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Ron Werft To Receive 2025 AHA Board of Trustees Award

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Ron Werft, former president and CEO and now president emeritus of Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, Calif., will be awarded its 2025 Board of Trustees Award. The Board of Trustees Award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA on behalf of the hospital field. Werft will receive the award during a May 5 ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. 
Press Releases

Phyllis Cowling To Receive 2025 AHA Board of Trustees Award

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Phyllis Cowling, former president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, Texas, will be awarded its 2025 Board of Trustees Award. The Board of Trustees Award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA on behalf of the hospital field. Cowling will receive the award during a May 5 ceremony at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Trustee Magazine Articles

Demystifying and Optimizing the Executive Session

The executive session provides an important venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the governing body carries out its fiduciary duties.
Event

2025 AHA Annual Membership Meeting

Don’t miss your chance to influence policy and advocate for patients, caregivers, and communities. AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting is the nation’s leading conference for hospital and health system leaders advancing health in America. Join us in the nation’s capital May 4-6, 2025 for insightful conversations with policymakers, legislators, and thought leaders on the most pressing issues facing our field. You’ll connect with the decision makers who create, shape, and implement health care policy and influence the political landscape.
News

AHA podcast: Quality 101 — How University of Utah Health Strengthens Board Culture for Better Patient Outcomes

How a “Quality 101” approach helped bridge knowledge gaps between clinicians and board members and why making this transformation interactive leads to stronger strategic alignment and better patient outcomes.
Event

AHA Executive Committee October 2024

AHA Executive Committee in October 2024.
Transformation Talks

Educating the Health Care Board | Transformation Talks

Educating health care boards to meet tomorrow’s challenges, Episode 4 in the AHA Transformation Talk Series
Trustee Magazine Articles

Understanding the Board of Trustees’ Role

Many organizations, including the American Hospital Association, offer resources and publications on corporate governance.
Guides/Reports

The Health Care Leader’s Guide to Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

This guide supports hospital leaders seeking to make their organization more environmentally sustainable through actionable strategies and resources.