Rick Pollack
President and CEO, AHA
Rick Pollack is president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), the nation’s largest hospital and health care system membership organization with nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health care systems, networks, and other providers of care.
Articles
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..
Workforce, Workforce Supply and Demand, Immigration
Exempting Health Care Personnel from H-1B Visa Fees Is Good for Patients and Providers
Growing a strong, robust and qualified health care workforce is in everyone’s interest — both now and for the future..
Cybersecurity
Protecting Patients and Hospitals from Cyberattacks
This week, the FBI issued an urgent warning to all users — including hospitals — of a critical security soft spot within Oracle’s E-Business Suite, stating “This is ‘stop-what-you’re-doing and patch immediately vulnerability.’”.
Commercial Insurer Accountability
Holding Commercial Health Insurers Accountable
“Trust but verify” is a phrase often associated with President Reagan and the need to ensure that treaties enacted with the Soviet Union were being upheld..
Substance Use Disorder
Supporting Patients and Caregivers Facing Substance Use Disorders
SUD is a medical condition marked by a compulsive use of a substance despite harmful consequences..
Community Benefit, Tax-exempt Status, Telling the Hospital Story, Population/Community Health
Hospitals Serve and Support People and Communities in Many Different Ways
In addition to 24/7 specialized care and emergency services for all patients in every community, hospitals and health systems lead programs that advance health and wellness..
Site-Neutral Payment Proposals, Medicare
Hospital Outpatient Departments Are Different from Independent Physician Offices
Current Medicare payment rates recognize the fundamental differences between patient care delivered in hospital outpatient departments compared to other settings. Any expansion of so-called site-neutral payment cuts will result in limiting or eliminating critical hospital-based care, increased wait times for services and reduced access to care for all patients..
Leadership Development, Awards & Fellowships
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Shape the Future of Health Care
The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall..