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Hospitals and food insecurity

As health care moves toward a population health paradigm that focuses on keeping people healthy, hospitals and health systems are recognizing the significance of the social determinants of health.

Combating Prescription Opioid Abuse

The women and men who work in America’s hospitals witness the toll of the opioid epidemic on patients and the health of their communities every day.

In Milwaukee, infant mortality, social determinants top concerns

In 2016, Milwaukee’s infant-mortality rate was 9.1, meaning that slightly more than nine babies died for every 1,000 live births.

Board members encouraged to advocate on behalf of their hospitals

American Hospital Association leaders like to say that every day is advocacy day, and that there is no better advocate for your hospital than you, the hospital trus

Mental illness and acute care

For a long time, behavioral health patients have been marginalized in the nation’s health care system.

In Brief April 2016

Strategy Webinar: Board’s role in population health The Center for Healthcare Governance is offering a recorded webinar available on demand titled “Gearing Up for Popu

Keeping the promise — always there

As they always do in times of crisis, the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems showed selfless dedication, honed skills and compassionate caring in dealing with the natural

Hospitals and housing

Wellness and well-being are inextricably linked to the social and economic conditions of people’s lives.

Remembering Karen Gardner

Karen Gardner was a classy person. I don’t use that term lightly. You can be smart. You can be talented. You can be highly accomplished in your career.

Essential Skills for Todays CEO

The board is responsible for setting the hospital or health system’s mission and vision, and for engaging leaders and staff in working toward that vision.