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AHA blog: Tapping Community Partners to Codesign Black Maternal Care

Health care organizations can create more inclusive, responsive and effective maternal health initiatives that address the unique challenges Black women encounter during pregnancy and childbirth by codesigning care with community partners.

Deadline this week to participate in 2024 DEI Benchmark Survey

The deadline is Wednesday, May 15, for hospitals and health systems to participate in the 2024 DEI Benchmark Survey.

Accelerating Health Equity Conference Day 3 Highlights 

AHA wrapped up its 2024 Accelerating Health Equity Conference May 9 with a detailed advocacy update of the latest from Washington, D.C.

Accelerating Health Equity Conference Day 2 Highlights 

The convening of 1,000 leaders from hospitals, health systems, and community and public health organizations continued for a full-day schedule at the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Day 2 featured breakout sessions, table conversations, networking opportunities and community immersion experiences.

Day 1 Accelerating Health Equity Conference Coverage

More than 1,000 people gathered May 7 for the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo. During this afternoon’s opening session, Joanne M.

AHA case studies provide insight on board strategies for advancing diversity and health equity

A new AHA Trustee Services resource, Building a Governing Board Strategy on Diversity and Health Equity, includes a series of case studies interviewing nine executives and board leaders, highlighting their hospital or health system’s strong commitment to diversity and health equity and underlining their integration into the fabric of their organization’s culture and governance strategy.

CMS releases report on Medicare Advantage coverage disparities based on race, ethnicity and sex 

A report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services examining disparities in care based on race, ethnicity and sex shows that in 2023, clinical care disparities were most common for Native American and African-American enrollees.

ACHI releases new CHA Toolkit resources 

AHA’s Community Health Improvement network has added new resources to its Community Health Assessment Toolkit, including four new supplements focusing on how to involve specific populations in the CHA process.

HHS final rule strengthens protections against disability discrimination

The Department of Health and Human Services May 1 released a final rule bolstering discrimination protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

AHA honors hospitals, health systems demonstrating community health improvement 

The AHA May 1 announced five winners of the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health.