Leadership Navigating health care change As organizations evolve, so must their executive teams June 11, 2018 Vic Buzachero One Comment Alignment of leadership with the stage of an organization's life cycle can yield positive results for a hospital or system.Read More
Practical Matters CEO succession as a strategic imperative Use a 3-phase process to ace a leadership transition April 9, 2018 Paul Kirincic and Karma H. Bass No Comments Looking at CEO succession planning as a key activity in strategic planning is a way for boards to address the critical role that the CEO plays in an organization’s success.Read More
Viewpoint Health, hope and healing — for all Health system revamps its mission and vision statements to better represent the heart of the organization March 12, 2018 Eugene A. Woods No Comments As with any journey, there are always opportunities to re-evaluate your destination and the route you’ve mapped to arrive there.Read More
From the Editor Leadership and affordability Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward February 12, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments Trustees have an important role to play in driving their hospitals forward.Read More
Workbook Succession planning: An investment in leadership continuity and success Boards that tackle the succession process support seamless change and continuity January 8, 2018 Larry Walker, Cindy Fineran, and Thomas Giella No Comments Succession planning is an intentional and deliberate process of identifying and preparing promising executives for future responsibilities.Read More
Viewpoint A board's duty: Ensure a healthy culture Understanding how an organization achieves results can be as important as the results themselves January 8, 2018 Paul H. Keckley No Comments Trustees must understand how an organization achieves results, not just the results themselves, Paul Keckley says.Read More
Practical Matters Recruiting rural executives Understand your role and the right mindset to attract strong leaders to your hospital January 8, 2018 Beth Nelson and James King No Comments The hospital board’s role in CEO and executive recruitment comes down to a few simple principles.Read More
Sponsored By B.E. Smith AHA 2018 Environmental Scan Trends that are shaping health care November 13, 2017 B.E. Smith No Comments The AHA has prepared a list of insights into what will help hospital leaders navigate change in the year ahead. Sponsored by B.E. SmithRead More
Viewpoint The feel of value Experts develop a sense for their work that tells them when something is right or wrong October 9, 2017 No Comments Value in health care derives not from medical loss ratios, length of stay or return on investment: It stems from a “feel” for its many determinants.Read More
Accelerating Performance Improvement Building a culture of health New playbook provides strategies for improving community health through partnerships October 9, 2017 Cynthia Hedges Greising No Comments Board members can help identify potential partner organizations and the assets they bring to the table to improve population health.Read More