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Fiduciary Duties, Conflicts of Interest and Independence Refresher
Trustee Articles
These are exciting and challenging times for board members of not-for-profit health care organizations. The main driver of this state of affairs is a field-wide transformation that promises to result in better quality, higher value, and population health improvement. Most board members see this as a positive move for their organization and community, since their missions often speak to the need to improve the health of the communities they serve.
Recruiting for a Diverse Health Care Board
Adding diverse members to a hospital’s or health system’s board can change the board’s culture for the better.
Sample Guidelines for Director Selection
Trustee Articles
The following is intended to be an example that boards should adapt to meet their individual needs. Effective governance depends on the right mixture of skills, experience, personal qualities and diversity among the members of the hospital board.
Overseeing Health Equity in the Age of Emerging Risk
Incorporating health equity into strategy represents a new undertaking for some health care leaders — one that requires a shift in thinking and taking action in such core areas as culture, structure, functions and incentives.
Keeping Risk in Check
Trustee Articles
The complexities inherent in performance-based contracts call for increased board oversight
Accreditation: What Boards Need to Know
Trustee Articles
Voluntary accreditation is considered to be an important symbol of a hospital’s commitment to high-quality, safe care. Some consumers look for accreditation when choosing a hospital. Many health care professionals believe it is an important indicator of the commitment to quality and safety they are looking for when choosing a place to practice.