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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.

Co-creating strategy

Let’s face it, designing a strategy is challenging in the best of times. Add to this the uncertainty of the health reform landscape, and strategy design seems almost impossible.

Using the Baldrige Criteria to Improve Governance Assessment

Evaluations and Assessments
Organizations pursuing Baldrige recognition must demonstrate how they carry out their governance in eight areas of responsibility.

Principles and Best Practices for Effective Governance

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The trustees of one health system were divided over how to structure the board. Some favored proportional representation from its acute care, nursing home and elder services divisions; others wanted all at-large members with no interests to promote. The CEO of another health system had restructured so facility executives were directly accountable to corporate management for finances and operations. He wanted local boards to focus on strategic direction and oversight of quality, but local boards continued monthly monitoring of finances as they’d always done. Some trustees wondered what their role was.

Committees: The Key to Generative Governance

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High-performing boards across the country have made great strides in enhancing their effectiveness and efficiency.

Recruiting the Right Mix

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Given the sweeping changes in health care, forward-thinking hospitals, systems and medical centers are carefully evaluating board member succession and recruitment. The challenging environment in which these organizations operate requires strong, knowledgeable boards whose members have deep insights into the field and a fundamental understanding of business, management practices and how to compete in a highly competitive market.

Artificial Intelligence - The Next Revolution in Information Technology

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Boards need to understand artificial intelligence to evaluate its evolving benefits and risks.

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Challenges of Youth

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Boards can play a key role in guiding, supporting young health system leaders

Understanding Your Physician Employment Strategy

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Oversight of an employed physician network is a new and evolving role for your board. Focus on five key issues, and adopt three best practices, to help the network succeed.