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Its time to get serious about costs

When announcing a new health care company formed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, Warren Buffett didn’t mince words about the rationale: “The ballooning costs of health

Trustees playing game with higher stakes

By now, every health care leader understands that the Affordable Care Act is catalyzing a complete transformation of the field, including reimbursement arrangements, business models and mechanism

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.

Coaching for Results

When a sports team has an outstanding game, people often examine the coach’s role in setting expectations for performance and helping the team effectively coalesce to achieve its goal.

5 ways to improve care for older patients

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. These two programs (including state funding) represent 37 cents of every dollar spent on health care in the United States.

Leadership through partnership: Improving community health

In pursuit of its longstanding vision of a "society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health,” the American Hospital Association supports hos

Patient-focused Care Means Quality Comes First

High-quality, patient-centered care has always been imperative for health care providers and their boards.

Housing programs lay foundation for health

Trustee talking points Homelessness is a growing problem in many communities, and many health systems are stepping up to be part of the solution. In the era&n

Trustees face a balancing act on investments, spending

Trustee talking points Hospitals and health care foundations have been operating in a favorable charitable environment. Prospects could change in the fac

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.