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.
This is just one way AHA is working to help hospitals and health systems transform and advance health in America.
Despite what they say about gridlock and nothing going on in Washington, there actually is a lot going on in real time that has a real impact on our field 鈥 and we have the opportunity to influence the outcomes.
As cornerstones of your communities, hospital and health system leaders have the unique authority to lead initiatives to reduce the risk for violence and advocate for advancing health.
Health care is experiencing unprecedented change: the field is shifting to value-based care; new players are entering the health care field; and patients want services to be provided in a more convenient manner where providers meet them where they need care 鈥 whether it is at home, work, school or鈥
Chronic diseases affect 133 million Americans of all ages, including 12 million adults and 400,000 children who have serious illnesses. By 2025, nearly half the population will have one or more chronic conditions.
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the important role AHA member hospitals and health system leaders play in advocating for the field. This week, I鈥檒l tell you exactly what we鈥檙e advocating for when Congress returns in September 鈥 and how you can help.
What do New York-Presbyterian, Henry Ford Health System of Detroit, and Children鈥檚 Hospital Los Angeles all have in common?
Thomas Jefferson once said: 鈥淲e in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.鈥
Improving rural health is an AHA priority because we truly cannot advance health in America without keeping our rural communities strong.
America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems are committed to improving post-acute care 鈥 and patient outcomes 鈥 while ensuring changes to the system have the patients鈥 best interests in mind.