Rick Pollack

Commercial Insurer Accountability

Working to Ensure Commercial Health Insurers Do Their Part to Support Patient Care

Every year tens of millions of Americans dig deep into their pocketbooks to pay for health insurance plans that will cover both preventive and necessary care for individuals and families.

Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy

A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America

Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.

Leadership, Strategic Planning

Not Just for the Holidays: Hospitals and Caregivers Brighten Lives Every Day

The giving spirit of the holiday season blazes brightly every day of the year in the care that hospitals and health systems provide. No one is turned away from their doors.

Workforce

Strengthening Today’s Workforce and Preparing for the Future

The AHA recently released its 2026 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual report that examines the current trends in the health care workforce.

Patient Safety Initiative

Patient Safety Continues to Improve Across America

If you had to describe a hospital’s mission, philosophy and guiding light with a single word, safety would sit at the top of the list.

Telling the Hospital Story, Promoting Healthy Communities

Why Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Medicine

Imagine a powerful practice that strengthens human connection, improves well-being, boosts psychological health and supports a healthy workplace culture.

Rural issues

Helping Rural Hospitals Meet Their Mission of Caring for Patients and Communities

Nov. 20 is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to recognize the many ways rural hospitals advance health in their communities, as well as raise awareness about the challenges they face as they seek to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.

For nearly 1 in 5 Americans, rural hospitals are beacons of hope and sources of healing for individuals and families who would otherwise face long, time-consuming journeys to access the care they need. Rural hospitals also promote community well-being and help preserve the vitality of rural America.

Veteran Hiring, Veterans Administration (VA), Workforce

Gratitude for the Uniformed Protectors of Our Nation

the training of military medics focuses on saving lives under stress and bridging the gap between battlefield and hospital care.

Older Adults, Age-Friendly Health Systems

Caring for Older Americans Now and In the Future

In 2060, the number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to increase to 95 million, making up almost a quarter of the U.S. population.

United Against the Flu, Flu

Gearing Up Our Defenses for Flu Season

The flu vaccine is updated for the 2025-2026 season and is now available at many workplaces, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other locations.