/ en Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:42:11 -0500 Tue, 03 Jun 25 15:30:16 -0500 /news/headline/2025-06-03-blog-shares-details-next-months-aha-leadership-summit <p>The AHA Leadership Summit will be held July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn. AHA Executive Vice President Michelle Hood previews the conference designed to equip health care executives with solutions to tackle pressing health care issues. <a href="/news/blog/2025-06-03-innovative-solutions-and-strategic-insights-take-center-stage-2025-aha-leadership-summit" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></p> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:30:16 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /education-events/2025-aha-leadership-summit <p class="field_lead">The <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank" title="2025 AHA Leadership Summit"><strong>2025 AHA Leadership Summit</strong></a> senior health care executives, clinicians and experts in the field presenting innovative approaches for delivering better care and greater value, ensuring financial stability, addressing workforce challenges and improving the health care consumer experience through operational excellence, creative partnerships and redefined delivery models.</p><p>Join a diverse community of strategic and visionary leaders who represent excellence in the field as they boldly transform their organizations.</p><p>Our attendees include <strong>CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, CNOs, CIOs and other C-suite leaders</strong>, as well as <strong>VPs, Physician Leaders, Advanced Practice Professionals, Directors and Managers</strong> overseeing patient care, strategy, innovation, digital transformation, finance, workforce and policy.</p><p>Additionally, the Summit welcomes <strong>emerging and next-generation health care leaders</strong> who are shaping the future of patient-centered care and health system transformation.</p><hr><h2>Leading Hospitals | Leading Health Care</h2><p><strong>Leading Hospitals</strong></p><p>Learn with colleagues in a variety of educational opportunities that facilitate the sharing of insights and leading practices.<br>You’ll hear from innovators investing in the promising ideas, technologies and scientific discoveries that are changing the consumer experience and reimagining care delivery</p><p><strong>Leading Health Care</strong></p><p>Discover inspiration and practical strategies to sustain transformation within your organization, system and community as we prepare for the future.<br>Dive into real-world applications and connect with leaders who share your commitment to driving transformative change in health care.</p><p><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank" title="2025 AHA Leadership Summit" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>LEARN MORE >></strong></a></p><h2>AHA Members – Interested in receiving complimentary registration?<br>Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum to connect with high-quality solutions providers.</h2><p><a href="/hosted-buyer" target="_blank"><strong>Hosted Buyer Forum</strong></a> - Sunday, July 22 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:30 PM-5:30 PM<br>The Hosted Buyer Forum offers a private showcase for hospital and health system leaders interested in connecting with solution providers addressing key hospital issues. After the Forum is complete, participants are encouraged to join the Welcome Reception for additional networking.</p><p><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/hosted-buyer" target="_blank" title="2025 AHA Leadership Summit Sponsorship" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>LEARN MORE >></strong></a></p><hr>Call for Speakers</h2> <p>We’re calling on leaders shaping the future of health care to apply to share their real-world strategies and proven solutions with peers across the field. Whether you're tackling workforce challenges, transforming care delivery or driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you. </p> <p>Proposals must be non-commercial in nature. The Call for Speakers deadline is <strong>Monday, November 25</strong>.</p> <a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" data-view-context="top-level-view" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/speaking-opportunities-ls" target="_blank"><strong>LEARN MORE >></strong></a> <a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" data-view-context="top-level-view" href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/385d7c8476204286b3b500744d75dfe6" target="_blank" title="AHA Leadership Summit Call for Proposals - Apply Today!"><strong>APPLY TODAY >></strong></a> <br /> </p> <div class="RuralButton"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-primary-avc1" href="https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/c8eaf006-bb32-489c-8d5e-515f82937464" target="_blank"><strong>APPLY TODAY >></strong> </a></div> --><h2>Sponsorship Opportunities</h2><p>A variety of sponsorship opportunities offer both broad exposure and targeted connections with senior health care executives. Support the entire event, design and deliver a session that features your own executive leadership or gain visibility through numerous other opportunities.</p><p>Participation by the business community in the Leadership Summit is reserved for Summit sponsors and AHA Associates.