Welcome to NHHA
The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) is dedicated to providing leadership through advocacy, education, and information to support our hospital members and health care systems.
NHHA works diligently to help its members adapt to the immense challenges and shifts taking place in the health care industry as they strive to improve the health of the patients and communities they serve.
A Message From Our President
Each year, National Hospital Week gives us an opportunity to recognize something essential to all of us: the steady, compassionate presence of our local hospital. It is more than a place for care. It is where healing happens every hour of every day, at the heart of our community.
“Healing Happens Here” is more than a theme. It reflects the reality that hospitals are where recovery begins, hope is restored and communities grow stronger. It is also a moment to express gratitude for the work that takes place not only within hospital walls, but far beyond them, often quietly, yet with a profound and lasting impact.
Healing is about more than medicine. It is about people. It is the reassurance of a nurse, the guidance of a physician and the dedication of countless team members who support patients and families through vulnerable moments. From skilled clinicians to volunteers and support staff, every role contributes to an environment of care, comfort and compassion.
Every day, hospital teams meet complex challenges, respond to emergencies and provide stability during uncertain times. Their commitment brings strength to families, confidence to communities and hope to those who need it most. Much of this work goes unseen, but it is vital to the well-being of the people we serve.
During National Hospital Week, May 10-16, 2026, we honor the individuals who make healing possible. Their dedication reminds us that hospitals are not just places to receive care. They are places where people are supported, respected and truly cared for.
Healing happens here, because of the people who make it possible.
Be healthy, stay well!
Steve Ahnen
President
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Our Impact:
80,875 Jobs
As employers, New Hampshire hospitals and health systems create thousands of jobs both internally and in the broader community through the support of other businesses.
Read more about the impact of NH hospitals and health systems on the state economy.
Area of Focus
Advocacy
We work collaboratively with our members, state and federal officials and other stakeholders to develop and influence public policy, and ensure the legal and regulatory framework change is conducive to support effective health care policy and services.
Advocacy Agenda Health Care Issues & Topics
Massive amounts of information, rules, and regulations impact how New Hampshire hospitals and health systems do business and take care of patients. We compile and share information for members on critical issues, trends, and best practices.
Access to Care
Quality & Patient Safety
New Hampshire hospitals work every day to provide safe and better care to the patients they treat. We support our members to prevent and reduce risks, errors, and harm that occur to patients during provision of health care and believe that patient safety is fundamental to delivering quality essential health services.
Resources & Reports
NHHA provides easy to use, reliable information that can be trusted to provide a clear context for hospital issues. This is beneficial to members, policymakers, and the public to showcase the value of New Hampshire hospitals and health systems to patients, communities and the state.
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