Perspective
Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the 黑料正能量 Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.
Yesterday, our country surpassed a grim and somber milestone: 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S..
Two of the simplest words also carry the most meaning: 鈥渢hank you.鈥
Courage. Compassion. Workforce. Health equity. Heroes. Challenges. Innovation. Community partnerships. Leadership. Opportunities. These were some of the most common words we heard from attendees and speakers talking about our field at this week鈥檚 AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Americans are ready to move on from COVID-19, but the virus isn鈥檛 finished, and hospitals are still feeling the crush of the pandemic.
Hospital and health system leaders from across the country next weekend will begin to arrive in Washington, D.C. for the 2022 AHA Annual Membership Meeting.
We鈥檝e built a program highlighted by nationally recognized speakers 鈥 from both sides of the political aisle 鈥 and special forums that鈥
For more than two full years 鈥 day in and day out 鈥 hospitals and health systems and their front-line caregivers have cared for patients, comforted families and protected communities during this unprecedented public health crisis.
When it comes to the state of American health care, we have much to be proud of. At the same time, we must also acknowledge that the benefits of our nation鈥檚 health care system have not always been equally accessible to all of our citizens.
One month from now, we really hope to see you in Washington, D.C. That鈥檚 when our 2022 Annual Membership Meeting kicks off in-person April 24-26 after a three-year pandemic induced hiatus.
There鈥檚 no question that health care providers will continue to evaluate the lessons learned from COVID-19 for years to come. One takeaway that few would dispute is that the expanded reach of telehealth has significant implications and potential for expanding access and increased convenience in鈥
NFL coaching legend Vince Lombardi said, 鈥淚ndividual commitment to a group effort 鈥 that is what makes a team work, a company work, a civilization work.鈥