# American Hospital Association
*Also known as AHA*

- Website: https://www.aha.org
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/aha-org

> The national nonprofit association that represents and supports hospitals, health care systems, and related providers to improve community health.

American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national not-for-profit membership organization that represents and serves hospitals, health care networks, providers of care, and the patients and communities they serve. With thousands of member organizations and individuals, AHA advocates on health policy, regulatory and judicial matters to ensure that hospitals’ perspectives inform national decision-making. The AHA provides education for health care leaders and information on health care issues and trends. Founded in 1898, the organization supports high-quality care, safety, access and health improvement by shaping policy, offering data and trusted guidance, and connecting hospitals and health systems to share knowledge and best practices. Through collaboration with its members and across the health care ecosystem, AHA works to advance community health and equity.

**Mission:** To advance the health of all individuals and communities.

## Products & Services

### [AHA Center for Health Innovation](https://www.aha.org/center)
*Platform*
Supports health care transformation through collaboration and innovative solutions.

- **Innovation Acceleration** — Drives Health Care Innovation
- **Subscription Access** — Free Subscription Available
- **Data Solutions and Policy Influence** — Empowers Data-Driven Decisions
- **Delivery Channel** — Delivers Insights Regularly
- **Collaboratives and Training** — Facilitates Learning and Change
- **Industry Focus** — Focuses on Health Care Innovations
- **Funded Partnerships & Market Intelligence** — Enhances Strategic Planning
- **Population Health Management** — Improves Community Health
- **Edition Archive** — Access Past Editions
- **Leadership & Workforce Development** — Strengthens Leadership Capacity

### [Age-Friendly Health Systems](https://www.aha.org/center/age-friendly-health-systems)
*Platform*
Advance age-friendly practices in health care for older adults.

- **Evidence-based elder care** — Promotes Evidence-Based Care
- **Guidance resources** — Provides Toolkits and Guidance
- **Learning opportunities** — Offers Education and Training Programs
- **Implementation support** — Facilitates Integration of Practices
- **Community health focus** — Connects to Community Health Goals

### [Living Learning Network](https://www.aha.org/center/living-learning-network)
*Platform*
Enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing among health care professionals for improved performance.

- **Cross-organization collaboration** — Facilitates Enhanced Collaboration
- **Peer learning network** — Enables Knowledge Sharing
- **Performance improvement pathway** — Guides Performance Enhancement
- **Just-in-time events** — Offers Timely Support

### [Project Firstline](https://www.aha.org/center/project-firstline)
*Service*
Empowers health care workers with essential infection prevention training and resources.

- **Infection Prevention Training** — Offers Comprehensive Training
- **Practical Training Materials** — Delivers Practical Training Solutions
- **Workforce Development** — Builds Future Workforce Competency
- **Community College Collaboration** — Enhances Education Through Collaboration

### [Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Services](https://www.aha.org/cybersecurity)
*Service*
Empower your health system with tailored cybersecurity guidance and support.

- **Cybersecurity Risk Assessments** — Conduct In-Depth Cyber Risk Assessments
- **Incident Response Guidance** — Prepare For Cyber Incidents
- **Best Practices Resources** — Gain Access To Trusted Resources
- **Threat Management Support** — Utilize Advanced Threat Management Tools
- **Cybersecurity Awareness Training** — Enhance Staff Awareness

### [AHA Grant Services](https://www.aha.org/grant-services)
*Service*
Offers comprehensive funding guidance to health care organizations.

- **Funding Guidance** — Secure Expert Funding Guidance
- **Grant Writing Assistance** — Receive Tailored Grant Writing Help
- **Strategic Funding Planning** — Align Grants With Organizational Goals
- **Grant Services Coordination** — Streamline Grant Acquisition Process

### [American Hospital Association Certification Center](https://www.aha.org/career-resources/certification-center)
*Service*
Empowers health care professionals with certification and educational resources for career advancement.

- **Certification Programs** — Recognizes Expertise
- **Health Care Risk Management Certification** — Validates Risk Management Expertise
- **Certification Portal** — Centralizes Certification Management
- **Continuing Education Resources** — Enhances Knowledge
- **Health Care Environmental Services Certification** — Ensures Highest Quality Care
- **Renewal Guidance** — Streamlines Process

## Market Segments

- **Population health management**: Capabilities to manage and improve health outcomes across defined populations and communities using evidence-based care models, community alignment and data-driven interventions.
- **Clinical education and workforce development**: Programs and credentials that build clinical and administrative workforce competencies through training, certification, continuing education and peer learning.
- **Infection prevention and control**: Infection prevention training, practical implementation materials and multidisciplinary resources to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve safety.
- **Cybersecurity risk management**: Risk assessments, incident response planning, staff awareness and frameworks to identify, mitigate and respond to cyber threats in health care environments.
- **Grant funding advisory**: Services to identify funding opportunities, support grant writing, coordinate efforts and align grant strategy with organizational goals.
- **Health care innovation and transformation**: Market intelligence, innovation acceleration, partnerships and strategic advisory to drive care delivery transformation and adoption of disruptive practices.