Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association

Joanne M. Conroy M.D. Chairperson's File 900x400 as of 2-26-24

Articles

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.

Leadership Dialogue, Quality & Patient Safety, Culture of Safety

Leadership Dialogue — Focusing on Patient Safety With AHA Board Member Steve Diaz, M.D., of MaineGeneral Health

In this episode, I talk with Steve Diaz, M.D., chief medical officer at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and an AHA board member. Steve is an emergency medicine physician by training and has been involved in many of MaineGeneral’s health care quality and safety initiatives.

Quality & Patient Safety

Chair File: Hospitals’ Unwavering Commitment to Ensure Patient Safety

September 17 is World Patient Safety Day. It’s an opportunity to spotlight the importance of ensuring all patients receive safe, quality care in all health care settings.

Patient safety is always the top priority at hospitals and health systems every day. Physicians, nurses, environmental services team members, pharmacists, therapists, lab technicians, C-suite executives and board members — everyone working in a hospital keeps safety top of mind 24/7/365.