Joint Commission Honors Rick Pollack with First Lifetime Service AwardOAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Commission today announced that it has awarded Rick Pollack, President and CEO Emeritus of the American Hospital Association (AHA), its inaugural Lifetime Service Award. The award, presented at Joint Commission’s annual, flagship UNIFY 2026™: Convening for Quality conference, was created to honor individuals whose careers have advanced healthcare quality, safety, and excellence in patient care through sustained leadership, innovation, and service. More than a professional achievement, the Lifetime Service Award represents a commitment to the belief that every patient deserves safe, high-quality care.
Joint Commission President and CEO Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, to Retire, James I. Merlino, MD Appointed as Successor, Effective January 1OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a distinguished career dedicated to supporting healthcare quality and safe patient care, Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO of Joint Commission, today announced his plans to retire from his role December 31, 2026. Dr. Perlin has served as Joint Commission’s seventh president and CEO in the organization’s 75-year history. Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners has announced the appointment of Dr. James I. Merlino, currently serving as Joint Commission’s chief operating officer, to the role of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2027.
Joint Commission to Gather Leading Voices in Healthcare at UNIFY™ 2026: Convening for QualityNationally recognized leaders from across the healthcare continuum will gather for two-day conference in Washington, D.C. to share insights and strategies for improving care quality and patient safety
Joint Commission Releases First of Its Kind Exclusively Designed for Healthcare Organizations, Voluntary Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare CertificationFollowing initial guidance in 2025, new certification will recognize U.S. healthcare organizations and health systems adopting and implementing the technology responsibly
Joint Commission Targets Most Persistent Patient Safety Issues with New Learning SeriesEffort to begin with focus on sterilization and high-level disinfection, with other areas to follow
Joint Commission and NACHC Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Community Health Centers and PatientsOAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Commission and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced the two organizations will partner to develop education, training, advisory services, and more for community health centers (CHCs) across the nation, which provide care to 52 million people, or one in seven people nationwide, including one in three in rural America. This collaboration between Joint Commission and NACHC will support CHCs in their commitment to achieving high standards of care, fostering innovation, and driving excellence across clinical and operational domains.
Joint Commission and American Hospital Association Partner on New Cyber Resilience Readiness Program for Healthcare OrganizationsSelf-assessment tool available now with more to come to help health systems and hospitals sustain safe, quality patient care during cyber disruptions
Dr. Carsten Engel Joins Joint Commission as International Strategic AdvisorWith decades of experience in clinical care and quality improvement, Dr. Engel will support strategic business development, market entry in key global markets
