Description
Book SynopsisMedical professionals who serve on the boards of private, nonprofit institutions often do so with much more diligence than knowledge. Very little material exists to cover the range of issues that are so vital at a time when health care institutions face patient overloads, budget shortages, and calls for reform. Written by leading health care adv
Trade Review
Governance today requires a new level of preparation and education - in short, a commitment to continuous learning. ... This commitment to preparation is also an essential step to balancing the equilibrium of power between the board and the CEO. Governance for Health Care Providers: The Call to Leadership will guide trustees down the road to more fully accept the responsibility for the mission of the corporations they lead.-Michael D. Connelly, MA, JD, FACHE, President & CEO, Catholic Healthcare Partners ... the definitive guide for the physician board member as well as any leader who has made the leap to govern an organization... In summary, this book is well-written and concise in content and should be essential reading for all physicians who are about to embark on the journey of governance. I for sure will recommend this book to the physicians on my hospital board. -ACMQ Focus
Table of Contents
Introduction. Non-profit Organizations. Duties and Responsibilities of Directors. Quality of Care. Professionals Affairs. Finance. Auditing, Compliance, and Reporting. Legal Issues. Executive Compensation. Philanthropy. Strategic Planning. Governance. Future of Health Care Boards.
