AHA Annual Membership Meeting

More than 1,100 people attended the AHA Annual Membership Meeting May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to connect with colleagues, hear from policymakers and elected officials and learn from special forums on the most pressing issues in the field. See full coverage of the meeting below.

The AHA May 5 will award Jim Leonard, M.D., president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill., the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) today announced that the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award will be awarded to Jim Leonard, MD, president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill. The award recognizes Leonard for his innovative approach to health care delivery that improves access and…
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) today announced that its 2025 Award of Honor will be presented to Mary Beth Kingston, PhD, RN, FAAN for her dedication to advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. The award is given to individuals or organizations in recognition of…
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Rod Hochman, M.D., the former president and CEO of Providence Health & Services based in Renton, Washington. Hochman will receive the 2025 award during a ceremony on May 5 at the AHA…
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Melinda Estes, M.D., the former president and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System based in Kansas City, Missouri. Estes will receive the 2025 award during a ceremony on May 5 at the AHA Annual…
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We look forward to welcoming hospital and health system leaders to our 2025 AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., in less than two months.
Early-bird registration for the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting remains available until March 3. The event will be held May 4-6 in Washington, D.C., where policymakers, legislators and thought leaders will discuss the most pressing issues facing hospitals and health systems.
Don’t miss your chance to influence policy and advocate for patients, caregivers, and communities. AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting is the nation’s leading conference for hospital and health system leaders advancing health in America. Join us in the nation’s capital May 4-6, 2025 for insightful…