</p><p>Learn how your organization can align with hospital and health system leaders as they meet to reimagine the future.</p><p><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/sponsor-exhibit/sponsorship-ls" target="_blank" title="2025 AHA Leadership Summit Sponsorship" data-view-context="top-level-view"><strong>LEARN MORE >></strong></a></p> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:15:30 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /news/blog/2025-06-03-innovative-solutions-and-strategic-insights-take-center-stage-2025-aha-leadership-summit <p>The 2025 AHA <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" title="AHA Leadership Summit">Leadership Summit</a> will take place July 20-22 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. Renowned speakers from across health care will provide in-depth guidance and actionable strategies to enhance care quality and financial stability, overcome workforce challenges and improve the health care user experience.</p><p>The summit offers insights and ideas for senior executives, clinical leaders, and emerging and next-generation health care professionals. Attendees can expect:</p><ul><li><strong>Expert-Led Sessions:</strong> Find inspiration to transform your organization, system and community with <a href="https://cvent.me/d5nzvD" title="educational sessions">educational sessions</a> in these critical focus areas:<ul><li>Transforming Care Delivery</li><li>Patient Engagement and Education</li><li>Workforce</li><li>Financial Sustainability</li><li>Strategy and Innovation</li><li>Behavioral Health</li></ul></li><li><strong>Inspiring Plenaries</strong>: Prepare for future challenges with forward-thinking insights from a lineup of powerful speakers featured in inspirational <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/keynote-speakers-ls" title="plenary sessions">plenary sessions</a>:<ul><li><strong>Leading Through Change: Strategies for Inspired Leadership and Resilient Teams</strong><br>Cassandra Worthy, chief executive officer and founder, Change Enthusiasm Global</li><li><strong>Designing the Future of Care Delivery</strong><br>Moderator: Elizabeth Cohen,<em> </em>senior medical correspondent, CNN<br>Panelists: Marty Bonick, president and chief executive officer, Ardent Health, Brentwood, Tenn.<br>Tina Freese Decker, MHA, MSIE, FACHE, president and chief executive officer, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, Mich.; chair<em>, </em>Board of Trustees, ���������� Association<br>Wright Lassiter, III, chief executive officer, CommonSpirit Health, Chicago<br>Eugene A. Woods, FACHE, chief executive officer, Advocate Health, Charlotte, N.C.</li><li><strong>Addressing Health Care's Most Complex Challenges: A New Leadership Role</strong><br>Moderator: Elizabeth Cohen, senior medical correspondent, CNN<br>Panelist: Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, president and chief executive officer, SSM Health, St. Louis</li><li><strong>AHA Town Hall: Navigating the 2025 Political Landscape</strong><br>Chad Golder, general counsel and secretary<strong>, </strong>���������� Association<br>Stacey Hughes, executive vice president, Government Relations and Public Policy<strong>, </strong>���������� Association<br>Ashley Thompson, senior vice president, Public Policy Analysis and Development, ���������� Association</li><li><strong>The Caring in Health Care: Challenges and Opportunities in a Technological Era</strong><br>Abraham Verghese, MD, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author; practicing physician; professor, Stanford University</li></ul></li><li><strong>Tailored Learning:</strong> Engage in sessions designed specifically for various leadership roles, ensuring that content is relevant and applicable to your position and organization.</li><li><strong>Networking Opportunities: </strong>Engage in Summit <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/networking-connections-ls" title="Summit Networking Connections">Networking Connections</a> to reconnect with peers, establish new connections and network with business partners who offer innovative solutions. Sponsors will be categorized based on critical interest issues to help attendees better find solutions to their challenges.</li></ul><p>Early-bird registration ends June 6.</p><p>For more information on the AHA Leadership Summit, please visit <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" title="Leadership Summit Webpage">leadershipsummit.aha.org</a>. <br><br><em>Michelle Hood is AHA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.</em> </p> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:20:39 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /news/headline/2024-11-19-reminder-aha-seeks-speakers-2025-leadership-summit-nov-25 <p>Potential speakers interested in participating in AHA's 2025 Leadership Summit, July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn., must apply by Nov. 25. Applicants should have expertise in key areas such as accessible and affordable care that drives equitable outcomes; effective care coordination; care model and workforce redesign; first-mover strategies for incorporating medical and technological breakthroughs into care delivery; leadership and change management that future-proofs the organization; and sustainable operating and financing models for hospitals and health systems. Learn more and <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/speaking-opportunities-ls">apply now</a>. </p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:50:32 -0600 AHA Leadership Summit /news/headline/2024-11-05-aha-seeks-speakers-2025-leadership-summit-nov-25 <p>The AHA is seeking speakers for the 2025 Leadership Summit, July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn. Interested participants must apply by Nov. 25. Applicants should have expertise in key areas such as accessible and affordable care that drives equitable outcomes; effective care coordination; care model and workforce redesign; first-mover strategies for incorporating medical and technological breakthroughs into care delivery; leadership and change management that future-proofs the organization; and sustainable operating and financing models for hospitals and health systems. Learn more and apply <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/speaking-opportunities-ls">here</a>.<br> </p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:27:57 -0600 AHA Leadership Summit /news/chairpersons-file/2024-08-12-chair-file-hospitals-forge-strong-community-partnerships-advance-health <p>The connection between a hospital and its community is special. Hospitals are woven into the fabric of their communities, and working together, hospitals and communities can enhance the environment where people live, work and play.</p><p>At the AHA Leadership Summit in July, we recognized three hospitals as recipients of the Foster G. McGaw Prize. The 2024 winner of the <a href="/fostermcgaw" target="_blank" title="Foster G. McGaw Prize">Foster G. McGaw Prize</a> is Boston Medical Center. Finalists are Englewood (N.J.) Health and New York-Presbyterian. These organizations have forged strong partnerships in their communities to improve the health and well-being of patients and community members.</p><p><strong>Boston Medical Center </strong>launched its Health Equity Accelerator in 2021, bringing together research, clinical care and community engagement to address health disparities in maternal and child health, infectious disease, behavioral health, chronic conditions, and oncology and end-stage renal disease. As part of an initiative focused on reducing severe pregnancy complications for Black female patients, a multidisciplinary team zeroed in on preeclampsia. BMC expanded its doula program, developed educational videos for patients about preeclampsia and expanded use of a remote 24-hour hypertension monitoring program. As a result, readmission rates for pregnant women with hypertension decreased. BMC also funds and invests in many programs designed to improve community health, advance economic mobility and promote workforce development.</p><p><strong>Englewood Health</strong> was recognized for its efforts to increase access to behavioral health services, address food insecurity and customize care to specific patient populations. Its community health needs assessment revealed a critical need to address behavioral health disorders. Two years ago, the health system opened a comprehensive, integrated outpatient behavioral care center. Psychotherapists are co-located in the health system’s primary care practices, and health education and services also are offered through partnerships with community organizations. Englewood Health leads several initiatives to increase health care access and deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate care. For example, the health system opened a Center for Korean Health and Wellness, as its population of Korean patients is steadily growing.</p><p><strong>New York-Presbyterian </strong>partners with more than 70 community-based organizations and 30 schools to make a difference in the lives of patients and community members. The health system’s Division of Community and Population Health coordinates 25 programs that focus on maternal and child health, youth development, chronic disease prevention and more. For example, more than 150 community health workers and patient navigators support patients in managing their health conditions. New York-Presbyterian trains the CHWs, but they are employed by community-based organizations and are embedded in local neighborhoods. A key to success of the health system’s community programs is involving community partners from the start, ensuring their perspective and experience are embedded in program design.</p><p>Learn more about the outstanding work of these health care organizations by visiting <a href="/fostermcgaw" target="_blank">AHA.org</a>. And thank you to the Baxter International Foundation for its generous support of the Foster G. McGaw Prize. </p> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:43:46 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /news/headline/2024-08-07-blog-highlights-patient-safety-takeaways-aha-leadership-summit <p>In a new blog, Chris DeRienzo, M.D., AHA’s senior vice president and chief physician executive, highlights three ways this year's AHA Leadership Summit exemplified the three priority areas of <a href="/aha-patient-safety-initiative">AHA's Patient Safety Initiative</a> — culture of safety, health equity and workforce safety. <a href="/news/blog/2024-08-07-3-takeaways-patient-safety-session-aha-leadership-summit"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:02:03 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2024-07-30-5-innovative-solutions-ahas-leadership-summit <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-8"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/5-Innovative-Solutions-from-AHAs-Leadership-Summit.png" data-entity-uuid="b04b1a20-c3a4-43ac-8db3-f12bfc7cf5af" data-entity-type="file" alt="5 Innovative Solutions from AHA’s Leadership Summit. Innovation speakers on stage at AHA Leadership Summit 2024." width="100%" height="100%"></p><p>The need for innovation in health care has never been greater. Many emerging businesses are providing fresh takes on collaboration with hospitals and health systems to solve tough problems and capture new opportunities.