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The Role of Philanthropy in Hospital Income
As stewards of their hospital or health care system’s advancement, board members should be both highly vested in the organization’s work as well as invested in its mission.
A Foundation for Improving Social Determinants of Health
Trustee Articles
Philanthropy can drive innovative initiatives to address social, economic, educational and quality of life issues in the community.
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.
Health system strategies: Making the tough decisions
The leaders of health systems must focus on a handful of crucial strategies to ensure optimal performance of their organization.
Mental illness and acute care
For a long time, behavioral health patients have been marginalized in the nation’s health care system.
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.
Expanding the reach of palliative care
When Alexander Gamble, M.D., was hired to develop a palliative medicine program at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in south-central Missouri, he expected it would take some time to persuade p
Deliberate Decision-making and the Effective Board
Trustee Articles
High performing boards learn how to make decisions at the right time using the right processes.
Board Oversight of Culture for High-Performing Hospitals
Trustee Articles
An external review of workplace operations produces a Leadership Letter with observations and recommendations for continuous improvement, followed by open discussion among the board, CEO and top management.
Preventing Federal Violations in Physician Arrangements
Health care organizations face a great deal of regulatory risk in physician-hospital contracts, billing issues, quality and privacy.