Georgia Hospital Association

Congratulations to MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER for being recognized on its efforts to strengthen #pediatriccare in the community! The hospital was celebrated at a ribbon cutting for reaching important milestones as a participant in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). KidsABC is a collaboration between the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. They help participating hospitals acquire child-friendly equipment, complete pediatric-specific emergency care staff training and implement best practices for treating children with critical conditions.

Are you passionate about emergency preparedness and health care? We're looking for a dedicated Healthcare Coalition Funds Coordinator to join our team. If you're interested in making a difference, please contact [email protected] to learn more. #GHAhiring #jobopportunity #greatteam

We had a fantastic time at our annual rural health meeting, discussing key issues that impact our communities. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers and attendees for their valuable insights and contributions. We're deeply grateful for the dedication of our rural hospital members, who remain trusted pillars of care for everyone in their communities. And congratulations to Union General Hospital for being recognized by the American Hospital Association for being an AHA member for 50 years! Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Atrium Health Navicent Peach, Emanuel Medical Center - GA

An event not to be missed! Come see our president and CEO Caylee Noggle moderate a panel of hospital leaders from Wellstar Health System, Phoebe Putney Health System, and PruittHealth. GHA hospital members can get a discount with this link: https://lnkd.in/ekBMpA58

Calling all health care IT professionals, clinicians and providers, payors and health plans, public health officials, policymakers and anyone interested in healthcare interoperability! Join us, along with the Georgia Regional Academic Community Health Information Exchange (GRAChIE) and HIMSS Georgia Chapter for the Georgia Interoperability forum! You will learn how to advance interoperability, navigate key regulations, and explore innovative solutions to address social determinants of health. Topics include interoperability regulations and standards and their impact on data sharing; implementing value-based care in rural areas; health-related social needs; digital quality measures for improved care delivery and value demonstration; and applied HL7 FHIR standards in improving patient care. https://lnkd.in/gcfFAeZU

The AdventHealth Georgia leadership team recently hosted Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who had an opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities within the health care sector. Thank you to Attorney General Carr for taking the time to have this important discussion with our hospitals!

Pleased to share that our president and CEO Caylee Noggle, along with GHA-member hospital CEOs Candice Saunders, Wellstar Health System, and Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System are featured speakers at the Health Connect South on Sept. 18! Other notable speakers include state leaders Kevin Tanner, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner and Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner. This event brings together health leaders to hear and talk about “the new” in health, current challenges, and possible solutions. Registration is open now! https://lnkd.in/dhZ9Qbb

These distinguished health care leaders from Georgia have been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as "Black Healthcare Leaders to Know." Their invaluable contributions are transforming the patient experience, nurturing and instructing the future healthcare professionals, and advancing the principles of fairness and diversity. Effingham Health System, Atrium Health Navicent, Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, City of Hope, Wellstar Health System https://lnkd.in/gZVCxvef

These exceptional Georgia health care executives have been named to Becker's Healthcare's prestigious list of "Community Hospital CEOs to Know," affirming their commendable efforts in bolstering the sustainability of their hospitals and advancing quality care in their communities. Fairview Park Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Peach, Tanner Health System, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, AdventHealth Georgia

American Hospital Association EVP of Government Relations and Public Policy Stacey Hughes provided a federal political update at our Summer Meeting. Thank you, Stacey for sharing your thoughts and predictions on health care issues in Washington!