Articles
Leadership, Care Delivery, Strategic Planning
Building a culture of health
The scope and multifaceted approach necessary to improve population health calls for something more than a single organization working alone. Collaboration is key, and many hospitals and health systems are taking the lead in partnering with community organizations to improve the health and well-being of people in their communities. Hospital and health system board members can tap into their community connections to help identify and assess potential partner organizations, sustain the partnerships and “pause and reflect” on the partnership’s work and accomplishments.
Delivery System Transformation, Governance Effectiveness, Strategic Planning
Hospital-community partnerships need a framework for success
Developing and sustaining hospital-community partnerships are crucial parts of transforming health care and building a "culture of health."
Governance Effectiveness, Quality & Patient Safety
Making the Business Case for Equitable Health Care
Health care transformation calls for engaging hospitals, trustees and communities to ensure that all patients receive high-quality care. Hospital leaders need to consider a variety of issues as they meet future challenges, and several key issues link to equity of care. Providing high-quality, equitable care with diverse leadership can reduce costs and financial risks — and be transformational.