Brian Gragnolati

Workforce, Value-based payment, Leadership

Chairman's File video: Insights on innovation, value and workforce

While each hospital and health system has their own priorities and challenges, our mission as caregivers is the same: To advance the health of individuals and communities. Learning from each other is a great way to achieve that goal.

AHA, Population/Community Health

Chairman’s File: Creating age-friendly health systems

We must all prepare ourselves to make care better and friendlier for older adults, and the Age-Friendly Action Community is a great step in that direction. 

Patient-Centered Care, Quality & Patient Safety

Chairman’s File: Patient safety is our top priority

As health care in our nation transforms, one thing remains constant for America’s hospitals and health systems: our unwavering commitment to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centric care.

Disaster/Outbreak Preparedness, Emergency Readiness

Chairman’s File: Hospitals are always there, ready to care 

Preparation is the key to success in many fields. For hospitals and health systems, preparedness and readiness are the cornerstones of our commitment to safeguard the health of the public.

Throughout this year, we have witnessed earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and far too many acts of lethal public violence. In the last few weeks alone, Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Bahamas and menaced our East Coast, while mass shootings in Texas and Ohio killed and injured many.

Patient care and Information, Patient-Centered Care

Chairman’s File: Podcast — Getting Patients and Caregivers on the Same Page

When invited to play a larger role in their own care, many patients welcome the chance — and results show that patient engagement, in turn, improves outcomes.

Palliative Care, AHA Center for Health Innovation, Recognition and Awards, Disparities/Equity of Care, AHA Leadership Summit

Chairman’s File: Recognizing leaders in our field

Often quietly and out of the public eye, the vital work of advancing health in America happens on many fronts.

Community Violence, Hospitals Against Violence

Chairman’s File: Supporting victims of mass violence

Like all Americans, we watched with shock and heavy hearts as news came in this weekend of the tragic events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

Leadership, Succession Planning

Chairman’s File: Podcast — cultivating tomorrow’s health care leaders

How can health care organizations start to prepare for effective leadership succession?

The Value Initiative, Making Healthcare More Affordable

Chairman’s File: Affordability continues to drive the health care conversation

Hospitals and health systems are tackling affordability head on. AHA’s The Value Initiative has been leading the charge — developing new resources, sharing best practices and convening inclusive forums to explore the best path forward.

Social Determinants of Health, The Value Initiative

Chairman’s File: Supporting caregivers on crucial conversations

AHA resources can help care teams — and their patients — move beyond the awkwardness to engage in honest communication that can transform lives.