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
Consumerism Understanding quality scorecards: A primer for boards How should hospitals interpret the reports, with all of their strengths and weaknesses? May 14, 2018 Caitlin Gillooley No Comments How should hospitals interpret the reports, with all of their strengths and weaknesses?Read More
Partnerships Affiliations: A clear strategy Hospital boards should follow a well-thought-out process when linking up with other organizations May 14, 2018 Travis Ansel No Comments Hospital boards should follow a well-thought-out process when linking up with other organizations.Read More
Population health Investing in healthy cities Initiative transforms civic collaboration to improve low-income communities May 14, 2018 Laurie Larson One Comment When health care, community development and finance work together, health equity can be the result.Read More
From the Editor Moving forward Some trends that may change the way health care is delivered April 9, 2018 Brian Frankie No Comments A number of trends promise to change the way that health care is delivered.Read More
Viewpoint Seizing the aging opportunity We can change the narrative about health and care for an older population April 9, 2018 Pamela Spence and David Roberts No Comments A shift in mindset about what it means to be healthy — across the lifespan — will spark changes in providing care to an older population.Read More
AHA Voices Enhancing our trustee offerings We're taking the next step on our digital journey March 12, 2018 Maryjane Wurth No Comments Trustee's rich content, workbooks and perspectives will live on as part of an enhanced quarterly Trustee Insights.Read More
Accelerating Performance Improvement A new model for equity of care 4 things your board can do to prioritize diversity and health equity March 12, 2018 Jay Bhatt, D.O. No Comments All AHA-member hospitals and health systems will have access to the educational opportunities, tools and resources of the renamed Institute for Diversity and Health Equity.Read More
Practical Matters A board's mission, vision and values Trustees need to define their own boundaries, obligations and aspirations March 12, 2018 Sean Patrick Murphy and Paul J. Taylor No Comments Devoting attention to governance-specific principles can boost a board’s culture, performance and satisfaction.Read More
Practical Matters Filling your physician needs 7 criteria can guide hospital boards in medical staff development planning February 12, 2018 James Lifton No Comments An up-to-date medical staff development plan is one of the hallmarks of a well-governed and well-managed hospital.Read More