The American Hospital Association released a new strategic plan on Tuesday that reflects the changing healthcare landscape and the need to provide more equitable care.
U.S. hospitals have been under intense strain for more than two years as a result of the pandemic, and this 2022-2024 strategic plan reflects near-term priorities and long-term strategies to advance healthcare.
“Recognizing the new environment we are in, the AHA has developed a three year strategic plan that we believe will get us closer to achieving our vision of a just society of healthy communities, where all individuals reach their highest potential for health,” the association said in a special bulletin posted Feb. 8.
Below are the five pillars and goals of the plan.
- Provide better care and greater value.
- Ensure hospitals and health systems remain financially stable.
- Improve public trust and confidence in hospitals and health systems.
- Fix near- and short-term workforce and staffing shortages.
- Bolster the consumer healthcare experience.
The AHA Board of Trustees approved the plan last month, incorporating input from hospital and health system leadership, along with state, regional and metropolitan association partners.
You can download the entire plan here.
Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.