Penny Brooke

The most pressing IT challenge for hospitals is benefiting from the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs, and avoiding future penalties.

The AHA has created fact sheets detailing the effect budget cuts could have on access to services, hospital jobs and other jobs supported by hospitals.

Health care leaders have a great opportunity to reduce disparities

The American Hospital Association offers support to trustees in many ways.

The Drivers of Spending on Hospital Care

Protecting Hospital Services

AHA's 2011 Advocacy Agenda

Hospitals must work to promote wellness in patient's homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

The 2011 AHA Annual Membership Meeting is an excellent opportunity to stay current on the latest in health care and governance.

As a trustee, you are in the best position to help legislators understand all that your hospital does for the community, and the challenges you face as you strive to deliver those services in this new environment.