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

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

Articles

Hospitals Against Violence

Chair File: #HAVhope Friday — Spreading Awareness and Taking Action to End Violence

The dedicated and compassionate people working at hospitals and health systems throughout the nation are focused, every day, on caring for patients who are sick or injured, advancing health and saving lives.

They should be able to live and work in communities and environments that are safe. Yet, we know health care workers are five times as likely to experience workplace violence as other workers, and acts of violence continue to be prevalent in communities across the country.

Health Equity, Accelerating Health Equity Conference

Chair File: Driving Change Together and Accelerating Health Equity

More than 1,000 people will convene in Kansas City, Mo., beginning tomorrow to participate in the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference. This year’s theme, Driving Change Together, emphasizes the importance of leaders at hospitals, health systems, public health departments and community-based organizations taking a united approach to ensure all individuals have access to and receive quality health care.

Innovation/New Models of Care, Safety culture

Chair File: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Safety in Health Care

In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of innovation and safety in health care. Hospital and health system teams responded and adapted nimbly during the pandemic — developing and deploying innovative processes and creating new tools and technologies to better serve their patients, communities and care teams.