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
Cybersecurity, Russian Cybersecurity Threats
Perspective: Preparation is Key to Mitigating Cyberattacks
As Russia attempts to advance its political interests by its invasion of Ukraine through the use of its military, we have also seen stepped up cyberattacks attributed to Russia in recent days on major networks in Ukraine.
Leadership, Access to Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Care Delivery
Perspective: We Must Address America’s Behavioral Health Crisis Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many new challenges to America’s health care system. It also has exacerbated existing issues that were already in need of attention before the pandemic.
Organ/Tissue/Blood Donation, Supply chain management
Perspective: Doing Our Part to Shore Up America’s Blood Supply
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many longstanding challenges facing the health care field. One of the most alarming developments that is a top concern today is its effect on our nation’s blood supply.
Leadership, Advocacy & Public Policy
Perspective: Providing Hospitals with Needed Support to Fight COVID-19
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week and its top focus will be passing a spending package that keeps the government funded past Feb. 18.
Workforce, Medicare, Medical Education/Teaching Hospitals, Workforce Education, Nurses, International Staff
Hospital Workforce Shortage Crisis Demands Immediate Action
AHA member hospitals and health systems are committed to supporting the health care workforce. We support lifting the cap on Medicare-funded physician residencies; boosting support for nursing schools and faculty; providing scholarships and loan forgiveness; and, expediting visas for all highly trained foreign health care workers.
Leadership, Advancing Care Conference, AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, AHA Leadership Summit, AHA Annual Membership Meeting
Perspective: Advancing Health through Collaboration and Sharing Knowledge
Collaborating on key issues affecting hospitals and the health care system. Creating solutions to some of the biggest health care challenges impacting our country. Connecting with colleagues from across the country to share knowledge, ideas and support as we work to advance health in America.
Leadership, COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers, Workforce, Advocacy & Public Policy
Blog: New York Times’ Opinion Video Badly Mischaracterizes the Many Workforce Challenges Hospitals and Health Systems Face
The American Hospital Association responds to the New York Times Opinion Video "We Know the Real Cause of Crisis in Our Hospitals. It's Greed." For two long years, the dedicated women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems have experienced firsthand the overwhelming impact of COVID-19. They have worked tirelessly and courageously day in and day out to care for patients in their communities.
Leadership, COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers, Workforce, Advocacy & Public Policy
New York Times’ Opinion Video Badly Mischaracterizes the Many Workforce Challenges Hospitals and Health Systems Face
The American Hospital Association responds to the New York Times Opinion Video "We Know the Real Cause of Crisis in Our Hospitals. It's Greed." For two long years, the dedicated women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems have experienced firsthand the overwhelming impact of COVID-19. They have worked tirelessly and courageously day in and day out to care for patients in their communities.
Workforce, Leadership
Perspective: Workforce Remains the Top Priority and Challenge for 2022
Turn on the TV or open a newspaper these days and you’re likely to see a story that isn’t “news” at all to our stressed and burned-out care providers. The headline: They need help so they can continue helping others.
Leadership, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers, COVID-19: Caring for Patients and Communities
Perspective: Saying Thanks for the Positive Impact You Make Each and Every Day
As we reach the end of year two confronting a hopefully once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, caregivers are understandably tired from giving their all to care for patients, comfort families, save lives and protect communities.