Implementing for Impact

The Alliance for Health Implementation Science (AHIS) is a multi-stakeholder nonprofit dedicated to closing the gap between medical innovation and real-world patient outcomes.

Despite remarkable advances in research, too many patients never receive evidence-based care due to delays in diagnosis, fragmented care pathways, barriers to treatment access, and inconsistent implementation of clinical guidelines.

AHIS brings together patients, healthcare providers, researchers, health systems, life science organizations, advocacy groups, and digital innovators to identify implementation gaps and develop practical solutions that improve healthcare delivery.

We believe that generating evidence is only the beginning. Impact occurs when evidence reaches patients.

Our Mission

Together, we improve outcomes for more people.

Our Vision

A world where every patient benefits from proven advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.

Founded: 2025

Structure: National 501(c)(3)

Members: Patients, advocacy organizations, healthcare providers, researchers, industry, and healthcare innovators

Focus: Implementation science and healthcare transformation

Core Activities: Working groups, pilot programs, implementation collaboratives, case studies, learning registries, and educational resources

Areas of Interest: Earlier diagnosis, evidence-based treatment adoption, care coordination, patient activation, healthcare access, and clinical trial participation

A world where every patient benefits from proven advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. What We Do

AHIS provides a trusted environment where stakeholders collaborate to:

  • Identify barriers to evidence-based care

  • Share implementation best practices

  • Develop and test scalable solutions

  • Advance patient-centered healthcare delivery

  • Accelerate adoption of healthcare innovations

  • Measure and improve outcomes

AHIS Snapshot

What We Do

How We Create Impact

  • Working Groups

    Convening stakeholders to identify implementation barriers and develop practical solutions.

  • Rapid Pilots

    Testing scalable approaches to improve diagnosis, treatment adoption, and patient outcomes.

  • Adaptive Registries

    Capturing real-world evidence on how healthcare innovations are adopted in practice.

  • Case Study Exchange

    Sharing successful implementation strategies across organizations and communities.

  • Deployment Collaboratives

    Accelerating the spread of proven interventions across health systems and patient populations.

  • Deanna Darlington

    PRESIDENT

    ​Seasoned biopharma and non-profit professional with over 20 years of experience, excels in Government and External Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and policy consulting within healthcare. ​

  • David Lee

    BOARD MEMBER

    ​30+ years in the health care non-profit and biopharma sectors with a focus on developing and executing multi-sector collaborations, driving external investment, and communicating science clearly.

  • Aubrey Kelly

    CEO

    Healthcare entrepreneur and patient advocate with 15+ years of experience in biopharma and digital health, focused on advancing implementation science, improving healthcare delivery, and helping more patients benefit from healthcare innovation.

    aubrey@ahis.org