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True Partners
Hospitals can turn independent docs into allies by giving them a voice in governance, management and strategic planning
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Trustee Magazine
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April 2011
The new physician partnership
Trustee explores physician alignment. Also: drug shortage, board performance, compensation, transformation, medication safety, and efficiency.
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Trends in Board Performance
Self-reported data reveal governance strengths and weaknesses
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Health Reform
Simple Steps to Better Physician Relations
Experts advise communication, keeping your promises
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Drug Shortage Turns Severe
No end in sight as hospitals struggle to obtain common, critical medications
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Special Features
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Viewpoint
Standing by Your CEO
The chaos and conflict surrounding reform demand an engaged, supportive board
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Practical Matters
New Risks in Executive Pay
Heightened scrutiny of nonprofits' compensation plans requires stronger governance practices
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Health Reform
Status Quo: Not an Option
Improving operations and maximizing revenue will prepare health care organizations for reform
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Dashboard
Medication Safety
Hospitals of all sizes are embracing information technology to reduce adverse drug events
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Workbook
Physician Compensation Requires Enhanced Board Oversight
Hospital board responsibility for overseeing physician compensation is increasing.
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From the Editor
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Survey Identifies Hospitals' Most Satisfied Employees
Hospital administration employees where rated with having the highest over job satisfaction in a HR Solutions survey.
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Family Medicine Gains Popularity
Among primary care specialties, family medicine programs continued to experience the strongest growth in the number of positions filled by seniors.
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CEO Turnover Declines
Hospital CEO turnover decreased slightly in 2010 to 16 percent, according to the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Governance Tools Now Online
Competency-based resources for boards to download and adapt are available online from the Center for Healthcare Governance.
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Bond Market Changes Create Fresh Funding Challenges
Changes in the bond market have narrowed the options for hospital debt issuance, but many alternatives remain open.
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