/ en Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:54:43 -0500 Wed, 16 Jul 25 14:15:30 -0500 /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> 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. 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The conference will feature top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care, leveraging unique workforce approaches and implementing digital technologies.</p><p>We will explore the most significant challenges facing rural health care providers and present innovative approaches to transform care delivery and business practices.</p><small>Objectives</small></h3> <p>Participants will:</p> <ul> <li>Develop strategies for a more sustainable and flexible rural health care workforce.</li> <li>Learn innovative approaches to improve quality, patient safety and performance in rural health care to enhance patient satisfaction, increase efficiency and reduce costs.</li> <li>Develop robust emergency response and cybersecurity plans to safeguard rural health care systems and patient data.</li> <li>Explore innovative value-based care and advanced payment models aimed at enhancing health care efficiency and effectiveness, specifically designed to align with the unique needs of rural health care systems. </li> <li>Address treatment disparities and enhance access and outcomes in behavioral health, maternal care, and specialty services, promoting equity and eliminating disparities.</li> <li>Advance community and population health and economic development in rural areas through collaborative efforts between health care organizations, public health agencies and community stakeholders.</li> <li>Share inventive approaches to mergers, joint ventures and affiliations to help improve organizational effectiveness, financial stability and clinical outcomes. </li> <li>Learn best practices for the adoption of cutting-edge health care technology and artificial intelligence by exploring the latest advancements to enhance patient care, diagnosis and treatment.</li> </ul>-->Interested in receiving complimentary registration?<br /> Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum to connect with high-quality solutions providers</h3> <p> The Hosted Buyer Forum offers a private showcase for hospital and health system leaders interested in connecting with solution providers addressing key hospital issues. Approved applicants are given complimentary registration to the 2025 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference. After the Forum is complete participants are encouraged to join the Associate and Sponsor Reception for beverages, appetizers and networking.</p> <p><a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/program/hosted-buyer?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2025-Rural-Registration" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More!</strong></a></p>--><h3>Who Should Attend:</h3><ul><li>Rural Hospital CEOs, Administrators, Senior Executives and System Leaders</li><li>Governing Board Members</li><li>Nursing and Physician Executives</li><li>Public Health and Community Leaders</li><li>Executives of Rural Health Care Associations, Networks and Clinics</li></ul>Call for Speakers</h3> <p>The Call for Speakers for the 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference is now open until Friday, June 6, 2025.<br /> <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/program/speaking-opportunities" target="_blank">Learn more!</a></p>--><h3>Date</h3><p>February 8-11, 2026</p><p>Additional information on the conference is available on the <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2026-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference website.</a></p><h3>Interested in Sponsorship</h3><p>Sponsorship enables you to partner with the most trusted name in health care to reach a highly-targeted, senior-level health care audience. <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/sponsorship/sponsorship-opportunities?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2026-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">Learn more about our available opportunities.</a></p> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:25:40 -0500 Annual Conference /education-events/2025-aha-rural-health-care-leadership-conference <p>The <strong>2025 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 23-26</strong> in San Antonio, will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The conference will feature top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care, leveraging unique workforce approaches, implementing digital technologies and prioritizing health equity.</p><p>Join us to explore the most significant challenges facing rural health care providers and gain practical solutions to transform care delivery and business practices.</p>Interested in receiving complimentary registration?<br /> Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum to connect with high-quality solutions providers</h3> <p> The Hosted Buyer Forum offers a private showcase for hospital and health system leaders interested in connecting with solution providers addressing key hospital issues. Approved applicants are given complimentary registration to the 2025 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference. After the Forum is complete participants are encouraged to join the Associate and Sponsor Reception for beverages, appetizers and networking.</p> <p><a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/program/hosted-buyer?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2025-Rural-Registration" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More!</strong></a></p>--><h3><small>Objectives</small></h3><p>Participants will:</p><ul><li>Develop strategies for a more sustainable and flexible rural health care workforce.</li><li>Learn innovative approaches to improve quality, patient safety and performance in rural health care to enhance patient satisfaction, increase efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li>Develop robust emergency response and cybersecurity plans to safeguard rural health care systems and patient data.