Board Responsibilities
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…
A board that engages 100% of its membership results in effective governance.
One of the strongest predictors of health system performance is the quality of governance that shapes its response in an unstable environment.
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boards must become more involved in the oversight of the financial turnaround of their organizations than they did in past periods of lessor financial challenge. This may involve a board monitoring levels of detail that would have previously been inappropriate. But, when a hospital or system is…
Many organizations, including the American Hospital Association, offer resources and publications on corporate governance.
Following key strategies for effective CEO performance appraisals are essential to the health care board’s role.
Boards should assess the impact of change on their organization’s executive compensation program and committee practices.
Education, preparation and collegiality can empower physician and lay member trustees to make fair and thoroughly vetted decisions.
Setting strategic direction is a basic governance role of the foundation board. The board is responsible for determining the mission, vision and values that are the bedrock of the organization’s strategic framework. The board represents stakeholder interests, so it serves a valuable role in sharing…