Michelle Hood

AHA Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Articles

AHA Leadership Summit, Innovation, Leadership, Care Delivery Transformation

(Re)Designing Care Delivery and Operating Models for the Future at the AHA Leadership Summit

Apr 27, 2026 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Renowned speakers from across health care will provide in-depth guidance and actionable strategies focusing on the ideas, innovations and connections that will drive transformative change at the AHA Leadership Summit.

Rural issues, AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Provides Practical Solutions, Meaningful Perspectives and Proven Approaches to Strengthen Rural Health

Nov 19, 2025 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The 39th Annual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will be held Feb. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brings together senior executives, physician leaders, trustees and nurse executives from the nation's leading rural hospitals and health systems to share actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care, leveraging unique workforce approaches and implementing digital technologies.

AHA Leadership Summit, Innovation

Innovative Solutions and Strategic Insights Take Center Stage at the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit

Jun 3, 2025 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The 2025 AHA Leadership Summit will take place July 20-22 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. Renowned speakers from across health care will provide in-depth guidance and actionable strategies to enhance care quality and financial stability, overcome workforce challenges and improve the health care user experience.

The summit offers insights and ideas for senior executives, clinical leaders, and emerging and next-generation health care professionals. Attendees can expect:

AHA Leadership Summit, Leadership, Workforce Education

AHA Leadership Summit Offers Innovative Insights and Disruptive Solutions to Propel the Future of Health Care

Jun 5, 2024 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The American Hospital Association Leadership Summit will take place July 21-23, 2024, in San Diego, Calif., at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The conference offers insights and ideas for senior executives, clinical leaders, board trustees and next-generation health care leaders.

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, Rural issues

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Offers Actionable Strategies, Thoughtful Insights and Tested Strategies to Advance Rural Health

Dec 1, 2023 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

In a new location for 2024, the 37th Annual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, will be held Feb. 11-14 in Orlando, Fla. The conference brings together senior executives, physician leaders, trustees and nurse executives from the nation's leading rural hospitals and health systems to share powerful insights and strategies to transform rural health care delivery and business practices.

AHA Leadership Summit

AHA Leadership Summit Offers Innovative Insights, Inspiring Ideas and Disruptive Solutions to Accelerate the Future of Health Care

May 23, 2023 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The American Hospital Association Leadership Summit will take place July 16-18, 2023, in Seattle, WA, at the Seattle Convention Center.

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Offers Strategies and Resources for Accelerating the Growth of a Stronger Rural Health System

Nov 21, 2022 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference offers strategies and resources for accelerating the growth of a stronger rural health system.

AHA Leadership Summit, Delivery System Transformation

AHA Leadership Summit Offers Transformational Strategies, Unexpected Solutions and Unique Perspectives to Face the Future of Health Care

May 25, 2022 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

After two years of virtual gatherings, the AHA Leadership Summit – one of AHA’s flagship events – will be held in person July 17-19 in San Diego. AHA Executive Vice President Michelle Hood previews the conference, designed to help health care executives and trustees lead organizational transformation.

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Offers Innovative Ideas, Thoughtful Insights, and Tested Strategies to Transform Rural Health

Nov 12, 2021 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference – one of AHA's flagship events – will be held in person February 6-9 in Phoenix, AZ. AHA Executive Vice President Michelle Hood previews the conference designed to help rural health care leaders and trustees accelerate the transformation to a more integrated and sustainable rural health system. Read more.

AHA Leadership Summit

AHA Leadership Summit Offers Disruptive Strategies, Unexpected Solutions and Unique Perspectives to Innovate and Transform Health Care

Jul 13, 2021 By Michelle Hood, FACHE, AHA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

The AHA Leadership Summit – one of AHA’s flagship events – will be held virtually July 28-29. AHA Executive Vice President Michelle Hood previews the conference, designed to help health care executives and trustees lead organizational transformation. Read more.