Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Award Call for Nominations

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Health equity doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when we listen, learn, and act. At DCHA, we believe real progress begins with understanding the lived experiences of our communities—their challenges, their goals, and the barriers they face every day. That’s why we are committed to elevating bold, innovative solutions and recognizing the leaders across the District of Columbia who are driving meaningful change.

Together with our member hospitals, DCHA is taking action to eliminate disparities in health care access and quality—ensuring every resident has the opportunity to achieve better health.

In 2023, we launched the Health Equity Award to shine a spotlight on individuals who are turning commitment into impact—those using engagement, leadership, and vision to improve outcomes for communities that need it most.

We were proud to honor Vincent C. Gray as our inaugural recipient, recognizing his decades of leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing equity, expanding access, and transforming systems to better serve all District residents. His work, including his role in bringing Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health to life, reflects what’s possible when equity is prioritized.

Today, the award proudly bears his name—the Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Award—serving as a lasting tribute to his legacy and a call to action for others to lead, advocate, and make health care equitable for all.

Now, we invite you to be part of this movement. Nominate a leader. Share their story. Help us recognize those who are making health equity real—because progress depends on all of us.

Nominations are due October 1, 2026.

Award Criteria:

  • Nominations must show demonstrated success in changing systems that impact health outcomes for the DC community.
  • Nominations must demonstrate a successful implementation of a systems change approach to addressing gaps in care and outcomes within the past five years.
  • Ability to show others how to reduce disparities in quality, access, and outcomes.

DCHA will assess each application through a competitive process to identify the individual/organization that has had the greatest impact on health equity.

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DCHA is Hiring Workforce Development Coordinator

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The Coordinator – Workforce Development plays a key role in supporting the Association’s mission by coordinating initiatives that build and sustain a skilled healthcare workforce. This position assists in managing workforce development projects and cross-departmental initiatives aligned with DCHA’s strategic priorities, performs data analytics, and acts as a liaison among hospitals, training providers, and government agencies to promote shared workforce objectives.

The Coordinator will achieve success by:

  • Garnering the respect of hospital leaders, HR executives, training providers, and workforce development partners.
  • Developing proactive processes for monitoring healthcare workforce issues, trends, and opportunities.
  • Serving as a collaborative partner with DCHA leadership and members to design strategies and responses that advance workforce goals.
  • Demonstrating a “can-do” approach and sense of ownership as a member of a small, high-performing team where “it’s not my job” is not an option.
  • Bringing a commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of workforce development.
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December 2025 Utilization Report

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Highlights: Four out of six utilization metrics showed a considerable increase in volumes from November to December 2025 compared to recent months. Emergency department visits present the highest increase in volumes with the biggest number of visits in the past 15 months translating into a 12% increase from November to December 2025. Psychiatric admissions and associated civil commitment admissions are the two metrics with a slight decrease in volumes this month with a -2% and -3% change compared to last month respectively (See Fig. 1 below).

 

 

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Podcast: Keeping Care Running During Cyber Outages

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October & November 2025 Utilization Reports

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October 2025 Utilization Report Highlights

Looking at utilization metrics this month, acute care admissions present their highest volume in the last 15 months with all but one facility showing an increase in numbers as depicted in Table 2 of the report. A slight decrease in psychiatric admissions volumes is also noted this month (shown in Table 7 of the report), with a correlating decrease in civil commitment admissions presenting their lowest volume in the past 15 months as pictured in Fig. 1 below.

 

November 2025 Utilization Report Highlights

A generalized decrease in volumes can be noted for most utilization metrics throughout this month’s report. Civil commitment admissions show the biggest decline in volumes this month with -14% change compared to October, followed by ambulatory surgeries with -11% change compared to last month. Acute care admissions and psychiatric admissions also went down with a -10% change each compared to October as depicted on Fig. 1 below.

 

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New Podcast: Keeping Care Running During Cyber Outages

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Listen to the informative podcast, featuring the President & CEO of ComplyAssistant Gerry Blass and DCHA’s Senior Director of Emergency Management Eddie Rizvi as they tag team to answer questions about cyber incidents, downtimes, prevention strategies, and the tangible and intangible costs of cyber outages.

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DCHA is Hiring Executive Assistant to President & CEO and Liaison to the Board of Directors

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Come work for an outstanding association and team at the District of Columbia Hospital Association as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Liaison to the Board of Directors. The District of Columbia Hospital Association has, for almost 45 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen the system of care, preserve access and promote better health outcomes for the patients and communities they serve. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the President and CEO of the DC Hospital Association and serves as the key staff liaison to the DCHA Board of Directors. The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the Executive office’s daily operations, coordinating communications, assisting with Board planning and activities, and ensuring smooth organizational functions. The role requires exceptional organizational, communication, writing, and multitasking abilities.

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Quality Showcase: Patient Safety & Quality Initiatives from DC Hospitals

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Hospitals Showcase Patient Safety & Quality Programs

Patient safety is a top priority for health care organizations. A better patient safety environment is associated with a lower probability of significant complications and dramatically reduces medical errors and adverse events, improves patient outcomes and increases efficiency and effectiveness. A patient safety culture within hospitals contribute to a higher standard of care, encourages collaboration and open communications, more coordinated care and improved overall performance. The showcase features 18 best practice programs that address patient safety and quality at D.C. hospitals, which illustrates their commitment to fostering a patient safety culture.

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September 2025 Utilization Report

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Highlights: Fig.1 below outlines the percentage change in monthly volumes for DC hospitals from August to September 2025 compared to a January 2020 pre-COVID baseline. This month all metrics show an increase in volumes compared to last month: observation admissions show the biggest improvement going from -8% below baseline in August to 2% over baseline in September, followed by emergency department visits showing an increase going from -27% in August to -21% in September. Psychiatric admissions went up from -22% below baseline last month to -18% this month, and acute care admissions and ambulatory surgery volumes show the smallest increase in number going from -14% in August to -13% in September, and -4% to -3% respectively.

 

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