Chairperson's File
Blog posts from 2025 AHA Board Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health, and past chairs.
In recent years, Airbnb, Uber and Netflix have changed the way we vacation, hail a ride and watch movies. These innovative companies are market disruptors – with business models grounded in experimentation to offer consumers a better experience.
We must act now – and together – to protect local access to high-quality, affordable care and empower rural hospitals to thrive as cornerstones of their communities for generations to come.
Health care affordability is a key issue for consumers, hospitals and health systems. While health care leaders have been tackling the issue head on – redesigning care and implementing operational efficiencies – solving this complex challenge will require us all to think differently and more…
When our paths cross in the year ahead, I ask you to share what is on your mind, what keeps you up at night, and how we can work together to ensure that all individuals reach their highest potential for health.
Brian Gragnolati began his career in health care working as an EMT. Today, he leads a health system with more than 16,500 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. Gragnolati, president and CEO of Atlantic Health System headquartered in Morristown, N.…
We look ahead with optimism as we advance the goals of improving health care quality, equity, access and affordability for all Americans.
Transforming a park overrun with drug dealers and gangs into a safe, open space for recreation and activities for all ages, including youth and older adults.
Three years ago, the AHA launched the #123forEquity pledge campaign to accelerate progress toward improving health equity, asking hospitals and health systems to take action in three areas: increasing the collection and use of race, ethnicity, language preference and other socio-demographic data;…
We can work together to increase the number of people in our communities who have health insurance and the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health.
I am grateful for the time and commitment that people working and volunteering in hospitals and health systems give to their communities every day.