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
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use, Regulatory Relief
Perspective: Lifting the Burden on America’s Hospitals and Health Systems
We’re pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.
AHA, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Perspective: Advancing Health for All
The theme for this year’s National Minority Health Month, “Partnering for Health Equity,” couldn’t be timelier.
Opioids, AHA, AHA Annual Membership Meeting
Perspective: Sharing Your Story on Capitol Hill
This year presents an important opportunity to educate your legislators on the changes taking place in the health care field. They need to hear from you on how your organization is innovating to create greater value and improve affordability, including forming new models and partnerships to deliver care.
Organ/Tissue/Blood Donation
Perspective: The Most Precious Gift
Each April, the AHA joins Donate Life America, the Health Resources and Services Administration and others in highlighting the important role of organ, eye and tissue donation in providing hope and health.
Physician Workforce, Physician Leaders, Physician Issues
Perspective: Partnering for Better Health
The AHA Physician Alliance supports clinical and administrative leadership collaborating effectively for better health of communities.
AHA Annual Membership Meeting
Perspective: See You in Washington
The AHA’s 49th Annual Membership Meeting, May 6-9, comes at a critical time for the hospital and health care field. And its theme – Redefining the “H” – could not be more appropriate.
AHA, Quality & Patient Safety
Perspective: Putting Patients and Their Safety First
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity for hospitals and health systems to reflect on their patient safety journey and share their progress.
Redefining the H, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Care Coordination
Redefining the ‘H’
Health care is changing…and hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the evolving needs of our patients and communities.
Opioids
Perspective: Stemming the Tide
The AHA has shared recommendations to stem the tide of the deadly opioid epidemic.
Workplace Violence, Hospitals Against Violence
Perspective: Always There, Ready to Care
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this senseless tragedy. They are also with the dedicated people of Broward County’s hospitals.