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Creating a Culture of Health

Population health is a hot topic. But what does it mean in practical terms?

The Rise of the New Health Companies

Snapshot A handful of high-performing hospital systems are coming together to form unique new entities that offer better, more convenient care at lower cost.

Enhancing diversity

When Shafiq Rab agreed to become chief information officer and senior vice president of Rush University Medical Center late last year, the Chicago hospital snagged a leader in the use of mobile hea

Preserving your hospital’s independence

Trustee talking points More and more hospitals are joining larger health systems. Boards that want their hospital to remain independent have a number of strat

The First Trustees: History Lessons

“I do not remember any of my political manoeuvres, the success of which gave me at the time more pleasure ...”

Physician Organizations Should Drive Quality

A strong, consistent governance and leadership focus on doing what’s best for patients and communities is positioning physician organizations as significant drivers of improved quality and financia

10 Trends Hospital Leaders Should Expect in 2015

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

An overlooked source of risk: Culture

Directors and trustees serving health care organizations, whether investor-owned or nonprofit, bear responsibility for their organization’s corporate culture and, with that, enormous ris

Bottom Line in Patient Safety and Quality

Improving patient safety is a goal at every hospital and health system. In fact, hospital and system trustees have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.

Trustee reappointment

When hospital or health system boards think about key practices that support effective governance, considerations such as board recruitment and selection, orientation and continuing education, and