Governance Effectiveness
Throughout the year, the American Hospital Association urges hospital leaders, including trustees, to engage federal legislators and advocate on issues important to the patients and communities the hospitals serve.
Advocacy is, in essence, sharing your organization’s story. And…
High-profile companies like Wells Fargo, Uber, Equifax, The Weinstein Co., Fox News and many more have recently garnered media attention for their leadership and corporate cultures. And the boards of companies including Whirlpool, CACI International and Citigroup have formed culture…
Joint ventures in healthcare are more diverse and complex, involving partnerships with pharma, medical device companies, and research organizations.
Hospital and health system leadership teams may look to partner with other organizations in an effort to gain capabilities for evolving care and payment arrangements. While many partnerships have been successfully completed in recent years, participants all too often indicate that their…
Ransomware is a new threat facing computer systems worldwide. Boards of health care organizations need to understand its risks and make sure they are taking steps to mitigate or eliminate vulnerabilities that lead to ransomware attacks.
Nonprofit health care entities are operating today in an environment of uncertainty and unpredictable change. Significant disruption is occurring on many fronts, including the uncertainty surrounding federal legislation, regulatory changes in federal health coverage and payment rules, requirements…
Population health is a hot topic. But what does it mean in practical terms?
Population health encompasses clinical and nonclinical approaches for improving health, preventing disease and reducing health disparities. It also means creating a society that gives all individuals an equal opportunity…
Technology permeates almost every corner of health care. Patient records, the operating room and primary care providers are all increasingly interconnected.
What would having the best reputation in the business do for your business? In answering this question, most leaders would respond, “Everything!”
The same applies to hospitals. Reputation is one of the most important drivers of a hospital’s or health system’s success.
Last year, the American Hospital Association challenged itself to answer this question: “How can we best support good governance in the changing health care environment and reach the widest audience possible?” As a result of extensive study and feedback from the field, the AHA has…