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AHA 2019 National Health Care Governance Survey Report

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Latest findings point to several positive trends and opportunities for improving governance structures, practices and performance. The report includes expert commentary and discussion questions for board reflection.

Top 10 Trends to Watch (and Act Upon) in 2020

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Continued changes in health care, both evolutionary and revolutionary, will require a steady hand and an open mind.

Reinventing the health care foundation board

Trustee talking points Philanthropy is growing in importance as health care transforms toward new models.

How to Create a Better Board-CEO Relationship

Snapshot A positive relationship between the board and CEO is a prerequisite for hospital and health system success.

Cybersecurity and Hospitals: A Board Perspective

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Cybersecurity is an important issue for both the public and private sector. At a time when so many of our activities depend on information systems and technology, it is not surprising that, when we think about our organizations’ vulnerabilities, our information infrastructure must be high on the list.

Priorities for a Hospital Board Chair

It is hard to imagine an industry more turbulent than health care or a position more demanding than hospital board chair.

10 Trends Hospital Leaders Should Expect in 2015

Snapshot In 2015, trustees will see last year’s cost and quality pressures continue.

Is It Time for a Board Checkup?

Checkups make sense. Annual physicals support personal well-being. Periodic employee performance reviews reinforce goals. Even our cars have routine maintenance schedules.

The Role of Philanthropy in Hospital Income

As stewards of their hospital or health care system’s advancement, board members should be both highly vested in the organization’s work as well as invested in its mission.

Setting the Standard for Discharges

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md., has done something every hospital in America wants to do.