Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA

In their selfless response to natural disasters and tragedies of 2017, America's health care professionals upheld their obligation to provide vital services for all in need.

The AHA has prepared a list of insights into what will help hospital leaders navigate change in the year ahead.

The latest on health care policy, news, commentary and analysis will now be in one place, says AHA CEO Rick Pollack.

Washington, D.C., is where key decisions will be made that promise to dramatically impact our field, making the AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting a valuable opportunity to learn and effect change, says the AHA's president and CEO.

A clear and unified voice for America’s hospitals and six principles we stand behind, says the American Hospital Association president and CEO.

Competition in the insurance sector is essential, Pollack says.

Trump nominates Price as HHS secretary, Verma as CMS administrator.

The result of this election will shape national policy for years to come, says the leader of the American Hospital Association.

The American Hospital Association invites more to sign on as it redoubles its efforts in the #123forEquity campaign.

The coming year will present challenges and opportunities in the field, says American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack.

AHA awards recognize the indispensable role that hospitals play in our nation.

Information is the greatest weapon we have in fighting infectious diseases, says American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack.

Move by Justice Department to block mega-insurer deals hits the right notes, says the president and CEO of the American Hospital Association.

In our shared grief, however, we are starkly reminded of our purpose, Pollack says.

San Bernardino, Calif., Roseburg, Ore., Colorado Springs, Colo., Chattanooga, Tenn., Charleston, S.C., Lafayette, La. — events in small towns and big cities alike have seared the public’s minds with unforgettable images of violence. We watched this year with horror and indignation at those images, but we also watched with pride at medical staff providing emergency care.

American Hospital Association leaders were gathered in Charleston, S.C., last week for a policy meeting. In a matter of moments, the focus turned to the health and well-being of the community.

Congressional leaders are compiling a bill to permanently fix the sustainable growth rate. The AHA is working to ensure that any comprehensive package addresses hospital-specific Medicare extenders and staves off payment cuts. Video by AHA's R. Pollack

Urging Congress to protect patient care

Congress will look different in 2015, but AHA's advocacy agenda remains focused on the issues that are most critical to hospitals.