Welcome to NHHA
The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) is dedicated to providing leadership through advocacy, education, and information to support our hospital members and health care systems.
NHHA works diligently to help its members adapt to the immense challenges and shifts taking place in the health care industry as they strive to improve the health of the patients and communities they serve.
A Message From Our President
We are looking forward to bringing together our members, partners, vendors and guests at the New Hampshire Hospital Association and Foundation for Healthy Communities Annual Meeting October 18-20 at the iconic Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa. This year’s theme, Bold Leadership, Transformative Impact, reflects the moment we are in and the future we are building together.
Health care is evolving faster than ever, requiring leaders who are willing to embrace change, challenge the status quo and work collaboratively to create better outcomes for patients, communities and the workforce. Across New Hampshire, our hospitals are doing just that – leading with purpose, innovation and an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care close to home.
Throughout this meeting, attendees will explore some of the most important issues shaping the future of health care in New Hampshire. Together, we’ll hear how the Rural Health Transformation Program is strengthening access to care across our state, examine the ever-changing political landscape and its impact on health care policy and delivery, learn how building cultures of safety and continuous learning improves patient outcomes, discover why trust remains the foundation of every successful organization and look ahead to the extraordinary possibilities regenerative medicine holds for the future of patient care.
These conversations provide us with opportunities to challenge our thinking, learn from one another and return to our organizations inspired with new ideas and renewed purpose. The challenges before us are significant, but so is our collective ability to meet them through bold leadership, strong partnerships and a shared commitment to improving the health of every person in New Hampshire.
Be healthy, stay well!
Steve Ahnen
President
Endorsed Business Partner Spotlight of the Month
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Our Impact:
80,875 Jobs
As employers, New Hampshire hospitals and health systems create thousands of jobs both internally and in the broader community through the support of other businesses.
Read more about the impact of NH hospitals and health systems on the state economy.
Area of Focus
Advocacy
We work collaboratively with our members, state and federal officials and other stakeholders to develop and influence public policy, and ensure the legal and regulatory framework change is conducive to support effective health care policy and services.
Advocacy Agenda Health Care Issues & Topics
Massive amounts of information, rules, and regulations impact how New Hampshire hospitals and health systems do business and take care of patients. We compile and share information for members on critical issues, trends, and best practices.
Access to Care
Quality & Patient Safety
New Hampshire hospitals work every day to provide safe and better care to the patients they treat. We support our members to prevent and reduce risks, errors, and harm that occur to patients during provision of health care and believe that patient safety is fundamental to delivering quality essential health services.
Resources & Reports
NHHA provides easy to use, reliable information that can be trusted to provide a clear context for hospital issues. This is beneficial to members, policymakers, and the public to showcase the value of New Hampshire hospitals and health systems to patients, communities and the state.
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