AHA, John A. Hartford Foundation new award for age-friendly healthcare leaders

The American Hospital Association and the John A. Hartford Foundation invite hospitals and health system leaders to apply for the inaugural AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award. The prize recognizes organizations advancing excellence in care for older adults using the 4Ms Framework ─ What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility. The national award provides organizations with an opportunity to receive recognition as among the first leaders shaping the future of age-friendly care and improving outcomes for adults 65 and older. Applications are due Sept. 25. The AHA and the John A. Hartford Foundation will award one winner and up to three finalists, who will be honored at the 2027 AHA Leadership Summit July 18-20, 2027, in San Diego. More information is available on the AHA website. (AHA News article, 8/4/26)