/ en Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:21:59 -0500 Mon, 07 Mar 22 10:52:30 -0600 /news/chairpersons-file/2022-03-07-chair-file-advancing-health-care-and-tackling-workforce <p>This week health care leaders and front-line professionals are convening in Chicago to discuss best practices that enhance the patient and caregiver experience, improve quality and increase value. AHA’s <a href="https://advancingcare.aha.org/">Advancing Care Conference</a> is designed to equip participants with customized strategies and an actionable plan to tackle challenges.</p> <p>The work at the conference aligns with several pillars in AHA’s strategic plan, in particular to provide better care and greater value, address workforce challenges, and improve the health care consumer experience. </p> <p>The conference focuses on topics and trends that are shaping the future of health care. Among other areas, it covers strengthening teamwork; creating a culture based on transparency, resilience and restorative justice; and promoting well-being. </p> <p>The AHA leads and partners on several initiatives that address a variety of challenges and opportunities in health care today, with the aim of increasing quality and improving outcomes. </p> <ul> <li><a href="/center/team-training">AHA Team Training </a>strives to transform teams of experts into expert teams, offering education and resources based on a proven, evidence-based approach through TeamSTEPPS.</li> <li><a href="/center/age-friendly-health-systems">Age-Friendly Health Systems</a> helps organizations redeploy and prioritize existing resources to improve care and outcomes for older adults. This is an urgent need as the population of Americans age 65 and older is projected to double and reach 98 million by 2060. </li> <li>The <a href="/center/living-learning-network">AHA Living Learning Network</a>, now in its second year, is a forward-thinking, peer-to-peer virtual learning community of health care leaders. The LLN, which is open to hospitals, health systems, allied associations and public health organizations, has worked throughout the pandemic to share insights and foster dialogue to facilitate the exchange of helpful information.  </li> </ul> <p>I encourage you to find out more about these initiatives and take advantage of the resources available to you and your teams.  </p> <p>Our hospitals and health systems must be well positioned for the future as we work to become a nation of wellness, as opposed to one recovering from illness. The AHA is here to support your efforts to improve performance and outcomes, innovate care delivery and empower our workforce. Together we can improve health for all Americans.   </p> <p>Wright L. Lassiter III<br /> AHA Chair</p> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:52:30 -0600 Advancing Care Conference /news/perspective/2022-01-21-perspective-advancing-health-through-collaboration-and-sharing <p>Collaborating on key issues affecting hospitals and the health care system. Creating solutions to some of the biggest health care challenges impacting our country. Connecting with colleagues from across the country to share knowledge, ideas and support as we work to advance health in America. </p> <p>Like many things, COVID-19 throughout the last two years has caused us to limit some of these critical in-person connection points. While we have all become Zoom experts and found new ways to collaborate, we’re excited that this year we’re on track to host a number of our key meetings in person. </p> <p>These conferences are valuable opportunities to come together and learn from many of the leading thinkers and doers in the health care field. Through keynote addresses, workshops and a wide-ranging array of topical panels, attendees come away with an enhanced understanding of how their peers are framing and addressing the major issues facing our field.   </p> <p>Our professional gatherings are about keeping up with what’s going on across the health care landscape, but just as important, they are also about inclusion. The ability to bring people together, to converse and lift each other up, helps build that sense of community where everyone feels like they have something to contribute. It helps us all do our jobs that much better.  </p> <p>The <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/">Rural Health Care Leadership Conference</a> — Feb. 6-9 in Phoenix — is just a few weeks away. Registration has hit more than 1,000 — a record! It’s a sign of the pent-up desire to learn, to reconnect with friends and colleagues, to network and to leave better equipped to serve those who depend on our care. </p> <p>This week, we also opened registration for the <a href="/education-events/aha-annual-membership-meeting-2022">AHA Annual Membership Meeting</a>, which will take place April 24-26 in Washington, D.C. You’ll hear from key members of Congress and the Administration and be a part of discussions that focus on the top regulatory and legislative issues affecting our field. It’s also an opportunity to deliver a powerful, united message to our lawmakers as we continue our efforts to advance health for our patients and communities. </p> <p>We also will have our <a href="https://advancingcare.aha.org/">Advancing Care Conference</a> March 7-9 in Chicago; our <a href="/accelerating-health-equity">Accelerating Health Equity Conference</a> May 10-12 in Cleveland; and our <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/">Leadership Summit</a> July 17-19 in San Diego.  </p> <p>Please know that the safety and well-being of our members and conference attendees is our top priority. We will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from participants attending in-person meetings and closely follow the guidance from the local jurisdictions as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. </p> <p>The past two years have revealed the tremendous skill, innovation and dedication of people working in health care. It’s been hard, but the task is made a little easier when we can network with our peers and tackle today’s toughest issues, together. </p> <p>So this year, it’s a special pleasure to say: We look forward to seeing you there! <br />  </p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:43:56 -0600 Advancing Care Conference /news/headline/2021-07-26-aha-advancing-care-conference-early-bird-pricing-through-aug-6 <p>Registration is now open for AHA’s inaugural Advancing Care Conference, a new, highly interactive conference experience aimed at providing interprofessional teams — from front-line staff to leaders — with the best and next practices in health care team performance, well-being, quality and outcomes and education. <a href="https://advancingcare.aha.org/">Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing through Aug. 6</a>. </p> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:10:18 -0500 Advancing Care Conference