Strategic Planning

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Strong post-acute care partnerships promise shorter length of stay, fewer readmissions, lower costs and higher quality.

As hospitals refine their population health strategies, trustee engagement in community health assessments is vital.

When boards co-create strategy with management, they can both fulfill traditional oversight duties and make major contributions to a health system's direction.

Hospitals need to have their plans in place for handling mass violence.

Hospital boards should make sure that workforce issues are part of the strategic process.

Due diligence during an acquisition should include an assessment of clinical compliance — and potential pitfalls.

A value proposition that focuses on expertise and reputation should be reoriented to focus on understanding and helping patients on their own terms.

For small and rural hospitals that have a hard time maintaining a full physician roster, a new model could be a lifesaver.

2017 Hospital Construction Survey shows renovation tops breaking ground, with an emphasis on flexibility.