Chairperson's File
Blog posts from 2025 AHA Board Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health, and past chairs.
More than three-quarters of U.S. hospitals offer patients the ability to connect with caregivers at a distance, ensuring that care is delivered at the right time.
Telehealth extends the reach of patient care worldwide. But its chief tools – videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults…
In my experience, health care is a team sport. Patient outcomes and experiences improve when caregivers are expert communicators – trained on best practices for interaction not only with patients, but also with one another.
There is no doubt that enhanced convenience and customer service is where health care is headed.
During this National Minority Health Month, I encourage you all to learn more about the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. and focus on diversity, inclusion and health equity to advance health across the nation.
My four decades in health care have taught me there is no substitute for personal connections. Face-to-face conversations with colleagues, patients and caregivers keep us grounded and in touch with what is really going on.
I have hope that the rapidly evolving health care landscape will empower us to deliver better care than ever before and to build a nation of healthier individuals and communities.
Together, we have a chance to design coordinated systems of support for patients and their families – next-generation care that will build a nation of healthier communities.
I was pleased to take part in a robust discussion about new leadership competencies last week in conjunction with the South by Southwest Festival.
All around us, we see exciting examples of bold thinking and experimentation to better serve patients. Already, many of these new models and methods are achieving positive results.
Get the ball rolling today by starting a conversation with your board about your vision, role and purpose in the community.