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Let’s End Commercial Insurer Barriers that Reduce Access to Care

Many commercial health insurance policies and practices often disrupt, delay and deny medically necessary care to patients.

Making our Voice Heard and Leading the Way to Advance Health in America

It is important for us to continue to exercise the principles of democracy that Washington and the Founding Fathers fought so hard for and speak up, asking hard questions of candidates in this election year and evaluating their thinking on the issues that affect our field.

Hospitals and Health Systems Continue a Wonderful Legacy of National Service

On Monday, we observe two events of great importance to our nation: the quadrennial inauguration of a president, and we recognize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to nonviolent change in the cause of justice. These two occasions are intertwined in profound ways.

4 Principles, Real Impact: How Hospitals Are Advancing Maternal Health

Working alongside hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies (BHMB) initiative aims to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and reduce pregnancy-related morbidity across the United States.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026 with Marc Boom, M.D., of Houston Methodist

One of the most rewarding parts of being an AHA member and serving on the board is building relationships with other leaders who share a passion for making health better.
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Chair File Video: Meet 2026 AHA Board Chair Marc Boom, M.D.

As AHA chair, Dr. Boom acknowledges the challenges and opportunities ahead. He is optimistic about working with members to continue finding solutions and transforming the practice and delivery of medicine, providing “better care for humankind and for people in the United States.”
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Amid Severe Blood Shortages, Nearly All of Us Can Offer the Gift of Life

Each year in the U.S., more than 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions, and about 1 in 5 people admitted to the hospital will need blood.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Creating a Culture of Innovation with James Merlino of Joint Commission

This year I’ll be continuing the AHA Leadership Dialogue series and talking with health care, business and community leaders on trending topics in the field.

Quality and Patient Safety Blogs

Blogs from the AHA Trustee Services on quality and patient safety.