37th Annual American Hospital Association (AHA) Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

The 37th Annual American Hospital Association (AHA) Rural Health Care Leadership Conference is organized by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and will be held from Feb 11 - 14, 2024 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The conference will feature top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care, leveraging unique workforce approaches, implementing digital technologies and prioritizing health equity.

We will explore the most significant challenges facing rural healthcare providers and present innovative approaches to transform care delivery and business practices.

Learning Objectives:
• Develop strategies to enhance the resilience and flexibility of the rural healthcare workforce.
• Promote the adoption of innovative approaches to improve quality, patient safety and performance in rural health care to enhance patient satisfaction, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Explore disaster preparedness and response plans specific to rural communities.
• Explore new models of care and payment that align with rural healthcare systems' needs.
• Elevate equity and eliminate disparities in treatment, access and outcomes.
• Advance community and population health and economic development in rural areas through collaborative efforts between healthcare organizations, public health agencies and community stakeholders.
• Share inventive approaches to mergers, joint ventures and affiliations to help improve financial stability, operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.
• Learn how advances in telehealth, information technology and artificial intelligence are improving access in rural communities.
• Share best practices in health care delivery for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
• Highlight best practices for achieving governance excellence in rural healthcare organizations, including effective leadership, stakeholder engagement and accountability.