Jay Bhatt

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Social Determinants of Health, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Leadership

AHA CMO Jay Bhatt: Surgeon General, Other Leaders Highlight Importance of Community Partnerships at ACHI Conference

At the AHA’s Association for Community Health Improvement (ACHI) National Conference last week, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D., spoke about how strengthening relationships between health care organizations and communities is the key to improving health. Aligned with his motto, “Better health through better partnerships,” Adams’ message focused on the need to be willing to go to our partners' table, speak their language, listen to their concerns, understand needs, identify opportunities and take action together.

Governance Effectiveness

A new model for equity of care

Increasing diversity in health care leadership and eliminating care disparities are critical to ensuring high-quality care for all. The renamed Institute for Diversity and Health Equity has created a new model for the American Hospital Association’s continued work on these issues and is engaging broader participation.