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Trustee Magazine Archives

August 6, 2018
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Trustee ceased publication in June 2018, but you can still access the history of its rich content on this site. To receive fresh new resources for trustees, visit AHA’s Trustee Services.

Strategic Planning

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Articles on the changing health care environment, partnerships, new change agents and Trustee Workbooks.

Finance

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Resources on reducing costs, Medicare, risk-based payment and other new payment models.

Operations

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Articles on trends in facilities management, hospital design and construction, and hospital security.

Leadership

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Resources on C-suite issues, succession planning, board diversity and Trustee gatefolds and white papers.

Workforce

hospital workforce

Articles on issues related to physicians, nurses, workforce shortages and other staffing challenges.

Patient care

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Resources on clinical management, patient care delivery trends, population health management and patient engagement.

Quality & Safety

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Articles on board oversight of quality and safety, including quality scorecards, data analytics and quality-focused case examples.

Technology

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Resources on technology trends including cybersecurity, telehealth and artificial intelligence.

Legislation

U.S. capitol

Articles on MACRA, quality and payment regulations and trustees’ role as political advocates.


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April 2018 Trustee cover story
Patient care

The rise of house calls

Home-based care for frail and elderly patients can improve outcomes and reduce costs
April 9, 2018
Lola Butcher
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As the move toward value-based care continues, home-based primary care for frail and elderly patients is proving to be a Triple Aim winner.
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Looking ahead

10 trends for 2018

As health care transforms, boards need to focus on consumers, costs and new types of care delivery
January 8, 2018
Laura P. Jacobs
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With the continual transformation of health care, trustees need to understand which changes will affect their organization.
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Facilities management

Care close to home

Microhospitals help bridge the gap between ambulatory and tertiary facilities
January 8, 2018
Amy Eagle
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Microhospitals serve as a middle ground between ambulatory and tertiary facilities.
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Clinical management

Re-evaluating diagnostic testing

Pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians are collaborating to get patients the right tests at the right time
November 13, 2017
Geri Aston
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Collaboration among pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians gets patients the right tests at the right time.
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Leadership

Enhancing diversity

Many health systems are encouraging individuals with diverse backgrounds to consider C-suite roles
September 11, 2017
Lola Butcher
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Many health systems are working to ensure that individuals with diverse backgrounds enter the C-suite.
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