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Online Medical Crowdsourcing Can Save Lives

When Canadian physician John Fernandes was told earlier this year that there would be no way to rid a four-year-old girl of the same Escherichia coli strain that had claimed h

The healing arts

Imagine a care setting in which psychiatric patients can move to music with guidance from a principal dancer in a ballet company; in which a cellist plays in outpatient waiting rooms, distracting t

Taking the Pledge to Eliminate Disparities

To meet the changing needs of our communities, hospitals are working hard to make sure that every individual receives the highest quality of care.

Our last issue of Trustee

This issue marks the final issue of Trustee magazine. 

Furthering Population Health Demands Diverse Governance

A board that guides the strategic direction of a health care system must have a keen sense of its business environment — the blend of market forces, financial realities and significant influe

Boards can be safety champions

Trustee talking points Patient safety is essential for hospitals and health systems, and it should be a strategic priority. Boards need to be informed about and engaged i

How to Put Your Strategic Plan to Work

The board’s foremost responsibility is to own the organization’s mission and vision and ensure a consistent focus on the strategic path to achieve them.

Online Medical Crowdsourcing Can Save Lives

When Canadian physician John Fernandes was told earlier this year that there would be no way to rid a four-year-old girl of the same Escherichia coli strain that had claimed her brother’s life, Fer

Keeping the promise — always there

As they always do in times of crisis, the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems showed selfless dedication, honed skills and compassionate caring in dealing with the natural

Educational and Networking Opportunities

The American Hospital Association’s Annual Membership Meeting offers trustees an excellent opp