Viewpoint Partnering with post-acute providers for better care Hospitals need to form strong relationships across the continuum June 12, 2017 Gordon Phillips and Michael N. Abrams No Comments Strong post-acute care partnerships promise shorter length of stay, fewer readmissions, lower costs and higher quality.Read More
Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence Community health improvement: The role of trustees Board engagement essential in community health assessments June 12, 2017 Julia J. Resnick and Katya Seligman No Comments As hospitals refine their population health strategies, trustee engagement in community health assessments is vital.Read More
Practical Matters Co-creating strategy Innovative approach lets management, trustees design solutions for a hospital's future June 12, 2017 John B. Larrere and Tracy Duberman No Comments When boards co-create strategy with management, they can both fulfill traditional oversight duties and make major contributions to a health system's direction.Read More
From the Editor Thinking about the worst Hospitals need to have plans in place for handling mass violence May 8, 2017 Brian Frankie No Comments Hospitals need to have their plans in place for handling mass violence.Read More
Executive Briefing Planning the workforce of the future Hospital boards should make workforce issues part of strategy May 8, 2017 AHA Committee on Performance Improvement One Comment Hospital boards should make sure that workforce issues are part of the strategic process.Read More
Practical Matters Risks can be clinical, too Due diligence during an acquisition should include an assessment of clinical compliance — and potential pitfalls May 8, 2017 Mark Reifsteck and Kate Fenner No Comments Due diligence during an acquisition should include an assessment of clinical compliance — and potential pitfalls.Read More
Viewpoint In an internet economy, health care needs to meet the consumer's needs A focus on expertise should be reoriented toward patient preferences May 8, 2017 Kenneth Kaufman No Comments A value proposition that focuses on expertise and reputation should be reoriented to focus on understanding and helping patients on their own terms.Read More
Violence When violence hits home: Lessons for hospitals Plan and practice, experts say, but allow room for innovation when necessary May 8, 2017 Marty Stempniak No Comments Prepare and practice, experts say, but allow room for innovation to respond to a mass casualty event.Read More
Clinical staffing Nurses as hospitalists New model could be a lifesaver for small and rural hospitals April 10, 2017 Lola Butcher No Comments For small and rural hospitals that have a hard time maintaining a full physician roster, a new model could be a lifesaver.Read More
Construction Building efforts focus on efficiency 2017 Hospital Construction Survey shows renovation tops breaking ground April 10, 2017 Beth Burmahl, Suzanna Hoppszallern, and Jamie Morgan No Comments 2017 Hospital Construction Survey shows renovation tops breaking ground, with an emphasis on flexibility.Read More