</li><li>Explore innovative value-based care and advanced payment models aimed at enhancing health care efficiency and effectiveness, specifically designed to align with the unique needs of rural health care systems.</li><li>Address treatment disparities and enhance access and outcomes in behavioral health, maternal care, and specialty services, promoting equity and eliminating disparities.</li><li>Advance community and population health and economic development in rural areas through collaborative efforts between health care organizations, public health agencies and community stakeholders.</li><li>Share inventive approaches to mergers, joint ventures and affiliations to help improve organizational effectiveness, financial stability and clinical outcomes.</li><li>Learn best practices for the adoption of cutting-edge health care technology and artificial intelligence by exploring the latest advancements to enhance patient care, diagnosis and treatment.</li></ul><h3>Who Should Attend:</h3><ul><li>Rural Hospital CEOs, Administrators, Senior Executives and System Leaders</li><li>Governing Board Members</li><li>Nursing and Physician Executives</li><li>Public Health and Community Leaders</li><li>Executives of Rural Health Care Associations, Networks and Clinics</li></ul>Call for Proposals</h3> <p>The Call for Proposals for the 2025 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference has been extended to Friday, July 12, 2024.<br /> <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/program/speaking-opportunities" target="_blank">Learn more!</a></p>--><h3>Date</h3><p>February 23-26, 2025</p><p>Additional information on the conference is available on the <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2025-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference website.</a></p><h3>Interested in Sponsorship</h3><p>Sponsorship enables you to partner with the most trusted name in health care to reach a highly-targeted, senior-level health care audience. <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/sponsorship/sponsorship-opportunities?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2025-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">Learn more about our available opportunities.</a></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:21:10 -0600 Annual Conference /education-events/2024-aha-leadership-summit <p class="field_lead">The <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank"><strong>2024 AHA Leadership Summit</strong></a> brings together 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><strong>LEAD</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Senior hospital and health system leaders and clinicians</strong> will make meaningful connections with others in the expanding health care ecosystem to foster collaboration and innovation.</li><li><strong>Trustees</strong> will enhance their understanding of emerging issues in governance and learn to apply new models and practices.</li><li><strong>Next generation health care leaders</strong> will gain insights into the competencies required to lead complex organizations for resilience and transformation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT</strong><br>Learn with colleagues in a variety of educational opportunities that facilitate the sharing of insights and leading practices, and which accelerate the adoption of new approaches. You’ll hear from innovators investing in the promising ideas, technologies and scientific discoveries that are changing the consumer experience and reimagining care delivery.<br> </p><p> </p><p><strong>TRANSFORM</strong><br> </p><p>Find inspiration and applicable strategies to sustain transformation in your organization, system and community in these critical focus areas:</p><ul><li>Transforming Care Delivery and Payment</li><li>Patient Centricity Through Digital Transformation</li><li>Building a More Flexible and Sustainable Workforce</li><li>Financial and Operating Excellence</li><li>Igniting Innovation</li><li>Elevating Health Equity</li><li>Improving Behavioral Health</li><li>Governance Excellence</li></ul><div class="RuralButton"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-primary-avc1" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More>></strong></a></div><hr>Call for Proposals</h2> <p>Our Call for Proposals will open October 11, 2023.</p> <p>We are now accepting proposals centered around “on-the-ground” perspectives and applicable strategies that showcase unique insights, successful case studies and cutting-edge solutions. Proposals that highlight how health care organizations are overcoming challenges, accelerating innovation and transformation and scaling change are preferred. </p> <p>Proposals must be non-commercial in nature. The proposal submission deadline is <strong>Wednesday, November 22</strong>.</p> <p> <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>Submit Today>></strong> </a></div> <hr /> -->AHA Members – Interested in receiving complimentary registration?<br /> Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum to connect with high-quality solutions providers.</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/hosted-buyer" target="_blank">Hosted Buyer Forum</a></strong> - Monday, July 17 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - offers a private showcase for hospital and health system leaders interested in connecting with solution providers addressing key hospital issues. Approved applicants are given complimentary registration to the 2023 AHA Leadership Summit. After the Forum is complete participants are encouraged to join the Associate and Sponsor Reception for beverages, appetizers and networking. </p> <div class="RuralButton"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-primary-avc1" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/program/hosted-buyer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More>></strong> </a></div> <hr />--><h2>Sponsorship and Exhibit 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>Please contact Ryan Engstrom at <a href="mailto:rengstrom@aha.org?subject=AHA%20Leadership%20Summit%20Sponsorship%20Inquiry">rengstrom@aha.org</a> for more information.