Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Articles
Transforming Governance, Advancing Health in America
Chair File: Supporting the Board’s Pivotal Role in Advancing Health
Today’s hospital and health system board members collaborate with leadership to address workforce shortages, recommend ways to mitigate cybersecurity risks, discuss the pros and cons of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, and provide strategic guidance on quality, safety and many other critical issues.
Advancing Health in America, Promoting Healthy Communities, Well-Being & Resilience, Workforce
Chair File: Thank You This Week and Every Day to Our Incredible Health Care Workforce
2024 AHA Board Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., expresses gratitude to the health care workforce for their skill, commitment and compassionate care.
Leadership Dialogue, Leadership, Innovation, Leveraging Technology, Quality & Patient Safety
Leadership Dialogue
Join AHA’s Board Chair Joanne Conroy, M.D., for Leadership Dialogue as she discusses key issues with hospitals colleagues from across the country. Watch the video and listen to the podcasts. New videos will post the last Monday of each month.
Advancing Health in America, Innovation, Leadership Dialogue
Leadership Dialogue — Advancing Health Care Innovation with Amy Perry, President and CEO of Banner Health
In this Leadership Dialogue, I talk with Amy Perry, president and CEO of Banner Health, based in Phoenix. Before joining Banner Health three years ago, Amy held leadership roles at Atlantic Health System in northern New Jersey, LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
Rural issues, Rural Workforce, AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
Chair File: Celebrating the ‘Power of Rural’ and Keeping Rural Hospitals Strong
Every November, we celebrate National Rural Health Day to raise awareness of the challenges facing rural hospitals and health systems and help highlight the innovative work they are doing to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.
Maternal Health, Maternal Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Health
Chair File: Transforming Maternal Health Care and Outcomes
Ensuring all women have the care they need during and after pregnancy is a priority at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are addressing all aspects of maternal care, including access, disparities, the social drivers of health, and mental health concerns.
The Value of Health Systems, Leadership Dialogue
Leadership Dialogue — The Value of Health Systems with Tom Priselac, President and CEO Emeritus of Cedars-Sinai
In this Leadership Dialogue episode, I talk with Tom Priselac, who recently retired after 30 years as president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai, based in Los Angeles.
Cybersecurity
Chair File: Preventing and Mitigating Cyberattacks to Protect Patients
Cyberattacks are increasing and expected to reach record numbers in the U.S. by the end of 2024. Although no field or industry is immune from attacks that involve phishing, ransomware and data theft, health care organizations have become a top target for cybercriminals.
Community Benefit, Population/Community Health
Chair File: Advancing Collaborative Efforts That Improve Community Health
Hospitals and health systems build effective community partnerships by aligning with and addressing community health priorities and authentically engaging local leaders and residents to collaborate in this work.
Flu, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics
Chair File: The Best Defense Against Flu and COVID-19
Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season.