Leadership matters, especially during times of change and transformation in healthcare. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, talks with Steve Walsh, new president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, to explore Walsh's career journey, priorities for the AHA, and vision for America's hospitals and health systems. The two also address the significant financial and workforce pressures facing hospitals today, highlighting why now is the moment for innovation and transformation across the field.

The FBI is taking the fight to cybercriminals targeting U.S. healthcare. In this conversation, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association, and Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, break down Operation Riptide, a massive 60-day crackdown that put the FBI’s new cyber strategy into action. Discover how law enforcement and healthcare organizations are teaming up to dismantle ransomware attacks, and learn what healthcare leaders must do to strengthen defenses and reduce risk as cyberthreats evolve.

Located 30 miles out to sea, Nantucket Cottage Hospital faces unique challenges in delivering specialized healthcare. In this conversation, Amy Lee, president and chief operating officer at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, shares how telehealth is transforming patient care on the island, connecting local teams with neonatal specialists, reducing unnecessary patient transfers, and helping patients receive high-quality care closer to home.