracking and Recognizing Progress on the Journey to Advance Health Equity

Delivering quality health care to all individuals in our communities — and ensuring they can easily access needed health services — is a top priority for hospital and health system leaders and teams.