In this episode, we sit down with Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association, or AHA. Based in Washington, DC, the AHA represents nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, and other providers of care. Rick shares insights on how policy is formed, and how the AHA works to ensure healthcare quality and access in the nation’s communities.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about the formation of healthcare policy, and on the critical issues impacting hospitals, health systems, and the communities they serve.

*The recording of this session took place prior to the Senate and House approving the Continuing Resolution (CR)*

Curious about the secrets to successful healthcare leadership? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Denise Brooks-Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Henry Ford Health, where she leads operations across a 13-hospital health system. With a distinguished career shaped by expertise and passion, Denise brings invaluable wisdom to this session.

From her first steps in a summer enrichment program to earning her degree from the prestigious CAHME-accredited Master’s program at the University of Michigan, Denise’s journey offers rich lessons for aspiring leaders. She’ll share her experiences with fellowships, discuss the essential leadership skills needed in today’s ever-evolving healthcare industry, and provide strategies for overcoming challenges.

At the heart of her story is a commitment to service, empathy, and discovering your ‘why’—a cornerstone for building a purposeful and impactful career in healthcare leadership.

Join us as we welcome Dr. Jonathan Perlin, President and CEO of The Joint Commission, the world-wide leader in accreditation of healthcare institutions.

The session explores and provides a personal journey, as a physician and researcher who served as Under Secretary for Health and CEO of the Veterans Health Administration. After his work with the VHA, Dr. Perlin later became the President of Clinical Operations and Chief Medical Officer with HCA Healthcare. Dr. Perlin provides valuable insights to early careerists entering the world of a profession that balances health equity, environmental sustainability, learning and performance integration.

To learn more about Dr. Jonathan Perlin: https://www.jointcommission.org/who-we-are/joint-commission-officers-group/jonathan-b-perlin/