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AHA announces promotions in DC office
The AHA in September announced several promotions in its Washington, D.C., office.
Collaborative Leader Takes Home Shirley Ann Munroe Award
The American Hospital Association last month awarded its 2015 Shirley Ann Munroe Leadership Award to Vince Oliver, CEO and superint
Strengthening Culture through Good Governance Practices
Trustee Articles
For effective cultural stewardship, boards need to promote behavioral expectations for patient care
and make sure that espoused values and norms are respected throughout the organization.
AHA appoints new members to board
The American Hospital Association board of trustees has elected eight members to serve three-year terms on the board beginning Jan. 1.
Board Policy Manuals
Board Policies
Board policies do various things. Some describe how important processes, such as board self evaluation and CEO evaluation, are carried out. Other policies address standards of conduct such as a conflict of interest policy. Still others clarify delegations of authority such as the levels of authority granted to subsidiary boards, board committees and the CEO.
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
Applying Lean Principles to Board Work
Trustee Articles
Health care is ripe for change. The evidence is all around us. A majority of health care leaders recently surveyed said hospitals and health systems are most in need of disruptive innovation (New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, February 16, 2017). Consumers are taking charge of their own health and seeking providers that deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible care in ways they have come to expect from their favorite retailers. And disrupters from within and outside of health care are joining forces and competing with traditional health care organizations to give consumers what they are looking for.
Governance Policy Statement on Distinguishing Policy from Operations
Trustee Articles
Are You Prepared to Meet Today’s Governance Challenges? Serving on a community hospital or health care system board in today’s challenging environment takes more than the desire to fulfill a fiduciary duty.
Governance Policy Statement on Distinguishing Policy from Operations
Board Policies
To clarify the difference between the board’s policy making responsibilities and management’s operational responsibilities.