AHA’s Pollack Recognized with HFMA Award for Impact on Health Care Sector

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) honored AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack with the Richard L. Clarke Board of Directors Award during HFMA’s annual conference in Las Vegas. This award is the highest honor bestowed by HFMA and acknowledges Pollack’s over 40 years of leadership at AHA and his significant contributions to the healthcare industry and financing of healthcare services.

C. Ann Jordan, President and CEO of HFMA, commended Pollack for his role in leading collaborative initiatives that have helped hospitals navigate challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and workforce shortages. She noted that Pollack has also been dedicated to achieving long-term goals, such as redefining the hospital’s role and advocating for financial stability in the healthcare sector.

During his acceptance speech, Pollack emphasized the dedication and hard work of the hospital and health system workforce, as well as the contributions of the AHA team. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve America’s hospitals and health systems, acknowledging the special mission of caring that they undertake. Pollack credited the entire AHA team for their outstanding work in achieving this recognition.