Brian Gragnolati
Articles
Leadership, Social Determinants of Health
Chairman’s File: A Great Opportunity to Advance Health in America
For more than two centuries, our nation’s hospitals and health systems have faithfully provided our citizens with the best possible care. With courage, tremendous skill and compassion, America’s caregivers work tirelessly to heal, comfort, alleviate pain and save lives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chairman’s File: Embracing innovation for better health
Ever since America’s first hospital opened in 1736, hospitals and health systems have led the way in implementing medical breakthroughs that increase patient safety and improve care.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, The Value Initiative, Innovation
Chairman’s File: Fresh eyes on innovation and value
Smarter, more efficient, more convenient. These goals are shaping transformation at hospitals and health systems throughout the country. As we drive innovative change to improve the patient experience, caregivers are using a fresh eye to assess their means and methods, looking for new ways to connect care seamlessly across the continuum.
Succession Planning, Leadership, AHA Center for Health Innovation
Chairman’s File: Mentoring the next generation of health care leaders
Tomorrow’s health care leaders can get a big boost from a new AHA program designed to develop and accelerate their ability to successfully lead America’s hospitals and health systems into the next decade and beyond.
Leadership, Workforce, Access & Health Coverage
Chairman’s File: Honoring our veterans with meaningful support
Our nation’s freedom is safeguarded by our brave women and men in uniform, who willingly risk their lives for love of country and ask nothing in return except for the chance, when the time comes, to successfully return to civilian life.
Leadership, AHA, Emergency Readiness
Chairman’s File: Sharing our lessons with the world
This week, AHA leaders are sharing the emergency preparedness efforts of America’s hospitals and health systems at the 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation in Oman.
Workforce, Leadership
Chairman's file video: planning for our changing workforce
Cultivating the right future leaders and caregivers is essential for top-quality patient care.
Community Partnerships, Recognition and Awards, AHA, Leadership
Chairman’s File: Saluting hospital efforts to improve community health
As we seek innovative ways to improve the health of our communities, it is more important than ever for hospitals and health systems to partner with others.
United Against the Flu, Flu
Chairman’s File: Mobilizing against the flu
“Get vaccinated” is a message everyone should hear, and hospitals and health systems are the ideal partners to spread it.
Medicare, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Making Healthcare More Affordable
Chairman’s File: ACOs improving quality, reducing costs
Hospitals and health systems are leading transformative efforts to provide better care at lower costs for patients and communities.