</p><p>Last week’s AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego unveiled presentations from five health care startups that are addressing health care’s most complex and pressing challenges. The featured companies are backed by the AHA as part of its initiative to invest in and support the development of needed innovations for the field. Here’s a snapshot of each company’s value proposition.</p><h2><span><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Raydiant-Oximetry-icon.png" data-entity-uuid="c33cd8e2-ba6c-419b-8033-1b895134ccdb" data-entity-type="file" alt="Raydiant Oximetry icon" width="100" height="130" class="align-left">Raydiant Oximetry</span></h2><p>Since 1970, electronic fetal monitoring has been associated with a sixfold increase in cesarean delivery in the U.S. without any evidence that it reduces the rate of neonatal neurologic injury, stillbirth or cerebral palsy. In developing Lumerah™, a noninvasive sensor technology that directly measures fetal oxygen levels, Raydiant Oximetry aims to markedly reduce the rising mortality and morbidity rates among mothers and babies during childbirth. Raydiant Oximetry's devices provide real-time data to health care providers, facilitating timely interventions to optimize maternal and fetal health.</p><p>In preclinical trials, the device has proven to be significantly more accurate than fetal heart rate monitors, increasing diagnostic accuracy by 80%. Because of its life-saving potential, the Food and Drug Administration has assigned Lumerah “Breakthrough Device” status to fast-track its market approval. <a href="https://www.raydiantoximetry.com/" target="_blank" title="Raydiant Oximetry homepage">www.raydiantoximetry.com</a></p><h2><span><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/NeuroFlow-icon.png" data-entity-uuid="7299be5c-e88a-432a-99b8-0ec1087adbc3" data-entity-type="file" alt="NeuroFlow icon" width="100" height="130" class="align-left">NeuroFlow</span></h2><p>NeuroFlow CEO Christopher Molaro, a West Point graduate and Army platoon leader in Iraq, founded NeuroFlow after witnessing the heartbreaking impact of untreated post-traumatic stress disorder on veterans. He recognized that the inability to make behavioral health risk more predictable and transparent is driving up costs, negatively impacting outcomes and adding undue burden to care resources.</p><p>Neuroflow helps health care organizations improve outcomes and lower the cost of care in medically complex populations by surfacing and supporting behavioral health needs that typically are undetected and under-addressed. NeuroFlow's scalable technology and analytics capabilities empower organizations with the behavioral health insights to manage these populations in a financially sustainable way.</p><p>This month, Neuroflow acquired Owl, a behavioral health data and insights tech firm, making it the largest end-to-end behavioral health measurement solution in the market, according to Neuroflow. It allows providers across the continuum to identify and stratify behavioral health needs and coordinate care appropriately. <a href="https://www.neuroflow.com/" target="_blank" title="NeuroFlow homepage">www.neuroflow.com</a></p><h2><span><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Cylera-icon.png" data-entity-uuid="a6f16d8c-d5bb-4a77-9ba2-d0d8b834e695" data-entity-type="file" alt="Cylera icon" width="100" height="130" class="align-left">Cylera</span></h2><p>In 2023, more than 460 health care organizations reported cyber breaches, which collectively affected more than 83 million people. On average, there are more than 1,400 attacks per week on health care organizations. As the health care field continues to embrace digital advancements, the need for robust security solutions for connected medical devices becomes increasingly critical.</p><p>Cylera provides cybersecurity solutions tailored for hospitals, focusing on safeguarding medical devices and networks from cyber threats. Their approach includes real-time monitoring, threat detection and proactive response mechanisms to ensure that patient data and critical systems remain secure.</p><p>Cylera states that the company has helped partners improve their asset inventory records and risk score accuracy by 89%; reduce threats, alerts and mitigation workloads by 67%; and reduce costs by 74%. <a href="https://cylera.com/" target="_blank" title="Cylera homepage">cylera.com</a></p><h2><span><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Willow-Health-icon.png" data-entity-uuid="4dbf8abb-acf5-4894-b3b5-1c94d80809d4" data-entity-type="file" alt="Willow Health icon" width="100" height="130" class="align-left">Willow Health</span></h2><p>More than 11 million people in the U.S. go to the emergency department (ED) annually for mental health needs. Many of these individuals could be cared for in lower-cost settings that offer more therapeutic support. Willow Health is a virtual crisis clinic that works directly with clinicians to assess patients, provide crisis treatment and ongoing care.