Logistics Stopping the spread of disease Hospitals, agencies take part in drill on transporting infectious patients June 11, 2018 Jamie Morgan No Comments Government agencies and hospitals take part in a large-scale drill on transporting infectious patients.Read More
Practical Matters Becoming a visionary board Forward-thinking boards prepare for and embrace the changes ahead June 11, 2018 Mary K. Totten No Comments Trustees' focus should be on the challenges, issues and opportunities ahead.Read More
Technology A new front in the cybersecurity war: The 'internet of things' Hospitals need to be proactive to prevent hacks of connected medical devices June 11, 2018 Song Li, Charles Pilcher, M.D., and John Gepford 3 Comments Hospitals can intercept and prevent attacks on connected medical devices.Read More
Patient care Expanding the reach of palliative care Specialty and outpatient treatment provide multiple benefits for the seriously ill June 11, 2018 Lola Butcher 3 Comments All patients burdened with difficult symptoms, including those seeking treatment, can benefit from specialty palliative care.Read More
AHA Voices Our last issue of Trustee And the next step on our digital journey June 11, 2018 Maryjane Wurth No Comments Trustee magazine’s rich content, workbooks and perspectives will live on as part of an enhanced, bimonthly Trustee Insights.Read More
Population health Anchoring hospitals in the community Growing network of health systems takes on social determinants June 11, 2018 Laurie Larson No Comments A growing network of health systems seeks to rebuild underserved, low-income neighborhoods along more equitable and sustainable lines.Read More
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
Viewpoint It's time to get serious about costs Hospitals need to achieve permanent reductions to their spending structures June 11, 2018 Kenneth Kaufman No Comments For health care organizations, redesign of care delivery holds great promise to reduce costs and improve quality.Read More
From the Editor A changing landscape Value-based payment, partnerships key elements in health care's transformation May 14, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments Value-based payment and partnerships are key elements in health care's transformation.Read More
Viewpoint Are hospital boards paying enough attention to strategic planning? Health systems can take lessons from publicly traded companies May 14, 2018 Paul H. Keckley No Comments Effective public company boards expect members to be educated on key issues and trends.Read More