Jay Bhatt, D.O., is a senior vice president and the chief medical officer at the American Hospital Association.
Articles
Burnout, Access to Behavioral Health, Physician Issues, Physician Workforce
Suicide prevention resources available to help physicians
As the nation marks National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, the AHA Physician Alliance and Education Development Center hope to spark a conversation that saves lives and advances dialogue on the issue by giving physicians a platform to share their knowledge, stories of recovery and ideas for supporting their colleagues.
Innovation
Innovation Challenge: Sparking creativity and impacting patients
In this AHA Stat Blog, Jay Bhatt, senior vice president and chief medical officer of the AHA, looks at last year’s Innovation Challenge winners and how they have helped make an impact in their communities.
AHA, Maternal Health, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
Improving maternal health care in rural communities
Women in rural areas face unique maternal health care challenges, including hospital closures or lack of obstetric services. In this AHA Stat Blog, Jay Bhatt, D.O., senior vice president and chief medical officer of the AHA, and Melissa Mannon, AHA associate director of policy development, discuss priorities to improve maternal health services identified at a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services forum.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Burnout, Physician Workforce, Physician Leaders
Leadership Circle events build a community for physician leaders to renew, collaborate
In this AHA Stat Blog, Jay Bhatt, D.O., senior vice president and chief medical officer of the AHA, and Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of the AHA Physician Alliance, share ideas and resources from the first Leadership Circle session, which covered AI and burnout in the health care industry.
Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Telehealth, Stigma, Access to Behavioral Health, Capacity Planning, Technology Strategy
Technology in behavioral health care: Expanding access, improving quality
AHA Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Jay Bhatt, D.O., and Shantanu Agrawal, M.D., president and CEO of the National Quality Forum, highlight a guide that offers health care organizations a “one-stop shop” of actionable interventions and curated tools and resources to deliver quality behavioral health care.
Disaster/Outbreak Preparedness, Workforce Shortages
America’s Hospitals and Health Systems Dedicated to Patients
America’s hospitals and health systems are dedicated to doing everything possible for patients, particularly when they need emergency care and as a place for refuge during disaster.
Workforce Shortages
America’s hospitals and health systems dedicated to patients
America’s hospitals and health systems are dedicated to doing everything possible for patients, particularly when they need emergency care and as a place for refuge during disaster.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Innovation
Tips for submitting an AHA Innovation Challenge application that stands out
In part two of this blog series, AHA Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Jay Bhatt, shares some tips for standing out in AHA’s 2019 Innovation Challenge. Applications are due May 24.
Social Determinants of Health
AHA releases virtual expedition to help clinicians and organizations address social determinants of health
AHA Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President Jay Bhatt, D.O., shares information on a new resource from AHA’s Physician Alliance to help frontline staff and their leadership teams tackle the social determinants of health.
Population/Community Health, Community Partnerships, Leadership, Advocacy Alliances
Attend the March 19-21 ACHI conference to learn strategies to advance well-being and health equity for individuals and communities
AHA’s Association for Community Health Improvement’s annual conference is a chance for health care leaders to shape population health and equity initiatives from the ground up.