Hospital and health system leaders are working hard to ensure their organizations can provide high-quality care, comply with evolving regulations, embrace technological innovation, and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape, all while time.
It is widely recognized that accurate, complete and timely data is essential to assist providers in all their efforts to advance patient care and the health of their communities.
But we know that data alone is not enough. In surveys, many healthcare executives have reported feeling “data rich but information poor.”
That’s why some of the most valuable services the AHA provides to its members are organizing thought leadership and knowledge exchange in the field, as well as providing resources, ideas, and tools.
Below are some examples of AHA resources—developed from the cutting-edge ideas, innovations, and strategies of hospital and health system leaders across the country—that hospital and health system leaders health systems can use with their teams to address today’s challenges while leading the way toward a healthier future.
AHA 2025 Environmental Analysis provides insights into the latest data and emerging trends, helping leaders assess the current landscape and strategically plan for the future.
AHA 2025 Healthcare Workforce Analysis delivers trends, expert insights and bold new approaches to guide workforce strategies and initiatives.
FutureScan2025 of the AHA’s Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development is a strategic planning resource that covers topics such as value-based care financing models, strategic planning imperatives, and advances in behavioral health digital and predictive technologies.
AHA Market Analysisfrom our Center for Health Innovation, regularly provides insights and analysis on the latest developments in the field in healthcare disruption, transformation and innovation.
AHA Trustee Services provides a range of resources to help foster high-performing hospital and health system boards capable of guiding their organizations through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
American health care is fortunate to have motivated clinicians, care teams, and hospital and health system leaders who strive to advance our field, knowing that there is always new knowledge to be had. to acquire, new frontiers to explore, and new ways to improve patient care.
As we work together to address the many challenges affecting our health care system and ensure a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve, let us remember that despite today’s rapid pace of change, some things remain constant.
Our nation needs us. Hospitals and health systems are a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure and are essential to the health and well-being of every American.
Our communities need us. Hospitals are the lifeblood of their communities, so by working together with their support, we will succeed in our mission to advance health for all.