9/10/08

AHA Releases 2009 Environmental Scan

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The American Hospital Association (AHA) has released the 2009 Environmental Scan. An invaluable tool for health care executives and trustees, this annual report provides insight and information about emerging trends and issues likely to affect hospitals and health systems now and in the future.

The 2009 Environmental Scan is compiled from 30 nationally recognized sources and is reviewed by select AHA governance committees. It contains information about a wide variety of social and economic conditions in various markets, including:

Consumers and Demographics
Science and Technology
Economy and Finance
Information Technology and E-Health
Insurance and Coverage
Political Issues
Provider Organizations and Physicians
Quality and Patient Safety
Human Resources

The report is authored by Gene O'Dell, who serves as both vice president of operations for the Center for Healthcare Governance and vice president of strategic and business planning for the AHA.

Look for the 2009 Environmental Scan in the September issues of Trustee magazine and Hospitals & Health Networks. To preview the report, use the link below.

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