IHA’s Racial Health Equity Progress Report is a critical tool in assessing hospital and health system efforts to eliminate racial disparities in care delivery. We encourage all IHA members to participate, regardless of the racial/ethnic make-up of your communities and whether your organization participated before. The submission period is now open for the fourth annual Progress Report, a 32-question survey completed online. Participate by the Oct. 11 submission deadline!

Cyber criminals are bombarding the healthcare industry, putting hospital operations and patients at risk. IHA’s Emergency Preparedness Exercise on Nov. 6 will simulate a quickly developing cyber disruption scenario to strengthen organizational preparedness and response. The live interactive webinar, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT, will enhance individual and team proficiency. It will also provide insight into areas of strength and opportunity for improvement. Join us for this high-value program.

Pharmaceutical companies have been limiting access to lifesaving drugs through the federal 340B drug discount program since 2020, counter to the 32-year-old law that created the program. As a result, participating hospitals have seen significant drops in savings—up to 75% over three years—which they use to reduce costs and enhance services for low-income patients.