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Hospitals Scramble to Meet New Privacy Rules
Significant changes in HIPAA regulations that took effect in September spurred a flurry of activity at hospitals.
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Legislation & Regulations
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AHA's Fall Legislative, Regulatory Agenda
The American Hospital Association is working for passage of critical legislation that will help hospitals continue to fulfill their mission of caring, and protecting hospital payments as legislators look for savings and potential offsets for ot...
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Web Exclusives
Is Your Insurance Helping You Sleep Better?
Traditional directors and officers insurance and indemnification may not be enough to protect trustees from liabilities.
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Cover Story
Creating a Culture of Safety
Board members have a critical role to play in setting the tone for meaningful quality improvement
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Legal Duties and Avoiding Liability: A Nonprofit Board Member Primer
Taking time to explore the legal and regulatory responsibilities of the trustee role can help board members steer clear of problems.
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Practical Matters
Prepared for the Worst
Boards must ensure patient data is secure while planning a response to potential breaches
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The Business Case for Sustainability
Trustees discuss four organizational characteristics that are essential to success.
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Center Voices
Partners for Public Health
Hospitals and health departments can collaborate on community health needs assessments
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Navigators Chart a Path Toward Patient Goals
New primary care team members help patients overcome personal and practical obstacles to healthier lives.
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Lessons from the Rockford Journey
Regulatory opposition and stakeholder neutrality can undermine economic arguments for hospital mergers.
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