Leadership Dialogue Series: How Legal Advocacy Is Shaping the Future of Health Care

Advocacy is a core part of the work of the AHA, protecting and sustaining what hospitals and health systems need to truly care for their communities. In addition to legislative and regulatory advocacy, legal advocacy is another important part of these efforts, both in and outside the courts. On this episode, Tina Freese Decker, 2025 chair of the AHA Board of Trustees, talks with Chad Golder, general counsel at the AHA. Freese Decker and Golder discuss the current legal environment, what the AHA is doing on behalf of members, and what hospital and health system leaders can do to help. This conversation was recorded on June 10, 2025. To watch other Leadership Dialogues, visit https://www.aha.org/leadership-dialogue.