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Longtime lobbyist promoted to CEO of hospital association

Rick Pollack makes move to corner office after more than 30 years at organization; Board cites his track record of successful advocacy Pollack The next CEO of the American Hospital Association is no stranger to the organization, having worked there for more than three decades. The association's board of trustees announced May 4 they had chosen AHA's longtime lobbyist Rick Pollack to lead the $124 million-revenue organization, starting in September. He will replace Richard Umbdenstock, who is retiring after leading AHA since 2007. Pollack, 59, will be the 11th person to hold the top spot in the association's 117-year history. He is currently executive vice president… Read More