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News about boards, the VA, VTEs, and minority and behavioral health

Governance Great Boards spring newsletter available The spring issue of the American Hospital Association’s

A new health system means new governance

Trustee talking points Integrated hospitals and health systems hope to achieve all of the benefits of scale, in efficiency, quality and scope. Legacy governing board syst

The Principles of Lean Can Lead to Better Population Health

Lean principles and processes have become important tools for transforming health care delivery, transparency and cost.

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.

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

The Three Challenges Impacting Health Cares New Normal

SNAPSHOT Hospital and system leaders say that they are acclimating to the transformed health care environment, but risk-based contracts, pressure to grow and regulatory scrutiny

Know your community for population health

Conversations about the Affordable Care Act and its effect on hospitals have often concerned readmissions and the health insurance exchanges.

The Essential Mindset for Health Care Leaders

Health care executives and boards no longer can lead with only one organization in mind.

Sunk Costs, Contracts and Meaningful Use

The typical hospital's electronic health record system represents a sizable sunk cost on which executive managers normally would want to get a long return on investment.

Is Your Hospital Ready for Population Health?

Before a hospital or system launches a population health management initiative, it is essential to have clarity around the goals, required resources and success metrics.