Press Releases

View all of the American Hospital Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.

Chicago (April 5, 2018) — Population health is requiring health care marketers to use their skills in new ways that encourage individuals to make positive lifestyle changes.
Chicago (January 24, 2018) — The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) today released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association has announced the election of Ben Dillon…
Chicago (November 9, 2017)—The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development’s (SHSMD’s) newly updated Bridging Worlds report features fresh perspectives on the future role of the healthcare strategist. The second edition includes:
CHICAGO, IL, August 24, 2017 – The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) today announced Jeffrey Kraut, executive vice president of strategy and analytics for Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York, is the recipient of the 2017 SHSMD Leadership Excellence Award.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago (January 26, 2017) — The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association today released the highly respected environmental assessment Futurescan 2017-2022: Healthcare Trends and Implications.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital Association has announced the election of Ruth Padilla Portacci, principal of Healthcare Strategy Partners, Inc., as president of the SHSMD Board of Directors for 2017.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL, August 9, 2016 – The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) today announced Terri L. McNorton, vice president, corporate communications for Bon Secours Health System in Marriottsville, Maryland, is the recipient of its 2016 Leadership…
Environmental assessment helps healthcare leaders plan for the future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago (January 26, 2016) — The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD), a personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, and the American College of Healthcare…