Rick Pollack

President and CEO, AHA

Rick Pollack is president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), the nation’s largest hospital and health care system membership organization with nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health care systems, networks, and other providers of care.

Articles

AHA Annual Membership Meeting

Perspective: The AHA Annual Meeting – Meeting Today’s Challenges, Creating a Healthier Tomorrow

Feb 15, 2019 By Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA

In this ever-changing world, there are fewer certainties than ever before: the health care field, the political landscape, and even the climate are transforming as I write. But, one thing that doesn’t change, and you can count on: The AHA Annual Membership Meeting is one of the best places to learn about the new trends shaping health care, hear about our field’s opportunities to impact public policy from the key players who are shaping it, and talk with your peers from across the country about how we can build a stronger health system for our patients, hospitals and communities.

Billing & Collections, Price Transparency, Surprise Medical Billing

Perspective: Ensuring patients know what they’ll pay for care

Feb 8, 2019 By Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA

The last thing a patient should worry about in a health crisis is an unanticipated medical bill that unintentionally impacts their out-of-pocket costs … and undermines the trust and confidence that patients have in their caregivers.