Governance Effectiveness
Hospitals today are intently focusing on redefining the “H” — that is, exploring what it means to be a hospital in a rapidly transforming health care environment. Redefining the “H” also includes a component of redefining the “G” — determining the…
Hiring and retaining the right hospital leaders and ensuring that they achieve the organization’s goals are among the board’s most important functions, and executive compensation plays a major role in the success of those efforts. However, preconceived notions about executive…
Snapshot A handful of high-performing hospital systems are coming together to form unique new entities that offer better, more convenient care at lower cost. Their leadership and approach to opportunities set them apart from competitors.
When physicians, executives and trustees look at the pros and cons of assigning a patient's total cost of care to a physician, they can't get bogged down in philosophical arguments over fairness or other concerns about the process, experts say. What's important is how it supports value-based care.
A new year and a new Congress always bring new challenges and opportunities. But one thing hasn’t changed: the American Hospital Association’s resolve on behalf of our nation’s hospitals.
Before becoming chief executive officer of Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas, last August, John Allen already had 14 years of experience working with highly intelligent individuals whose focus was expertise in their field, not developing the management skills needed for…
Before a hospital or system launches a population health management initiative, it is essential to have clarity around the goals, required resources and success metrics.
The board’s foremost responsibility is to own the organization’s mission and vision and ensure a consistent focus on the strategic path to achieve them. While the board is responsible for setting strategic direction, it is not responsible for creating or managing implementation plans.…
Community hospital chief executive officers ranked financial challenges first on a list of their top 10 concerns in 2014, according to an annual survey by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Financial challenges also claimed first place in 2013 and 2012. Concerns about health reform…
Health care is a complex and fast-moving enterprise. How can trustees stay abreast of the trends and factors impacting the field? Through dedicated programs offered by the American Hospital Association and its affiliates. The AHA’s Center for Healthcare Governance offers symposia, webinars…