Perspective

Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association, standing in front of the AHA seal and a United States flag.

Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.

It’s critical that you tell your senators and representative to end surprise billing once and for all in a deliberative way that protects patients and ensures access to care.
Your voice matters. Make sure they know where you — and your community — stand. 
Thank you for everything you do — throughout the entire year — to advance health in America.
Improving prior authorization practices: AHA's call for timely responses, transparent appeals process, and reducing unnecessary complexity and cost.
From all of us here at the AHA, thank you to every veteran who has defended our country … and our freedom.
There’s no better time for hospitals and health systems to help spread the word about open enrollment and help their communities get covered.
In order to succeed, we need the best people.
By removing outdated barriers to teamwork, hospitals and doctors will be able to advance health in America.
The AHA is proud to be your partner in keeping your data — and your patients — safe.
Rather than subjecting the nation to yet another polarizing debate on health care, there’s a better way.