</p><p>Through 3,000 visits, Willow Health states that it has reduced ED readmissions by 90%. Its multidisciplinary clinical team provides 24/7 crisis support and works with health systems like New York-Presbyterian to provide care at the time of crisis. Christina Gerdes, M.D., board-certified in adult psychiatry and substance-use treatment and co-founder of the company, estimates that Willow cuts the cost of care — which averaged $20,000 in 2023 for inpatient and intensive outpatient care — by at least 50%. <a href="https://www.willowbehavioralhealth.com/" target="_blank" title="Willow Health homepage">www.willowbehaviorahealth.com</a></p><h2><span><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Transition-icon.png" data-entity-uuid="d12a8688-2392-443f-8450-66e04ee451dd" data-entity-type="file" alt="Transition icon" width="100" height="130" class="align-left">Transition</span></h2><p>Transition uses AI-powered, skill-based simulations and innovative hiring tools to help employers attract, source and retain health care talent. It specializes in connecting qualified individuals with health care facilities and organizations seeking staffing solutions. Transition's services include recruitment, placement and career-development support tailored to meet the specific needs of both health care professionals and employers. Its skill simulations mirror actual work scenarios to evaluate candidates’ real-world abilities. These and other career tools prepare students for immediate success, ensuring that health care employers will receive job-ready candidates.</p><p>Transition supports top entry-level training programs including certified nursing assistant, medication aide, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care technician, medical assistant and more. <a href="https://jointransition.com/" target="_blank" title="Transition homepage">jointransition.com</a></p></div><div class="col-md-4"><p><a href="/center" title="Visit the AHA Center for Health Innovation landing page."><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/logo-aha-innovation-center-color-sm.jpg" data-entity-uuid="7ade6b12-de98-4d0b-965f-a7c99d9463c5" alt="AHA Center for Health Innovation logo" width="721" height="130" data-entity- type="file" class="align-center"></a></p><p><a href="/center/form/innovation-subscription"><img src="/sites/default/files/2019-04/Market_Scan_Call_Out_360x300.png" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type alt width="360" height="300"></a></p></div></div></div>.field_featured_image { position: absolute; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); height: 1px; width: 1px; margin: -1px; padding: 0; border: 0; } .featured-image{ position: absolute; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); height: 1px; width: 1px; margin: -1px; padding: 0; border: 0; } Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:15:00 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /news/headline/2024-07-23-aha-presents-awards-improving-quality-community-health-and-health-equity <p>AHA Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, N.H., July 22 presented the 2024 <a href="/press-releases/2024-07-18-boston-medical-center-awarded-2024-aha-foster-g-mcgaw-prize">Foster G. McGaw prize</a> to Boston Medical Center for its leadership and initiatives to improve care quality, care access and health equity in its surrounding community. Englewood Health in Englewood, N.J. and NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City were also recognized as finalists. <br><br>WellSpan Health in York, Pa., July 22 received the 2024 AHA Quest for Quality <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kl6m43t8a4&feature=youtu.be">prize</a> for its systemwide approach to quality, safety and equity. Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va., Jefferson Health in Philadelphia and MUSC Health in Charleston, S.C., also were named finalists. Hospitals and health systems are invited to <a href="/about/awards/quest-for-quality">apply</a> for the 2025 award through Sept. 12. <br><br>The AHA honored Main Line Health in Radnor, Pa., Augusta Health in Fisherville, Va., and AnMed in Anderson, S.C., with this year’s <a href="/press-releases/2024-06-05-aha-recognizes-three-hospitals-health-systems-2024-carolyn-boone-lewis-equity-care-award">Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award</a>. The award recognizes hospitals and health systems for working to reduce health disparities and other inequities in their communities. “This year’s honorees have shown exemplary commitment to understanding and improving the lives of their patients, communities and employees and serve as important models to the entire hospital field,” said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.</p> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:28:00 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit /news/headline/2024-07-23-just-health-approach-achieve-health-equity-all <p>Joy Lewis, AHA senior vice president of health equity strategies and executive director of AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, shared the stage with Dayna Bowen Matthew, author and law professor at George Washington University Law School, to explore the fundamental issues of health equity and actionable strategies to ensure equitable health opportunities for all people.</p> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:21:35 -0500 AHA Leadership Summit