</p><p><br> </p><div class="RuralButton"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-primary-avc1" href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/sponsor-exhibit/sponsorship-ls" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More>></strong></a></div><p> </p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:58:32 -0500 Annual Conference /education-events/accelerating-health-equity-conference-0 <div class="TTevent">/* Forces the event Content Type to be 100% */ .container .row .col-md-8{ width: 100% } .event-registration-link a{ margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; text-align: center; } .event-registration-link a.btn-block { max-width: 300px; } .TTevent h3{ color:#002855; } .TTeventBonus{ color:#9d2235; font-weight:700; font-style: italic; } .TTeventdate{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: #555555bb; line-height: 20px; } .TTeventSponsor img{ max-height:100px; } <p class="TTeventdate">Wednesday, February 14 at 1:00 pm ET (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)</p><p>Long-standing health care disparities and systemic drivers such as structural racism and economic disadvantages have resulted in disproportionate health outcomes across different patient populations. Education, safe and affordable housing, transportation and nutritious food access all have a significant impact on the quality and quantity of an individual’s life and overall health.</p><p>Join us for the upcoming <a href="https://equityconference.aha.org/">Accelerating Health Equity Conference</a>, where population health, community health and health equity leaders and organizations focused on accelerating health equity will work to continue driving change together.</p></div> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:39:19 -0600 Annual Conference /education-events/2024-aha-rural-health-care-leadership-conference <p><strong>The 2024 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 11-14 in Orlando</strong>, will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. 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The conference is designed for health care leaders from rural hospitals, health care systems with a strong presence in rural communities, rural health clinics, associations and community health organizations. Participants include administrators, trustees, physician executives, nursing administrators, public health officials and community leaders.</p><h3><small>Objectives</small></h3><p>Participants will:</p><ul><li>Develop strategies for a more sustainable and flexible rural health care workforce.</li><li>Promote the adoption of innovative approaches to improve quality, patient safety and performance in rural health care to enhance patient satisfaction, increase efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li>Explore disaster preparedness and response plans specific to rural communities.</li><li>Explore new models of care and payment that align with rural health care systems' needs.</li><li>Elevate equity and eliminate disparities in treatment, access and outcomes.</li><li>Advance community and population health and economic development in rural areas through collaborative efforts between health care organizations, public health agencies and community stakeholders.</li><li>Share inventive approaches to mergers, joint ventures and affiliations to help improve financial stability, operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.</li><li>Learn how advances in telehealth, information technology and artificial intelligence are improving access in rural communities.</li><li>Share best practices in health care delivery for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.</li><li>Highlight best practices for achieving governance excellence in rural health care organizations, including effective leadership, stakeholder engagement and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Who Should Attend:</h3><ul><li>Rural Hospital CEOs, Administrators, Senior Executives and System Leaders</li><li>Governing Board Members</li><li>Nursing and Physician Executives</li><li>Public Health and Community Leaders</li><li>Executives of Rural Health Care Associations, Networks and Clinics</li></ul>Call for Proposals</h3> <p>Our Call for Proposals deadline has passed. Speakers will be notified of their submission status by November 15. </p>--><h3>Date</h3><p>February 11-14, 2024</p><p>Additional information on the conference is available on the <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2024-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference website.</a></p><h3>AHA Members – Interested in receiving complimentary registration?<br>Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum to connect with high-quality solutions providers</h3><p>The Hosted Buyer Forum - February 11, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - offers a private showcase for hospital and health system leaders interested in connecting with solution providers addressing key hospital issues. Approved applicants are given complimentary registration to the 2024 Rural Conference. After the Forum is complete participants are encouraged to join the Associate and Sponsor Reception for beverages, appetizers and continued conversations.</p><p><a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/program/hosted-buyer?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2024-Rural-Registration" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More!</strong></a></p><h3>Interested in Sponsorship</h3><p>Sponsorship enables you to partner with the most trusted name in health care to reach a highly-targeted, senior-level health care audience. <a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/sponsorship/sponsorship-opportunities?utm_source=aha&utm_medium=weblisting&utm_campaign=2024-Rural-Registration" target="_blank">Learn more about our available opportunities.