Catholic Health World Article: Age-Friendly Health Systems Movement Gains New Momentum

CHA Age Friendly Article

The journal of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, Catholic Health World, has published an article, "Age-Friendly Health Systems Movement Gains New Momentum."

The Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) initiative, established by The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, has rapidly gained momentum across the nation.

The author of the article spoke with top leaders and executives of age-friendly health systems to discuss their journeys of becoming of age-friendly and how their organizations, healthcare teams and older adults are benefiting including:

  • Rani E. Snyder, Vice President of Program, JAHF
  • Suzanne Engelder, Executive Director of Program Development, Providence Institute for Human Caring
  • Dr. Matthew Gonzales, Associate Vice President, Chief Medical and Operations Officer, Providence Institute for Human Caring
  • Prentice Lipsey, President and CEO, CommonSpirit Senior Living
  • Camille Haycock, Senior Vice President of Patient Experience and Executive Sponsor of the AFHS Initiative, CommonSpirit Senior Living

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