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
We Must Step Up and Meet the Moment Following the Most Serious Cyberattack in History on Our Nation’s Health Care System
We continue to press Congress, the Administration and UnitedHealth Group to step up their efforts to respond to this unprecedented incident.
Cybersecurity
Supporting Hospitals and Patients After Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
The cyberattack against Change Healthcare that began on Feb. 21 is the most serious incident of its kind leveled against a U.S. health care organization.
Cybersecurity
Strengthening our Cybersecurity Efforts to Protect Patients
This week’s cyberattack on Change Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest health care technology companies, is yet another unwelcome reminder of the ability of cybercriminals to take advantage of our mission of caring by disrupting daily operations.
Rural issues
Protecting Access to Patient Care in Rural Communities Across America
For the 57 million Americans who live in rural areas, their hospital is the lifeblood of the community.
Workplace Safety, Workplace Violence, Workforce, SAVE Act
Protecting the Health Care Workers Who Care for Us
Violence in health care settings should never be accepted as “part of the job.”
Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
Government Programs Don’t Cover the Cost of Caring … Hospitals Need Support, Not More Payment Cuts That Would Jeopardize Access to Care and Services
The federal government has a history of reimbursing hospitals below of the cost of providing care to patients.
Medicare Advantage, Prior Authorization, Commercial Insurer Accountability
Protecting Patient Care with Enhanced Medicare Advantage Oversight and Prior Authorization Changes
For many people, choosing an MA plan is a life-changing event and a significant act of trust, counting on the payer they selected to provide the pre-agreed upon coverage for either current medical needs or those that may arise.
Medicaid DSH, Site-Neutral Payment Proposals, Medicare, Patient care and Information
Take Action Now to Protect Patient Care
As congressional leaders continue to hammer out annual spending bills ahead of the Jan. 19 and Feb. 2 deadlines to fund various agencies, a number of important issues affecting hospitals and health systems are being considered.
Advocacy & Public Policy
Making Sure Lawmakers Hear Our Voice Today and Throughout This Election Year
As we welcome a new year, this is a good time to examine the health care landscape ahead as we work to ensure Congress fully appreciates how hospitals and health systems need its support to continue delivering high-quality patient care to their constituents and communities.
AHA, Advocacy & Public Policy, Community Benefit, Telling the Hospital Story
Hospitals and Caregivers Embody Holiday Spirit Each and Every Day of the Year
Despite significant and ongoing challenges this year, hospitals and health systems can be proud of the job they do each and every day to care for our families, our friends and our neighbors.