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Evolving Accountability of Nonprofit Health System Boards

Trustee Articles
This monograph addresses the multiple accountabilities of nonprofit health system boards for the cost, quality, and safety of the services their facilities provide, the manner in which these accountabilities are being fulfilled, and issues we believe warrant attention by system leadership in order to retain and build public confidence, respect, and trust.

Governing in the Digital Age

Most boards I know were built by recruiting business leaders, physicians and clergy, and it's important to have broad community representation among trustees.

Total cost of care: Key considerations

Hospitals and health systems are continuously striving to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of care. It is useful to consider the impact of measuring the “total cost of care” on hospitals and health systems, as well as contemplate what steps health care leaders need to take.

Experts aim to get ahead of hackers who may target medical devices

A group of cybersecurity experts, representing everyone from NASA to academic medicine, formed a committee targeting the small but potentially lethal threat in which a hacker takes control of a medical device, an act known by some as “medjacking.”

Carolinas HealthCare System: 2017 Mission & Vision Statements

Trustee Articles
Elevate your healthcare experience with Carolinas Healthcare System. Learn about their mission to provide healthcare and related services. Find out more.

Eliminating Harm, Improving Patient Care: A Trustee Guide Video Series

Videos
The four video modules, discussion guide and self-assessment tool illustrate the important role that trustees play in the journey to improve patient care. They serve as a tool for all trustees to use as they work towards the goals of improving quality within their organizations and improving the health of their patients and communities they serve.

The Role of the Board Chair

On-Demand Educational Webinars
This webinar outlines key questions for boards to ask and approaches to take to clarify an explicit role and job description for the board chair.