</a></p> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:27:07 -0600 Annual Conference /education-events/cmip-exchange-2023-pre-conference <p>The Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (CMIP) program cultivates and validates the knowledge required to coordinate and align efforts across the care team to implement infection prevention strategies and improve outcomes. It is the only certificate program that translates the requisite knowledge of an Infection Preventionist into real-world day-to-day environment of care operations.<br />  <br /> This comprehensive program explores the most critical topics in infection prevention, including microbiology and epidemiology; patient and health care worker safety; surveillance, risk assessment and outbreaks; antimicrobial stewardship; evidence-based cleaning practices and environmental monitoring; and infection prevention during construction and emergencies.<br />  <br /> Please note that the CMIP program consists of the following 3 phases:</p> <ul> <li>Phase 1: Online Coursework (July 3 - September 4)</li> <li>Phase 2: In-person meeting in Dallas, TX at AHE's host hotel as a pre-conference event at Exchange 2023 (July 29th 8:30am-4:30pm CST, July 30th 8:30am - 12:00pm CST)</li> <li>Phase 3: Online Capstone Project (Due at end of coursework on September 4, 2023)</li> </ul> <p>Registration includes all 3 phases and all 3 must be completed to earn your Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention.</p> <p>Registration will be allowed through July 17th, despite the online portion officially beginning July 3rd. Please know that if you register after July 3rd, you will need to catch up on the course content to be prepared for the in-person Phase 2 workshop on July 29th and 30th in Dallas. This program offers CECs: 34.</p> <h4><strong>*We regret to inform you that the pre-con CMIP course has reached its maximum capacity, and as a result, we are unable to accept any new registrations at this time.*</strong></h4> <p><strong><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://www.ahe.org/ahe-exchange-conference">Learn About Exchange 2023</a></strong>    <strong><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://www.ahe.org/designations/cmip">CMIP Certification Information</a></strong></p> <p><strong>This program is part of <a href="https://www.ahe.org/ahe-exchange-conference">AHE Exchange 2023 Pre-Conference</a>. This course is happening Saturday, July 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. CT and Sunday, July 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT on-site in Dallas. Add a Pre-Conference program during <a href="https://cvent.me/e8lvyZ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AHE Exchange 2023 registration</a>.</strong></p> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:19:25 -0600 Annual Conference /education-events/accelerating-health-equity-conference-2023 <p><strong>A time to connect and collaborate to advance community health, well-being, and equity.</strong></p> <p>Long-standing health care disparities and inequities have been illuminated and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic inequities, such as structural racism and economic disadvantages within diverse communities, are preventing individuals – and their communities - from achieving optimal health, leading to avoidable differences in health outcomes.</p> <p>At the same time, the pandemic has elevated the need for hospitals and community-based organizations to connect, collaborate and take action to directly affect the determinants of health and improve health equity in communities across the country.</p> <h3><small>Who Should Attend</small></h3> <p><strong>Learn from each other, celebrate achievements and fuel change.</strong></p> <p>Bring together two key stakeholders — professionals focused on improving community and population health and building partnerships, and those striving to advance diversity and inclusion within hospital management and executive levels to focus on:</p> <ul> <li>Individuals focused on community benefit</li> <li>population health management</li> <li>external affairs</li> <li>strategy and mission</li> <li>diversity, inclusion and health equity</li> </ul> <h3><small>What to Expect</small></h3> <ul> <li>Leading voices in the fight against health inequities sharing the latest insights, ideas and success stories;</li> <li>Breakout sessions packed with insights and resources you can bring back to your organization;</li> <li>eer-to-peer conversations on issues and opportunities that matter most to you;</li> <li>How-to workshops and interactive problem-solving activities.</li> <li>Learn more about <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/efb71c93-6768-4141-b8fa-9b54477449b9/websitePage:66f86fee-8ef6-4668-8000-e6afb3218890" target="_blank" title="Accelerating Health Equity Conference 2022 Archived Agenda">last year’s session</a>.</li> </ul> <p>See the <a href="https://equityconference.aha.org" target="_blank" title="Accelerating Health Equity 2023 Conference homepage">Accelerating Health Equity 2023 Conference website</a> for more information, including speakers, the agenda, session details, and hotel and travel.</p> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:46:31 -0600 Annual Conference /education-events/2023-aha-annual-membership-meeting <p><span><span>Join your colleagues at the 2023 AHA Annual Membership Meeting, April 23-25, to ensure our message is united, powerful and able to break through the noise, making a positive impact for the patients and communities you serve. Meet face-to-face with your elected officials and key policymakers to discuss how you are caring for your community and making a difference. Hear from innovative health care leaders, legislators, journalists, and other thought leaders of our day on critical issues that will have an impact on our field and how we will continue to care for patients. And network with your peers as you tackle today’s toughest issues, together. We look forward to seeing you there!</span></span></p> <p>Please visit the <a href="https://annualmeeting.aha.org/registration">conference website</a> for additional information. Registration is now open.</p> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:57:21 -0600 Annual Conference