Articles by Mary K. Totten

Forward-thinking boards prepare for and embrace the changes ahead

A disciplined board reappointment process is a key vehicle for ensuring governance excellence

14 best practices for strengthening hospital partnerships

How to evaluate and meet your needs for governance staffing

New AHA report points to ways health systems can help advance a population's well-being

Health systems can gain experience from employee insurance before moving on to larger populations

Study supports model that can accelerate multisector effort to improve a population's well-being

Boards, leaders should dedicate resources to health care's reinvention.

Hospital, health system boards need to find, work with multiple partners to achieve their goals

Women in Governance: A savvy strategy for advancing community health

Trustees must improve executive succession planning, leadership planning, CEO hiring process.

Trustees and CEOs share success strategies for increasing diversity on their hospital boards.

Assessing whether incentive plans are on track with a health system's goals and the changing marketplace is becoming a necessary challenge.

A new study identifies best practices for leading and governing physician organizations.

Here's a fresh look at this traditional revenue source.

Lawmakers and regulators' growing focus on board accountability means trustees need to adopt best practices.

Understanding risk-based payment models is essential for board and executive leaders

Great health care boards primarily focus on enabling their organizations to create innovative solutions that address community needs for improved health and well-being.