AHA Endorsement RFI for Professional Claims & Liability Management Solutions

AHA Solutions, Inc. today announced it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) invitation to Professional Liability & Claims Management solutions providers wishing to be considered for the exclusive Endorsement of the American Hospital Association (AHA). AHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA Endorsement to products and services that support member hospitals and care organizations in their efforts to achieve of operational excellence.

Professional Claims & Liability Management plays a key role in helping hospitals and care systems achieve operational excellence. As the professional liability insurance crisis peaked, many health care organizations turned to alternative risk transfer programs. These programs have proved an affordable option. As a result, however, claims management historically controlled by commercial carriers is now the immediate organizational challenge of care systems. AHA Solutions has responded by analyzing providers of Professional Liability & Claims Management solutions.

According to Mike Albion, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Alliances, AHA Solutions, Inc. “Our investigation of potential Partners has begun in order to connect care providers with the tools required for effective, efficient and economical claims management. Hospitals require keen understanding of their unique needs. Therefore, we are now seeking candidates with the capacity to work closely with care organizations and insurance brokers to develop the claims administration plan; prepare required state filings; ensure regulatory compliance; work to avoid litigation; and, if litigation becomes necessary, to minimize loss. Candidates seeking the AHA’s exclusive Endorsement should demonstrate the capacity and ability to fulfill these responsibilities.”

The AHA Endorsement Process
AHA Solutions has invited organizations that provide Professional Claims & Liability Management to initiate the process of potentially forming an esteemed strategic alliance with the AHA by submitting a completed RFI. Upon approval of a request, AHA Solutions will contact qualified candidates to begin the proprietary AHA Signature Due Diligence Process™. This evaluation process provides a deep financial, organizational and product understanding of potential Endorsed Partners.

A product or service bearing the exclusive AHA Endorsement Seal instills the confidence and prestige of having met the highest standards of the leading national advocate for the nation’s hospitals. To apply, candidates should submit an electronic request to receive the RFI document now or contact Eric Kolman, Project Manager and Senior Analyst, Strategic Alliances, AHA Solutions, Inc. directly at ekolman@aha.org.

The AHA Solutions team is committed to identifying products and services that foster operational excellence in hospitals. We appreciate organizations exploring the AHA Endorsement as demonstration of their dedication to our shared commitment.

About the AHA
The American Hospital Association is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes nearly 5,000 hospitals and health care systems, networks, and other providers of care and 42,000 individuals. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit www.aha.org.

About AHA Solutions
AHA Solutions, Inc. is a resource to hospitals pursuing operational excellence. As an American Hospital Association (AHA) member service, AHA Solutions collaborates with hospital leaders and market consultants to conduct the proprietary AHA Signature Due Diligence Process and identify solutions to hospital challenges in the areas of care continuum, cultural transformation, clinical integration and financial sustainability. AHA Solutions provides related marketplace analytics and education to support product decision-making. As a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA), the organization convenes people with like interests for knowledge sharing centered on timely information and research. AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA mission: creating healthier communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800.242.4677 or visit www.aha-solutions.org.