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Assessing the 'Fit': Using Competencies to Select New Board Members
Bringing new members onto the board has its challenges. In small or rural communities, the pool of potential trustees is often limited, with desirable candidates already serving on multiple boards. Even in bigger urban areas, it sometimes seems the same people rotate on and off the boards of larger community organizations — the Rotary Club, the chamber of commerce, the hospital.
Asking Incisive Questions
Deeply held beliefs can blind boards to the true nature of change. It’s time to challenge the orthodoxies. In the early 2000s, the Nokia board debated creating a smartphone. The company’s wireless handset was the global best seller. Management believed consumers would not use a touch screen on a handset.
Asking the Edgy Questions About the Future
The AHA’s report on Hospitals and Care Systems of the Future is not intended to be one of those think tank documents that’s quickly forgotten when the next hot idea comes along. The report, which the AHA will update periodically to reflect changing conditions, is designed to help leaders engage in active, thoughtful exchanges about their desired delivery system of the future.
When the Future Finally Arrives: Governing Health Care in 2050
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Are Hospitals and Health Systems Overly Reliant on Community Boards for Community/Consumer Engagement?
Traditional community-based boards in health systems and hospitals have long been the stalwart of health care governance because of their value in connecting health care organizations to the communities they serve.
Applying Competency-based Criteria to Committee Makeup and Education
More and more boards are adopting the practice of using competency-based criteria to select governing board members. They identify the subject areas and behavioral qualities needed from trustees and apply them to recruitment, orientation, leadership development, succession planning and periodic evaluation.
Americans view hospitals favorably and support additional financial aid
New national public opinion polling shows that Americans overwhelmingly support hospitals and recognize the need for further aid as front-line health care providers work to defeat COVID-19.
Aligning Care Delivery to Emerging Payment Models
As payers shift financial risk to providers through more advanced payment models, trustees will need to help their organizations build new capabilities for succeeding under these payment arrangements.
The “Aha!” Moment to Unlocking Governance Excellence
This article delves into the indispensable role of the governance committee and how it can supercharge a board’s overall performance, with a spotlight on the journey of one hospital striving for excellence.
Advancing Rural Telehealth and Addressing Its Challenges
Engaging and retaining nursing staff can help drive organizational performance, including improving patient safety, satisfaction and outcomes.