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Piloting Innovative Workforce Support to Put the Focus on Patient Care
A shrinking workforce presents a host of challenges for any health care organization. With fewer caregivers available, hospital staff can have their …
2 years, 2 months ago
Hospital Boards Lay the Foundation for Quality and Safety
Hospital boards are comprised of leaders from all types of professional backgrounds, and are also primarily responsible for developing the quality an…
2 years, 2 months ago
Leadership Dialogue Series: Anxiety Disorders and Ways to Support Mental Health
In this conversation, Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and 2024 AHA board chair, speaks with her colleague Robert E. Bra…
2 years, 2 months ago
Cybercriminals Know Your Vulnerabilities: How to Fight Back?
2024 has seen a sharp uptick in ruthless tactics by cybercriminals, who are now directly threatening patients with release of sensitive information, …
2 years, 2 months ago
What is Cognitive Load and How to Manage It for Clinicians?
Clinicians bring all of their skill and mental acuity to treat the whole patient, but there are many factors that can derail their ability to provide…
2 years, 2 months ago
Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Access to quality mental and physical health services can be a complex challenge, but for individuals of color and people with severe or chronic ment…
2 years, 2 months ago
How a Rural Health System Continues to Provide Essential Obstetric Services
Prior to 2022, Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) was delivering 300 – 350 babies each year, offering the region's only comprehensive OB/GYN services. …
2 years, 2 months ago
The 2024 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda
The American Hospital Association has made improving access to rural health care a top priority, and its 2024 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda lays the grou…
2 years, 3 months ago
Unifying Hospital Boards on Quality and Safety
In this new “Safety Speaks” conversation, Harry S. Smith, board chair of Valley Health System and member of the AHA Committee on Governance, discusse…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Surviving to Thriving: Ways to Boost Employee Retention in Rural Health Care
The reality of today's health care workforce is that demand outstrips supply. For rural health care providers, building and sustaining a strong and v…
2 years, 3 months ago