Community governance is more critical today than ever before considering recent, often fast-moving trends and changes in the U.S. health care market. Nonprofit hospitals and health systems that double down on strong community governance not only have increased likelihood of staying true to their mission, but also have distinct strategic advantages over those that do not.
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Transforming Governance
From Surviving to Thriving
The board’s obligation is to consider all options to achieve its mission, including gleaning lessons from the movie “Grease!”
By Chris Benson, Denise Lamphier and Tod
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Transforming Governance
A Taxonomy of Health Care Boards
Jamie Orlikoff, national adviser on governance to the AHA, helps demystify the types of boards and their differences
By Sue Ellen Wagner
Interview
There are many types of boards in health care and each type of board varies in how it i
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Quality Oversight
Trustees Play Major Role in Addressing Substance Use Crisis
Board oversight of quality improvement and patient safety has been shown to correlate with improved patient outcomes
By Richard Bottner, Karla Hardesty, Korrey Klei
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Strategic Transformation for Health Care Systems Post-COVID-19
Four action-oriented strategies can be key
By James Langabeer
Many general acute care hospitals and integrated health systems are struggling with another tumultuous year.
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Quality
You Have the Quality and Safety Report. Now What?
Quality and Safety expert Dr.
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Board Responsibilities
The Important Role of Trustee Advocacy
Four Executive Leaders Discuss Their Advocacy Agendas
By Kara Witalis and Linda Summers
Although there is no doubt that the past three years have put enormous strains on health care provider organizations, the reality is that the health c
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Board Culture
Get Active in Preventing Board Chair Burnout
Start with a well-defined role, delegation and limits on expectations
By Jamie Orlikoff
First reported among frontline care givers in the emergency department and ICU, pandemic-related burnout spread to impact nearly everyone in t
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The core mission of health systems is at risk of disintermediation and commoditization by health plans, private equity, retail and big tech
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Board Support
New Positions Focus on Care and Management
Job Description Includes Recruitment, Orientation and Involvement
By Joel F. Emrich
Board management is demanding work. Add the complexity of hospitals, health systems and humans into the mix and the demands only rise over time.
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Board Responsibilities
Participation is Not Optional
A board that engages 100% of its membership results in effective governance
By Kimberly A. Russel
Are there members of your board who never speak during board meetings?
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Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Health Equity Crosses All Board Responsibilities
Proactive Steps to Take to Ensure Health Equity Remains a Key Focus
By Linda Summers
COVID-19 exposed truths that were buried below the many competing challenges of the health care industry.
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Transforming Governance
Demystifying and Optimizing the Executive Session
Executive Sessions can Enhance and Strengthen Board Culture
By Laura S.
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Board Responsibilities
Trustees Focus on Quality to Improve Health Care
Non-profit boards have array of resources to fulfill quality mission
Michael Jellinek and Thomas Glynn
Many hospitals, like academic medical centers and integrated health systems, are relied upon as significa
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As we begin a new year, Sue Ellen Wagner looks at what lies ahead with Greg Bentz, 2023 Committee on Governance (COG) Chair.
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Transforming Governance
High Impact Governance Challenges Conventions
New thinking can take leadership of boards much further
By Barbara Lorsbach
In the last few decades, hospital and health system boards of trustees have transitioned from fulfilling basic fiduciary responsibilities to focusing on strategic thinking
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Board Development
When Hospital/Health System and Foundation Boards Intersect
Collaborating on a shared vision can boost effectiveness and efficiencies
By Erica M.