Leaders Participate in the 2026 World Hospital Congress

American Hospital Association (AHA) leaders are participating in the International Hospital Federation's 2026 World Hospital Congress in Seoul, South Korea. The congress features sessions on the healthcare workforce, artificial intelligence, and leadership transformation.

Bill Gassen, President and CEO of Sanford Health and AHA Chair-elect, moderated a session on October 20 addressing human-centric solutions for the healthcare workforce and system challenges. Dr. Marc Boom, President and CEO of Houston Methodist and 2026 AHA Board Chair, will discuss the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare management and service delivery. John Haupert, President and CEO of Grady Health System and former AHA Board Chair, is participating in a conversation on the evolution of healthcare leadership amid increasing complexity, rapid change, and shifting workforce expectations.