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Richard Pollack

CEO

the American Hospital Association

Chicago, IL

Mr. Pollack has served as president and CEO of the American Hospital Association since 2015, leading the nation’s largest hospital membership organization. He is known for his advocacy, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he formed a coalition of healthcare groups to ensure hospitals could continue caring for patients. As hospitals recover from the effects of the pandemic, Mr. Pollack is focusing on securing financial stability, addressing workforce challenges, and driving innovations to improve healthcare access and affordability. Under his leadership, the association has worked to improve quality, safety and health equity while tackling issues like cyber threats and disparities in care. Mr. Pollack is also involved in various national coalitions to expand healthcare coverage and serves on several prominent healthcare boards.

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